How is the Eco-score calculated?
With the Eco-score, we want to map out the entire environmental impact of food products. Yes, really the full impact. This allows us to continue to make our product range more sustainable, so you can make more sustainable choices. Calculating the impact involves many different data and criteria. On the one hand, factors that influence the environment throughout a product's life cycle, and on the other hand any additional pluses and minuses, for example, sustainability labels that have been awarded.
What is the life cycle analysis?
The Eco-score is largely determined by a product's life cycle. This life cycle consists of the six stages a product goes through before you can buy it: from raw material, production, distribution, consumption to waste disposal.
In order to know the ecological impact of this cycle, we use the results of the life cycle analyses in the Agribalyse database. They are calculated on the basis of the PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) method.
What is the bonus-malus system?
Which plus and minus points make the Eco-score even more accurate? We look at five additional indicators of the bonus-malus for this. Does the manufacturer make an effort to limit CO2 emissions, for example? What distance does the product have to cover? Is it packed in recyclable packaging? What is the impact on biodiversity?
When assessing the environmental impact of a product, we consider all of these factors as well. In this way, products can earn additional plus or minus points.
More about the Eco-score
The Eco-score makes it easier to make eco-friendly choices. At a glance you can see information about the environmental impact of a product.
The figures on the environmental impact of food are undeniable. Fortunately, you can make a big difference with your everyday food choices.
De Eco-score helpt jou om duurzamer te consumeren. En de berekening helpt ook ons, als bedrijf. Door de milieu-impact van onze eigenmerkproducten in kaart te brengen, zien we wat beter kan en kunnen we verbeteringen aanbrengen. Enkele voorbeelden ...