The catering operation at Ofgem’s Headquarters, the electricity and gas regulator, in Central London achieved the accolade after a joint effort that recognised bartlett mitchell’s sustainability achievements at the catering operation and Ofgem’s own approach to how they manage their business.
bartlett mitchell achieved its own 2-Star SRA rating as a company earlier this year and therefore many of the unit systems were already operating to SRA standards but the unit accreditation involved looking at the specifics of the outlet too.
Sally Grimes, quality mentor for bartlett mitchell explained: “To be successful, an assessment at unit level has to really be a partnership exercise with your client. All contractors only control certain elements of the outlet they operate because the premises are not their own. Thankfully, in Ofgem, we have a client who is equally keen to build their sustainability credentials and reduce their environmental impact, so they were as willing to adapt systems and methods as we were.”
Wendy Bartlett, managing director of bartlett mitchell, added: “It’s great to see all the hard work and commitment from the bartlett mitchell team and Ofgem come together in this award, and the fact that we are the first contract catering site to achieve the top level of SRA accreditation adds to the excitement. ”
Mark Linehan, managing director of the SRA, concluded: “Consumers tell us that they want to their meal to be sustainable, wherever they eat it. bartlett mitchell is leading a growing group of caterers to recognise this demand and respond to it positively and effectively – for which we congratulate them.”