Company Overview
- Company Name: Enrico Foods (Bertolli, Jean Bâton, etc)
- Industry: Food Production and distribution
- Focus: Producing high-quality sauces, spices, and pasta for retail and foodservice clients.
- Using Ecochain since: 2022
“Ecochain’s software provided us with the data we needed to take real action. Conducting LCAs can be complex, but with Ecochain’s support, we can now make informed decisions that reduce our impact and meet customer demands. Thanks to Ecochain, we also strengthened our supplier relationships by helping suppliers lower their footprint.”
The Challenge
Enrico Foods needed to measure and reduce its environmental impact but lacked the tools to do so efficiently. With growing pressure from customers, retailers, and the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the company struggled with:
- Time-consuming and complex product footprint calculations.
- Limited visibility into Scope 3 emissions from suppliers.
- The need for reliable data to meet sustainability targets and customer expectations.
The Solution
Enrico Foods chose Ecochain’s LCA software to gain clear, product-level insights and identify sustainability improvements. The software helped streamline footprint calculations and integrate sustainability into business decisions.
Why Ecochain?
- LCAs can be time-consuming, but Ecochain’s automation capabilities simplified data collection and embedded complex calculations into a comprehensive workflow. This allowed Enrico Foods to generate product footprints at scale and seamlessly exchange data with suppliers.
- The data supports sustainability claims and ensures compliance with CSRD and other key regulations.
- Ecochain made it possible for Enrico Foods to conduct LCAs across its entire product portfolio, without relying on external consultants. The team gained the confidence and knowledge to drive sustainability in-house, supported by Ecochain’s software and expert coaching.
Implementation & Key Results
- Accurate footprint calculations: Enrico transitioned from rough estimates in 2021 to precise product insights in 2022.
- Packaging impact reduction: switching from glass to plastic reduced environmental impact by 30%.
Next Steps
The key insight was that only 18% of their emissions came from their factory, the rest coming mostly from the suppliers. To address this, Enrico Foods plans to:
- Engage 25 suppliers in footprint calculations.
- Optimize ingredients to reduce environmental impact further.
- Explore biological factors to cut emissions.
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