Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement-Definition: Was ist Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement in Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeit von Lebensmitteln?

The definition of sustainability management encompasses the integration of concepts and instruments to improve social, ecological and economic aspects of the food industry. Numerous activities and efforts for sustainability management already exist in the food industry. And there is a reason for this. A large proportion of the overall impact on sales is caused by nutrition. So there is significant potential for reducing environmental impact through sustainability management in relation to food sustainability. But dietary behavior is difficult to change as it is deeply rooted in tradition, culture and habits. For sustainability management in the food industry, it is important to know which strong levers can be systematically applied to achieve a shift towards a more environmentally sustainable diet. This is because society needs to be aware of the impact of its own eating habits on the environment and be willing to adopt a more ecologically sustainable diet. The change in society can be effectively and efficiently supported by companies in the food industry. Information and education are also important for this, as a lack of implementation knowledge often prevents nutritional change. However, we also know that people want to take responsibility for their own decisions and eating habits. People's personal values, preferences and especially habits play a role in their willingness to consider the sustainability of food. It is therefore important overall to promote ecologically sustainable values more strongly in society in order to make the food industry more environmentally friendly and sustainable.