DISCOVER the Climate Impact of Your Food Products
Klimato’s Carbon Footprint (CF) Calculator is designed to help food producers evaluate the climate impact of their products by simplifying the carbon footprinting process. The tool calculates emissions throughout the product’s life cycle, from ingredient production to distribution, including processing, packaging, transportation, and food losses.
OUR APPROACH
The assessment is based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, using primary data from the producer and secondary emission factors from Klimato’s extensive database.
Where data is unavailable, the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology is used to fill the gaps.
The total carbon footprint is expressed in kilograms of CO2 equivalents (kg CO2e), covering all greenhouse gas emissions throughout the product’s life cycle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CF REPORT
The report includes a detailed breakdown of the carbon footprint per kilogram and per sales unit, along with an analysis of the different phases of the life cycle and their impact on emissions.After the assessment, the product’s carbon footprint is added to Klimato’s database and featured in the Klimato app. This enables the reporting company to showcase their products to food service providers, emphasizing their commitment to sustainability. In turn, food service providers can incorporate the product into their recipes and calculate more precise Scope 3 emissions, providing a clearer picture of the environmental impact of their offerings.
FOUR STEPS TO YOUR FOOTPRINT
- Klimato provides a structured data collection form to guide the producer in gathering the necessary information.
- The producer collects and submits data, which includes factors such as ingredient origins, transport modes, processing details, packaging materials, and food storage conditions.
- Klimato performs the calculations and prepares a report detailing the climate impact results, along with an interpretation of the findings.
- Once completed, the product’s carbon footprint data is added to the Klimato app.
The klimato database:
Accessible, Powerful DATA When you need it.
You name it, we have it
Our central database contains more than 2500 unique ingredients with 10000 variations based on country of origin and production methods. We are constantly adding new ingredients and emission factors to match the ever-growing pace of the food industry. We can even map your ingredients to our data for even greater efficiency.
A real-time tool for when you need it most
Klimato's calculator gives you the ability to calculate your emissions at every stage of your supply chain. Chefs can use the tool during recipe development, marketers can generate labels during planning, and sustainability managers can retroactively analyze recipes served before using Klimato.
Here's where it fits in the Klimato ecosystem
Calculate
Use our tool at any point in your development process to understand the carbon footprint and more of your recipes.
We even integrate with tools you already use to offer a seamless experience.
Analyze
Find opportunities in your sustainability data for revenue optimization through ingredient swaps and scale management.
Klimato gives you the tools to act on both your environmental impact and business need.
Label
Use our science-backed data to educate and direct new types of behavior from your customers.
Use our labels to guide the way for sustainability-aligned revenue opportunities while elevating your brand.
report
Accurate and compliant reporting is critical to meeting sustainability goals.
Our reports enable you to set goals, reduce emissions, and reach both sustainability and revenue targets.
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