SSP AMERICA IS THE GREENEST AIRPORT FOODSERVICE CONTRACTOR IN NORTH AMERICA
Awarded 2026 Greenest Airport Foodservice Contractor Award by the Green Restaurant Association
(United States, 22 April 2026): SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced it has been named the 2026 Greenest Airport Foodservice Contractor by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) for the third consecutive year, with more Certified Green Restaurants® than any other airport food service contractor. With 260 Certified Green Restaurants® across 23 airports, SSP America has achieved over 30,400 GreenPoints™ by implementing more 7,280 environmental steps across the Green Restaurant Association’s rigorous certification standards.
The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants and caterers become more environmentally sustainable since 1990 through its transparent, science-based certification standards. Restaurants and caterers earn GreenPoints™ across eight environmental categories: Energy, Water, Waste, Reusables & Disposables, Chemicals & Pollution, Food, Building & Furnishing, and Education & Transparency. Each location must meet a minimum number of GreenPoints™ to achieve certification, providing a transparent measure of environmental accomplishments and a pathway to continued progress. Each Earth Month, the Green Restaurant Association announces the Green Restaurant Awards™ to recognize restaurants and caterers making significant strides in improving their environmental impact.
SSP America’s Certified Green Restaurants® can be found at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Calgary International Airport (YYC), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Denver International Airport (DEN), Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
(MSP), Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), Tampa International Airport (TPA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Oakland International Airport (OAK), Orlando International Airport (MCO), San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Portland International Airport (PDX), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
“SSP America exemplifies what it means to be a leader in sustainable foodservice,” said Michael Oshman, CEO and founder of the Green Restaurant Association. “Earning the 2026 Greenest Airport Foodservice Contractor Award reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to environmental excellence. Their work shows what is possible when sustainability is integrated into every aspect of operations.”
President of Operational Excellence Amanda Busby commented “We are proud to be recognized by GRA, not just for what we have achieved, but for the mindset behind it. We believe sustainability and operational excellence should go hand in hand, and this award reflects that commitment.”
The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurants® mark in the country. Since 1990, the GRA has pioneered the Green Restaurant® movement and has been the leading voice within the industry encouraging restaurants to listen to consumer demand to green their operations using transparent, science-based certification standards. With their turnkey certification system, the GRA has made it easy for thousands of restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable in a profitable manner. The GRA has been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News, NPR, and in The New York Times, and The Washington Post. For more information visit www.dinegreen.com.
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Further information:
Lana Cramer, Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications
240.882.0754, Lana.Cramer@foodtravelexperts.com
About SSP America
SSP America is a division of SSP Group plc (LSE:SSPG), a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across 38 countries. We specialize in designing, creating, and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations, and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers.
Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and our focus is on making every journey taste better – bringing great food and welcoming hospitality to travelers across the globe. Sustainability is crucial for our long-term success, and we aim to deliver a positive impact for our business while uniting stakeholders to promote a sustainable food travel sector.
About Green Restaurant Association
The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurants® mark in the country. Since 1990, the GRA has pioneered the Green Restaurant® movement and has been the leading voice within the industry encouraging restaurants to listen to consumer demand to green their operations using transparent, science-based certification standards. With their turnkey certification system, the GRA has made it easy for thousands of restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable in a profitable manner. The GRA has been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News, NPR, and in The New York Times, and The Washington Post. For more information visit www.dinegreen.com.