How an Award-Winning Team Drives Sustainability from the Inside Out.

Join us for waffles and insights with Miia Pirttijärvi as she shares the story behind Soupster Family’s award-winning Green Advisory Board (GAB).

The Soupster Green Advisory Board (GAB) is a sustainability committee made up of employees from the restaurant and event group, with the goal of developing Soupster Family’s sustainability practices in an employee-driven way.

This employee-led initiative meets monthly to tackle real sustainability challenges and turn field knowledge into action. Learn how GAB became a powerful tool for engagement, innovation, and impact—with recognition to prove it.

Perfect for anyone looking to build meaningful, employee-driven sustainability programs.

– How did Soupster Family develop their Green Advisory Board

– What are the benefits and challenges of employee-driven sustainability development

– How to get started at your own company

GAB was recently awarded as the Innovation of the Year in the 2025 Restaurant industry Pro Gala.

Miia Pirttijärvi works as Soupster Family’s Sales & Marketing Director and is a part of the group’s executive team. She’s been involved in innovating and developing the Green Advisory Board concept as a part of her MBA dissertation and an active member of the current board.

Enjoy fresh waffles at Wonderland Vallila, meet the community, and gain new perspectives.

The event will be held in English.