Zero Hunger Initiative

Zero Hunger Initiative: Turning Surplus into Support

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi affirms its commitment to minimising food waste by ensuring that surplus food is not discarded unnecessarily. In 2025, university launched a Zero Hunger Initiative focused on donating unsold surplus food portions to campus staff, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.

2025 Progress: Food Recovery in Action

From January to March 2025 alone, SUAD successfully donated:

70 unsold portions in January (8.75 kg)
82 portions in February (10.25 kg)
33 portions in March (4.13 kg)

Each meal portion—typically 125 grams—was fresh, safe, and surplus from daily cafeteria operations.

How the Program Works

At the end of each day, unsold yet safe-to-eat food is set aside from dining operations
The food is portioned hygienically and stored for short-term redistribution
Staff members are informed and invited to collect these meals in a respectful and organised manner
All data is monitored monthly to evaluate the impact and optimise operations

Why It Matters?

Reduces organic food waste on campus
Promotes food equity and dignity for all staff
Complements the university’s composting and recycling programmes
Builds a culture of responsibility and care

What’s Next?

SUAD is planning to:

Extend the initiative to additional teams
Collaborate with student clubs for food packaging and awareness campaigns
Track cumulative annual weight and meal count of food donated

By transforming surplus into support, SUAD is building a more compassionate and sustainable campus.

Zero Hunger Initiative

Zero Hunger Initiative: Turning Surplus into Support

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