Liverpool FC globally recognised for sustainable food 

Liverpool FC has become the first football club to achieve the Food Made Good Standard across its entire food operation.

Delivered by The Sustainable Restaurant Association, the Food Made Good Standard, is a globally recognised certification that assesses organisations across three pillars; Sourcing, Society and Environment. 

The achievement reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to delivering a more sustainable food experience through its sustainability strategy, The Red Way, which is focused on building a better future for our people, our planet and our communities. 

The club is working hard towards its goal of recycling 100% of food waste by 2030. Currently, surplus matchday food is redistributed, providing 1,200 meals each week to local communities across Merseyside. 

Across LFC sites, including Anfield, the AXA Training Centre and Kirkby Academy, it has introduced a wide range of initiatives supporting more sustainable food systems. These include on-site allotments and academy gardens to help promote seasonal produce and strengthen the connection between players, staff and club partners to sustainable food practices. 

Further initiatives include the removal of single-use plastics such as straws and cutlery at Anfield, the rollout of reusable cup and food tray schemes, and fan-facing recycling programmes – with over one million plastic bottles collected in recent seasons.  

Liverpool FC is also leveraging its purchasing power to support local organisations and social enterprises, while its ongoing work with the LFC Foundation continues to create meaningful community impact. To date, 18 young people have been supported into roles within the club’s hospitality operations through targeted employability programmes.

Paul Cuttill, chief operating officer at Liverpool FC, said:

“Creating a food system that is environmentally restorative and socially just is central to our approach at LFC. 

“Certification to the Food Made Good Standard, a comprehensive global sustainability mark, reflects the progress we are making across our operations to deliver for our people, our planet and our communities.”  

Juliane Caillouette Noble, CEO of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, added:

 “We are so thrilled to see Liverpool FC complete the Food Made Good Standard, earning an impressive two stars in their first evaluation. From sourcing ingredients responsibly and reducing single-use plastic waste to supporting communities through their LFC Foundation, the club’s Red Way initiatives are both comprehensive and impactful.  

“As the first club-wide football club to achieve the Food Made Good Standard, Liverpool FC is leading the way for live sports and events, proving that foodservice operations of any shape or size can work towards tangible goals and create real change – both inside their operations and in their wider communities. We look forward to working with them as they continue on their sustainability journey.” 

Find out more about Liverpool FC’s sustainability efforts here.

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