Your journey to energy efficiency starts here

EECA’s food & beverage service pathway is supported by Hospitality New Zealand. It provides free tailored tools and resources for businesses to help the sector save money and be more energy efficient. 

Access bespoke Tools and resources and sign up for a series of curated emails below. By signing up, you will:

  • Find out when new resources are added
  • Get invitations to events and webinars
  • Learn about new co-funding opportunities

The impact of the food & beverage service sector

  • The food and beverage service sector is the largest sector within the hospitality industry. It includes more than 2500 cafes, restaurants, food trucks, pubs and bars, fast-food outlets and nightclubs. 
  • Data from Hospitality New Zealand shows that the Aotearoa hospitality sector accounts for about 2% of the country's GDP, generating around $6.4 billion. It employs approximately 145,000 people, with a large share working in cafes and restaurants.  
  • In 2022, Accommodation and Food Services sector saw 15% of all energy consumed related to commercial ovens and cooking elements and 22% related to refrigeration systems. The main energy use is in kitchens for refrigeration followed by ovens and cook tops.   
  • This pathway focuses on energy management practices for food and beverage service operations,  improving energy efficiency and helping to reduce costs. 

Tool and resources

These dedicated tools and resources have been designed by industry experts especially for the heavy freight sector. 

This pathway will identify, measure, optimise and reduce fuel and energy demand in your fleet. Work your way through them at your own pace, put the lessons into practice, and start seeing results.

3 steps to reduce your carbon footprint

The Heavy Freight Sector Pathway starts with energy efficiency. The end goal is to move away from fossil fuels, but by first taking steps to improve existing processes, equipment and operations, your transition will be more efficient and more cost effective.

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Step 1: Measure emissions and set targets 

Knowing what to measure and how to measure it is an important step in reducing carbon emissions. In this section, find resources and tools to measure emissions and see how you can set targets.

Step 2: Optimise equipment and improve processes

Reviewing and adjusting the way your equipment is performing can be a big win for energy reduction, cost reduction, and increased productivity.

Step 3: Demand and emission reduction opportunities

New technology or upgrades to existing processes can reduce energy demand. This step looks at equipping businesses with the latest innovations in their space to reduce the demand for energy.

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