The Coolfood Pledge is a global framework that underpins Coolfood’s methodology. It is designed to assist food providers in setting a clear target and measuring their progress towards a smaller climate footprint. This technical note and the accompanying Coolfood Calculator provide a framework for signatories to set and track their climate impact over time. The resources establish a collective, sector-wide goal of a 25% reduction in food-related GHG emissions by 2030, relative to 2015 levels, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. This offers a clear, actionable target for participants.
The value of these resources lies in their practical, data-driven approach to sustainability. They recommend specific metrics—like food purchases, GHG emissions, and land use—that are robust, relevant, and cost-effective for food providers to measure. By helping signatories calculate baselines and track progress, the tools enable effective monitoring toward their reduction targets. Furthermore, the initiative helps users navigate the complexities of sustainability by considering how climate goals can be met while also supporting other important environmental, social, and financial objectives.
Coolfood Pledge Technical Note