Calculate the Carbon Footprint of Your Food Products And
Communicate It With Confidence
Buyers, retailers, and regulators are asking for climate data on the products you sell. Klimato gives food producers a clear, science-backed way to calculate, report, and label the carbon footprint of their products without building the methodology from scratch.
Buyers Want Data.
Regulations Are Coming.
Your Products Need a Number.
The pressure on food producers and wholesalers to demonstrate climate performance is increasing—from retail RFPs and foodservice tenders to incoming greenwashing rules and regulations.
But calculating a credible product carbon footprint takes time, access to the right data, and a methodology that holds up to scrutiny. Most companies either put it off or rely on estimates that don't stand behind their claims when questioned.
Klimato makes it straightforward. Upload your product data, and our science team does the heavy lifting, from emission factor mapping to final report and label—all aligned with recognized international standards.
of European tenders already include environmental criteria. Verified product carbon data is becoming a baseline requirement for winning business.
What Is a Product Carbon Footprint?
A product carbon footprint (PCF) is a measure of the total greenhouse gas emissions generated across a product's life cycle—from raw material extraction and processing through to distribution. It is expressed in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent (kg CO₂e) per unit or per kilogram of product.
For food producers, PCF calculations provide ingredient-level emissions visibility that supports both commercial communication and compliance with frameworks like the EU Green Claims Directive, ISO 14067, and CSRD Scope 3 reporting.
Learn how product carbon footprint data feeds into full Scope 1–3 reporting →
What Klimato Product Carbon Footprinting Delivers
Accurate Carbon Footprint Calculations
Precise product-level climate calculations using Klimato's science-backed methodology, aligned with ISO 14067 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard. Our database contains over 20,000 emission factors, verified by IVL and the World Resources Institute.
A Report You Can Stand Behind
Every calculation comes with a full carbon footprint report that documents methodology, system boundaries, data sources, and results. Structured to meet the expectations of auditors, buyers, and regulators—so you can share it with confidence.
On-Pack Carbon Labeling
Turn your data into a clear, visible climate signal on product packaging and sales materials. Klimato's carbon label is built on a third-party reviewed methodology aligned with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14067, and designed to support regulatory compliance.
Visibility in the Klimato Database
Validated product data is listed in the Klimato Database, increasing your visibility among foodservice operators, caterers, and hospitality buyers actively searching for lower-impact ingredients.
From Product Data to Verified Carbon Label in Three Steps
Share Your Product Data
Upload product specifications, ingredients, and sourcing information in whatever format you have. Klimato's science team handles emission factor mapping and data validation, and flags any gaps that need resolving.
Get Your Carbon Report
Our team runs the calculations using recognized LCA databases and delivers a full product carbon footprint report—traceable, methodology-documented, and ready for external review or disclosure.
Show Your Impact
Use your verified data to label products, respond to buyer requests, support tender submissions, and build credibility with retail and foodservice customers. Supplier carbon values can also be uploaded directly into the Klimato system for use across your portfolio.
Everything You Need to
Measure, Report, and Label
✔ Product carbon footprint calculation (cradle-to-distribution, aligned with ISO 14067)
✔ Full methodology report with data sources and system boundaries
✔ On-pack carbon label (included in Medium package and above)
✔ Free upload of your supplier's carbon footprint values
✔ Listing in the Klimato Climate Impact Database
✔ Science team review and quality assurance
✔ Support preparing for audits and buyer requests
Available for individual products or across a full portfolio—contact us to discuss your needs.
Why Generic Carbon Footprint Tools Fall Short
Most carbon footprint platforms are built for corporate-level reporting, not the ingredient-level complexity of food products. Calculating an accurate PCF for food requires food-specific emission factors, sourcing data handling, and methodology aligned with how food supply chains actually work.
