Student thesis topic Understanding and communicating product footprint

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Job Description

Have an appetite for more
Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great global family.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for students to conduct their thesis research with us. As a thesis candidate you will have the chance to dive into a captivating topic within Sustainability under the guidance of subject matter experts.

Why write your thesis with Unibake
With 6000 colleagues and more than 30 large-scale bakeries operations in 20 countries and sales in 60 countries around the globe you will be part of a great company that is highly market-focused and a European leader within bake-off and fresh bakery products to both retail and food service channels.

We focus on high-quality and fast delivery and take pride in being a preferred partner for some of the worlds largest food providers and quick-service restaurants. Combatting climate change is a key part of our business strategy and we recently committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.

In todays sustainability-driven business landscape companies are increasingly expected to measure and disclose the environmental impact of their products. A product carbon footprint quantifies the greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts associated with a product throughout its lifecycle from raw material extraction to disposal. For Unibake this is not only a matter of compliance but also a strategic opportunity to build trust support key accounts and differentiate in the market.

This assignment is designed to help students explore the concept of product carbon footprint understand its strategic importance and evaluate how Unibake approaches this challenge using recognized methodologies and tools.

What you should investigate

• What constitutes a product footprint and how is it defined across environmental assessment frameworks
• Why is quantifying a product footprint considered essential for corporate sustainability strategies and stakeholder engagement
• What are the strategic advantages and potential risks associated with publicly communicating product footprint data
• What are the main methodological approaches to product carbon footprintsuch as PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) and ISO 14040/44/67and how do they differ in scope application and credibility
• Are there identifiable geographical industry-specific or institutional preferences for particular product footprint methodologies
• What positions do the food industry in general express regarding product carbon footprint their public communications and how do these compare to the companys own approach