Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
FoodFair contributes directly to the achievement of the SDGs, with a primary focus on SDG 2 and SDG 12.
Our Contribution to the Global Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity. FoodFair's work directly contributes to several of these goals through food redistribution, waste reduction, and community strengthening.
SDG 2 — Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
By redistributing surplus food to charities and food banks, FoodFair directly contributes to ending hunger and ensuring access to safe, nutritious food. Our platform has facilitated over 35 million meal equivalents since 2013, reaching vulnerable populations across five European countries.
How FoodFair contributes
- Redistributing surplus food to 550+ charitable associations serving people in need across Europe.
- Improving dietary diversity by providing access to fresh produce, dairy, and varied food products.
- Supporting food banks and social grocery stores that serve over 240,000 people annually in Belgium alone.
SDG 12.3 — Halve Food Waste
Responsible consumption and production
Target 12.3 calls for halving per capita food waste by 2030. FoodFair's platform provides the infrastructure to redirect surplus from landfill to people, preventing over 14,700 tonnes of edible food from being wasted and demonstrating a scalable model for food waste reduction.
How FoodFair contributes
- Preventing 14,700+ tonnes of food waste through systematic redistribution across the supply chain.
- Providing traceability and data tools that help businesses measure and reduce their food waste footprint.
- Contributing to EU food waste reduction targets through participation in FUSIONS, REFRESH, and CIBUS projects.
Other Aligned SDGs
SDG 1 — No Poverty
Food redistribution reduces the financial burden on low-income families, freeing resources for other essential needs.
SDG 3 — Good Health
Access to fresh, nutritious food improves health outcomes for vulnerable populations served by partner organisations.
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
Bridging the gap between food abundance and food insecurity, ensuring equitable access to quality nutrition.
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities
Local food redistribution networks strengthen community resilience and support more sustainable urban food systems.
SDG 13 — Climate Action
Reducing food waste means reducing greenhouse gas emissions — over 61,700 tonnes of CO2 equivalent avoided.
SDG 17 — Partnerships
Multi-stakeholder collaboration between businesses, governments, and civil society drives our collective impact.