PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
Due to increasing demand from consumers and retailers for sustainably-grown horticultural products, there is a need to quantify their environmental footprint. No standard, up-to-date methodology nor calculation currently exists. Therefore, a uniform standard for the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFRC) and environmental footprint methodology is needed, acceptable to all members of the supply chain.
OBJECTIVES
The FLORIPEF project aims to develop standardised methodologies and benchmarking for calculating the environmental footprint of horticultural products, which are widely supported by suppliers, supply chain partners, and customers. The project plans to deliver clear communication on the environmental footprint of floricultural products of cut flowers and potted plants, in a first instance.
RESULTS
Expected results:
- Production of six supporting studies on cut flowers and potted plants, by combining efforts of primary data collection and carefully selected product environmental footprint (PEF) study templates, used as a guiding principle;
- An approved set of PEFCR Guidelines, in compliance with all requirements.
