Our mission
Cheval Blanc Kantiner is on a dedicated mission to save the world with the good lunch break.
We believe that the lunch break is more than just an opportunity to refuel – it’s an oasis of energy, inspiration, and community.
We believe that the lunch break deserves as much attention as all the deadlines and tasks that tend to take over our lives. We say it loud and clear – the break is just as important as the food itself!
We know that people who take the time to unwind are better at being present. That’s why we work with the mantra of creating breaks that make a difference.
How we work with sustainability
As a cafeteria provider, we focus on reducing inequality, ensuring quality education and better health for all, creating good jobs with fair working conditions, and promoting sustainable economic growth.
We have selected seven specific Sustainable Development Goals that we work with on a daily basis. We believe that by focusing on these seven goals, we can create the greatest change together with our employees, customers, cafeteria guests, and partners.
See the sustainability initiatives we are currently working on.
Goal #3 - Health and Well-being
We must ensure a healthy life for all and promote well-being for all age groups. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We offer more green and fiber-rich meals on the menu and educate our employees in preparing delicious plant-based food.
- We prioritize green themes in our communication with customers and guests to encourage more people to choose plant-based meals.
- We ensure a good working environment for our employees, including stress management and minimizing injuries.
- We focus on breaks in both our communication and work culture – breaks are essential for mental health and well-being.
Goal #4 - quality education
We must ensure equal access to quality education for all and promote opportunities for lifelong learning. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We have developed our own gastronomic training program, the Gastronaut Program, which is updated annually with new professional and personal development courses.
- We have created our own training program for all our kitchen managers, Sharp Knives, focusing on leadership skills development to enhance well-being and create great workplaces, updated every year.
- We offer courses for employees facing challenges related to language, dyslexia, and other disabilities.
goal #12 - responsible consumption and production
We must ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We educate our employees in sustainable cafeteria operations.
- We work on reducing food waste in production and provide training for employees in this area.
- We are steadily increasing the proportion of organic ingredients used.
- We are actively working to implement the Organic Food Label with more customers, thereby increasing the overall percentage of organic products in our cafeterias.
goal #13 - climate action
We must take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We have developed a CO2 meter that documents CO2 emissions from our purchases each month, specifically focusing on meat, as this is where we can make the biggest impact.
- We set goals with our customers to reduce the CO2 footprint from meat.
- We measure all ingredients, but have chosen meat as the focus for reduction.
- We offer employee courses on green transformation.
goal #14 - life below water
We must conserve and ensure the sustainable use of the world’s oceans and their resources. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We have a gastronomic compass that guides our fish purchases – we avoid endangered species and only use MSC-certified fish.
- We are continuously increasing the purchase of fish from coastal fisheries.
Goal #15 - Life on land
We must protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, support sustainable forestry, combat desertification, halt land degradation, and stop biodiversity loss. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We are continuously increasing the proportion of organic ingredients used.
- We collaborate with Aarstiderne to source organic and sustainable seasonal ingredients.
- We consistently prioritize seasonal ingredients.
Goal #17 - Partnership for the goals
We must revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development and strengthen the means to achieve the goals. Here’s how Cheval Blanc Kantiner contributes:
- We work strategically to select suppliers who can support the task of more sustainable sourcing for our cafeterias.
- We have a close partnership with Aarstiderne, which has been our strategic partner for several years – they supply sustainable products and also contribute to developing the business with us.
- Since 2011, we have voluntarily been a member of the UN Global Compact.
About Cheval Blanc Kantiner
We like to compare ourselves to the butcher, fishmonger, or cheesemonger – also known as specialists.
We are specialists in creating food experiences for many. This means that, like the fishmonger and butcher, we focus on just one thing: creating the best possible meal break for our cafeteria guests.
That is exactly our core business and what we do best. That’s why we leave window cleaning and elevator service to the companies that specialize in those areas.