Sustainability at Heritage Portfolio
A Passion for Provenance,
A Commitment To The Future
At Heritage Portfolio, sustainability isn't just a commitment-it's part of who we are. From sourcing the finest local ingredients to minimising waste and creating meaningful employment opportunities, we take a thoughtful, responsible approach to everything we do.
Whether we're crafting a show-stopping banquet, a beautifully curated afternoon tea, or a simple, elegant canape, we ensure that every bite is as ethical as it is exquisite.
Provenance & ethical sourcing
Great food starts with great ingredients, and for us, that means working closely with trusted, ethical suppliers across the UK. We take pride in sourcing locally and seasonally, ensuring that every ingredient tells a story of quality, sustainability, and community support.
From regeneratively grown vegetables from Full Circle Farms to responsibly sourced seafood from George Campbell & Sons, we work with suppliers who share our values—championing ethical farming, sustainable fishing, and high-welfare agriculture. Our dairy and bakery partners are chosen for their commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring that every dish we serve is both exceptional and responsibly sourced.
By embracing the seasons, the climate, and the land, we reduce food miles while celebrating the incredible produce available across Scotland and England. Our menus are designed to be vibrant, flavourful, and sustainable, ensuring that what we serve is always at its best.
CHAMPIONING
a better tomorrow
Sustainability is about more than food—it’s about how we run our kitchens, our venues, and our events. We take a 360° approach to minimising our impact, ensuring that every element of our business reflects our commitment to the planet and future generations.
Minimising Waste
We believe that food should be enjoyed, not wasted. That’s why we work hard to reduce surplus through careful menu planning, portion control, and innovative repurposing of ingredients. Any unavoidable waste is composted or donated wherever possible, ensuring nothing goes to landfill unnecessarily.
Sustainable Operations
We are continuously exploring ways to improve efficiencies and reduce resource consumption across all our operations. By refining how we work in our kitchens and venues, we ensure that sustainability remains at the heart of our service.
Ethical & Regenerative Sourcing
Our suppliers share our passion for sustainability and prioritise responsible farming, sustainable fishing, and high-welfare agriculture. We choose partners who uphold best practices in food production, ensuring every dish we serve is both delicious and responsibly sourced.
Seasonal First, Always
Eating with the seasons isn’t just better for the planet—it’s better for your plate. By designing menus around what’s freshest and most abundant, we create dishes that are as vibrant, flavourful, and sustainable as they are delicious.
Empowering through employment
Sustainability isn’t just about the environment—it’s about people and communities, too.
At Heritage Portfolio, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to employment and creating opportunities for individuals facing disadvantage. Through initiatives like Jobs First in partnership with Social Bite, we provide structured training, real career pathways, and a supportive working environment for those who need it most.
By offering more than just jobs, we provide stability, skills, and a chance to flourish in a hospitality career.
Green Tourism Gold award holders
We are proudly recognised with the Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award, a testament to our commitment to responsible operations, resource conservation, and reducing our environmental footprint.
This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to champion sustainability across everything we do—from the way we source ingredients to the way we manage our venues.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY
commitment
At Heritage Portfolio, we believe that small, consistent actions create lasting change. We are committed to:
✔ Meeting or exceeding all relevant environmental legislation
✔ Reducing waste across all operations, from kitchen to event space
✔ Continuously innovating to improve efficiencies and minimise impact
✔ Training and empowering our teams to implement sustainable best practices
✔ Collaborating with ethical suppliers to drive sustainable change
✔ Creating inclusive opportunities for employment in our industry
Join Us In Creating a greener future
Sustainability is a shared journey, and we invite our clients, guests, and suppliers to be part of it. By choosing local, seasonal, and responsibly sourced food, and by supporting initiatives that empower communities, we can make a real impact together.
Great food. Responsible choices. A brighter future.
A GREENER WAY
to dine
Sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s something we actively measure and improve across our venues. By using Klimato carbon labelling, we track the environmental impact of every dish, already achieving a 38% reduction in CO2e at the Gateway Café, located within Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, by refining our menus and eliminating high-impact recipes.
Our efforts are recognised by the Soil Association’s Food for Life accreditation, with some of our cafés achieving Silver and Bronze awards for serving food that is fresh, ethically sourced, and free from unnecessary additives. By prioritising climate-conscious ingredients and responsible farming, we’re making every meal a step toward a better future.