GNT has become one of the first food colour manufacturers worldwide to have its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodology independently verified in line with the ISO standard.
The PCF calculations account for the total greenhouse gas emissions produced across the entire lifecycle of each EXBERRY colouring ingredient, including agriculture, energy use during production, and transportation.
The figures therefore give food and beverage brands measurable, credible information for their sustainability reporting, decision-making, and marketing materials.
GNT creates EXBERRY colours from non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants. Because of its closely managed supply chain, the company already has a corporate carbon footprint verification aligned with the GHG Protocol that covers every stage of colour production (scopes 1 to 3).
TÜV SÜD, a leading global supplier of testing and certification services, has now confirmed that the cradle-to-gate methodology GNT uses to calculate EXBERRY® PCF figures aligns with the requirements of ISO 14067.
Petra Thiele, Managing Director at GNT Group, said GNT has committed to the highest sustainability standards, and transparency and trust are vital parts of that. This milestone now ensures customers can rely on carbon footprint data independently verified against the ISO standard.
GNT currently holds an EcoVadis Platinum award for its sustainability performance, ranking it among the top one percent of companies in the food manufacturing industry.
“We’ve made it our mission to produce plant-based ingredients that drive a healthier future for people and planet,” said GNT’s Senior Sustainability Specialist, Akshat Rawat.
“We work closely with our customers on their decarbonization journeys, and our verified PCF data gives them the information they need to maximise product sustainability.”
