Purpose: The Royal NAAFI aims to significantly decrease our environmental impact while improving operational efficiency and meeting evolving regulatory requirements. This policy outlines our commitment to carbon reduction and sustainable growth and our path to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050

This Policy refers to all activity within the direct control of The Royal NAAFI. It does not apply to activities, buildings, equipment, plant or people that we have no control over. In areas where we do not have direct control, we will influence our existing partners to publish their own carbon reporting policies (CRP) and chose new partners based on their sustainability credentials and their carbon reduction aspirations.

Our overarching commitments are:

• Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2030.
• Source, where possible, 100% renewable electricity providers by 2035.
• Join United Nations Global Compact to enhance corporate sustainability.
• Use suppliers that are committed to reducing emissions and can provide a CRP.
• Pursue MOD CRP where standards where they exceed ours in MOD operated sites.

(a) Energy Efficiency

• Implement LED lighting across our buildings by 2030.
• Install energy-efficient appliances and equipment in retail and catering facilities.
• Use Smart technology to optimise energy consumption by monitoring energy usage and occupancy times.
• Implement power management policies for all electronic devices, using PIR, setting timers for overnight use, turning off when not in use.

(b) Sustainable Food Options

• Adopt responsible sourcing policies for food ingredients, focusing on local, seasonal and organic food products.
• Reduce food waste by 10% annually through careful inventory management and portion control.

(c) Waste Reduction

• Implement a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) food storage system.
• Use compostable or reusable consumables and reduce plastic packaging.
• Develop strategies within menu planning that incorporate reducing food waste.
• Investigate the use of a food waste reduction system e.g. Too Good to go/Food banks.

(a) Energy Management

• Conduct energy audits across all managed facilities.
• Replace old, inefficient boilers and equipment with modern, energy-efficient models.
• Explore the potential for air source heat pumps for heating systems.
• Use Smart thermostats within company owned establishments.

(b) Waste Management

• Implement comprehensive recycling and composting programs across all managed facilities.
• Minimise use of single-use plastics and promote reusable alternatives.

 (c) Sustainable Transportation

• Transition to an electric or hybrid vehicle fleet for all locations where the infrastructure exists to support.
• Optimise fleet management by ensuring efficient routes and maintenance, thereby reducing fuel consumption and carbon footprint.
• Recognise short term exercises as major contributors to emissions and review operational practises to monitor and improve annually.

• Require suppliers/partners to have their own Carbon Reduction Plans.
• Understand the impact of a carbon offset program to reduce emissions.
• Prioritise suppliers with strong environmental credentials and sustainable practices.
• Prioritise locally sourced and seasonal ingredients/goods.

• Conduct annual energy audits across all managed facilities.
• Publish an annual sustainability report detailing progress towards carbon reduction targets.
• Publish annual updates from Sustainability working group on steps taken towards becoming more sustainable.

• Provide sustainability training for all colleagues.
• Establish a “Sustainability working group” to champion carbon reduction initiatives across the organisation.
• Implement a colleague suggestion program for sustainability improvements.
• Continue and broaden where possible, the use of our sustainable search engine that commits to planting trees for every search made on all company devices.
• Produce a customer facing sustainability charter that promotes main sustainability priorities.

This policy will be reviewed annually, or more often if it is necessary.