What is the outcome

Holdbart provides a distribution outlet for products which otherwise would have been wasted, allowing for more efficient use and distribution of food which is already produced and ready for human consumption.

Who are the stakeholders

Key stakeholders are end-consumers, who get a more affordable shopping basket while helping reduce food waste. Suppliers get a practical distribution channel, while reducing waste and economic loss.

How big is the effect, and does it last?

In 2021, Holdbart saved ~7 100 tons of food waste, implying ~20k tons of CO2e saved. Furthermore, it conducted ~1.5M transactions, supporting families, students, and other consumers in reducing their spending levels on groceries. Holdbart itself had internal waste levels of only ~0.5% during the same period.

If Holdbart didn’t exist…

Without Holdbart, a significant amount of food and retail products would go to waste which otherwise could have been sold to the consumer. As a result, individuals and families would spend significantly more on their regular grocery shopping.

The challenges we face

Through its website, Holdbart manages personal data and contact details which must be safeguarded. Additionally, store employees engage in physical work and heavy lifting in the warehouse. To mitigate this, Holdbart continues keeping a strong focus on HSEQ routines and guidelines. Lastly, Holdbart does operate multiple physical stores with a respective carbon footprint but are deliberate in minimizing their environmental impact.