How much money is your business throwing away in food waste? In Episode 27 of The Carbon Circle, host Roshan Rai sits down with Philippe Schuler—author of 'The Wise Man & The Story of Plenty', sustainability consultant at Quest Impact Design Studio, and former Global Impact Manager at Too Good To Go.Philippe breaks down why food waste is not just an environmental crisis, but a massive supply chain flaw and a major bottom-line leak for hospitality, retail, and FMCG sectors. From inspecting potato supply chains in Denmark to auditing luxury resort buffets in Thailand and the Maldives, Philippe shares data-driven strategies and AI technologies that turn waste into measurable corporate savings.🌿 About Carbon Mandal:We help organizations build resilient supply chains, implement credible ESG strategies, and achieve net-zero goals without carbon tunnel vision. Our mission: Sustainable Bharat by 2047.👉 Explore our services: https://www.carbonmandal.com---------------------------------------------------📌 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:• Why food waste sits at the heart of climate, nature, and social challenges.• How supermarkets unintentionally push food loss onto farmers.• The economic reality of hotel buffet waste in Thailand and the Maldives.• How AI, smart bins, dynamic pricing, and forecasting reduce waste across the value chain.• Why technology fails without human-centric change management and culture.• Building a Nature Strategy: Moving beyond carbon-only thinking to biodiversity and circular economy.• Supply chain lessons for India’s growing retail and quick-commerce sectors.---------------------------------------------------⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction

0:27 Who is Philippe Schuler and how does his background shape his work in supply chains?

1:17 What are the systemic issues hidden within fresh produce supply chains like potatoes?

7:34 Why does a gap exist between supermarket standards and actual farmer waste?

10:16 What does food waste look like in luxury hotels and resorts?

13:40 How can we summarize the complex journey of supply chain sustainability for C-suite executives?

14:40 Why is addressing food waste a primary lever for climate action?

17:18 How can companies translate food waste reduction into actual financial margins?

22:11 How does the concept of 'plenty' influence our modern planetary crisis?

25:17 What are the top three organizational blind spots regarding sustainability?

28:53 How should Indian hospitality and retail leaders approach the challenge of waste?

33:06 How can AI and smart technology practically reduce waste in food systems?

38:58 Why is human-centric culture and change management more critical than technology alone?

46:01 How can household habits and behavioral nudges fight food waste?

51:21 How should companies structure financial models and data ownership for tech implementation?

54:12 What questions should quick-commerce platforms ask before integrating AI solutions?

57:02 What is the economic case for nature-positive business models?

1:01:53 How do you build a scientific nature strategy and biodiversity assessment?

1:05:28 What supply chain lessons can be learned from global logistics examples like the Uganda case?

1:17:28 How does Carbon Mandal drive value towards a Sustainable Bharat by 2047?---------------------------------------------------🔗 GUEST RESOURCES & LINKS:• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippeschuler• Book: 'The Wise Man & The Story of Plenty'---------------------------------------------------💡 CONNECT WITH CARBON MANDAL:• Website: https://www.carbonmandal.com• Email: connect@carbonmandal.com#FoodWaste #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChain #CircularEconomy #ESG #Sustainability #CarbonMandal #TheCarbonCircle #NaturePositive #FoodSystems #ViksitBharat2047