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Score Features

The Eaternity Score goes beyond basic environmental assessment to provide a comprehensive suite of features designed for product optimization, marketing, and regulatory compliance. This section explores the advanced capabilities available to Eaternity Score clients.

Core Features Overview​

1. Multi-Indicator Assessment​

Four Environmental Dimensions:

  • Climate Score: Complete carbon footprint across lifecycle
  • Water Scarcity Score: Regional water stress impact
  • Animal Welfare Rating: Ethical production standards
  • Rainforest Conservation Score: Deforestation and biodiversity risk

Benefit: Comprehensive view prevents burden-shifting (improving one indicator at expense of another)

Learn more about Ratings →

2. Vita Health Score​

Nutritional quality assessment based on global health data:

  • WHO dietary recommendations
  • Global Burden of Disease (GBD) research
  • Nutrient density analysis
  • Beneficial vs. limiting component balance

Consumer Value: Enables simultaneous optimization of health AND environmental impact

Learn more about Vita Health Score →

3. Brand Integration​

Seamless integration with your brand identity:

Score Badge Customization:

  • Multiple design styles (modern, classic, minimalist)
  • Color variations (full color, monochrome, brand colors)
  • Size options (packaging, digital, print)
  • Format flexibility (PNG, SVG, EPS)

Brand Guidelines:

  • Placement recommendations
  • Minimum size requirements
  • Color specifications (CMYK, Pantone, RGB, Hex)
  • Clear space requirements
  • Dos and don'ts

Digital Integration:

  • Web-ready graphics
  • E-commerce platform compatibility
  • QR codes to detailed environmental story
  • Social media templates

Learn more about Brand Integration →

4. Comparative Analysis​

Understand your position in the market:

Category Benchmarking:

  • Ranking within product category
  • Comparison to category average
  • Distance from category leaders
  • Historical trend analysis

Competitor Intelligence:

  • Anonymous comparison to competitor ranges
  • Market positioning insights
  • Differentiation opportunities
  • Gap analysis

Example Report Section:

Product: "Organic Tomato Sauce"
Category: "Pasta Sauces - Tomato-Based"

Climate Performance:
  - Your Product: 0.65 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Category Average: 0.95 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Your Position: 32% below average ✓
  - Percentile: 15th (Top 15%)
  - Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Category Distribution:
  - Best in Category: 0.50 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Median: 0.92 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Worst in Category: 1.80 kg CO₂eq/serving

Key Differentiators:
  - Organic ingredients (-20% vs. conventional)
  - Local basil sourcing (-8% vs. imported)
  - Renewable energy in processing (-5%)

5. Improvement Scenarios​

Data-driven optimization recommendations:

Ingredient Substitution Modeling:

  • Test alternative ingredients
  • Quantify environmental impact changes
  • Assess feasibility and cost
  • Maintain product quality

Sourcing Optimization:

  • Compare supplier environmental performance
  • Regional sourcing analysis
  • Seasonality considerations
  • Certification impact modeling

Process Improvements:

  • Energy efficiency opportunities
  • Renewable energy transition impact
  • Water recycling benefits
  • Waste reduction scenarios

Packaging Alternatives:

  • Material substitution impact
  • Lightweighting opportunities
  • Recycled content increase
  • Reusable system modeling

Example Improvement Scenario:

Product: "Tomato Sauce"
Current Score: 0.65 kg CO₂eq/serving (⭐⭐⭐)

Scenario 1: Switch to Renewable Energy
  - Impact Reduction: -0.08 kg CO₂eq (-12%)
  - New Score: 0.57 kg CO₂eq (⭐⭐⭐)

Scenario 2: Source Tomatoes from Italy (closer)
  - Impact Reduction: -0.02 kg CO₂eq (-3%)
  - New Score: 0.63 kg CO₂eq (⭐⭐⭐)

Scenario 3: Lighten Glass Jar (320g → 280g)
  - Impact Reduction: -0.03 kg CO₂eq (-5%)
  - New Score: 0.62 kg CO₂eq (⭐⭐⭐)

Combined Scenario (1+2+3):
  - Total Impact Reduction: -0.13 kg CO₂eq (-20%)
  - New Score: 0.52 kg CO₂eq (⭐⭐⭐)

6. Regulatory Compliance Documentation​

Ready for regulatory requirements:

Green Claims Directive (EU):

  • LCA substantiation for environmental claims
  • Methodology transparency documentation
  • Third-party verification certificates
  • Comparative claim justification

CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive):

  • Product-level environmental data
  • Scope 3 emissions accounting
  • Value chain transparency
  • Materiality assessment support

EPD (Environmental Product Declarations):

  • ISO 14025 compliant data
  • PCR (Product Category Rules) alignment
  • Third-party verification documentation
  • Publicly available declarations

Carbon Labeling Schemes:

  • Carbon Trust Product Footprint Label
  • Foundation Earth eco-labels
  • National carbon labeling programs
  • Retailer sustainability programs

Documentation Package Includes:

  • Full LCA report (25-40 pages)
  • Methodology statement
  • Data sources and assumptions log
  • Compliance certificates
  • Audit trail for all calculations
  • Expert statement for legal claims

