Root Sustainability

What if skipping #BlackFriday sales could be the best gift you give to future generations? While the world rushes to grab “deals,” let’s pause and think about the real cost of Black Friday. Did you know that 85% of these so-called deals are just marketing tricks? That’s why today, on #BuyNothingDay, we’re shifting the focus away from spending money on overconsumption and toward understanding its hidden costs: 🌲 Deforestation: Forests are destroyed to meet growing demands, displacing wildlife and releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere. 🌊 Pollution: Oceans are polluted with plastic waste and microfibers from fast fashion. 🌡️ Carbon Emissions: The production and transportation of goods pump greenhouse gases into our atmosphere, driving climate change. 💧 Water Waste: Producing one pair of jeans uses 7,500 litres of water - a critical resource we can’t afford to waste. This year, let’s flip the script. Instead of overconsumption, let’s invest in what truly matters, for example, you could spend money today on: ✨ Planting a tree through organisations like One Tree Planted. Trees absorb CO2, restore ecosystems, and create habitats for wildlife. ✨ Support a cause: Donate to charities that provide clean water, sustainable housing, or education for communities in need. ❓How are you making a difference this Buy Nothing Day? Comment below and share how you’re choosing sustainability over Black Friday deals! #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenLiving

🚨 Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s webinar! Join our webinar tomorrow featuring Guy Vincent from Amsterdam Circular where we will explore how the circular economy can effectively reduce scope 3 emissions. 🌍 What to expect: 💡 Introduction to Root 💡 What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and why is scope 3 so important 💡 The connection between scope 3 and the circular economy 💡 How automated LCA platforms can help implement circular strategies that reduce scope 3 emissions 💡 Practical tips for leveraging circularity to reduce scope 3 emissions 🗓️ Date: November 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CET 🎟️ Save your spot today - https://lu.ma/gwe8vgff See you there! 👋🏼 #Circulareconomy #Scope3 #NetZero #Lifecycleassessment #webinar

This week we have two exciting events: 🌱 Product Demo (Tuesday): Explore our latest features and see how Root's platform creates in-depth impact insights for every product in your portfolio. Register here - https://lnkd.in/e37pjdcZ Webinar (Wednesday): Learn about how circularity can be a game changer for reducing scope 3 emissions, featuring circular economy expert Guy Vincent from Amsterdam Circular. Secure your spot here - https://lu.ma/gwe8vgff Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌍 💚 #LCA #ProductDemo #DropInSession #Webinar

Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) have become a vital tool for businesses. However, the quality of an LCA matters and not all LCAs are equal. The gold standard for robust and trustworthy LCAs are those that align with ISO 14040 and 14044 standards. But what are the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards? Our latest blog dives into this topic by exploring: 💡 An overview of ISO 14040 and 14044 and why these standards are so important. 💡 How ISO 14040 and 14044 interact with other LCA standards. 💡 How ISO 14040 and 14044 make sure that LCAs are robust and trustworthy. 💡 How ISO 14040 and 14044 aligned LCAs are crucial to creating Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). ➡️ Read the blog here - https://lnkd.in/dBEag3QC #ISO14040 #ISO14044 #ProductCategoryRules #EnvironmentalProductDeclerations #LCA #LCAStandards

Why is the circular economy the perfect tool to reduce scope 3 emissions? 🌍 🔄 📢 Join our upcoming webinar on November 27th featuring circular economy expert Guy Vincent from Amsterdam Circular, who will dive into how circularity can be a game changer for reducing scope 3 emissions - an often overlooked but essential part of any robust sustainability strategy. 💡 Why Attend? This webinar will explore the connection between scope 3 emissions and the circular economy. You'll leave with practical tips on how to use circularity to reduce your carbon footprint and insights into how automated LCA platforms can accelerate circularity initiatives that tackle scope 3 emissions. 💡 What to Expect? • Introduction to Root • What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and why is scope 3 so important • The connection between scope 3 and the circular economy • How automated LCA platforms can help implement circular strategies that reduce scope 3 emissions • Practical tips for leveraging circularity to reduce scope 3 emissions ✨ Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your circularity and climate action knowledge and prepare your business for the future. 🗓️ Date: November 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CET 🎟️ Save your spot today - https://lu.ma/gwe8vgff #Circulareconomy #Scope3 #NetZero #Lifecycleassessment #webinar

