Uniting in tackling Food Waste in South Africa Peter Skelton WRAP, UK October 2017 Welcome. Introduce myself and Claire We are from WRAP in the UK…and the theme of my short talk is about the model for reduction food waste as part of SFS.

Global Sustainable Development Goals WRAP is not-for-profit, working with governments, businesses and citizens to create a world in which we source and use resources sustainably. WHAT WRAP DOES Global Sustainable Development Goals Governments Suppliers Retailers Citizens WRAP WRAP is not-for-profit, working with governments, businesses and citizens to create a world in which we source and use resources sustainably. Our experts generate the evidence-based solutions we need to protect the environment, build stronger economies and support more sustainable societies. Our impact spans the entire life-cycle of the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the products we buy, from production to consumption and beyond. Our CEO sits on Champions 12.3 and we have been actively working on tackling food waste since 2005. © WRAP 2016

WRAP’s international food waste work ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° In our capacity as an independent, expert organisation, WRAP is working increasingly around he world. We work through partnership with key stakeholders as well as with governments, cities and businesses direct. As Themba mentioned yesterday, WRAP supported the 2015 UNEP TES workshop in SA and started discussions with some in the room on how WRAP could support tackling food waste in SA

International initiatives to tackle food waste SDG 12.3 target: By 2030 halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer level, and reduce food losses along production and supply chains including post-harvest losses. Realising SDG 12.3 could also benefit other goals…

pop. in countries actively focused on food waste: 10 countries We need action now… 2016 SDG 12.3 Achieved 10% pop. in countries actively focused on food waste: 10 countries 40% pop. in countries actively focused on food waste: 20 countries 75% pop. in countries actively focused on food waste: 50 countries Building skills and expertise on food waste reduction 2020 2025 2030 With our experience of working on food waste, and the ambitious targets on SDGs we have projected where food waste action needs to roll out. From the current 10-12 countries active in fw, we have project by 2020 we need 20 key countries to be active. This includes SA based on population, ambition and regional influence. Then by 2025, 50 countries = 75% Food waste in UK and other counties is very different from food waste in SA, in terms of what is wasted, where in the supply chain and the interventions to reduce food waste will be different. However what WRAP has is a tried, tested and successful approach to tackling food waste which we want to share today and which we see as helping countries wherever they are in reducing food waste. The basis of this a sector wide VA…….. Focus on influencing countries with most impact on consumer and retail food waste High per capita waste levels (developed world) High population countries (e.g. china/India) Work in each continent to spearhead implantation relevant to the region Programme of building knowledge, skills and expertise in business and governments focused on local requirements and interventions that deliver maximum reduction. Use partnerships and coalitions to share good practice Global Platform for collating and reporting progress (confidential)

For each $1 invested $14 of financial benefit realised Return on investment for business 1200 business sites For each $1 invested $14 of financial benefit realised 700 companies 17 countries Australia, Belgium, China, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam

The true cost of waste is important to measure Disposal costs Visible costs Invisible costs Lost materials Energy costs Lost labour Lost water Other costs On average, the true cost of wasted materials is 10 x the cost of disposal.

The true cost of food waste Based on UK average values per tonne. Values vary due to the type of food and added processes (eg chilling, cooking etc) down the supply chain Source: WRAP (2016). Average UK cost of food waste including ingredients, storage, processing, cooking, and disposal.

Voluntary sector agreements Multi-stakeholder voluntary approach: sponsored by government, supported by businesses and sector bodies. Food sector agreement delivering change (farm to fork) Agreed targets & priorities Fosters innovation, collaboration and drives action Generates national measurements, tracks and reports progress We see the power of a voluntary multi-stakeholder agreement as a powerful and effective vehicle for change. 1. Why a VA approach is crucial….eg impacts and causes are different stages of the SC Outline characteristics of what a VA is and benefits Reduce fragmentation – linking growers with processors and retailers on waste (free from commercial issues) Addresses how we produce food and how we use and consumer food

Household food waste (2007-12) Voluntary Agreement impacts: UK WRAP’s UK Record Household food waste (2007-12) 1 million t/y savings $3.4 billion Courtauld Commitment impacts…. Supplier collaboration on waste Smarter promotions & ordering Retailer consumer campaigns Innovative packaging solutions Improved measurement Paint a picture of how Courtauld Commitment and WRAP have changed the landscape in UK.. Stress on the ground changes/instore Businesses who participated in the Courtauld Commitment saved over $125 million by reducing food waste in 3 years Not all UK benefits are due to Courtauld Commitment

Signatory commitment Board level commitment Work programme of projects and best practice sharing Confidential annual reporting of progress

Shaping a SA Food Waste commitment Multi-stakeholder platform for the SA context Phase I: Food waste prevention in the supply chain Priority food categories and products Update the food waste baseline Benefits: cost saving, food security, resilience, exports and jobs Status: fundraising for initiation So what are we proposing for SA. Well working with key partners, each with key role to play. Catalysing change through multi-stakeholder Action - Pragmatic, concrete, collective action SME – supporting Small food retailers and food service sector. Less waste = less cost, greater income, more secure jobs Not listed but crucial are major SA retailers, brands, wholesalers. Initial discussions with key retailers has indicated a strong desire for SA retailers to sign up and participate.

Voluntary Agreements key characteristics A framework for action that allows participants from farm to fork to come together to address food loss and waste. A safe, pre-competitive collaborative space Sets ambitious targets Drives change faster than businesses can by themselves Generates national measurement, tracks progress Hosted/managed by a trusted organisation Sponsored by government Delivered by businesses, government and the food sector