Foodsteps Founder Anya Doherty Named Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 For Social Impact
Anya Doherty, the founder of Foodsteps, has been named to the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list for Social Impact, recognising her role in bringing sustainable transformation to the food industry.
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LONDON, UK — Foodsteps, a leading provider of environmental footprinting data for the food industry, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Anya Doherty, has been recognised in the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list within the Social Impact category.
The prestigious list honors young entrepreneurs who are leveraging business to drive systemic, positive change. For Anya, this recognition marks a full-circle moment in a journey that began with a groundbreaking research project at Cambridge University.
From Research to Global Impact
What started as a bold dream to create a more transparent food system has evolved into a robust data platform that helps industry giants like Compass Group and Sainsbury’s measure, manage, and reduce their Scope 3 emissions. Under Anya’s leadership, the Foodsteps platform now manages an estimated 12 million tonnes of CO2e in the food industry.
"This recognition by Forbes is a testament to the hard work of the entire Foodsteps team and the forward-thinking partners we work with every day," says Anya Doherty.
Redefining the Food System
The Social Impact category highlights individuals who are systemically and sustainably transforming the economy. By bridging the gap between complex climate science and everyday culinary operations, Anya has empowered food businesses to:
- Decarbonise Menus: Using data to reformulate recipes without compromising on taste or cost.
- Navigate Policy: Helping businesses stay ahead of shifting regulations.
- Drive Transparency: Implementing carbon labeling and supply chain visibility at scale.
Looking Ahead
As Foodsteps continues to grow its team of impact advisors and technical experts, our goal remains the same: a more resilient, sustainable future for food. Foodsteps remains committed to making sustainability the core language of the global food industry.
About Foodsteps:
Foodsteps is on a mission to empower the food industry to accelerate its journey to net zero. Founded in 2019, our specialised food sustainability platform and in-house experts provide instant access to industry-leading data and insights that Food businesses can trust to accurately measure, reduce and report their environmental impact across the value chain. With Foodsteps, food businesses reduce the costs and risks of their net zero transition, and improve business performance as a result. Now backed by the global resources of Registrar Corp, we are uniquely positioned to lead the food industry’s transition to a net-zero future.
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