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→ Generic emission factors not calibrated for food
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→ Limited ability to handle ingredient and sourcing variation
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→ Reports that don't meet ISO 14067 or Green Claims expectations
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→ No connection to the food industry supply chain or buyer networks
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✔ 20,000+ food-specific emission factors, verified by WRI and IVL
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✔ Handles ingredient-level complexity and sourcing variation
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✔ Reports aligned with ISO 14067, GHG Protocol, and EU Green Claims Directive
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✔ Products listed in the Klimato database, visible to foodservice buyers
| Capabilities |
Generalist tools |
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| Carbon footprint calculation |
✔ | ✔ |
| Food-specific emission factors |
△ | ✔ |
| ISO 14067-aligned reporting |
△ | ✔ |
| On-pack carbon labeling |
△ | ✔ |
| Listing in food buyer database |
✗ | ✔ |
| Science team review and QA | ✗ | ✔ |
Legend: ✔ = Core capability △ = Available but not specialized ✗ = Not available
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Aligned with the Standards
Buyers and Regulators Expect
Klimato Product Carbon Footprinting is designed to meet the requirements of current and incoming regulatory and voluntary frameworks. Supported standards include ISO 14067, GHG Protocol Product Standard, EU Green Claims Directive, UK Green Claims Code, CSRD/ESRS (Scope 3, Category 1 reporting), and GRI.
Klimato is a GRI Software and Tools Partner, and our methodology has been critically reviewed by Bureau Veritas.
Trusted by Food Producers Worldwide
Food businesses across catering, hospitality, wholesale, and food production use Klimato to simplify
Scope 1–3 reporting and build credible climate strategies grounded in operational reality.
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Clients are really impressed by our work with Klimato, especially for meetings and events, and in some cases, it helps us to win business deals. It also gives us a clear competitive advantage compared to other hotels in the city.
Majorie Sundström
Sales Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm -
The climate impact insights that Klimato provides are becoming more important by the day, and the food I can cook with their help will be dominant in the future. Sodexo as a large company can influence many people to eat better, and we must take these steps together to contribute to a better future.
Oscar Jonasson
Executive Chef at Restaurant Björken, Sodexo Cytiva -
I’m impressed by the user-friendliness of the app; it is very simple, clear, and precise. Composing new recipes is not too time-consuming, and monthly reporting is great to keep us updated on our progress.
Petra Rörfors
Director of Sales & Sustainability at Courtyard by Marriott -
By working with Klimato and encouraging and educating clients to make conscious choices when they are with us, we’re bringing a huge new dynamic to the way we cater for events that can only have a bigger, positive impact for all.
David Connell
Director of Operations at Exclusive Collection -
Using Klimato, we have reduced our emissions from the dishes we serve, and we are proud that all of our salads and wraps have a carbon footprint of less than 0.5kg CO2e.
Ane Nordskar
COO at LETT -
As a huge company with global scale, we need to lead the way with sustainability, because if we don't make changes, who will? So it's important to raise awareness about the climate, and it's also a business opportunity. The trend will go towards more vegetarian/flexitarian diets.
Christian Hallemyr
Head of Food Platform at Sodexo
FAQ About Klimato Product
Carbon Footprint
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What is a product carbon footprint?
A product carbon footprint (PCF) measures the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product across its life cycle—typically from raw material production through to distribution. It is expressed in kg CO₂e per unit or per kg of product. For food companies, a PCF gives you ingredient-level climate data that supports commercial communication, buyer requests, and regulatory compliance.
What methodology does Klimato use for product carbon footprinting?
Klimato's product carbon footprint methodology is aligned with ISO 14067 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard. It has been critically reviewed by Bureau Veritas, and our emission database—containing over 20,000 food-specific data points—is verified by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and the World Resources Institute.
What does the carbon footprint report include?
The report documents your product's total CO₂e emissions, the system boundaries applied, the data sources and emission factors used, and the calculation methodology. It is structured to meet the requirements of buyer audits, retail RFPs, and voluntary or regulatory disclosures.
Is Klimato's carbon label compliant with the EU Green Claims Directive?
Klimato's carbon label is built on a third-party reviewed methodology aligned with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14067, with clear system boundaries and full traceability to the underlying report. This is designed to meet the substantiation requirements of the EU Green Claims Directive and the UK Green Claims Code. We recommend consulting legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific compliance questions as the directive is finalized.
How does product carbon footprinting connect to Scope 3 reporting?
For companies working on full corporate carbon accounting, PCF data directly strengthens Scope 3 Category 1 (purchased goods and services) reporting. Klimato's PCF data can feed into your customers' Scope 3 calculations—and if you use Klimato Carbon Accounting yourself, your verified product data integrates seamlessly. Learn more about Scope 1–3 reporting →
What types of companies use Klimato for product carbon footprinting?
Ready to Put a Number on Your Climate Performance?
Klimato Product Carbon Footprinting gives food producers and wholesalers the verified data they need to communicate impact, win business, and prepare for incoming regulations without building the methodology themselves.