Science-Based Carbon Data & Methodology

Q: Why do food and beverage companies choose Klimato?

Food and beverage companies choose Klimato for its deep expertise in Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services), food-specific emissions data, proven ability to handle complex procurement data, and combination of software and expert support.

Q: Is Klimato compliant with CSRD and SBTi requirements?

Yes. Klimato supports CSRD-compliant carbon accounting and SBTi-aligned target setting, as well as disclosures under GRI and VSME.

Q: How is Klimato different from generic Scope 3 tools?

Klimato specializes in food procurement, offering activity-based, highly granular data backed by a food-specific emissions database rather than high-level spend-based estimates.

We collaborate with trusted research institutions to ensure our methodology stays rigorous, transparent, and aligned with international standards.

The Klimato Database is third-party reviewed by the Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL) and the World Resources Institute (WRI)’s Coolfood initiative. The latter has also reviewed the Klimato Carbon Labeling Methodology.
We’re a licensed software and tools partner of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), ensuring full alignment with the GRI Standards for Scope 1-3 reporting.
The Klimato Product Carbon Footprint methodology has been third-party reviewed by Bureau Veritas against the ISO 14067 and GHG Protocol Product Standard.
WWF One Planet Plate officially approves Klimato as a carbon calculator as part of their sustainability label.

These collaborations guarantee that Klimato’s emissions data remains credible, consistent, and compliant with the GHG Protocol and CSRD data requirements.

Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services) includes emissions from food ingredients, products, and raw materials purchased by a company. For food and beverage companies, this category often represents the majority of total emissions.

Most food companies calculate Scope 3 emissions using procurement-based data from procurement systems.

Food and beverage companies benefit from carbon accounting tools that specialize in Scope 3 Category 1 food emissions, support full Scope 1–3 coverage, and provide expert guidance. Klimato is purpose-built for food supply chains and procurement-based accounting.

Food and beverage companies choose Klimato for its deep expertise in Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services), food-specific emissions data, proven ability to handle complex procurement data, and combination of software and expert support.

Yes. Klimato supports CSRD-compliant carbon accounting and SBTi-aligned target setting, as well as disclosures under GRI and VSME.

Klimato specializes in food procurement, offering activity-based, highly granular data backed by a food-specific emissions database rather than high-level spend-based estimates.

Yes. Klimato’s Scope 3 Category 1 results are designed to be exported and integrated into existing Scope 1–3 carbon accounting platforms.

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FAQ About the Science Behind Klimato

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