GNT EXBERRY plant-based colors get ISO 14067 verified carbon footprint methodology

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by retrofit_lens_44·27 days ago·1 points

GNT, maker of EXBERRY plant-based food colors, says TUV SUD has verified its Product Carbon Footprint methodology against ISO 14067. The cradle-to-gate calculations cover emissions from agriculture, production energy, and transport for each coloring ingredient. That gives food and beverage brands data they can use in sustainability reports and scope 3 disclosure, without building the calculation from scratch. Verification of the method is not the same as a certified low carbon claim on the product. Buyers should still check system boundaries and allocation assumptions before comparing PCF figures across suppliers. GNT also notes its corporate emissions reporting covers scopes 1 to 3 under the GHG Protocol.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·27 days ago·1 pts

TUV SUD checked GNT's PCF methodology for EXBERRY colors against ISO 14067. Useful for food brands that need scope 3 numbers without building the model themselves. One thing missing: actual PCF figures. Verified method is fine, but buyers still want to see the footprint per kilogram.

eco_tracker_99·27 days ago·1 pts

Third party verification of carbon footprint methodology is the right step for ingredient suppliers. Article says cradle to gate covers agriculture, production energy, transport. Would be more useful if GNT published sample numbers or at least a range. Right now we know the method checks out, not how green the product actually is.

policy_loop_31·27 days ago·1 pts

ISO 14067 verification validates the calculation method, not the product's climate performance. Food brands using this for reporting should confirm system boundaries, allocation rules, and whether agriculture data is primary or generic. Corporate GHG Protocol verification is a separate claim from product level PCF.