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Social Pantry Impact Report 2025-26

Social Pantry is an independent London catering and events company and the leading prison leaver employer in hospitality. Published in its 15th anniversary year, its 2025-26 impact report sets out progress across environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing and employment opportunities for prison leavers, alongside targets for 2026-27.

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Social Pantry is a B Corp-certified independent catering and events company based in London. Known as the leading prison leaver employer in hospitality, it champions British suppliers, operates a zero-food-waste philosophy and runs The Opportunity Network to help other employers create work and training opportunities for people leaving prison.

Key Metrics

Emissions cut A 75% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was reported for 2025-26.
Emissions intensity Emissions intensity fell to 96.57 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per GBP 1 million of revenue, compared with 194.06 tonnes in 2023-24.
Prison leavers employed 14 prison leavers were employed during the year, within a team of 169 people.
Renewable energy 74% of energy came from renewable sources, and electricity consumption fell 34% year on year.
Total emissions Total reported emissions were 1,232 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Key Outcomes

  • Employment and training opportunities for prison leavers were expanded, including through The Opportunity Network connecting employers and organisations.
  • New tools including AI-powered food waste monitoring and carbon labelling were introduced to keep reducing the environmental impact of menus and events.

Geography

London

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