Benjamin Lephilibert is a dedicated sustainability expert and social entrepreneur, whose mission is to help organisations enhance prof-itability while reducing their social and environmental footprints. He founded LightBlue Environmental Consulting in 2012, focusing on innovative solutions for food waste prevention. Starting his career with Accor, he implemented the Green Globe certification across 45 Novotel properties in Asia. His consulting work spans prestigious partners such as Hilton, ClubMed, and international organisations like the UNILO and WWF.

In 2016, he co-developed The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a com-prehensive standard integrating food waste monitoring, data tracking, and behavioural change, which received support from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau. Lephilibert is also a recognised international speaker, a judge for sustainability awards, and an active member of sustainable tourism working groups, including the GSTC. His efforts have been featured in over 40 publications worldwide, including the Financial Times. Lephilibert’s pragmatic approach de-monstrates that reducing food waste not only benefits the environment but also significantly boosts business productivity.