Daily Report (Tagesanzeige)
The Eaternity Gastro daily report provides real-time CO₂ assessment of your daily menu offerings. Unlike the comprehensive monthly report, the daily display (Tagesanzeige) is designed for immediate visibility to guests and staff, showing the environmental impact of the previous day's food service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is calculated?
All menu lines of the restaurant are included. Every dish offered across all serving lines is assessed for its CO₂ emissions.
When is the data available?
The restaurant's software system transmits the number of sold menus for the day to Eaternity, usually after close of business. This means the daily report typically shows the previous day's results — the data arrives overnight, and the performance calculation is available the next morning.
How is the percentage calculated?
The percentage compares your restaurant's CO₂ emissions per meal against the average of over 150 comparable food service businesses. For example, "5% WENIGER CO₂" means your restaurant caused 5% fewer emissions than the benchmark. For the full formula, see Improvement Percentage Calculation.
What do the ratings "excellent", "good", and "critical" mean?
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AUSGEZEICHNET (Excellent) | Your emissions are at least 20% below the benchmark of comparable restaurants |
| GUT (Good) | Better than the average of comparable restaurants |
| KRITISCH (Critical) | Below average — higher emissions than comparable restaurants |
For the full rating methodology, see Climate Score.
What are "comparable restaurants"?
The benchmark is based on purchasing data from 150 food service businesses (system catering for businesses, schools, universities, healthcare) analyzed over 2019–2021 — deliberately not Eaternity customers, to avoid bias. See Climate Benchmarks for details.
How are the CO₂ emissions calculated?
Eaternity uses life cycle assessment (cradle-to-grave), covering agricultural production, processing, packaging, transport, and preparation. The methodology follows ISO 14040/14044 standards. See Methodology Overview for the full approach.
Overview
The daily report serves as a public-facing sustainability display that can be shown on screens in your restaurant, canteen, or cafeteria. It provides guests with transparent information about the climate impact of the previous day's menu offerings.
The display shows the previous day's results (see FAQ above for details on the data flow). If no activity was recorded on a given day (e.g., weekends or holidays), the report automatically shows the last active day.
Display Elements
Daily CO₂ Balance (Tagesbilanz)
The primary metric shown is the total kilograms of CO₂ emissions for the day's food service operations.
| Element | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Current assessment date | 02.02.2026 |
| Daily Balance | Total kg CO₂ for all meals served | 1666 kg CO₂ |
This figure represents the sum of all CO₂ emissions from food items prepared and served on that day, calculated using Eaternity's life cycle assessment methodology.
Restaurant Comparison
The most prominent feature is the percentage comparison against the benchmark of comparable restaurants.
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Percentage | Your emissions compared to similar establishments |
| Direction | "WENIGER" (less) or "MEHR" (more) CO₂ than average |
| Benchmark | Comparison against over 150 restaurants |
For details on how the percentage is calculated and what the benchmark represents, see the FAQ section above.
Rating System
The daily report uses a three-tier rating system. The current rating level is highlighted in bold, with green smiley indicators showing positive performance:
| Rating | German Label | Meaning | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | AUSGEZEICHNET | At least 20% below benchmark | Two green smileys |
| Good | GUT | Better than average | One green smiley |
| Critical | KRITISCH | Below average performance | No smiley |
A green triangle pointer indicates which level your restaurant has achieved. The active level appears in bold text while inactive levels appear in lighter gray.
Tree Equivalent Visualization
To make CO₂ numbers tangible, the display converts emissions into a relatable comparison with oak trees:
"10 Eichen würden einen Tag benötigen, um die gleiche Menge CO₂ zu binden" (10 oak trees would need one day to bind the same amount of CO₂)
This visualization helps guests understand the scale of emissions in terms of natural carbon sequestration.
The tree equivalent is calculated based on the average CO₂ absorption rate of oak trees. One mature oak tree absorbs approximately 106 kg CO₂ per year, or roughly 0.29 kg per day.
Technical Access
URL Structure
Daily reports are accessible via the Eaternity Operating System (EOS) using the following URL pattern:
https://eos.eaternity.ch/backend-prod/report/daily/{organization}/{location-id}
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{organization} | Your organization name in the system | your-org |
{location-id} | Unique identifier for the restaurant location | location-123 |
Integration Options
The daily report can be integrated into your operations in several ways:
| Method | Use Case | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Display | Show URL on digital signage | Screen with web browser |
| Iframe Embed | Embed in internal dashboards | Web application |
| Scheduled Refresh | Auto-update throughout day | Browser auto-refresh |
Use Cases
Guest Communication
Display the daily report in guest-facing areas to:
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainability
- Educate guests about food-related emissions
- Encourage climate-conscious menu choices
- Build transparency and trust
Staff Motivation
Use the daily report in kitchen areas to:
- Review the previous day's performance each morning
- Motivate teams with visible progress
- Celebrate achieving excellent ratings
- Identify areas for improvement
Management Monitoring
Incorporate into management dashboards to:
- Monitor daily operations remotely
- Compare performance across locations
- Track trends over time
- Support sustainability reporting
Daily versus Monthly Reports
| Aspect | Daily Report | Monthly Report |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Daily summary display | Detailed analysis |
| Audience | Guests and staff | Management |
| Detail Level | Summary metrics | Complete breakdown |
| Format | Single-page display | Multi-page document |
| Update Frequency | Daily (typically previous day) | End of month |
The daily report and monthly report serve different purposes. Use the daily report for visibility and motivation; use the monthly report for strategic planning and detailed optimization.
Display Recommendations
Optimal Placement
- Entrance areas: Where guests can see it upon arrival
- Serving counters: Near where food choices are made
- Digital menu boards: Integrated with menu information
- Break rooms: For staff awareness
Screen Requirements
For best visibility, use screens that are:
- Minimum 24 inches diagonal for counter displays
- Minimum 42 inches for entrance or distance viewing
- Landscape orientation (horizontal)
- Bright enough for ambient lighting conditions
Related Documentation
- Monthly Report — Comprehensive monthly sustainability analysis
- Climate Score — Understanding the rating system
- Guest Communication — Strategies for communicating sustainability to guests