How we calculate our impact metrics
The numbers behind our food recovery work, explained clearly and honestly.
Meals created
This is the edible food that is donated to charitable organizations through our Managed Food Recovery and On Demand Services, converted into meal-equivalent based on 544 grams serving size (as estimated by ReFED)
[Total edible food diverted in kg / 0.544]
Food rescued
This is the total weight of edible and inedible food that has been donated through the Managed Food Recovery and On Demand Services.
CO2e reduced
This estimates CO2 equivalent (CO2e) emissions reduced by diverting food from landfill through Managed Food Recovery and On Demand Services. Using ReFED GHG Factors, we calculated emissions saved for each food type and destination compared to landfill disposal. Based on our historical product distribution per destination, we determined average savings of 3.36kg CO2e per kg diverted to charity, 0.46kg per kg to farm, and 0.75kg per kg to compost. We apply these rates to actual weights diverted to calculate total emissions saved.
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Money saved
This amount reflects the value of food donated through the Managed Food Recovery and On Demand Services. The estimated value of the edible food donated to charitable organizations is calculated based on Food Banks Canada’s valuation of $7.76/kg.