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organization’s “Avoid” list (indicated by a red color coding
on its materials), has trained its staff on sustainable seafood
issues, and is committed to selling only seafood that is envi-
ronmentally responsible.
Seafood Watch business partners and restaurant partners
include Aramark, Bamboo Sushi, Bon Appétit Management
Company, Border Grill, Brown Bag Seafood, California Fish Grill,
Red Lobster, Sodexo, and Whole Foods Market (don’t forget
the meals you get from “grocerants”—food courts, counter top
dining spots, and the like, in grocery stores).

PALM OIL SOURCING
Since palm oil often plays a significant role in professional
kitchens, I recommend checking the World Wildlife Fund’s
Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard for food service as a good way to see
who is committed to sourcing from only the most responsible
palm oil producers.
As of the latest analysis (2016), the food-service companies
leading the pack were Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, McDonald’s,
Sodexo, and Restaurant Brands International, which owns
Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Hortons. They all received a
score of 9 out of 9 for sustainable palm oil sourcing.

CARBON FOOTPRINT
A new category of sustainable restaurants is emerging around
carbon neutrality. These restaurants carefully track their car-
bon emissions and employ eco-friendly practices and carbon
offset projects to bring their total down to zero. Carbon can
be a useful metric for the overall sustainability of a restau-
rant because it’s simple and widely understood. Companies
in various industries have carbon neutrality programs they’re
committed to, or that they offer customers. The entire state
of California is trying to reach carbon-neutral status by the

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