Blonk Consultants

Are you ready to unlock the potential of environmental footprinting and Life Cycle Assessment in agri-food production? Join us for 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 in May 2024! 👓 📗 Our expert-led sessions will cover everything from the fundamentals of LCA to corporate footprinting, ecolabeling, and navigating international and North American market standards and policies. Plus, we'll dive deep into technical aspects and specialized topics such as crop cultivation, animal farming systems, and defining healthy and sustainable foods. 🎓 🍃 By the end of the course, you'll not only have a solid understanding of environmental footprinting but also strengthened skills in life cycle thinking to drive your business towards a more sustainable future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and tools on Environmental Footprinting. 👉 Save your spot today – or find out more on the course via the link below, or reach out to our colleague Alessandra Grasso https://lnkd.in/dD3Gx37e #environmentalfootprinttraining #LCAtraining #LCAcourse #footprintingtraining #footprintcourse

Compliance with Science Based Targets initiative's Forest, Land and Agriculture (SBTI FLAG) guidance is becoming increasingly important for agri-food organizations to steer towards a more sustainable world. To help you along this journey, we are proud to offer our 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞. Agri-footprint FLAG includes more than 4,800 datasets from 63+ countries, representing the global food market. What differentiates Agri-footprint FLAG as compared to Agri-footprint 6.3? ➡ Land Use Change (LUC) is calculated using linear discounting instead of equal discounting ➡ GHG emissions from Land Management are reported separately ➡ EF3.1 Methodology instead of ReCiPe Methodology ➡ Six new impact categories added to account for FLAG-related splits 👀 Stay tuned for a case study on how Terrascope used Agri-footprint FLAG to expand their SaaS offering, bringing a FLAG module to their clients to help enterprises in land and agriculture sectors measure and reduce their emissions with precision and speed. 👉 For more information, reach out or visit https://agri-footprint.com #SBTiFLAG #SBTi #LCA #GHGemissions #environmentaldata #footprinting

We're excited to support Rabobank with a comprehensive Digital Footprint Solution, to accelerate sustainability in the Dutch horticultural sector. Our solution encompasses: 📊 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: gathering company-specific data. 🍃 𝐂𝐎2-𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: aligning with international footprint calculation rules. 🎧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: supporting entrepreneurs in completing data forms. 🔎 By providing detailed insights into CO2-footprints, we empower more entrepreneurs in the horticultural sector in the Netherlands to enhance their sustainability. We’re proud to leverage our expertise to provide Rabobank with the tools and support needed to map footprints and make a positive climate impact. 👉 Learn more about our digital solution: https://lnkd.in/eZ34k2m7 #footprintcalculation #horticulture #sustainability #digitalsolution #sustainablehorticulture #footprint #climateimpact #CO2reduction

We're excited to introduce to you our in-company 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. 🎓 Learn from our team and gain the skills needed to meet the growing global demand for LCA and Footprinting expertise. Why organize an in-company Footprinting Training with us? 🔎 Gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental footprinting in the agri-food value chain 🍃 Grasp the full scope of your environmental impact and go beyond tracking carbon emissions 📊 Quantify your impact with help of footprint methodologies like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) ✅ Implement footprinting best practices into your work and comply to the latest requirements, such as the CSRD and CSDD 👉 Get in touch with Megan Jasson to organize a training for your organization. Or find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eZq8GHKN #footprinttraining #sustainability #agrifood #training #LCAtraining

🇪🇺[EU GREEN CLAIMS DIRECTIVE]🇪🇺 ✅ Prepare for the EU Green Claims Directive: Leverage Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Success! Are you ready to meet the stringent requirements of the upcoming EU Green Claims Directive? The key to staying ahead lies in embracing science-based assessments like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Comparative LCA of your products. Here’s how Environmental Footprinting can help you comply with the Green Claims Directive: 🔬 Data-Driven Assessments: Build Trust with Science-Based Claims. In a world where consumers are increasingly skeptical of sustainability claims, robust data-driven assessments help substantiate your environmental claims. ♻ Ecodesign: Innovate for a Greener Future. Use LCA to identify the environmental impact of your product at every stage of its life cycle. This allows your R&D team to make informed decisions that drive sustainable product design and development. 📢 Responsible Communication: Connect Authentically with Customers and Consumers.Transparent and verified claims resonate better with customers and consumers. LCA results and insights provide a solid foundation for your sustainability communications, ensuring that your message is both accurate and impactful. Join the forefront of sustainable innovation! Discover how our Global Center of Excellence at Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk can support your R&D and product management teams in harnessing the power of LCA. Together, we can design products that not only meet regulatory standards but also contribute to more sustainable food systems. Feel free to connect with us for more insights on leveraging LCA for your sustainable product development and communication strategies. Learn more about our services: https://lnkd.in/daNcZPcN #Sustainability #LifeCycleAssessment #LCA #GreenClaimsDirective #Ecodesign #Innovation #RandD #FoodIndustry #SustainableProducts #MerieuxNutriSciences

Our colleague Carolina Carrillo Diaz recently visited Vietnam, attending several key events focused on sustainability in the feed and agriculture sector, organized by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). 🌾 🌏 📊 We are very proud that she contributed to important discussions by sharing her insights and expertise on how environmental footprinting and data can drive sustainability in the feed industry! #USSEC #Sustainableagriculture #sustainablefeed #GFLI #agrifootprint #environmentaldata #USDA #USSoy

This week our colleague Alessandra Grasso will be presenting our research on 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬 for Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF-NL) at the upcoming Nutrition 2024 conference, organized by American Society for Nutrition. 🔎 🥗 📊 The study reveals how a diet shift in the Netherlands can meet nutritional needs while protecting our planet, using optimization techniques. It shows that a healthy diet within planetary boundaries, based on Dutch eating patterns, need a substantial shift in protein source. 👉 Learn more on our work and insights on Sustainable Nutrition: https://lnkd.in/exMuMs5t #Nutrition2024 #SustainableDiets #HealthyEating #WWF #americansocietyfornutrition #SustainableNutrition #PlanetaryBoundaries

🚴♀️ 🙌 Proud to share that today our team has successfully completed the #ClimateClassic. They cycled along the “future” Dutch coastline, from Breda to Groningen. This incredible journey, organized by Cycling 4 Climate, highlights the urgent issue of rising sea levels and the need for climate action. 🌿 🌍 📣 A huge shoutout to our amazing colleagues Nadine Mooren, Eline Disselhorst, Melissa Smith, Obbe Annega, Michela van Kampen, Luce de Groot for your team spirit throughout this ride. Well done! 💚 Together, we make a difference for a greener, more sustainable future! #teamwork #cycling4climate #climateclassic #cycling #teamspirit #climateaction

Join us for this informative webinar. Jasper Scholten will share insights into how we supported Albert Heijn with their sustainability journey using our farm-level impact assessment methodology. 👉 Don’t miss out and register for free: https://lnkd.in/dB6N6Bat

This week, our colleague Alessandra Grasso joined the 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 event in the U.S., organized by The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Excited to share her key take-aways and insights from this inspiring event! Check out her reflections below! 👇