Bidfood has partnered with climate intelligence technology firm CarbonCloud to calculate its climate footprint across the supply chain.
The wholesaler has set targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045 and CarbonCloud’s platform is said to streamline the process, by providing Bidfood and its suppliers the opportunity to connect securely for better climate insights. As a first stage, Bidfood will have the initial climate footprint of its product range calculated swiftly in 2024.
“We’re thrilled to embark on this exciting collaboration with CarbonCloud and start collaborating with our suppliers on a single platform. Data integrity and scalability for our value chain is an important step towards achieving our sustainability objectives,” says Jim Gouldie, supply chain and technical services director at Bidfood.
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By mapping out the value chain of each product, from farm to retail gate, CarbonCloud enables real-time updates and ensures that the data quality and accuracy are instantly reflected across the network. This network effect fosters collaboration across the value chain, allowing food industry stakeholders to measure, share, and compare their climate footprints on equal ground. Bidfood and its stakeholders will be able to exchange emissions data securely and evaluate the climate impact of various products, even when dealing with diverse categories.
David Bryngelsson, founder of CarbonCloud added: “Bidfood’s forward-thinking approach to climate impact makes them an ideal partner and we are thrilled to join forces. The partnership marks a new era of sustainability in the foodservice industry. By collaborating on advanced climate calculations, we are taking a significant step toward a net-zero value chain and collaborative future.”
