“We have always been inspired by the realization that hunger isn't a scarcity problem, so we've built our entire platform around solving the logistical challenges associated with food redistribution. By addressing these hurdles head-on, we aim to improve the broader problem of hunger and food waste more effectively.” – Kimberly Trouville Smith, CEO of Copia With a swelling global population and a food system that's already over-taxing water, land, and energy resources, it's imperative to tackle hunger and food insecurity sustainably. However, mere food production escalation isn’t the answer. Shockingly, nearly one-third of all food produced worldwide goes to waste – and it comes at a massive environmental and social cost. In the United States alone, the EPA estimates that food waste generates a staggering 170 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent GHG emissions annually—equivalent to the combined yearly CO2 emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants. Companies like Copia are leading the charge in this area and connecting the dots, leveraging its innovative platform to redistribute surplus food to those in need. They recognize that curbing waste isn't just about addressing food insecurity; it's about catalyzing decarbonization, easing strain on natural resources, and bolstering bottom lines.
WasteExpo is taking place in Las Vegas next week! Copia's Kimberly Trouville Smith will be trading expert knowledge with Albertsons Companies' Melissa Kral on implementing food recovery programs at large operations and generating an impact locally and globally. Will you be there? Let us know! ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gyQCM9ec
Thank you, Jason, for your incredible support!
What an inspiring mission. Addressing food waste is critical for a sustainable future. #EndHunger