FOOD LOSS AND WASTE SURVEY

As Food loss and waste (FLW) is an important topic for FSSC, and it is also included as a requirement in our FSSC 22000 Scheme, we would like to gain a better understanding of the status of your FLW journey, the methodologies used, but also the challenges and benefits. To this end we would appreciate it if you could complete this 5-10 minute survey. Your feedback will serve as valuable input to improve our FSSC 22000 Scheme and ensure it remains leading in the Consumer Goods Industry. The survey will be open for 3-months, until 15 November 2025.

1.What products does your organization produce/manufacture?

3.When did your company start measuring FLW reductions (date in dd-mm-yyyy if known, or otherwise year)?

5.What tool/s are you using for quantification and measuring of FLW?

WRAP Tool

IFC Progress Tool

FLW Quantification Method Ranking Tool

Other (please specify)

6.Do you have FLW reduction data available before 2025?

Yes

No

7.If you answered YES to Question 6, please indicate when (the year) your baseline was established?

8.What was your baseline measurement/quantity? Please include the unit of measure in your response.

9.What was your FLW measurement/quantity for 2024? Please include the unit of measure in your response.

10.What was your FLW reduction percentage for 2024?

11.How do you ensure the accuracy of your FLW data, i.e. what verifications are in place?

12.What has been the main benefits/advantages as a result of the FLW reductions, e.g., process improvements, cost benefit, GHG reduction, etc.?

13.What has been your main learnings and challenges during the FLW journey?

14.Are there national targets set for FLW reductions in your country?

Yes

No

15.If you answered YES to question 14, please provide more information on the national targets set for your country.

16.Does your organization publish your FLW reports publicly?

Yes

No

17.Do you also set requirements around FLW reductions for your approved suppliers?

Yes

No

18.If you answered YES to question 17, please confirm if you also collect the corresponding reduction data from your suppliers?

Yes

No

19.Does your organization also measure reductions in your GHG emissions based on the FLW reduction data?

Yes

No

20.If you answered YES to question 19, please confirm how the GHG emissions are calculated, e.g. manual or with a tool?

Manually

Using a tool

21.If you indicated you used a tool for Question 20, please specify which tool?

22.

Are you willing to supply us with your FLW and GHG emission reduction data for 2024?

If you answer YES to this question, then please supply the FLW and GHG reduction data by email via questions@fssc.com with the title “FLW and GHG reduction data for 2024”.

Yes

No