When a restaurant logs surplus food in Zipli, something straightforward happens: food that would have gone to bio-waste reaches people who need it instead.
But three other things happen simultaneously.
The donor gets verified data
Quantity logged, food type, timestamp, donation confirmed. That data feeds into the donor’s ESG reporting without additional effort. Under CSRD, that traceability is not optional for large operators.
The hub gets real-time visibility
They know what is coming before it arrives. They can plan pickups efficiently, reduce wasted trips, and coordinate a growing donor network without proportionally growing their coordination overhead.
The impact gets documented
Not estimated, documented. Every kg diverted from bio-waste is a CO2 saving. Every portion that reaches a food aid recipient is a measurable social outcome. Every entry in the system is an auditable fact.
Finland’s redistribution hubs diverted 6.6 million kg of food from bio-waste in 2025. That impact exists whether or not the data is captured properly. But only captured, verified data can be used to demonstrate progress to funders, regulators, and corporate sustainability programmes.
The food gets there either way. The question is whether the evidence comes with it.
Source: Hävikkiterminaalien vuosi 2025 -selvitys, Laura Kumpuniemi & Vesa Lampi, Luke/Ruoka-apu.fi. Read the full report.
