Partnership with FødevareBanken – from food waste to meals
The partnership between Jyske Bank and FødevareBanken goes back to 2012. The Danish Food Bank is focused on reducing both food waste and what they refer to as food poverty in Denmark.”Jyske Bank has cooperated with FødevareBanken since 2012, and we are proud to contribute to both FødevareBanken’s social initiatives and the reduction of food waste. These express responsibility and common sense and are hence in line with both Jyske Bank’s values and our approach about making a difference by using our resources and competencies. At Jyske Bank, we believe that we can contribute – through partnerships, across sectors and in cooperation with various actors – to create new energy, solutions and actions in the approach towards making a more sustainable society,” says Trine Lysholt Nørgaard, Head of Group Sustainability.
Strong cooperation between NGO and Jyske Bank
The partnership between Jyske Bank and FødevareBanken exemplifies how the exchange of intangible services—such as advisory support and business development— greatly benefits both parties. The core of this collaboration lies in the sharing of expertise and networks, while simultaneously creating visibility and focus on the shared agenda.
”If we are to make a noticeable difference in the battle against food waste and food poverty, all parts of society must be involved. Therefore, we at FødevareBanken are happy and proud about our long-standing collaboration with Jyske Bank. Although we are two different banks, we have the same target: i.e. to take part in the responsibility for developing a society where the focus of attention is on common sense and resources. Through our partnership we develop on an ongoing basis how we can combine our knowledge to making the world a little better and utilising the resources - most recently through a number of food waste dinners,” says Lea Gry von Cotta-Schønberg, Director of FødevareBanken.
For several years, Jyske Bank and FødevareBanken have hosted the above-mentioned food waste dinners for selected clients, focusing on food waste, partnership, and investment opportunities that can make a difference.