Level of ambition: STI Shaper
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Scope of pledges
Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.
Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.
Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.
Cluster Food & Nutrition is an association active in the agri-food sector. As a regional and national platform for networking and facilitation, Cluster Food & Nutrition aims to strengthen collaboration among the various actors of the agri-food ecosystem and support them in their innovation and sustainability efforts.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By the end of 2026, all events organised by Cluster Food & Nutrition achieve a minimum score of 8/10 based on the sustainability assessment conducted with our internal evaluation tool.*
* Currently, no events are evaluated according to sustainability criteria.
We organise around twenty events each year.
The evaluated criteria include mobility, catering, resource use, and the use of responsible local suppliers.
The internal evaluation tool is available upon request. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 12 · 13 |
| 2 | By the end of 2027, we support 10 innovation projects integrating a sustainability component aligned with the 2030 Agenda*, compared to 6 in 2024.*
* We support between 10 and 20 projects per year.
We will prioritise SDG 12.
Project holders may be academics, associations, or companies active in the agri-food sector.
Different funding mechanisms may be used (NPR, Innosuisse, Fribourg Agri&Food). |
Community ImpactLevel 3 | In progress | 12 · 9 |
| 3 | By 2026, we promote sustainability among our members by organising at least 2 events per year on this topic, compared to 0 in 2024.*
* Events may take various formats: conferences, webinars, training sessions, round tables, etc.
Events may be organised in partnership with organisations such as STI, Swiss Food Research, Star’Terre, Beelong, etc. |
Community ImpactLevel 2 | In progress | 9 |
Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.
