Excel-based calculation tools

Over the past 3 years Blonk has been working with IDH. IDH is a foundation that works with businesses, financiers, governments, and civil society to transform markets for more sustainable and equitable trade in global value chains. Together we explored the opportunities of environmental assessments and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the global value chains IDH is involved in to improve their environmental sustainability. In this article, we will share some insights into our evolving cooperation.

Blonk developed a carbon footprint tool for the Dutch fruit sector. This tool offers Dutch fruit growers insights into the total carbon footprint of fruit production and the contribution of the various cultivation stages. The tool also shows improvement opportunities, such as changing to electric vehicles, generating green energy, or reducing pesticide use. The tool is developed in Excel and is available for apples, pears, redcurrants, blackberries, cherries, and plums.