Root's November Newsletter is Here 🍁 This month’s edition is packed with thought-provoking insights and practical updates to fuel your sustainability journey! What’s Inside: 🤔 The Green Debate: Are companies really investing enough in sustainability, or is there a gap between their public commitments and actual actions? We dive into the data, trends, and what’s needed for true impact. 🗓️ Webinar with Guy Vincent: Learn why managing Scope 3 emissions is critical for circularity and how automated LCA platforms can empower companies to take action. 👉 Register here - https://lnkd.in/ge-qpYb7 Ready to make the most of these insights and stay at the forefront of sustainability practices? Dive into this month's newsletter and explore the trends shaping our world! 🌱 #lifecycleassessement #sustainabilitynewsletter #sustainability

Join Root’s product demos 🌱 Sign up for our drop-in sessions on Tuesdays where we explore our latest features and show you how Root's platform creates in-depth impact insights for every product in your portfolio. Secure your spot here - https://lnkd.in/e37pjdcZ Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌍 💚 #LCA #ProductDemo #DropInSession

We are in a climate emergency and our world is changing fast 🌍 Achieving net zero emissions is crucial to preventing the most severe impacts of climate change. With 100 companies being responsible for 71% of global emissions, businesses hold extraordinary power to drive this change and achieve net zero. Now, more than ever, regulators, investors and customers are putting pressure on businesses to set and make progress on net zero targets. But what exactly is net zero and where do you start? Our latest blog dives into this topic by exploring: 💡 What is net zero and why is it so important? 💡The different types of net zero targets businesses can set. 💡 How to create and achieve a net zero target. 💡 Where to start with your net zero journey. 💡 How can automated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) help you set and achieve net zero targets? ➡️ Read the blog here - https://lnkd.in/ePFYdJX5 Curious to learn more about how Root can accelerate your net zero journey? Book a demo with one of our LCA experts here - https://lnkd.in/e2xzeDPg #NetZero #Climatechange #SBTi #LCA

🌱 Struggling to get LCAs done at scale for your full product portfolio? Meet Root Sustainability , the start-up solving this exact problem. Co-founders Gijs de Mol and Maud Schijen know the frustration. Gijs spent years at Philips, trying to manually set up LCAs for many many products—nearly impossible at scale. Recognisable? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: -  Most LCA tools either rely on incomplete, non-activity based data or are expensive for assessing hundreds of products at once. - This often results in reports that look good on paper but don’t drive true change. - Imagine changing to ingredients from a closer supplier… yet you can't measure the impact. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: - Automated LCA's for large product portfolio's. Via easy to use software. - It combines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) using primary, activity-based data to ensure accurate insights for impactful decisions. - Gain accurate LCA insights for your entire product portfolio - Identify key impact drivers, stay compliant, and reduce impact And yes, they’re a great team to work with! 😉 Do you know any other great sustainability start ups that deserve the spotlights. please let me know, via the comments? https://lnkd.in/eWFxurAa ----------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Maikel Fontein for (fun) insights, start-ups, trends, and news in Sustainability, compliance and food 🌍

🚨 Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s webinar! Join our webinar tomorrow where we will explore why you need both product AND company footprints for long-term success 🌱 What to expect: 💡 Introduction to Root 💡 Do you really need to choose between product and company footprints? 💡 Regulatory challenges and how granular product data helps overcome them 💡 Practical tips for aligning both footprints for long-term success You’ll leave with insights into how to use both footprints to stay ahead of regulations and create positive impact in your business ✨ 🗓️ Date: October 30, 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CET 🎟️ Save your spot today - https://lnkd.in/gZ_vcTC9 See you there! 👋🏼 #LCA #Webinar #Productfootprint #Companyfootprint #Regulations