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2025 Coolfood Pledge Progress Report

The 2025 Coolfood Pledge progress report draws on data from 87 Coolfood members serving 3.1 billion meals a year. It shows where members are leading, where progress has stalled, and which strategies are most closely tied to results – alongside real world examples of success driving down food-related emissions.

2025 Coolfood Pledge Progress Report

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