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Boosting sustainable food practices across our campuses

King’s recognises the importance of food as a key area of sustainability, and is working to improve the environmental and social impact of the food we offer across our community.

Food production accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. We therefore have a responsibility to offer and encourage sustainable, low-carbon options through our University restaurants and catering operations.

Policies and initiatives

Our Sustainable Food Policy sets out our key commitments, including sourcing locally and seasonally, and providing meat-free options in restaurants and outlets. Our Fairtrade Policy also commits us to sourcing and supporting Fairtrade products. 

Dishes filled with couscous and pasta salads

Maintain our current sustainable status within the Higher Education catering sector with our King’s community engaged in understanding sustainability-focused decision making and behaviours.

Food objective, Sustainability Strategy, 2026-30

Delivering impact across food and catering

King's Food is our in-house catering team, and run cafés, restaurants and hospitality for events on campus. They are continuously embedding sustainability initiatives into their operations to transform the university food experience. By prioritising meals that benefit both people and the planet, they are helping to foster a culture centred on wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusivity. Read more about their work to help lead the change in sustainable dining through a student- and research-led approach.

Find out how King's Food is leading sustainable, student-friendly dining
A commercial kitchen at King's College London, with a table of prepared food including burgers.

Food Made Good: 2024 Report

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation which supports food-service businesses working towards sustainability in their sector and guides customers towards more sustainable dining choices through its Food Made Good standard. The SRA’s Food Made Good rating sets out a 10 key area framework for continual improvement. Receiving the Standard demonstrates a holistic approach towards every element of sustainability at King’s Food, with emphasis on sourcing ingredients; supporting farmers and fishers; treating staff fairly; supporting the community; reducing waste; and recycling. This is the second time King’s Food has been awarded the Three Star status, with a score of 94%.

Food Made Good: Report 2024
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Find out more

More about sustainability at King's

Education

Empowering our students to shape a more sustainable future.

Operations

Building sustainability into King’s actions and operations.

Take action

Learn more about how you can join in with King's sustainability activities.