Driving ESG Efficiency and Sustainable Success in Hospitality

Key Takeaways:

Sustainability is now standard in hospitality—but aligning ESG strategies with AI and IoT requires more than speed; it demands compatibility with your property’s values.
Avendra International is committed to ESG leadership, leveraging 25 years of purchasing expertise to help hospitality clients achieve sustainability and profitability.
The “Avendra For Good” platform strengthens supplier diversity, supply chain resilience, and provides recognition and guidance programs for ESG goals.
Technology investments like MaetaData enhance responsible sourcing analytics and reporting, embedding sustainability into every initiative.
Global reach and deep industry relationships allow Avendra to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions while improving gross operating profit for clients.

Sustainability is now standard in hospitality, but aligning ESG strategies with tech-driven solutions like AI and IoT requires more than efficiency—it demands compatibility. Evaluating consultants and platforms for shared environmental, social, and governance values can turn compliance into collaboration and long-term success.

We’re honored to contribute to this important conversation as featured in the January 2026 edition of Hotel Management magazine! As we celebrate 25 years of delivering purchasing expertise, Avendra International remains committed to supporting the hospitality industry with trusted solutions.

“Helping hospitality clients achieve sustainability goals and responsible sourcing are central to our mission, especially as we support the ESG priorities of our clients and customers we support,” explains Natily Santos, vice president of Responsible Sourcing, Aramark + Avendra International.

“Through our ‘Avendra For Good’ platform, we strengthen supplier diversity and supply chain resilience while expanding recognition and guidance programs to support these goals. We also continue to make strides in our ongoing investments in AI and supply chain technology like MaetaData to further enhance responsible sourcing analytics and reporting, embedding sustainability into every initiative.”

According to Santos, Avendra’s deep experience and global reach as a hospitality GPO play a key role in helping our clients improve their gross operating profit and ESG objectives. By having insights into product quality, sourcing and manufacturing locations, the company is able to identify cost-effective solutions to hospitality clients without compromising on quality.

“Our expansive global relationships enable us to swiftly adapt to changing market dynamics, sourcing better options or negotiating favorable terms when opportunities arise,” she said. “We continually challenge our suppliers to innovate and enhance their offerings, which allows our clients to benefit from the latest and best products at good pricing. These efforts ultimately add up to tangible improvements in gross operating profit for (clients) as they gain access to high-quality resources with optimized costs and ongoing support to maximize every dollar spent.”

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DRIVING ESG EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS IN HOSPITALITY

FAQs

How does Avendra International support ESG goals?

Avendra International leverages 25 years of purchasing expertise to help clients achieve sustainability and profitability through initiatives like the “Avendra For Good” platform, supplier diversity programs, and responsible sourcing solutions.

What is the “Avendra For Good” platform?

It’s Avendra’s ESG-focused initiative designed to advance supplier diversity, enhance supply chain resilience, and provide tools and programs that help hospitality clients meet their sustainability objectives.

Why is supplier diversity important for ESG?

Supplier diversity strengthens supply chain resilience, fosters innovation, and supports social responsibility goals. Avendra actively promotes diverse suppliers through recognition and guidance programs.

What role does technology play in ESG efficiency?

Technology solutions like AI and IoT enhance ESG strategies by improving data analytics, reporting, and operational efficiency. Avendra’s investment in tools like MaetaData ensures sustainability is embedded into every sourcing decision.