A Conscious Step Forward for Rhubarb
2026 marks a significant milestone for Rhubarb as we step into a new chapter, one that places sustainability at the heart of our operations. This year represents a conscious shift across our business, underpinned by a renewed focus on excellence in sustainable practice and the launch of our 2026 Impact Update.
READ OUR 2026 IMPACT UPDATE
Big Plans, Big Actions
In 2025, we welcomed Clare Clark as Director of Sustainability, and her influence has already been transformative. Clare has helped reframe our approach to how we operate, ensuring conscious decision-making sits at the forefront of our planning, partnerships and day-to-day actions.
These ambitions are becoming action. While we acknowledge we are far from perfect, we are accelerating towards a future that is more responsible, resilient and positive, for both people and planet.
Our 2026 Impact Update highlights the key initiatives already underway at Rhubarb, alongside the foundations we are building for long-term impact. We are aiming beyond zero, striving for a future where our business contributes positively to the world around us.
Our Impact Strategy
Our impact strategy is centred around four core themes that are most material to our operations. While these pillars guide our approach, our journey does not stop there. We recognise that our business is diverse and sustainability is ever evolving. We are committed to adapting our approach as appropriate, while remaining steadfast in our mission to create meaningful, measurable outcomes for our community and the environment.
Within our impact framework, we outline our Future Positive Strategy, which focuses on our commitment to:
• Achieve net zero emissions
• Champion water stewardship
• Eliminate waste
• Strengthen community resilience
Progress in Action
Our Impact Update document details some important steps we are taking that create a foundation for our impact strategy, including:
• Our transition to green energy
• Measurement of our carbon emissions
• Assessing the sustainability of our operations through our partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association
• Delivering an environmental management system certified to ISO standards
• Creating tangible community impact through our charity partnerships with The Felix Project and Chefs in Schools
As we move forward, we remain committed to accelerating action across our business. This is just the beginning of a long-term journey, one grounded in transparency, accountability and positive impact.
We look forward to sharing our progress as we continue to build a more sustainable future for Rhubarb, our partners, and the communities we serve.
