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🌎 France's new government, appointed on a recent Saturday, positions the Ministry of Ecological Transition at 8th rank, after the Ministries of Culture and Armed Forces but before the Economy, Finance, and Industry. A new ministry for Partnership with Territories and Decentralization has been introduced. Réseau Vrac & Réemploi welcomes the dedicated portfolio to consumption, yet remains vigilant on ecological transition and circular economy commitments. The government's composition raises questions about the priority of ecological transition.

🚿 UMIH and Colonna launched UmiVitalité, a tailored social protection solution for Café, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, and Nightclub professionals. As a partnership between UMIH, the leading sector organization, and Colonna, a social protection management expert, UmiVitalité provides sector-specific health and provident insurance guarantees. Managed jointly by UMIH and Colonna, this mutual offer ensures transparent handling, competitive rates, and exclusive advantages. Additional guarantees for business leaders and property damage coverage are anticipated.

📖 The Union des Métiers et des Industries de l’Hôtellerie (UMIH) has released "La RSE en CHRD," a guide for eco-social transition in the hospitality industry, joining their "Guide des bonnes pratiques" series by the commission Développement Durable led by Ludovic Poyau. With a 10-year commitment to sustainable development, UMIH aims to preserve business profitability while respecting environmental and individual considerations. The guide offers recommendations for reducing environmental footprint, promoting equal opportunities, team training, and supporting local producers. Confederation President Thierry Marx endorses the guide as a valuable tool for accessible and performance-enhancing CSR engagement.

🌊 128 restaurateurs across 7 European countries have signed the Ocean Friendly Restaurant charter by Surfrider Foundation. This initiative aims to combat overfishing and plastic waste. Signees commit to 8 mandatory criteria, including no styrofoam or single-use plastic, predominantly local, seasonal, or organic menu items with clear origins, and no threatened species offered. Ocean Friendly Restaurants are found in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, and Bulgaria.