Future-proof food

We’re changing the way food is produced and consumed — reducing costs to the environment, to businesses and to people.

TRANSFORMING THE WORLD'S FOOD SYSTEM

Through our world leading initiatives and collaborative partnerships, WRAP aims to halve food waste, reduce water stress and drive down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to fix our broken food system and future-proof food. 

The food system uses 70% of global freshwater resources, accounts for 30% of global GHG emissions and yet more than 25% of the food produced is lost or wasted. 

To future proof our food system we must change the way food is produced and consumed. Our technical expertise, evidence base and power to convene the food and drink value chain helps policy makers, businesses and citizens around the world take the right actions.

Actions that will secure a resilient food system where we will halve food waste across food manufacturer retail and in our homes, reduce food related GHG emissions and protect critical water resources for food supply. Be part of the change. Join us. 

The issues

1.3 billion tonnes
Each year at least 1.3 billion metric tons of food is wasted globally.
3rd
If food waste were a country, it would be the 3rd highest GHG emitter, behind only the US & China
60-80%
60-80% of biodiversity loss is caused by food-related agriculture
40%
UN projections are that global demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030.

Priority actions for future-proofing food

Reducing food waste

Reducing food waste

WRAP’s Target, Measure, Act methodology helps food businesses take targeted action, providing tools and guidance to help measure food waste effectively and enable action through proactive implementation of food waste reduction strategies.

Reducing water stress

Reducing water stress

WRAP’s pathway and collective action projects provide practical solutions to protect critical water resources for food supply.

Vital work that will restore habitats, protect soils, increase carbon storage, support local communities, reduce pollution, and prevent flooding.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

WRAP is spearheading change across the food and drink sector to enable action toward achieving net zero.

Through our world leading Scope 3 protocols we are helping businesses measure and report food sector GHGs, and through our strategic partnerships and collaborative action programmes we are driving forward collective industry action.

Delivering transformative change

  • The Courtauld Commitment 2030

    The Courtauld Commitment 2030

    The UK’s flagship voluntary agreement for the food and drink sector. Helping businesses, governments and NGOs deliver evidence-based action aligned with national and international commitments on reducing food waste, GHG emissions and water stress.

  • Courtauld 2030 Water Roadmap

    Courtauld 2030 Water Roadmap

    The Courtauld 2030 Water Roadmap sets out a bold vision and pathway for the food supply chain to reduce water stress and protect critical water resources for food supply, for nature and for local communities.

  • Food Waste Reduction Roadmap

    Food Waste Reduction Roadmap

    Brought to you by WRAP in partnership with IGD, we work with food businesses on tailored programmes to reduce food waste in their own operations, with suppliers and consumers.

  • Love Food Hate Waste

    Love Food Hate Waste

    Love Food Hate Waste is WRAP’s global household food waste campaign to help citizens with practical solutions and techniques to reduce food waste in our homes.

  • Guardians of Grub

    Guardians of Grub

    Guardians of Grub brought to you by WRAP targets action in the hospitality and food service sector. Our guidance and tools empower food professionals to reduce the amount of food thrown away in their establishments.

Progress and impact

We have catalysed actions in manufacturing, retail and households that have seen food waste in the UK fall by over 10%.

That’s nearly 1 million tonnes of food saved, with its associated land use benefits.

  • What our Courtauld signatories say

    Transforming the food system through the Courtauld Commitment

    Discover how food and drink businesses are successfully reducing food waste, GHGs, water stress, and where we need to scale action.

  • Courtauld Commitment 2030 Water Roadmap Annual Report 2023

    Water Roadmap Annual Report

    WRAP’s 2030 Water Roadmap Report shows how businesses can move beyond compliance in water management to become a leader in water stewardship.

  • The Food Waste Reduction Roadmap: Progress Update 2023

    Food Waste Reduction Roadmap Annual Report

    Learn about the progress major food retailers, brands and manufactures are making in their supply chains to achieve both UK and international food waste reduction targets.

  • The pathway to selling more uncut fruit and veg loose

    Selling uncut fruit and veg loose

    Discover how our ground-breaking research into the removal of plastic packaging from fruit and veg, a simple change to date labels and correct storage advice for citizens is catalysing industry action that could significantly reduce household food waste in the UK.

Join us in leading the change

Together we can make Circular Living a reality.

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