Ecotable restaurants and caterers in Marseille

301 tonnes of CO²* – that is the carbon footprint ofa meal eaten in a ‘conventional’ restaurant. Given that, to limit global warming to +2°C by 2050, every inhabitant (in developed countries) must emit no more than 1.7 tonnes of CO₂ per year**, it is time to rethink how we eat when dining out. With this in mind, the Marseille Tourist, Leisure and Convention Bureau, supported by the Sud Region, has sought to encourage Marseille’s restaurant owners in their transition through a certification support programme in partnership with the Ecotable label.

What is Ecotable?

The most widely recognised restaurant certification scheme in France. It assesses candidate establishments’ practices in relation to sourcing, menus, waste and resources, and supports them in their transition by taking into account the impacts on health, as well as ethical and social considerations, whilst also supporting their communication efforts.

The catering sector has an important role to play in the fight against climate change. By joining the programme, restaurateurs can have a direct impact on their environmental footprint. But then it is up to you, the customer, to support them by going out to enjoy their cuisine. In doing so, you’ll also be supporting the agricultural sector and the resilience of our region.