Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

11. Ökobilanzplattform

Agroscope analyses important agricultural systems using a life cycle assessment method adapted to the needs of the agricultural sector in order to offer decision-making tools to policy-makers, administrators, businesspeople and practitioners.

SALCA Method

SALCA is a life cycle assessment methodology tailored to agricultural products and processes.

Impacts

The sources of the environmental impacts as well as potential for improvement are identified.

Sustainable Management

Sustainable agricultural products are the prerequisite for a future-proof agricultural sector.

Agricultural Politics

It’s important to account for the impacts along the entire value chain, in Switzerland and abroad.

Sustainable Food

We evaluate solutions for a healthy and sustainable way of eating.

News and further information

WASTEWISE: A Decisive Step in Combating Food Waste

The new EU-funded project ‘WASTEWISE’ aims to make a contribution to reducing food waste in both Switzerland and Europe. Agroscope supports the project by compiling detailed data, calculating the environmental impact of losses and waste, and examining the nutritional factors.

OptiSignFood

Optimised Food Recipes through Artificial Intelligence

Agroscope played a leading role in developing a digital tool for optimising food recipes. The tool facilitates the development of high-quality, nutritious and environmentally friendly foods. The new platform supports the sustainable transformation of the food sector.

14. Ökobilanz-Plattform Landwirtschaft Agroscope

14. Ökobilanz-Plattform Land- und Ernährungswirtschaft, 22.10.2024

Wie lässt sich die Agrar- und Ernährungspolitik mit Hilfe der Ökobilanzierung bewerten und weiterentwickeln? Wie kann man auf den verschiedenen Ebenen – Produkt, Betrieb, Sektor – mit Zielkonflikten umgehen?