Level of ambition: STI Leader
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Pledge 4
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.
SV Switzerland is an operating subsidiary of the SV Group and responsible for the foodservice business areas. Its headquarters are in Dübendorf near Zurich. The activities of SV Switzerland include restaurants for companies and schools, food delivery services and catering, as well as concept, leisure and event catering. SV Schweiz employs around 4,400 people.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 2023, we reduce our tCO2eq emissions (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) by 17 % compared to 2018, and our greenhouse gas reduction targets are validated by the https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action#table Science-based targets initiative (SBTi)).*
* SBTi greenhouse gas near- and long-term reduction targets on Scopes 1, 2 & 3. See https://www.wwf.ch/de/partner/partnerschaft-sv-schweiz-ag-2021 partner report by WWF Switzerland. |
ClimateLevel 3 | Achieved | 12 · 13 |
| 2 | By 2030, we increase the share of food from ecological, social, and ethical production in our purchasing to at least 30 %, compared to 18 % in 2018.*
* Following production requirements are taken into account in the evaluation: Knospe Bio Suisse, IP-Suisse, EU Organic, BTS, RAUS, MSC, ASC, Fairtrade Max Havelaar, UTZ and Rainforest Alliance. See our definition for ecological, social and ethical (animal welfare) production in our sustainability report. |
Human RightsLevel 2 | In progress | 12 · 14 · 15 · 1 |
| 3 | By 2030, we reduce food waste by 50 %, meaning less than 20g per main meal, compared to 38g in 2022.*
* In line with the Federal Office for the Environment food waste reduction goal. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 12 · 13 |
| 4 | By 2025, all our employees follow a regular training in environmental and social sustainability with a focus on nutrition, by expanding our sustainability training programme.*
* Training in sustainable food-related supply, purchasing, resources and employees via internal face-to-face courses in the restaurants, at the head office and on e-learning offers, with a time frame per employee to be defined. We also commit to other areas of social sustainability and will define further targets by the end of 2023.
Note: Goal No. 4 could not yet be achieved as planned due to internal organizational realignment. It will be prioritized accordingly and implemented by 2027. |
Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 2 | Delayed | 4 · 12 · 8 |
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.
