About 20% of food consumption in Israel is done within the framework of institutional catering. Food waste in these kitchens is an inevitable part of the economic activity of feeding a large amount of diners.
Out of 226 thousand tons, it is estimated that there is food waste in workplaces that amounts to 45 thousand tons. Sodexo Israel launched waste-watch - a technology that enables reporting and monitoring of food waste before it is thrown into the trash. Since the beginning of the project in Israel, food waste of over 2400 kg has been avoided. With this step, the emission of 17 tons of carbon dioxide was reduced - an amount equivalent to saving 4500 meals. In addition to this project, The company works to reduce food waste by raising awareness of the issue among its employees and also saves food through "Collect Israel" and other associations. The company is the largest company in Israel in the field of catering services and maintaining systems and buildings for companies and organizations. The group, which employs 1800 people, works with the aim of improving the quality the lives of its clients' employees.