Envirodigital – Software to Reduce the Environmental Footprint of Food Products

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What is it?

Envirodigital is a digital tool developed by AZTI for the food industry, designed to measure the environmental footprint of food and beverage products using internationally recognized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies. It provides companies with accurate, sector-specific data, making it easier to integrate sustainability into business processes and decision-making.

The problem it solves

• Difficulty in obtaining accurate and comparable measurements of the environmental impact of food products.
• The need to comply with sustainability regulations and commitments required by customers and public authorities.
• Lack of tools that effectively integrate environmental criteria into product development and improvement.

How does it work?

The software:

• Collects data from each stage of the product life cycle.
• Calculates indicators such as carbon footprint, water footprint, and natural resource use.
• Identifies the stages and processes that contribute most to environmental impact.
• Enables comparison between products, formulations, or production processes.
• Generates reports that can be used for decision-making, corporate communication, and sustainability reporting.

Key benefits

• High accuracy and reliability in environmental footprint calculations, based on internationally recognized methodologies.
• A sector-specific focus for the food industry, with tailored data and parameters.
• Supports continuous improvement by enabling companies to:
  • Assess the environmental impact of existing products.
  • Compare alternatives during new product development.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of changes in production processes.
• Facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate sustainability goals.
• Strengthens environmental communication with quantitative, verifiable data for customers, public authorities, and other stakeholders.