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FAQ - Carbon footprint tool

  • Q: What does the carbon footprint of Sonneveld products include?

    A: The carbon footprint includes the CO2 value of raw materials, packaging, internal transport, partial transport in the supply chain, waste from raw materials and packaging, and energy used in production processes

  • Q: What tool is used to estimate the CO2 values of raw materials?

    A: The RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) database, which contains literature-based validated data, is used for estimating CO2 values.

  • Q: What is the significance of the RISE tool in the carbon footprint calculation?

    A: The RISE tool provides approximate CO2 values for raw materials. For raw materials without specific data: - If the impact on CO2-equivalent is less than 5%, an estimation is made. - If the impact is significant (greater than 5%), data must be requested from RISE, potentially involving the supplier.

  • Q: What are the advantages of a built-in carbon footprint calculation?

    A: - Immediate reporting on every product and sample. - Easier recipe comparisons and development of low-carbon products. - Customers gain insights into the carbon footprint of their products or portfolio. - Enables collaboration with Sonneveld on carbon footprint reduction strategies.

  • Q: How can the carbon footprint of products be reduced?

    A: By replacing or reducing ingredients contributing significantly to the CO2 value. Collaborative efforts with customers can achieve reductions, sometimes up to 75% depending on the recipe.

  • Q: What are the next steps in the carbon footprint project?

    A: 1. Obtain validated data from suppliers to select raw materials based on sustainability, functionality, quality, and price. 2. Expand information on land and water use, working conditions, etc., for broader sustainability evaluations. 3. Collaborate with customers to reduce the carbon footprint across the supply chain.

  • Q: Who should I contact for more information or to discuss carbon footprint reduction projects?

    A: Contact the Customer Excellence department at customerexcellence@sonneveld.com or your account manager to get detailed information or arrange a joint meeting.

  • Q: Are the carbon footprint data 100% accurate?

    A: No, as not all detailed supplier-level data is available. The calculations are approximations, estimated to be 80% accurate. Comparisons between Sonneveld recipes are valid, but the data cannot be directly compared with those from other providers.

  • Q: Can I receive an overview of my total carbon footprint based on purchased volumes?

    A: Yes. Contact Customer Excellence at customerexcellence@sonneveld.com to request this information.

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