CO2 score
In our menu, we label dishes with a CO² score. The score is based on Eaternity's calculations and shows the CO₂ emissions in grams of CO₂ equivalents per portion. This transparency enables students, employees and guests to consider the impact on the climate when choosing their meals. Stars are awarded depending on the amount of CO₂ equivalents. The lower the CO₂ equivalents in relation to the portion size, the more stars. For more information, please refer to the table below.
Meaning | Explanation | |
3 stars | At least 50 % better than the average | is in line with the goal of climate-friendly nutrition |
2 stars | better than the average | on the home stretch of a climate-friendly diet |
1 star | Worse than the average | is below the average for a climate-friendly diet |
The average is based on over 100,000 calculated products.
Important:
The dishes are always rated in a standard portion for better comparability. This is 500 grams and around 560 kcal (depending on the nutritional values). This means that everything can be compared fairly. Information may still be missing or the calculation may still be in progress. This means that we cannot guarantee complete labelling of all meals in the daily menu.
Data basis:
The required data for the CO² score is calculated and assessed on the basis of the Eaternity Database (EDB). The EDB is a comprehensive environmental balance food database of the Swiss organisation Eaternity, which is constantly being expanded and reviewed. The data for all common foods is determined using a life cycle analysis based on seasonality, cultivation methods, transport, preservation and processing models. The assessment of the dish in terms of its contribution to the carbon footprint is based on the comparative values of many companies from the system catering sector.
You can find more information about the Eaternity footprint and the database here: Eaternity database