FoodCloud are an award-winning global nonprofit, founded in Ireland, that redistributes surplus food. Alongside its three hubs in Ireland, it has developed a technology platform that connects food partners with charities in Ireland and internationally, so perfectly good surplus food reaches the communities that need it.
FoodCloud asked Anthesis to create a robust food-surplus ESG reporting framework to demonstrate their platform’s reduced food waste and community improvements to their food sector and funding partners, governments, and charity partners.
FoodCloud’s brief included global ESG reporting framework expertise, stakeholder engagement, and impact-reporting best practice. Their aim was to understand the evolving reporting landscape that their partners are operating in, allowing them to offer appropriate support and unlock more food donations, funding, and volunteering.
The ESG reporting strategy and subsequent dashboard, playbook, and training have helped FoodCloud demonstrate the value of their platform and lay the foundations for data-informed strategic decisions.
Company: FoodCloud
Sector: Nonprofit, Food & Beverage
Solution
Anthesis supported FoodCloud through a long-running project to:
Review global ESG frameworks to identify the best fit for FoodCloud and their partners.
Interview food companies, funders, and other partners across the FoodCloud and FEBA networks to determine the value that ESG reporting from FoodCloud could offer.
Benchmark peer redistribution reporting platforms to highlight gaps and opportunities for best practice impact reporting.
Develop a holistic ESG reporting strategy, in close collaboration with FoodCloud, with metrics, calculation methods, and data requirements.
“Working with Anthesis has been an excellent experience. Their deep expertise, collaboration, and methodological objectivity were evident at every stage. We highly recommend them as a trusted partner and look forward to future collaboration”
Mica Toledo, Project Manager
Impacts
FoodCloud used the strategy to create a dynamic ESG and impact dashboard for partner reporting, with clear metrics, language, and data governance.
The dashboard, playbook, and training have built internal confidence and new ESG data skills, helping teams show partners the value of FoodCloud’s reporting and laying the foundations for data-informed strategic decisions.
FoodCloud have received positive feedback from food sector partners that this will enhance reporting and unlock further food donations and funds in the future.
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