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Dr. Kirwan will deliver a presentation on “Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Food Service: How the Foodprint Tool Transforms Operations” at COP29 on Thursday, November 21.
● Dr. Kirwan’s address will focus on how data-driven solutions can transform foodservice sustainability practices on a global scale.
● The presentation will highlight how Nutritics foodprint technology helps foodservice operators track and reduce environmental impacts like carbon and water footprints.
Dublin, November 21 – Irish EU Climate Pact Ambassador and Doctor of Sustainable Diets Dr. Laura Kirwan will speak at COP29 on Thursday, November 21, leading a session on sustainable foodservice practices powered by technology.
As Sustainability Lead at Nutritics, an Irish-headquartered global leader in food data technology, and an expert in eco-friendly food systems, Dr. Kirwan will draw on her extensive experience to address the critical need for reducing the environmental footprint of the global food industry.
Dr. Kirwan’s presentation “Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Food Service: How the Foodprint Tool Transforms Operations” is set to take place in the Blue Zone at COP29 that will this year be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, for 12 days of intense climate negotiations from November 11. Dr. Kirwan will deliver her address to delegates remotely.
The Laois native will focus her talk on actionable solutions to help foodservice operators worldwide achieve measurable environmental improvements in areas such as carbon and water footprints, while also improving operational efficiency.
Commenting on her address at COP29, Dr. Kirwan said: “It is an honour to address COP29 and share strategies that enable foodservice providers to align with sustainability targets without compromising on cost, quality or efficiency.”
“As a EU Pact Ambassador, my mission is to ensure that practical, data-driven solutions are available to every foodservice operator committed to reducing their climate impact. Together, we can create sustainable change across industries and borders.”
This year will be Dr. Kirwan’s second time to speak at the event, having spoken last year at COP28 in the UAE, where she helped play a role in achieving the first COP Sustainable Catering Strategy, the launch of a new Climate Conscious Catering initiative and other sustainability benchmarks.
This year, she will continue to champion the role of digital tools and Foodprint technology in transforming food service.
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About Dr. Laura Kirwan:
From Laois, Dr. Kirwan is a registered nutritionist (ANutr) with expertise in sustainable diets, menu development, eco-labeling and nutrition claims. As a EU Pact Ambassador, she actively promotes climate-conscious practices across the foodservice industry, working closely with hospitality providers on sustainability initiatives that make a measurable difference. Her contributions continue to guide major brands, who serve over a million meals per week, and key projects in their transition toward eco-friendly operations.
Dr. Kirwan’s distinguished background spans multiple European and global sustainability initiatives, including her work with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Food Information Resource (EUROFir). She has served as Vice Chair of the Sustainable Health Systems Committee for the European Health Parliament and has led European projects such as LIFE Climate Smart Chef and GoGreenRoutes. Her career also includes consulting on the UN COP28 Sustainable Catering Strategy, where her insights helped shape sustainable dining for the world’s most significant climate event.
About The EU Climate Pact:
Launched by the European Commission as part of the European Green Deal, the Climate Pact is a movement of people united by a shared mission to build a more sustainable Europe and help the EU to become climate-neutral by 2050.
The Climate Pact is an opportunity to:
● learn about climate change
● develop and implement solutions
● connect with others and maximise the impact of these solutions
The Climate Pact provides a fertile ground for initiatives, networks and movements that have already begun to revolutionise the approach to climate action in Europe. It aims to empower the countless Europeans who are ready to contribute in whatever way they can. Find out more here.
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