An assisted pathway towards sustainability in the food industry

Country in which the innovation is available:

Spain

Name of the innovation:

An assisted pathway towards sustainability in the food industry

Innovator:

EcoCook byBiolia

CRT Category:

Water, Energy, Food, Staff Nudging

What is this innovation about?

EcoCook innovates the approach to sustainability for SMEs operating in the food industry by providing a tailored consulting and certification program designed to foster sustainable practices, reduce costs, and improve business operations and management. Their approach includes a self-evaluation framework for monitoring sustainability progress and personalised online promotion tools to showcase their sustainability improvements. Participants can obtain an international eco-certification, positioning themselves as role models in sustainability.

What’s in it for a tourism SME?

Tourism SMEs active in the food service sector are offered a structured and assisted pathway to sustainability through a multi-phased approach: consulting, certification, and ongoing marketing support. According to EcoCook, businesses following their programme can reduce energy costs by up to 60%, water consumption by up to 20%, and waste management expenses by up to 30%. Moreover, EcoCook provides marketing support that helps SMEs capitalize on these results by strengthening their market position and reputation among eco-conscious consumers.

Consider that:

The program’s comprehensive approach ensures that businesses are well-equipped to meet evolving environmental standards and consumer expectations. EcoCook’s framework, while highly beneficial, requires significant commitment and may involve investments in equipment, staff training, process adjustments and cultural or organizational changes. However, the long-term benefits, including cost reductions and improved market positioning, can outweigh these initial efforts.

Keywords:

Consulting, certification, self-assessment, marketing support, resource efficiency.

Innovator’s website:

Inicio

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Disclaimer

*This post includes information publicly available online between March and October 2024. Some text is directly quoted from sources (see ‘Innovator’s website’ & ‘Sources and Copyrights’), while other parts are summarized or paraphrased and may not fully reflect the original intent. Online information and data may have changed or been removed since collection. Please always verify the most updated and accurate version of the innovator’s website and/or get in touch with the innovator for more and accurate information.
** This post shares insights on behalf of the Cross-Re-Tour EU-funded project. It is intended as a source of inspiration for tourism businesses interested in green and digital innovation. However, it does not guarantee that the mentioned innovation will be fully or partially eligible under the terms and conditions of the upcoming Call for Proposals within Cross-Re-Tour.