Certification

Your Partner in The PLEDGE Certification

As food waste experts, we guide organizations on their journey toward achieving the PLEDGE on Food Waste certification. Whether you aim to reduce waste, improve efficiency, or gain recognition in a competitive market, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Why our support matters?

Achieving The PLEDGE certification is more than just ticking a box, it’s about transforming the way your business operates. But the journey can be complex without the right guidance. With years of expertise in food waste prevention, we make the certification simple, practical, and impactful.

Expertise you can trust

With years of experience in food waste prevention, we understand both the operational realities and the certification requirements.

Tailored guidance

Every business is unique. We adapt the certification process to your operations, ensuring practical steps that work for your team.

Cost Time and resource efficiencySavings

We simplify the process, saving you valuable time and helping you avoid costly trial-and-error.

Credibility and recognition

Certification is proof of your commitment. With our support, you gain an internationally recognized seal that strengthens your reputation with clients, partners, and guests.

Long-term impact

Beyond certification, our approach helps embed lasting practices that cut costs, boost efficiency, and reduce your environmental footprint..

In partnership with The PLEDGE, this certification helps restaurants cut prep and plate waste, streamline kitchen operations, and strengthen their reputation with eco-conscious diners. Equip your team with audits, training, and proven systems for lasting impact.

Hotels face unique challenges such as buffet and kitchen waste. We support hotels in improving cost efficiency, engaging both staff and guests, and elevating sustainability credentials. Achieve recognized global certification standards with confidence.

Whether in schools, workplaces, or institutions, canteens benefit from certification by reducing overproduction, optimizing portioning, and engaging both staff and diners in waste reduction. Track progress, implement improvements, and gain international recognition.

Large-scale events generate significant waste, but with The Zero Food Waste to Landfill certification by The PLEDGE, convention centers and event organizers can lead the way in sustainability. From catering coordination to operational planning, certification ensures measurable results that impress clients and set new industry standards.

In partnership with The PLEDGE, this certification helps restaurants cut prep and plate waste, streamline kitchen operations, and strengthen their reputation with eco-conscious diners. Equip your team with audits, training, and proven systems for lasting impact.

Hotels face unique challenges such as buffet and kitchen waste. We support hotels in improving cost efficiency, engaging both staff and guests, and elevating sustainability credentials. Achieve recognized global certification standards with confidence.

Whether in schools, workplaces, or institutions, canteens benefit from certification by reducing overproduction, optimizing portioning, and engaging both staff and diners in waste reduction. Track progress, implement improvements, and gain international recognition.

Large-scale events generate significant waste, but with The Zero Food Waste to Landfill certification by The PLEDGE, convention centers and event organizers can lead the way in sustainability. From catering coordination to operational planning, certification ensures measurable results that impress clients and set new industry standards.

How we work with you

We partner with you every step of the way, providing guidance, tools, and expertise to make achieving The PLEDGE certification practical and impactful. Here’s how the process works:

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Initial Consultation

We begin by understanding your operations, goals, and current practices to tailor a certification roadmap that fits your organization.

Assessment & Planning

We review existing procedures, identify gaps, and co-design a Compliance Action Plan that sets clear, achievable steps toward certification.

Implementation Support

Our team guides your staff on auditing, monitoring, and adopting sustainable practices, offering training, templates, and hands-on advice for lasting change.

Progress Review

Through regular check-ins, we evaluate progress, share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and prepare your team for external audit requirements.

Mock Audit

We help you consolidate evidence, conduct mock assessments, and ensure readiness for the third-party audit, boosting confidence and improving the likelihood of success.

Continuous Improvement

Even after certification, we provide guidance on maintaining compliance, optimizing operations, and embedding sustainable practices into your daily workflow.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

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What exactly does Lightblue do in the certification process?

We don’t issue certifications ourselves. Instead, we guide your organization step by step to achieve The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a globally recognized certification. From training and compliance planning to mock audits and audit preparation, we make the journey structured, efficient, and achievable.

Who can apply for certification?

Restaurants, hotels, canteens, and event or convention centers can all pursue The PLEDGE on Food Waste. We adapt our support to the size and nature of your operation so the process works for your team.

How long does it take to get certified?

It varies depending on your starting point, but most organizations are audit-ready within 3–6 months. With our structured approach, kickoff training, guided consultations, a mock audit, and audit preparation, we help you stay on track and avoid delays.

What kind of commitment is required from my team?

Certification works best when your organization is commited to reducing food waste. With our guidance, this team leads the process, reviews progress, and ensures staff are engaged. We keep the workload manageable by providing clear tools, templates, and direction.

What happens if we don’t pass the audit the first time?

Our mock audit is designed to minimize this risk. If gaps remain after the official audit, we help you address them quickly so you can succeed on your next attempt.

What are the benefits of certification?

Certification provides more than recognition, it helps you cut food waste, reduce costs, boost operational efficiency, engage your team, and strengthen your reputation with customers and partners.

Ready to cut the waste?

Food waste is costing you more than you think but it doesn’t have to. We’re here to help you track, reduce, and save, without the guesswork.

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