2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
John Bernardo
Sustainability Strategist
Albertsons
Bio:
John Bernardo directs the company-wide efforts to promote edible food donations and divert inedible food waste destined for landfill. John has promoted sustainability and resource conservation for 30 years in retail, medical, utility, and small business settings. He has taught Ethics and CSR at Boise State University where he also mentored students in the production of nine sustainability reports for three colleges. He is an avid mountain biker, archery enthusiast, and lives in a log home in Idaho.
Schedule
Thursday, June 13
10:30am - 11:30am
All Hands on Deck: Uniting Teams to Tackle Food Waste from Boardroom to Break Room
Breakout Session 3
What can businesses do to empower every team member to champion the fight against food waste? From store clerks to kitchen chefs, employees are the unsung ambassadors with the potential to propel food waste action to the forefront of business operations. To truly succeed in waste reduction, it's imperative to engage every member of your team, as everyone shares the responsibility of maximizing our food resources. This session will highlight successful employee engagement models — discover effective strategies to implement within your organization and join in the sharing of learnings and ideas. It’s all hands on deck to fight food waste!