Research & Methodology
How we employ the most industry-recognized methodologies and latest scientific research
Data MethodologyAn overview of HowGood's data methodology and sources.
Packaging MethodologyHowGood methodology for calculating Packaging emissions
Latest Research UpdatesUpdates to research methodologies and impact assessments, and how they may affect your scores.
Carbon Trust CertificationThe only sustainability platform that can automatically calculate PCFs for food products at scale, now with a Carbon Trust Certified model
Carbon Trust Certification Expansion (Cradle-to-Grave)What our recent expansion of our Carbon Trust certification means for you
Metrics
How we measure the environmental and social impact of products
Biogenic EmissionsHow we calculate biogenic emissions separately from fossil-based emissions
Deforestation RiskHow likely is deforestation to occur in order to produce this product or ingredient?
BiodiversityHow does the growing of this ingredient either help or hurt global biodiversity?
Animal WelfareHow do the ingredients in this product impact the welfare of animals?
Blue Water UsageHow much "blue water" does it take to grow or raise this ingredient?
Land OccupationHow much land does it take to grow or raise this ingredient?
Land Use Change
Labor Risk ExposureWhat is the overall labor risk involved in this ingredient, considering the severity of working conditions and number of people affected?
ProcessingHow much energy is used in the factory processing of this ingredient?
On-Farm Greenhouse Gas EmissionsWhat is the carbon footprint of growing this ingredient?
Carbon Life CycleAn overview of the Carbon Life Cycle module - what it is, why it's important and how we measure it.
HowGood Impact ScoreWhat is the comprehensive environmental and social impact of the product?
Soil HealthAn overview of the Soil Health metric, which measures the change in soil organic carbon as a result of growing or raising an ingredient.
Attributes
How we translate product impact assessments into consumer-facing messaging
Fair Labor AttributeDoes this product have a risk of child or forced labor?
Climate Friendly AttributeAn overview of HowGood's Climate Friendly attribute methodology, for use in external communications.
Water Smart AttributeAn overview of HowGood's Water Smart attribute methodology, for use in external communications.
Minimally Processed AttributeAn overview of HowGood's Minimally Processed attribute methodology, for use in external communications.
Low Synthetic Inputs AttributeAn overview of HowGood's Low Synthetic Inputs attribute methodology, for use in external communications.
Clean Label AttributeAn overview of HowGood's Clean Label attribute methodology, for use in external communications.
Nutri-ScoreWhat is the nutritional quality of this product?
Eco-ScoreWhat is the environmental impact of this product?
Product Sustainability RatingsAn overview of HowGood's Product Sustainability Ratings methodology, for use in external communications.