Nando’s and Sustainability
Going green!
We’ve always wanted to make sure that our restaurants are not just beautiful spaces to be in, but that they also support their local communities and have a minimal impact on the planet. So since it’s our biggest market, we’ve started with the UK.
A holistic approach…
No Chuckin’ Our Chicken (NCOC), our food donation programme we started back in 2013. All about reducing waste, restaurants work with local charities to collect leftover chicken and make meals for those in need. Fast forward to 2024, we’ve supported over 500 charities across the UK and Ireland and donated more than 4.5 million meals.
Tipping the balance
And it’s not just about the food. NCOC has its own employability programme too. Working with our charity partners, we upskill talent from different backgrounds and match them to job opportunities at Nando’s.
A more sustainable supply chain…
We know we’ve got a big responsibility when it comes to environmental impact. So we’re always looking at new technology and innovative ways to reduce that.
We buy 100% renewable electricity across our restaurants in the UK and Ireland. We’ve also started using a new waste recycling system in some of our restaurants that reuses waste heat from our kitchens to heat water and buildings. This reduces our CO2 emissions and helps us reach our goal of being net zero. It doesn’t stop there, we’re working hard with our key suppliers to reduce emissions across our supply chain.
We’ve still got a long way to go to make Nando’s the eco-conscious business our planet needs. We’re determined to get there.
So watch this space!
