EcoCook Malta launches sustainability certification for restaurants

EcoCook Malta has officially launched a pioneering certification programme designed for restaurants, hotels, and catering establishments in Malta to integrate sustainability standards into their everyday operations.

Brought to Malta by The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Co., EcoCook Malta represents a first-of-its-kind opportunity for restaurants to integrate greener protocols into their work, to take meaningful action in improving their environmental and social impacts, while enhancing their brand value and ultimately, their bottom line.

This programme is supported by the Cross Re-Tour EU grant in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority.

“This is an exciting milestone for the Maltese restaurant industry,” says Lisa Grech, Managing Director of The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Co.

“EcoCook is more than a badge of honour. It’s a roadmap for how restaurants can reduce costs, elevate operations, and align with the values of today’s eco-conscious diners.”

The EcoCook certification programme delivers a “scientific yet accessible framework” tailored specifically for the HoReCa sector, according to a statement.

EcoCook’s powerful online assessment platform – available in five languages – gives restaurants a platform where they can evaluate their sustainability performance across key metrics, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, water management, ethical sourcing and social responsibility.

It also provides chefs, general managers and culinary consultants key assets in the form of detailed visual reports guiding towards greener choices within their establishments.

Certified venues are then showcased across EcoCook’s international digital platforms, helping consumers make more conscious dining choices.

These are some of the major benefits expected in Malta and Gozo’s HoReCa industry:

• Reduced operating costs: Optimise both energy and water usage to cut overheads.

• Operational efficiency: Streamline processes and procedures to improve team engagement.

• Competitive advantage: Stand out in a saturated market by embracing sustainability.

• Increased loyalty: Attract and retain patrons who value environmentally responsible dining.

• Global recognition: Join a prestigious network of certified restaurants across Europe.

EcoCook’s model is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring actively contributing to a better HoReCa industry.

With sustainability fast becoming a business imperative rather than a niche concern, EcoCook Malta offers a chance to help the booming sector to futureproof their operations.