Collecting and sharing information on food sustainability

Information on food sustainability has become an increasingly important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions and in business operations. The data model of food sustainability developed by GS1 Finland in collaboration with food chain stakeholders outlines a method for collecting and sharing sustainability data throughout the entire food chain.

Documents for the data model of food sustainability

Learn how data related to food sustainability can be collected and in what format it can be shared within the food supply chain.

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Data based on global standards makes it possible to communicate about food sustainability from farms all the way to international consumers. The sharing and utilisation of data in the food chain is more effective the more actors use consistent and standardised elements, for example, in the identification of products and raw materials or in the structure of product master data.

The data model of food sustainability developed in the Food Data Finland program offers companies a concrete tool to meet the growing demand for sustainability information. The data model describes how sustainability-related data can be collected and in what format it can be shared within the chain. It focuses specifically on four areas: product origin information, packaging information, certifications, and carbon footprint data.

Benefits of implementation of the sustainability data model

The international competitiveness of the Finnish food chain increases when product sustainability information can be verified and traced using uniform data.
Companies can use the chain's knowledge about food sustainability in their own operations, develop a more consumer-oriented selection and prepare for stricter legislative requirements.
Consumers can make sustainability-based choices and comparisons between products and product groups.