Azzurri Group’s fourth annual Sustainable Dining Report highlights significant progress in its sustainability efforts, including a 7% reduction in carbon emissions intensity, building on last year’s 9.7% year-on-year reduction. These achievements support the company’s commitment to becoming a net-zero business by 2040.

Azzurri CEO Steve Holmes said: “I am proud to see our teams lead with collaboration, innovation and dedication, embedding ESG into their day-to-day operations. This approach has meant sustainability is now woven into our decision making and the way we operate.”

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The Group addressed Scope 3 emissions hot spots by reviewing its food offerings and partnering with aligned businesses. For example, ASK Italian worked with regenerative flour producer Wildfarmed to deliver quality products while lowering carbon emissions.

Azzurri linked lower carbon emissions to its design and construction strategy, opening three additional SKA-Gold-certified sites, including Zizzi Bridgend, ASK Italian Merry Hill, and Zizzi Chatham. This certification promotes environmental best practices in building fitouts.

The Group’s use of AI and advanced tech capabilities also played a role in driving efficiencies and sustainability efforts, helping offset costs while reducing environmental impact.

It also advanced its goal of donating 500,000 meals by 2030, having already redistributed over 250,000 meals since 2022. Initiatives included Coco di Mama’s partnership with Olio for surplus food redistribution and ASK Italian’s contributions to FareShare and local food banks.

The operator of Zizzi and Ask Italian reported strong financial performance, bolstered by new restaurant openings, portfolio growth, and its transformation into a broader hospitality investment platform. Recent acquisitions include Boojum, UK franchise rights to Dave’s Hot Chicken, and the launch of its proprietary tech platform Openr.

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