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Dive deep into each metric to learn more about improving your environmental and social impact.
HowGood's Data MethodologyAn overview of HowGood's data methodology and sources.
Product Carbon Footprint Data Quality RatingsHow we assess the quality of emission factors for product carbon footprints.
Quantify the impact of farm-level practices with FieldScopeHow to incorporate farm-level data into product carbon footprints, corporate carbon accounting and abatement strategies.
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?
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.
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?
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?
HowGood Impact ScoreWhat is the comprehensive environmental and social impact of the product?
On-Farm Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs)What 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.
Land Use Change
Metrics to measure FLAG emissionsEmissions categories required by the FLAG Guidance
Accounting for ingredient concentrationAn update to impact assessments to account for ingredient concentration and its effect on GHG emissions, land use and blue water usage.
HowGood’s Product Carbon Footprint vs LCAsKey differences between HowGood's Product Carbon Footprint and a traditional Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Carbon Life Cycle Data InputsHow to update product-level data inputs for different stages of the carbon life cycle.
Calculating packaging emissions with the Carbon Life CycleHow we calculate packaging emissions of a product's carbon footprint
FLAG Emissions FAQFrequently asked questions about measurement of FLAG emissions.
Scope 3 Reporting Data Requirements and FAQs