EP88: The scientists bringing carbon labels to the food industry - Foodsteps

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Guest

Anya Doherty and Lila Mehta

Role

Founder/CEO and COO

Company

Foodsteps

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Background

The food we eat is a major contributor to our impact on the natural world. According to recent studies, global food production accounts for roughly 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, 70% of freshwater extraction and is the leading driver of natural habitat loss around the world.

Episode Brief

This week we’re joined by Anya Doherty and Lila Mehta from Foodsteps to explore:

  • Transitioning from post-grad researcher to startup founder

  • The key data-gathering challenges with footprint assessments

  • What they found after analyzing U of Cambridge’s catering footprint

  • If carbon labels influence what students purchase

  • The company’s long-term impact potential

Credits

HOST

Peter Levin

PRODUCTION

Dan Mahoney

MUSIC

Eddie Knuckles

Peter Levin