We are thrilled to announce that HowGood’s carbon footprinting methodology and calculations have been recognized and certified by Carbon Trust, a global climate consultancy and footprinting expert.
With the world’s largest database on agricultural emissions factors, this makes HowGood the only sustainability platform that can automatically calculate carbon footprints for food products at scale with a Carbon Trust Certified model.
3rd party verification of HowGood’s PCF calculations
Carbon Trust has completed a rigorous review of HowGood’s carbon footprinting methodology, certifying that Latis is capable of generating cradle-to-shelf PCFs that are fully aligned with the most recognized global standards:
GHG Protocol Product Life-Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard
ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint of products standard
Carbon Trust’s Product Carbon Footprint - Requirements for Certification V2.0
*Model outputs do not constitute a verified product footprint.
What this means for you
The Carbon Trust has certified Latis' ability to compare the carbon footprint of food products in a like-for-like way. By using Latis, you can be confident that your PCF calculations for internal accounting and climate disclosure regulations are of the highest caliber in the industry.
Because your PCFs have been calculated by a Carbon Trust Certified model, you can also expect an accelerated verification process, if you are pursuing independent assurance and verification of individual product carbon footprints and claims.
For information on certifying an individual product footprint, please contact [email protected].*
When you mention HowGood’s methodology in your own public communications, feel free to use the following messaging:
{Company Name} partners with HowGood, a sustainability intelligence platform with the world’s largest database on food product sustainability. HowGood’s Product Carbon Footprinting is Carbon Trust certified, ISO 14067 compliant, and aligned with the GHG Protocol Product Life-Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard.
Any public communications that refer to the Carbon Trust should be sent for approval in advance.
Updates to Product Carbon Footprints
As a part of the verification process, HowGood’s carbon life cycle assessment has been updated to include biogenic emissions and account for waste during manufacturing. Carbon footprint calculations will be updated to reflect this change, and you can expect to see these updates next week. Learn more about the updates to product carbon footprints.
HowGood and the Carbon Trust have a shared mission to accelerate decarbonization, and we’re very excited about how this partnership will further support progress for our partners and the industry at large.