Sustainability is at the core of Lexington. As a food service provider, we have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change – championing responsible sourcing, reducing waste, and creating positive social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients by delivering exceptional food and service while minimising food miles, reducing waste, and maximising our contribution to the communities we serve.
We recognise our responsibility to lead on sustainability and inspire change among our clients and stakeholders. Every member of our team plays a role in advancing our environmental commitments, from reducing food waste to supply chain management and minimising food miles.
Our commitment to ethical sourcing and local produce is at the heart of our approach. We work closely with both regional and national suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality, sustainable ingredients. By prioritising seasonal, fresh, and responsibly sourced food, we not only enhance the quality of our offerings but also support local communities.
We believe in transparency and actively communicate the provenance of our ingredients to our customers. Our suppliers are more than partners – they are an integral part of our business.
We are committed to making a positive impact beyond the food we serve. By partnering with social enterprises and supporting community initiatives, we aim to create lasting social value.
Each Lexington team member receives two paid volunteering days per year to contribute to good causes. Through our Lifetime of Enrichment campaign, we are on track to deliver 28,835 days – the average lifetime – of social value by 2025 through volunteering, apprenticeships, fundraising, and partnerships.
The Food Made Good standard is the most globally recognised industry standard for measuring sustainability. We have achieved the highest 3-star rating for a 5th consecutive year in 2023. In 2023, we were also honoured to be featured in a case study carried out by the Food Made Good standard on the topic of ‘Treating Staff Fairly’ within the industry. This highlights our people-first ethos and how it translates into a thriving business.
“Five times now Lexington has completed our Food Made Good Rating and five times it’s achieved the highest possible – three stars. From our point of view, it’s Lexington’s appetite for continual improvement that’s most noteworthy, always looking for new ways to make its menus more planet-friendly and healthy as well as devising even more progressive initiatives for supporting its staff and the communities in which it works.” – Sustainable Restaurant Association
