Food waste represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time—and one of the greatest opportunities for climate action. In this compelling panel from Climate Week NYC, leading voices from logistics, hospitality, retail, and environmental advocacy come together to showcase how cross-industry partnerships are driving breakthrough solutions at unprecedented scale.

Moderated by Corby Kummer, executive director of Food & Society at the Aspen Institute, this dynamic discussion features Elliott Wolf from Lineage Logistics, Harry Chrispin from Hilton, Lorena Lourido Gomez from IKEA, and David Rogers from WRAP. Together, they reveal how collaboration across traditional industry boundaries is unlocking innovative approaches to one of our biggest sustainability challenges.

From cold chain innovations that extend food shelf life to hotel waste reduction programs that serve as models for the hospitality industry, from retail giant sustainability initiatives to policy frameworks that enable systemic change—this panel demonstrates that the solutions to food waste require thinking beyond silos. The panelists share concrete examples of how their organizations are not just reducing waste within their own operations, but creating partnerships that multiply impact across entire supply chains.

This official Climate Week NYC Summit, hosted by Food Tank, ReFED, UNEP, Apeal Sciences, Flashfood, and AFFI at WNYC’s Greene Space, showcases the kind of collaborative leadership needed to address climate change through food system transformation. The discussion offers actionable insights for organizations of all sizes looking to reduce their environmental footprint while creating economic value.

Watch this essential conversation to understand how today’s food waste breakthrough solutions are being scaled globally—and discover how your organization can be part of the solution. The climate crisis demands urgent action, and this panel shows exactly how cross-sector partnerships are delivering results.