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Eaternity Score

The Eaternity Score provides the most detailed environmental assessment available, specifically designed for food producers and manufacturers who need accurate, verifiable environmental claims.

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Overview​

The Eaternity Score offers the highest precision level among our calculation methods, making it suitable for:

  • Product packaging claims
  • Official environmental declarations
  • Regulatory compliance (CSRD, Green Claims Directive)
  • Detailed sustainability reporting

What's Included​

The comprehensive scoring system evaluates:

Climate Score​

  • CO₂ equivalent emissions across the full lifecycle
  • From agricultural production to end-of-life

Water Score​

  • Water scarcity impact assessment
  • Regional water stress consideration

Animal Welfare​

  • Treatment standards evaluation
  • Certification recognition

Rainforest Score​

  • Deforestation risk assessment
  • Supply chain transparency

How It Works​

Step 1: Data Collection​

Targeted questionnaires gather specific data about:

  • Production methods — Agricultural practices, organic/conventional
  • Processing techniques — Energy usage, manufacturing processes
  • Transportation — Routes, modes, distances
  • Packaging — Materials, disposal methods
  • Storage — Conditions throughout supply chain

Step 2: Expert Analysis​

Our science team:

  • Reviews submitted data for completeness
  • Cross-references with our database
  • Makes documented assumptions for gaps
  • Ensures methodological consistency

Step 3: Calculation​

The system calculates combined impact of:

  1. Ingredient sourcing — Base products, origins, certifications
  2. Processing — Fermentation, drying, baking, etc.
  3. Manufacturing — Energy, water, waste
  4. Packaging — Production and disposal
  5. Distribution — Transport to end customer
  6. Storage — Refrigeration requirements

Step 4: Verification​

Results undergo:

  • Internal quality review
  • Documentation of assumptions
  • Uncertainty assessment
  • Final score assignment

Calculation Methodology​

Ingredient Linking​

Each ingredient is linked to the Glossary considering:

  • Base product (FoodEx2 classification)
  • Production method (organic/conventional)
  • Special attributes (wild-caught, greenhouse, etc.)
  • Certifications and labels

Processing Impact​

Environmental impact of processing steps:

  • Fermentation
  • Drying and concentration
  • Juice production
  • Baking and cooking
  • Preservation methods

Origin and Transport​

Each ingredient linked to origin determines:

  • Transportation routes and modes
  • Country-specific footprint data
  • Deforestation risk factors
  • Seasonality considerations

Final Assessment​

Complete impact calculation includes:

  • Raw material production
  • Packaging materials and disposal
  • Transport to manufacturer
  • Distribution to customer
  • Consumer preparation and waste

Use Cases​

Product Packaging​

The Eaternity Score is the only method approved for on-pack environmental claims:

  • Verified calculation methodology
  • Traceable data sources
  • Documented assumptions
  • Compliant with regulations

Environmental Reporting​

Support for:

  • Corporate sustainability reports (CSRD)
  • Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
  • Science-Based Targets reporting
  • CDP disclosure

Process Optimization​

Identify improvement opportunities:

  • Ingredient substitution impact
  • Supplier comparison
  • Packaging alternatives
  • Process efficiency gains

Pricing & Timeline​

For current pricing and timeline information, see the Pricing page.

Getting Started​

  1. Contact us — Discuss your assessment needs
  2. Questionnaire — Receive tailored data collection forms
  3. Data submission — Provide product information
  4. Analysis — Our team conducts the assessment
  5. Results — Receive comprehensive report and scores

Documentation​

Process​

Methodology​

Features​

Implementation​

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