Sustainable Food Systems for Africa
Environmental impact assessments for farms and food processing companies across the African value chain
Farm Production
Comprehensive LCA for agricultural systems following ISO 14040/14044 standards, designed for African farming contexts.
✓ Farm system & management analysis
✓ Cropping patterns & intercropping
✓ Soil, water & pest management
✓ Equipment & energy assessment
✓ Regional benchmarking
✓ Farmer-friendly recommendations
15-20 minutes
Food Processing
Environmental impact assessment for food processing facilities, from raw materials to finished products.
✓ Raw material sourcing analysis
✓ Processing operations assessment
✓ Energy & water consumption
✓ Waste & emissions tracking
✓ Supply chain optimization
✓ Efficiency improvement strategies
10-15 minutes
Why Choose Green Means Go?
Supporting sustainable food systems across Africa - from smallholder farmers to large-scale processing facilities
Farm Production
Comprehensive farm-level assessments covering crops, livestock, and management practices
Food Processing
Processing facility assessments from raw materials to finished food products
Africa-Focused
Built specifically for African food systems with local data, contexts, and expertise
Value Chain Insights
Track sustainability across the entire food value chain from farm to fork
What We Measure
Comprehensive environmental impact assessment covering all major sustainability factors
Climate Impact
Track your carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions
kg COâ‚‚-eqWater Use
Monitor water consumption and efficiency
cubic metersLand Impact
Assess land use and soil health effects
m²-yearsBiodiversity
Understand effects on local ecosystems
biodiversity unitsWho Benefits from Green Means Go?
Supporting sustainability across the entire African food value chain
Farm Production
From smallholder farmers to large-scale commercial operations
Food Processing
Complete value chain from raw materials to finished products
Unlock Global Trade Opportunities
Meet international sustainability requirements and access premium markets worldwide
EU Market Access
- Meet EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements
- Comply with EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for exports
- Access to premium sustainability-conscious markets
International Trade
- ISO 14044 compliance for global credibility
- Meet sustainability requirements for US, UK, Asian markets
- Corporate ESG reporting compliance
- Certification for organic & fair trade labels
Intra-African Trade
- AfCFTA sustainability standards alignment
- Regional trade facilitation & market access
- Pan-African Green Climate initiatives
- Competitive advantage in regional markets
Premium Pricing
Command higher prices with verified sustainability credentials
Regulatory Compliance
Meet evolving international environmental regulations
Export Certifications
Streamline certification processes for global markets
Carbon Reduction
Identify and reduce emissions to meet net-zero targets
Developed at McGill University
Built by the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Engineering Lab at McGill University, combining rigorous research with practical tools for African agriculture.