Get Critical Insights on Sustainability
The nature of tourism and hospitality is quite unique, as it is incredibly complex and exposed, but at the same time, it is uniquely positioned to drive considerable positive change.
Thus, this Group Based Upgrading Project was designed with the aim of to enhancing the knowledge and capabilities about sustainable business practises within the hospitality and tourism sectors.
By taking part in this programme, you will get the opportunity to
Understand how you may adhere to local and international sustainability standards and certifications
Meet your goal to achieve at least ONE of the UN SDGs
Gain access to sustainability tools to support your organisation in your sustainability measurement and management
Who can Participate
Companies registered and incorporated in Singapore and having at least 30% shareholding by a Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident.
Operating in one of these business activities:
- Travel & Tourism,
- Accommodation
- Food & Beverage
Workshop Schedule
The following workshops will be conducted as part of this programme:
- Workshop 1: Striving for Zero Food Waste - Boosting Profitability in Hospitality
- Workshop 2: Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage in Hospitality
- Workshop 3: Driving Profitability with Sustainable Hospitality Practices
- Workshop 4 : Building Brands that last in a Changing World of Hospitality
Date: 1 July 2025
Time: 1pm – 5pm
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Learning Outcomes
- Learn practical food waste prevention strategies through real case studies, best practices, and hands-on training with food waste tracking technology
- Master techniques to engage your team, communicate waste prevention efforts to guests, monitor waste patterns to reach zero waste goals, and access available grants
This session will be conducted in partnership with The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste.
Date: 8 July 2025
Time: 1pm – 4pm
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Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to position sustainability initiatives as a key marketing advantage
- Gain insights into green technology solutions that improve operational efficiency
This session will be conducted by the SusTek Sustainability Consultancy.
Date: 16 July 2025
Time: 1pm – 4pm
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the link between sustainability initiatives and employee engagement
- Discover practical ways to reduce operational costs through energy-efficient practices, waste management, and water conservation
This session will be conducted by SusTek Sustainability Consultancy.
Date: 21 July 2025
Time: 1pm – 4.30pm
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of sustainability in branding and creating a sustainability story
- Learn how to assess your brand health, with indicators of internal and external brand success
This session will be conducted in partnership with Firebelly.
*Programme and all workshop sessions are subject to changes
Workshop Speakers
Benjamin Lephilibert
Co-Founder, The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste
Benjamin Lephilibert is the Founder and CEO of LightBlue, a UN-awarded Food Waste prevention tech and consultancy firm tackling food waste across 30+ countries. He has led 100+ projects with top hotel groups, restaurants, governments, and organizations like WWF and Michelin.
A global speaker and guest lecturer, he also co-designed The PLEDGE on Food Waste and FIT Food Waste Tech. Benjamin is a certified GSTC trainer and has trained thousands of culinary professionals worldwide.
Marco Sandri
Global Manager, The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste
Marco Sandri is the Global Manager of The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a third-party certification focused on reducing food waste in hotels, restaurants, and canteens. He has trained over 200 F&B professionals across the UK, South Korea, Indonesia, China, and Thailand, after working in the food and beverage industry in Italy, Canada, and New Zealand.
Marco is also a certified trainer for LightBlue Consulting’s Food Waste Consultant course and has spoken at international conferences in the US, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Thailand. He holds a Master’s in International Hospitality Management from IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany.
Danny Condecido
Chief Executive Officer, SusTek
Danny Condecido is a sustainability professional and digital transformation leader with deep expertise in ESG and customer relationship management. He applies a data-driven approach to modernising business processes and integrating sustainability into digital strategies (AI) that deliver real impact.
Danny champions the powerful intersection of ESG and CRM—helping hospitality organisations personalise guest experiences while advancing environmental goals. By aligning customer insights with responsible practices, he enables brands to build loyalty, operate more efficiently, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving industry.
Michelle Lim
Founder, Firebelly
Michelle is a “fire in the belly” branding specialist passionate about transforming organizations into world-class brands through strategic branding. She founded Firelbelly Brand Consultancy in 2015 to help organisations looking to expand and elevate.
Her stellar track record includes pioneering branding for the world-renowned Marina Bay Sands, as well as C-suite positions managing strategic brand development for fast moving consumer brands like McCain Food, Sunshine Bakeries, SCS Butter, and NutriSoy.
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