Below, you can read more about the different sustainability parameters you can see in Convini’s product range:
Climate
The problem
Food is a major driver for greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. According to the UN, about one third of all greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities comes from our production, transportation, preparation, consumption and destruction of food.
Consupedia calculates the total climate impact of a product’s ingredients.
The Climate Score is calculated based on the greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e/kg) generated by the production of the product’s ingredients, according to RISE. All values represent the product’s total carbon footprint and are based on data from RISE.
The score is given on a scale from 1 to 100, where a higher score indicates a lower climate impact. The Climate Score includes the food’s climate impact, decomposing each product ingredient per ingredient. Transport from the industry, via a potential wholesaler, to the organization preparing the meal is therefore not included. Exceptions are made for imported products, where a climate impact contribution for a generally assumed transport to Sweden is added to the total Climate Score. The packaging of the food product is not included in the climate score.
When you choose food products with low CO2e-values, you contribute to lowering the climate impact from our food system. You also contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action), and – considering the fundamental role of climate change for the whole planet – just about all the other SDG:s as well.
Health
The problem
Our food choices have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing. An unhealthy diet increases the risk for diseases such as obesity, type 2-diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain forms of cancer. The diseases cause great suffering for individuals and their families as well as society as a whole.
Consupedia and Nutri-Score
Consupedia’s health score is based on Nutri-score, which largely reflects the Swedish dietary recommendations and the new Nordic nutritional recommendations. Nutri-score is updated as new research becomes available. Nutri-score is recommended within the EU and by WHO, and is displayed on packaging in many European countries.
Contents in the product giving negative points are higher energy, sugar, saturated fat, salt as well as if the product is classified as red meat. Beverages will also be affected by the presence of sweeteners. Content that gives positive points is the amount of fiber, protein and the content of vegetables, legumes and fruit. The health score is given on a scale from 1–100. The higher the score, the better for health. For more information, please see: https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/en/nutri-score
When you choose products with high Consupedia Health Scores, you are making a good choice for a healthy diet. The Keyhole label developed by the Swedish National Food Administration is another useful tool for finding healthy food. Adopting a healthy diet, you increase your chances of living a longer and healthier life. This way you also contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
Water
The problem
As stated by the United Nations: “Water is at the core of sustainable development and is critical for socio-economic development, healthy ecosystems and for human survival itself.” Needless to say, we must use this fundamental resource wisely. According to the OECD, agriculture irrigation accounts for 70% of humanity’s water use. If this is not handled properly, it can have devastating effects on the environment.
Consupedia’s Data Source
The Consupedia Water Footprint Score is calculated on data from the Water Footprint Network, based on both production country and ingredients. The score is given on a scale from 1–100. Higher scores signify a lower amount of water needed for the production of the food product. For more information, please see: https://waterfootprint.org
When you choose food products with high Water Footprint Scores, your consumption requires less of the world’s water. You also contribute to several UN Sustainable Development Goals such as 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 14 (Life Below Water), 15 (Life on Land).
Justice
The problem
Social justice is about to what extent people can reach their full potential in the society that they live in. It can be about access to education, work and healthcare. A socially just society is built upon equality and a shared responsibility for the well-being and opportunities of all people. There is no country that can be said to be fully fair and in many places social injustice runs deep between different parts of the population.
Consupedia’s Data Source
The Consupedia Social Justice Score is based on the score of the production country in the Social Justice Index of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. The Bertelsmann Stiftung is an independent German foundation with a purpose to foster research, culture and education. The score of the production country is given on a scale from 1–100. A higher score signifies a more socially just society. For more information about the foundation, please see: https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/home
When you choose food products with high Social Justice Scores you foster trade with countries that work actively for a more socially just society. You also contribute to several UN Sustainable Development Goals such as 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
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