LEAF Evaluation Application Form
LEAF (Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice) aims to become the national leader in sustainable foodservice standards, and to provide establishments of all sizes with the knowledge, tools and confidence to move forward in their environmental efforts, while supporting successful business practices. Being LEAF certified demonstrates that a foodservice establishment has met rigorous environmental criteria.

The LEAF evaluation and certification program was developed as performance standards for the operations and practices of foodservice establishments, including but not limited to: independent restaurants, chains, and institutional foodservice operations, public and private. It has grown to include cafes and food trucks.

Where possible, LEAF has strived to utilize complementary third-party verification and labeling systems that implement rigorous data collection methods, and published and peer-reviewed reporting.

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Certification Levels (valid for 3 years each)

Level 1 Certification:
The establishment meets the minimum requirements for certification with LEAF, and has made a positive attempt to become an environmentally-sensitive foodservice establishment.

Level 2 Certification:
The establishment meets above the minimum criteria required for certification with LEAF, and has proven to be committed to reducing the impact of the establishment on the planet. This establishment is well on its way to reaching top level status for sustainable foodservice.

Level 3 Certification:
The establishment has reached the top level of environmental sustainability. The establishment makes a continuous effort to reduce environmental impact, and contributes above and beyond that of other establishments to provide the most sustainable foodservice experience to its patrons.
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Please complete the following application form to start the LEAF Certification process for your establishment. 

Once submitted, you will receive an invoice within the next 2-3 business days from Square for your $240 non-refundable Application Fee. Once the payment is processed, LEAF will get back to you within 7 business days with your next steps!

Thank you for your commitment to sustainable foodservice!
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Email *
Section 1: General Information
Please tell us about your establishment and your interest with LEAF.
Name of Establishment *
What type of establishment are you?
Independant
Franchise
Chain
Café
Catering
Restaurant
Public institutional foodservice operation
Private institutional foodservice operation
Food truck
Is your establishment take-out only? *
Restaurants who are take-out only due to COVID restrictions are not included in this question.
What year was your establishment location founded? *
Street Address *
City/Town *
Province/Territory *
If you are outside of Canada, check the last option: NA
If you're located outside of Canada, please include your city/town here: *
Country *
Please write your country's complete name (no abbreviations or periods) and in upper case. For example: "CANADA" or "UNITED STATES"
Postal or ZIP Code *
Phone number of establishment *
Email of establishment
Website *
Primary Contact Name *
Primary Contact Number *
Are you currently a LEAF member? *
What level of LEAF Certification are you interested in certifying for? *
Please describe your application: *
What is the range of your annual sales? *
If you are an institution (e.g., university, college, government foodservice operator, etc.) please just select the option "Institution"
Section 2: Restaurant Demographics
The following demographics are used for data collection purposes and will not affect your score directly. The data will allow LEAF to measure our impact, as well as compare your establishment's demographic over future evaluations. They may be taken into consideration to provide context for special circumstances.
What are your establishment's total hours of operation (public and private)?
These hours include hours of private operation (where employees are preparing for serving) as well as hours of operation where the establishment is open to the public.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
<5 hours
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
8 hours
9 hours
10 hours
11 hours
12 hours
13 hours
14 hours
15 hours
16 hours
17 hours
18 hours
19 hours
20 hours
21 hours
22 hours
23 hours
24 hours
How many customers does your establishment serve on average per day? *
What is the size of your restaurant, in square feet? *
What is the seating capacity of your establishment? *
How many employees work at your establishment? *
Section 3: Certification Pre-Assessment
Please tell us a bit more about your establishment and its current endeavour towards sustainable foodservice. Please note that the first three questions reflect the requirements of a Level 1 Certification.
Does your establishment use any polystyrene (styrofoam) as take-out packaging options? *
Please describe the type of bags that your establishment offers for take-out. *
Required
Please choose all that apply pertaining to the packaging that your establishment offers for take-out. *
Please choose compostable and/or recyclable options ONLY if municipal processing facilities exist.
Required
Please choose all that apply pertaining to straws offered at your establishment.
*Compostable: Compostable materials are materials that have been certified to break down completely into non-toxic components (water, carbon dioxide, and biomass) that will not harm the environment, given the right conditions.
Offered only by request
Offered always
Not available
Reusable straws
Compostable* straws
Conventional (plastic) straws
If applicable, please describe the type(s) of burger sticks and/or stir sticks offered at your establishment. Select all that apply. *
Required
Does your establishment track its energy usage and conservation? *
Does your establishment track its water usage and conservation? *
What is the percentage of combined vegetarian and vegan main dishes on your establishment's menu? You may give an estimate for this pre-assessment. *
How many vegan main dishes are on your establishment's menu? You may give an estimate for this pre-assessment. *
What percentage of your establishment's equipment is ENERGY STAR or equivalent? You may give an estimate for this pre-assessment. *
Does your establishment use the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to manage or assess your energy usage? *
What percentage of your establishment's lightbulbs are CFL, LED, or energy efficient? You may give an estimate for this pre-assessment. *
What percentage of your establishment's chillers (i.e. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc) do NOT use an HFC-based refrigerant? *
Does your establishment use aerosol products that contain HFC? *
What percentage of the cleaning agents used at your establishment is EcoLogo or GreenSeal (or equivalent) certified? You may give an estimate for this pre-assessment. *
What materials does your establishment collect for recycling? Please select all that apply. (Note: this is specific to your establishment, not related to your municipality waste management) *
Required
Does your establishment offer or sell plastic bottled water? (Note: sparkling water does not apply) *
Does your establishment have a food waste log? *
Does your establishment conduct any food waste audits? (please select all that apply) *
Required
Please indicate the destination of your establishment's food waste. (Please select all that apply) *
Required
Section 4: The bigger picture
If you are submitting this form, you are most likely interested in certifying with LEAF. However, LEAF's mission is greater than simply certification. We aim to become a community hub of resources to equip foodservice establishments with the knowledge, skills, connections and confidence to operate in a sustainable way.

Please let us know your goals for next steps so that we can help support you best!
Aside from certification, would you be interested in receiving educational resources, training and networking opportunities on topics related to sustainable foodservice? *
Aside from certification, would you be interested in networking opportunities with other LEAF Members and/or sustainable foodservices? Please select all that apply. *
Required
Do you have any additional comments?
Thank you for your interest in becoming LEAF Certified!
You will receive an invoice within the next 2-3 business days from Square for your $240 non-refundable Application Fee. Once the payment is processed, LEAF will get back to you within 7 business days with your next steps!
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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