Reducing food loss and waste: Strategies, solutions and the role of ISO 20001

Each year, an estimated one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, impacting not only businesses but also the environment and communities.

This essential webinar, hosted by BSI, will explore how organizations across the food sector can take meaningful steps toward managing and reducing food loss and waste. We’ll examine the progress already made, hear from an industry voice actively working on these challenges, and introduce ISO 20001 - the new international standard designed to support organizations in this effort. This is also an opportunity for participants to shape the final version of the standard through public consultation.

Discover how addressing food waste can revolutionize your business operations and support a sustainable future.

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What you'll learn:

• Why food loss and waste matter and the risks of inaction.
• How organizations across the food value chain are tackling the issue.
• A first look at ISO 20001: What it is and how it can help.
• How to get involved in the public consultation and influence the standard.
• The role of standards and national standards bodies in shaping a better future.

Webinar details:

Date: 25 June 2025

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 BST

Location: Online

Agenda

10:00 – 10:05 BSI Welcome 
Emily Field, Food Sector Lead, BSI

10:05 – 10:15 Introduction / Scene Setting 
Dr Richard Swannell, Director of Impact Growth  WRAP
Dr Liz Goodwin OBE, Senior Fellow and Director, Food Loss and Waste
World Resources Institute

10:15 – 10:25 Impact: Progress So Far 
Dr Richard Swannell, Director of Impact Growth  WRAP

10:25 – 10:35 Industry Spotlight
Gokce Gultekin, Global Zero Waste Lead, Danone

10:35 – 10:40 Introduction to ISO 20001 
Dr Liz Goodwin OBE, Senior Fellow and Director, Food Loss and Waste
World Resources Institute

10:40 – 10:50 Deep Dive on ISO 20001 
Iona Huang, Reader, Harper Adams University Business School

10:50 – 11:20 Audience Q&A All

11:20 – 11:30 Summary & Close

Dr Richard Swannell

Director of Impact Growth  WRAP

Dr Richard Swannell is Director of Impact Growth at WRAP, where he leads global initiatives to reduce food waste, plastic pollution, and drive circular economy solutions. With over 25 years of experience in environmental sustainability, he has spearheaded landmark programmes like the Courtauld Commitment and Love Food Hate Waste. An international advocate and FRSA fellow, Richard collaborates with partners in over 40 countries to drive measurable climate and resource impact.

Dr Liz Goodwin OBE

Senior Fellow and Director, Food Loss and Waste
World Resources Institute

Dr Liz Goodwin is Senior Fellow for Food Loss and Waste at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and a leading voice in global sustainability. Former CEO of WRAP, she led major UK initiatives like the Courtauld Commitment and Love Food Hate Waste, driving food waste reduction and a leap in recycling rates. A UN SDG 12.3 Champion and OBE recipient, she continues to shape international strategies to halve food waste and promote the circular economy. Liz also served as Chair of ReLondon, steering efforts to make London a zero-carbon, low-waste city.

Iona Huang

Reader, Harper Adams University Business School

Dr Iona Huang is a Reader in Sustainable, Resilient and Responsible Food Supply Management at Harper Adams University. Her research focuses on reducing food waste across the supply chain and advancing sustainable practices. Since 2021, she has represented BSI on the ISO working group developing ISO 20001, playing a key role in shaping international standards for food loss and waste management.

 

 

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