The Food Sustainability Tool estimates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from food consumption habits, and assesses the potential of targeted measures to reduce climate altering emissions.
The tool helps users identify which aspects of dietary habits – from menu planning, over food transport and logistics, to avoiding food waste – have the greatest impact on the climate, and supports targeted strategies for reducing emissions in the food system. The tool has been developed by the CMCC Foundation researchers in the framework of the FOODCLIC Horizon Europe project funded by the European Commission.
It has been built in collaboration with, and tailored for, eight city-regions across the European Union (Aarhus, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Brasov, Budapest, Lisbon, Lucca). However, it can be explored and applied in the context of all European Union countries.
Anchored in robust data and emission factors from scientific literature, the tool offers two user modes:
Designed for quick and simplified assessments. It uses pre-compiled data and requires minimal time and effort, making it ideal for everybody seeking rapid evaluations to support sustainable food choices.
Designed for in-depth analysis, this version allows users to customise and compare multiple dietary patterns and scenarios for improved food choices. It delivers case-specific insights with enhanced flexibility, including the ability to specify exact quantities (in grams per day per capita) for each food category. This level of detail delivers highly accurate, personalised assessments of eating habits and potential improvements.
