Last year, we launched our first India Sustainability Report with a clear intent and vision. This year, we’re proud to share the next chapter of that journey, reflecting how those ideas have now translated into real actions creating meaningful and measurable change in the way we work, serve and care for the world around us.
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Every day, across our kitchens, sites and teams, small choices come together, shaping healthier environments, stronger teams and better experiences for our clients.
It’s often the simplest moments, a good meal, a well-maintained space, a pause in a busy day, that bring the most joy. We create food and facility experiences that people look forward to, every single day.
With technology, governance, people-centric design and strong business assurance systems, we create environments that enable people and businesses to perform at their best.
We believe true health flows from the harmony between environmental stewardship and human nutrition. Our comprehensive approach focuses on protecting the health of the environment through revolutionary food waste management and solar-powered operations, while ensuring the health of people through science-backed nutrition programs. We’re not just serving meals; we’re serving a vision of a healthier India where people and planet thrive together through sustainable catering excellence.
Our continual path to decarbonisation cuts across food and facility management operations through renewable energy, cleaner fuels, electric mobility and energy efficiency. In 2025, we added 264 kW of solar, increasing total capacity by 125%.
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Health and nutrition have long been central to how we design food experiences at Compass India. Over the years, we have developed and refined our Health & Nutrition Scorecard into an industry leading, client cocreated framework that enables consistent, science led decision making across sites through clear benchmarks and structured monitoring.
Read More →Our happiness framework is built on empowering people and celebrating their unique contributions. We create joy through meaningful community & people development that embraces diverse abilities and uplifts the underserved, while honoring India’s rich heritage through vibrant cultural celebrations that connect us through food. From inclusive employment to sustainable food festivals, happiness is the thread that weaves through every aspect of our work, ensuring growth benefits all stakeholders.
In 2025, we launched an all women site in Mumbai, our second such initiative in India, marking a significant step forward in expanding gender inclusion at scale. Led entirely by women, the site reflects our commitment to creating workplaces where women are empowered to lead, grow and thrive through equal opportunity and trusted responsibility.
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In partnership with Bastar Farms, we are sourcing tamarind paste produced by tribal communities in Bastar, Jagdalpur, home to Asia’s largest tamarind market. This collaboration contributes to delivering high-quality produce while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Read More →We enhance productivity through two interconnected approaches that put people first. Our smart technology & innovation eliminates mundane tasks while creating opportunities for strategic thinking, and our personalized nutrition & performance programs fuel cognitive excellence and sustained energy. Technology doesn’t replace human touch, it amplifies human potential, allowing our people to focus on what they do best: creating exceptional experiences through sustainable solutions.
We are redefining facilities productivity through an in-house autonomous robotic cleaning ecosystem. Fully owned and operated by Compass, this distinctive model is delivered as Robo Cleaning, a service without reliance on external vendors.
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As AI becomes an everyday part of how work is done, we are focused on enabling practical, role-relevant productivity gains for our people. Through AI Club, we launched a structured 90-day upskilling programme to help employees adopt Microsoft Copilot with confidence in their daily work.
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increase in Kms covered by Electric Vehicles for meal transportation
Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption reached ~45%, including a substantial increase in deliveries by our kitchen partners.
increase Clean energy generated through solar installations
In 2025, we added 264 kW of rooftop solar, increasing total capacity by 125%.
reduction Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity*
Our energy optimisation efforts helped reduce ~205 tonnes of CO₂e emissions across client operations.
increase in PwD hiring
Inclusion is embedded not only through hiring, but through clear pathways for growth, visibility and leadership.
increase in certified repurposing of used cooking oil
Used cooking oil recovery reached 36 tonnes, converted into biodiesel and avoiding ~103 tCO₂e.
of Total spend towards MSME
It supported local livelihoods, strengthened supplier capabilities and fostered inclusive growth.
of sites tracking food waste Vs. 75% in 2024
Digital Food-waste tracking expanded from 75%+ of sites last year to 90%+ of sites in 2025, enabling better forecasting, portion control and menu optimisation.
increase in usage of compostable garbage bags
In 2025, usage of certified compostable garbage bags rose to 305+ tonnes.
Maintained
palm oil free in edible oil sourcing
Edible oils remained palm oil-free; RSPO-certified palm oil rose to 69% (Oct 2024–Sep 2025).
of coffee volumes now RFA-certified up from 0% in 2024
We source some of our coffee directly from plantations. The coffee is shade‑grown under native trees, supporting rich forest ecosystems.
At a large office campus, we delivered annual energy savings of 85,523 kWh, cost savings of INR 9.5 lakh and avoided 70,984 kg CO₂e.
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Chefcraft transitioned from a relationship-led standalone operator to a scalable, demand-driven enterprise with SmartQ.
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In Bengaluru, a kitchen utility associate, reflects how inclusive design enables people to contribute with confidence.
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Sanjay joined ICS Foods in 2011 as an Assistant Manager. Today, he serves as General Manager (Operations).
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A structured, ongoing surplus food redistribution program with the Robin Hood Army, we donated 38,000+ meals for vulnerable communities.
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Our inclusive, diverse workforce includes Persons with Disabilities (PwD), spanning sensory, developmental and physical disabilities.
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Chef Abhilasha Jain brought the simplicity and richness of Marwari cuisine into client sites, combining heritage recipes with modern service formats.
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Founded in 2011 by Nimisha Bhagerathy, Nimmi’s Masala evolved from a small, women-led venture into a scaled institutional food solutions partner with Compass India.
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