The hospitality industry enters 2026 facing a familiar yet intensifying challenge: how to deliver on sustainability commitments without sacrificing profitability. Operators are under mounting pressure from customers, regulators, and investors to go green. At the same time, rising costs and tightening margins make every decision critical. The question many are asking is simple but urgent: Can sustainability pay for itself?

UK hospitality's £3.2 billion waste problem isn't just an environmental disaster—it's business suicide. While operators obsess over energy bills, 70% of their carbon footprint lurks in their supply chains. With mandatory disclosure rules looming, the companies mastering procurement today will dominate tomorrow's market.

Discover how the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) & packaging law is impacting multi-site hospitality businesses. Learn how United UK’s LaunchAssist and Vantage services help operators manage compliance, reduce costs, and improve sustainability, with real-world insights from Mowgli Street Food and KFC.

United UK is pleased to announce that Helen Colton will be joining the company on a permanent basis as Head of Marketing and Sustainability, effective 14th April 2025.

Scope 3 emissions are a major challenge for hospitality. Discover practical ways to cut them and improve sustainability with United UK.

Consolidating supply chains reduces complexity, saves money, and supports sustainability, offering a smarter approach for modern businesses.