Foodsteps Achieves Alignment with Coolfood Methodology
Foodsteps’ meals methodology has been reviewed and validated by Coolfood - an initiative of the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) - and an industry-leading standard for measuring and reducing food-related emissions.
This validation reinforces Foodsteps’ leadership in providing the most accurate, science-backed sustainability data for the food industry. It ensures that Foodsteps' clients can track, report, and reduce their food-related impact with even greater confidence, knowing their emissions calculations align fully with globally recognised standards.
Why Coolfood?
As a founding member of the Science-Based Targets Initiative and a host of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, WRI sets some of the most rigorous standards for emissions measurement and reduction.
Coolfood is WRI’s initiative for curbing food-related emissions, helping the industry take a target-measure-act approach to climate action.
A key part of this initiative is the Coolfood Pledge, which over 80 organisations have already joined. The Coolfood Pledge commits members to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the food they serve by 25% by 2030, relative to a 2015 baseline.
What does this mean for Foodsteps' clients?
For clients not yet in Coolfood, it’s now easier than ever to join the initiative and benefit from its resources.
By aligning with Coolfood’s methodology, Foodsteps is helping scale the production of healthier, more planet-conscious meals, supporting food businesses in their transition to lower-impact food systems.
Jenny Arthur, Head of Coolfood, highlights why this collaboration is a win for food businesses looking to reduce their impact:
"Foodsteps has taken a great step toward ensuring clients access the most robust data possible. And by encouraging its clients to join Coolfood, we’re able to offer them a suite of behavioral science strategies, technical expertise, and a great network to help them decarbonize their food offering. We look forward to working together to achieve change.”
The value of Coolfood membership
Organisations that commit to the Coolfood Pledge become part of a global movement and receive support to achieve ongoing reductions in food-related emissions.
So, what does it mean to participate in the Coolfood Pledge?
- Set a target: Organisations commit to reducing food related GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 in line with Paris agreement and SBTi.
- Track progress: Coolfood’s unique methodology measures food-related emissions as well as agricultural land use from procurement data. Coolfood provides individualised data analysis in an annual GHG emissions report.
- Act: Coolfood provides an action plan of levers and tips to help culinary teams develop and market lower-carbon dishes.
Coolfood helps organisations reduce food-related GHG emissions by:
- Reviewing individual progress against targets.
- Guiding and supporting members on achieving reductions in food-related emissions through practical behaviour change strategies.
- Providing tailored behaviour change programmes and workshops on the climate impact of food.
- Access to the latest environmental and behavioural science research through member-only webinars and events.
- Connecting with the brightest minds in environmental and behavioural science.
Stay tuned for more updates on our partnership!
