Guide for Environmental Improvement and Communication in the Food Industry

What is it?

Food-sector companies face the challenge of reducing their environmental impact while communicating progress clearly and truthfully. This guide, developed by AZTI within the Ingurulabel project, provides practical, verified guidance to improve operations—such as the sustainable use of packaging and resources—and to share these achievements with consumers in a credible way.

What does this guide offer?

It offers actionable solutions to optimise environmental performance and strengthen corporate sustainability communications—helping organisations respond to growing market expectations and emerging regulations such as the Green Claims Directive.

The guide was produced by AZTI’s Sustainable and Eco-efficient Food Production team as part of the Ingurulabel project.

Key content

• Recommendations to reduce energy and water consumption.
• Guidance on choosing sustainable packaging and adopting eco-efficient practices.
• Practical tips for communicating environmental efforts transparently, in a verifiable way, and aligned with societal expectations and regulatory requirements.

Who is it for?

Food-sector companies, as well as CSR, corporate communications, and sustainability professionals—especially those looking to build trust with consumers and stay ahead of upcoming environmental regulations.