Building a Healthier, Happier and Productive India

What began as intent last year has now come to life in action, captured in our India Sustainability Report, across our kitchens, sites and teams, shaping meaningful, measurable change in the way we work, serve and care for the world around us.

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Health

Every day, across our kitchens, sites and teams, small choices come together, shaping healthier environments, stronger teams and better experiences for our clients.

Happiness

It’s often the simplest moments, a good meal, a familiar taste, a pause in a busy day, that bring the most joy. We create food experiences that people look forward to, every single day.

Productivity

There’s a rhythm to a good workday, when people feel nourished, supported and in sync. That’s when productivity starts to take shape.

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Health

We believe true health flows from the harmony between environmental stewardship and human nutrition. Our comprehensive approach focuses on protecting the health of the environment through revolutionary food waste management and solar-powered operations, while ensuring the health of people through science-backed nutrition programs. We’re not just serving meals; we’re serving a vision of a healthier India where people and planet thrive together through sustainable catering excellence.

Health of the environment

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Driving the clean energy transition

Our continual path to decarbonisation cuts across food and facility management operations through renewable energy, cleaner fuels, electric mobility and energy efficiency. In 2025, we added 264 kW of rooftop solar, increasing total capacity by 125%.

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Health of Our Consumers

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Health and Nutrition Scorecard

Health and nutrition have long been central to how we design food experiences at Compass India. Over the years, we have developed and refined our Health & Nutrition Scorecard into an industry leading, client cocreated framework that enables consistent, science led decision making across sites through clear benchmarks and structured monitoring.

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Happiness

Our happiness framework is built on empowering people and celebrating their unique contributions. We create joy through meaningful community & people development that embraces diverse abilities and uplifts the underserved, while honoring India’s rich heritage through vibrant cultural celebrations that connect us through food. From inclusive employment to sustainable food festivals, happiness is the thread that weaves through every aspect of our work, ensuring growth benefits all stakeholders.

Happiness of Communities & People

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Launch of Mumbai’s first all women site

In 2025, we launched an all women site in Mumbai, our second such initiative in India, marking a significant step forward in expanding gender inclusion at scale. Led entirely by women, the site reflects our commitment to creating workplaces where women are empowered to lead, grow and thrive through equal opportunity and trusted responsibility.

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Happiness of our clients, consumers and partners

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Supporting livelihood with little gestures

In partnership with Bastar Farms, we are sourcing tamarind paste produced by tribal communities in Bastar, Jagdalpur, home to Asia’s largest tamarind market. This collaboration contributes to delivering high-quality produce while supporting sustainable livelihoods.

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Productivity

We enhance productivity through two interconnected approaches that put people first. Our smart technology & innovation eliminates mundane tasks while creating opportunities for strategic thinking, and our personalized nutrition & performance programs fuel cognitive excellence and sustained energy. Technology doesn’t replace human touch, it amplifies human potential, allowing our people to focus on what they do best: creating exceptional experiences through sustainable solutions.

Business Productivity Through Innovation

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Automation redefines hygiene operations

We are redefining facilities productivity through an in-house autonomous robotic cleaning ecosystem. Fully owned and operated by Compass, this distinctive model is delivered as Robo Cleaning, a service without reliance on external vendors.

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Productivity of our people and consumers

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AI-enabled productivity for our employees

As AI becomes an everyday part of how work is done, we are focused on enabling practical, role-relevant productivity gains for our people. Through AI Club, we launched a structured 90-day upskilling programme to help employees adopt Microsoft Copilot with confidence in their daily work.

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Our Journey So Far

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increase in Kms covered by Electric Vehicles for meal transportation

Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption reached ~45%, including a substantial increase in deliveries by our kitchen partners.

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increase Clean energy generated through solar installations

In 2025, we added 264 kW of rooftop solar, increasing total capacity by 125%.

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reduction Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity*

Our energy optimisation efforts helped reduce ~205 tonnes of CO₂e emissions across client operations.

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increase in PwD hiring

Inclusion is embedded not only through hiring, but through clear pathways for growth, visibility and leadership.

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increase in certified repurposing of used cooking oil

Used cooking oil recovery reached 36 tonnes, converted into biodiesel and avoiding ~103 tCO₂e.

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It supported local livelihoods, strengthened supplier capabilities and fostered inclusive growth.

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of sites tracking food waste Vs. 75% in 2024

Digital Food-waste tracking expanded from 75%+ of sites last year to 90%+ of sites in 2025, enabling better forecasting, portion control and menu optimisation.

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increase in usage of compostable garbage bags

In 2025, usage of certified compostable garbage bags rose to 305+ tonnes.

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palm oil free in edible oil sourcing

Edible oils remained palm oil-free; RSPO-certified palm oil rose to 69% (Oct 2024–Sep 2025).

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of coffee volumes now RFA-certified up from 0% in 2024

We source some of our coffee directly from plantations. The coffee is shade‑grown under native trees, supporting rich forest ecosystems.

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Success in Action: Stories That Inspire

Campus Champions
Energy-efficient infrastructure

HVAC optimisation improved efficiency and reliability, resulting in 85,523 kWh energy savings, ₹9.5 lakh cost reduction, and 82,957 kg CO₂e reduction.

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Campus Champions
Small kitchens, big possibilities

Chefcraft has evolved into a scalable, demand-driven enterprise within a tech-led ecosystem, with SmartQ contributing 25% of business (~₹9 crore annually).

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Campus Champions
Inclusion that enables excellence

In Bengaluru, a Kitchen Utility Associate with hearing impairment found confidence through inclusive onboarding, supported by adaptive training, sign language, and a dedicated buddy.

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Zero Waste
From site leadership to enterprise operations

Sanjay Amola joined ICS Hospitality in 2011 as Assistant Manager and is now GM (Operations), leading multi-location automotive operations.

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Campus Champions
Community partnerships

We donated more than 23 tonnes of safe, edible food in 2025 and 38,000+ meals for vulnerable communities.

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Campus Champions
Pathways for people with disabilities

Our inclusive, diverse workforce includes 282 Persons with Disabilities, spanning sensory, developmental and physical disabilities.

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Breaking Barriers
Bringing Marwari Khana from Rajasthan to the workplace

By introducing Marwari classics like Dal Baati Churma and Kadhi Kachori at client sites, Abhilasha Jain blended heritage with contemporary dining, boosting participation.

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Community First
Built on trust and partnership

Founded in 2011 by Nimisha Bhagerathy, Nimmi’s Masala evolved from a small, women-led venture into a scaled institutional food solutions partner with Compass India.

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