Liverpool beat rest of world football to landmark global award

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Liverpool have just beaten the rest of world football to a landmark global award, and it didn’t happen on the pitch. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool have become the first football club in the world to receive global recognition for food sustainability across their entire catering operation.The club has achieved the Food Made Good Standard, a worldwide sustainability certification awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), earning an impressive two‑star rating at the first time of asking across five key LFC sites.

The assessment measures performance in three areas – sourcing, society and environment – and is regarded as a leading benchmark for food-service businesses of all shapes and sizes.This latest accolade is rooted in the club’s long‑term sustainability strategy, The Red Way, which aims to build a better future for people, the planet and local communities. As part of that work, Liverpool have set a target to recycle 100 per cent of their food waste by 2030, while surplus matchday food is already redistributed to provide around 1,200 meals each week to communities across Merseyside.Initiatives have been rolled out across Anfield, the AXA Training Centre and the Academy, including on-site gardens and allotments promoting seasonal produce and reconnecting players, staff and partners with how food is grown.

The club has also phased out single-use plastics such as straws and cutlery at Anfield, introduced reusable cup and tray schemes, and expanded matchday recycling, with more than one million plastic bottles collected over recent seasons.Paul Cuttill, chief operating officer at Liverpool FC, said to liverpoolfc.com: “Creating a food system that is environmentally restorative and socially just is central to our approach at LFC.“Certification to the Food Made Good Standard, a comprehensive global sustainability mark, reflects the progress we are making across our operations to deliver for our people, our planet and our communities.”Juliane Caillouette Noble, CEO of SRA, added: “We are so thrilled to see Liverpool FC complete the Food Made Good Standard, earning an impressive two stars in their first evaluation.”“From sourcing ingredients responsibly and reducing single-use plastic waste, to supporting communities through LFC Foundation, the club’s Red Way initiatives are both comprehensive and impactful.”“As the first club-wide football club to achieve the Food Made Good Standard, Liverpool FC is leading the way for live sports and events, proving that food service operations of any shape or size can work towards tangible goals and create real change – both inside their operations and in their wider communities.”“We look forward to working with them as they continue on their sustainability journey.” Liverpool FC