# Port Europa cuts food waste by 61%, earns Gold certification from The PLEDGE

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Published: 2026-07-30T12:01:53.051Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels
Summary: Hotel Port Europa achieves The PLEDGE Gold certification by cutting food waste 61%. A case study in hotel sustainability.

## Article

**Hotel Port Europa**, part of Port Hotels, has been awarded **Gold Certification from The PLEDGE on Food Waste**, an international standard for measuring and reducing food waste in hotels. According to [Smart Travel News](https://www.smarttravel.news/hotel-port-europa-reduce-un-61-el-desperdicio-alimentario-y-obtiene-la-certificacion-gold-de-the-pledge/), the verified reduction stands at **61%**.

This isn't just a decorative seal. It's proof that measuring waste with metrics and traceability works. And the hotel industry, which throws away millions of tons of food each year, should look at this as a roadmap. The certification, per the same [source](https://www.smarttravel.news/hotel-port-europa-reduce-un-61-el-desperdicio-alimentario-y-obtiene-la-certificacion-gold-de-the-pledge/), is awarded by **Open Revenue Consulting**, adding credibility to the process.

The interesting part: cutting 61% not only saves on purchasing and waste management costs. It also positions the hotel in the real sustainability league, something travelers and tour operators are starting to truly value. The challenge: maintain it and scale it across the chain.

## Sources

- Smart Travel News: https://www.smarttravel.news/hotel-port-europa-reduce-un-61-el-desperdicio-alimentario-y-obtiene-la-certificacion-gold-de-the-pledge/

## Citation

Port Europa cuts food waste by 61%, earns Gold certification from The PLEDGE. Notitur. 2026-07-30. https://notitur.com/en/digest/port-europa-food-waste-gold-certification