7. Time-Series Tracking​

Monitor your progress over time:

Annual Re-Assessment:

  • Track improvements from optimization efforts
  • Measure impact of supplier changes
  • Reflect database refinements
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement

Progress Reporting:

  • Year-over-year comparison
  • Cumulative emissions reduction
  • Improvement rate vs. science-based targets
  • Visual progress charts

Example Progress Dashboard:

Product: "Tomato Sauce"

2022 Baseline:
  Climate: 0.75 kg CO₂eq/serving
  Water: 120 L/serving
  Rating: ⭐⭐

2023 Assessment:
  Climate: 0.65 kg CO₂eq/serving (-13% ✓)
  Water: 105 L/serving (-12% ✓)
  Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (improved)
  Changes: Switched to renewable energy, sourced local basil

2024 Assessment:
  Climate: 0.57 kg CO₂eq/serving (-12% YoY, -24% vs. baseline ✓)
  Water: 95 L/serving (-10% YoY, -21% vs. baseline ✓)
  Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (maintained)
  Changes: Lightened packaging, improved tomato sourcing

Cumulative Impact (10,000 units/year):
  - Total CO₂ Reduction: 1,800 kg CO₂eq
  - Equivalent to: 4,500 km driving saved
  - Water Saved: 250,000 L

8. Multi-Market Support​

Adapt scores for different markets:

Regional Customization:

  • Market-specific benchmarking
  • Regional supply chain modeling
  • Local regulatory compliance
  • Language localization

Example: Product Sold in EU and US

Same Product, Different Markets:

EU Market:
  - Sourcing: European ingredients (priority)
  - Transport: Average 500 km to retail
  - Energy Grid: EU average (0.30 kg CO₂eq/kWh)
  - Climate Score: 0.65 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Benchmark: EU pasta sauce category
  - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Top 20%)

US Market:
  - Sourcing: US ingredients (different suppliers)
  - Transport: Average 2,000 km to retail
  - Energy Grid: US average (0.42 kg CO₂eq/kWh)
  - Climate Score: 0.78 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Benchmark: US pasta sauce category
  - Rating: ⭐⭐ (Average)

Insight: Regional sourcing critical for US market improvement

9. Batch-Level Granularity​

Track variations in production:

Seasonal Assessment:

  • Summer production (local, in-season ingredients)
  • Winter production (imported, greenhouse ingredients)
  • Quantify seasonal variability

Supplier Variations:

  • Primary supplier vs. backup supplier
  • Geographic source changes
  • Quality grade differences

Example:

Product: "Mixed Berry Smoothie"

Summer Batch (June-August):
  - Berries: Local (Netherlands), field-grown
  - Climate: 0.45 kg CO₂eq/serving
  - Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Winter Batch (December-February):
  - Berries: Imported (Spain), some greenhouse
  - Climate: 0.68 kg CO₂eq/serving (+51%)
  - Rating: ⭐⭐

Recommendation: Highlight seasonal production, or switch to frozen berries year-round (0.52 kg CO₂eq/serving)

10. Stakeholder Communication Tools​

Engage multiple audiences:

Consumer-Facing:

  • Simple star rating for packaging (⭐⭐⭐ = A, ⭐⭐ = B, ⭐ = C-E)
  • QR code to detailed story
  • Plain language explanations
  • Visual comparisons

B2B Communications:

  • Technical LCA reports
  • Supplier scorecards
  • Category benchmark presentations
  • Retailer sustainability program submissions

Investor Relations:

  • ESG reporting support
  • Science-based target alignment
  • Portfolio environmental analysis
  • Risk assessment documentation

Media & PR:

  • Press release templates
  • Infographics for media kits
  • Expert quotes and statements
  • Impact story development

Feature Comparison​

Eaternity Score vs. Basic Carbon Calculators​

FeatureEaternity ScoreBasic Calculator
Environmental Scope4 indicators (climate, water, welfare, rainforest)Climate only
Data Quality55,000+ scientific databaseGeneric averages
Expert ReviewLCA specialist validationAutomated only
Regulatory ComplianceFull documentationLimited support
Marketing MaterialsComplete packageCalculator output only
Continuous ImprovementScenario modeling, trackingOne-time calculation
Benchmarking100,000+ product comparisonNo benchmarking
NormalizationStar rating system (A/B/C-E → ⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐/⭐)Absolute values only
Suitable ForOn-pack claims, complianceInternal estimation

For current pricing, see eaternity.org/pricing.

Upcoming Features (2024-2025 Roadmap)​

Biodiversity Impact Score​

  • Species richness assessment
  • Habitat quality evaluation
  • Land use biodiversity impact
  • Launch: Q2 2024

Plastic Pollution Score​

  • Plastic packaging assessment
  • Microplastic release potential
  • End-of-life scenarios
  • Launch: Q3 2024

Social Impact Assessment​

  • Fair labor practices
  • Supply chain transparency
  • Community impact
  • Launch: Q4 2024

Real-Time API Integration​

  • Automated score updates
  • E-commerce integration
  • Dynamic product comparisons
  • Launch: Q1 2025

Next Steps​

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