Generate sustainability clauses for your catering tender in minutes, grounded in the law and guidance that applies in your country. Tailored to your institution, ambition level, and priorities.
Every clause is grounded in verified primary sources: quoted from a published public tender, or drafted from the binding laws and guidelines that apply to your case.
🌿Climate & CO₂e
e.g. "Use a validated system to calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂e) from raw materials through preparation."
🌱Organic Sourcing
e.g. "Minimum 20-50% of food purchases (by spend) shall comply with organic certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848."
🌍Local & Seasonal
e.g. "Minimum 30-70% of fruit, vegetables, and legumes sourced within 200km or with a regional quality label."
🌾Plant-based Menus
e.g. "At least 1-3 fully vegetarian meals per week as a proven intervention for reducing food-related GHG emissions."
♻️Food Waste
e.g. "Reduce food waste to below 80g per cover within 12 months, measured using IFWC methodology."
📦Packaging Reduction
e.g. "Minimum 50-80% of food packaging shall be reusable (multi-use). Implement a return, wash, reuse system."
🤝Social Value
e.g. "Pay all staff a living wage. Minimum 50-100% of coffee, tea, cocoa carry Fairtrade certification."
🐾Animal Welfare
e.g. "Eggs exclusively free-range (no cage). All animal products comply with EU animal welfare regulations."
🍎Nutrition & Health
e.g. "All menus shall comply with national nutritional guidelines with evidence of energy balance and portion guidance."
European Sustainable Food CoalitionTender Toolkit
