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, Empowering Consumers 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

• Scoring Process — 4-step assessment walkthrough
• Data Requirements — Information needed for assessment

Methodology

• Methodology Overview — Scientific foundation and calculation approach
• Core Methodology — LCA methodology fundamentals

Features

• Brand Integration — Using scores in marketing
• Vita Health Score — Nutritional assessment

Implementation

• Marketing Guidelines — Communication best practices
• Quality Assurance — Ensuring accuracy

See Also

Related Products

• Gastro — Restaurant and food service assessment
• Forecast — AI-powered demand prediction

Methodology & Science

• Methodology Overview — LCA methodology fundamentals
• Standards Compliance — ISO, GHG Protocol, PEF alignment
• Uncertainty & Data Quality — How we handle uncertainty

Ratings & Data

• Ratings Overview — A-E rating system explained
• Eaternity Database — Scientific data foundation
• Data Quality Standards — Data tiers and quality scoring

API Integration

• API Reference — Technical integration documentation