Sustainability at the Core
At Imperish, sustainability is not just a goal. It is our starting point and the foundation of our mission. Every decision we make is shaped by the belief that good food should never go to waste, and that real impact begins with everyday choices rooted in responsibility.
The Global Cost of Food Waste
Food waste is not just an issue of inefficiency. It is a challenge with economic, environmental, and social consequences. Globally, it costs the economy an estimated $1 trillion every year (WFP, 2024). In Egypt, the challenge is especially urgent. At Imperish, we see this as an opportunity to shift how food is valued, shared, and sustained for the future.
Our Startup Commitment to Sustainability
As a growing startup, we believe that meaningful change comes from small, consistent actions and from holding ourselves accountable. That is why we are committed to embedding sustainability into every layer of our business model from day one, not just in our operations but also in how we grow, report, and improve.
Accountability from Day One
While we are still early in our journey, we are building systems that will allow us to track the food we save, the emissions we prevent, and the people we reach. As we scale, we will share this data openly because sustainability only matters if it is measurable, and progress only counts if it is transparent.
Coming Soon: Our Impact Dashboard
Track meals saved, CO₂ prevented, and people reached, because sustainability must be measurable and transparent.
Our ESG Impact
Environmental
18 million tonnes of household food are wasted annually in Egypt, contributing to unnecessary land use, water consumption, and energy loss
Globally, 8–10% of greenhouse gas emissions are linked to food waste. In Egypt, per capita waste ranges from 122 to 207 kg/year, a significant contributor to emissions and climate change.
By intercepting food before it’s thrown away, Imperish helps reduce emissions, cut landfill use, and ease pressure on natural resources.
Social
Up to 77% of the food discarded is still edible, even as many families face economic hardship and struggle to afford regular meals.
Our platform bridges this gap, connecting surplus from businesses directly to people looking for affordable, quality food.
Through smarter distribution, we’re supporting food equity and helping communities make their budgets go further.
Governance
Transparency and accountability are central to how we operate.
We work closely with our partners from bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, and food producers to ensure food safety, traceability, and compliance with best practices.
As we grow, we’re committed to building a responsible model that balances impact with scale.
(All statistics above adapted from UNEP, 2024.)
Our Targets by 2030
- Rescue 2 million meals from being wasted
- Avoid 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ through smarter redistribution
- Partner with 500+ businesses across Egypt’s food supply chain, from bakeries and grocery stores to restaurants and producers
