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July 20, 2024
Eco Scoring API by ESGentle
The ESGentle API allows users to retrieve detailed environmental scores by simply inputting a product's barcode. This service provides a comprehensive analysis of the product's environmental impact, including metrics such as carbon footprint, agriculture insights, production waste, water usage, and overall sustainability rating.
Evaluating Sustainability of Retail Products Like a Financial Portfolio Manager
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Tackling CO2 Emissions from Refrigerants
Discover the critical challenges and innovative solutions for reducing CO₂ emissions from refrigerants in this comprehensive article. Explore the environmental impact of current refrigeration technologies, the latest advancements in eco-friendly alternatives, and effective strategies for implementing sustainable practices
November 15, 2024
How we rate
Our ratings provide clear insights into a brand's environmental performance, cutting through greenwashing and marketing jargon. By focusing exclusively on environmental data, we offer a straightforward assessment of how brands manage their ecological footprint—from resource use and waste management to carbon emissions and packaging practices.

Transparent Data Sources
Transparency is at the heart of our methodology. We compile data from publicly available sources, including:
  • Brands' Environmental Reports: We analyze disclosures about brands' environmental policies and practices.
  • Third-Party Certifications: We consider underlying data of reputable certifications such as RSPO, ROC, USDA Organic, Rainforest Alliance.
  • Industry Benchmarks: We reference data from industry bodies and environmental organizations to contextualize each brand's performance.
By relying on officially reported and verified information, we ensure fairness and transparency of our ratings. This approach promotes accountability and encourages brands to be open about their environmental impact.

Robust Methodology
Our evaluation covers the entire lifecycle of a product, assessing up to 500 data points across key environmental indicators. Our criteria include:
  • Resource Efficiency: How efficiently does the brand use water, energy, and raw materials?
  • Emissions Management: What is the brand's carbon footprint, and how are they working to reduce it?
  • Waste Reduction: How does the brand minimize waste in production and packaging?
  • Sustainable Sourcing: Does the brand source ingredients responsibly, avoiding deforestation and biodiversity loss?
  • End of Life: Is the packaging recyclable, biodegradable, or made from recycled materials? How circular is it?
We weigh each factor according to its environmental significance, providing a comprehensive yet focused assessment of the brand's ecological impact.

User-Friendly Ratings
Our goal is to make sustainability information accessible to everyone:
  • Consumers: Easily check a brand's environmental rating before making a purchase.
  • Retailers: Identify and promote brands that align with sustainability goals.
  • Producers and Researchers: Access reliable data for reporting and analysis.
Our ratings are presented in a simple format, allowing you to make informed choices quickly and confidently.

Key Environmental Issues We Assess
We concentrate on the most critical environmental challenges associated with grocery products:
  1. Climate Change: Evaluating brands on their greenhouse gas emissions and initiatives to combat climate change.
  2. Resource Depletion: Assessing how brands manage water use, land use, and energy consumption.
  3. Waste and Pollution: Looking at efforts to reduce waste, manage pollutants, and promote circularity.
  4. Sourcing and Production Impact: Considering the effects of raw material sourcing on ecosystems, specifically agricultural practices and production techniques.
  5. Sustainable Packaging: Examining the environmental friendliness of packaging materials and designs.
By focusing on these areas, we provide a clear picture of how brands are addressing the environmental issues that matter most.

Make Informed Choices
With our sustainability ratings, you have the power to support grocery brands that are genuinely committed to protecting the environment. Together, we can drive positive change by encouraging brands to adopt more sustainable practices.
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