Vegetable Egg vs Chicken Egg: Results of Life Cycle Analysis with UOBO
“COMSAN has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to plastic alternatives,” says the Envolta Global team.
What is a stroke and why is it relevant?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardised methodology (ISO 14.040 / 14.044) that assesses the environmental impacts of a product throughout all its stages: extraction of raw materials, production, transport, use and end of life. By using an LCA, we avoid vague sustainability claims and can back up claims with verifiable figures.
For UOBO, this means being able to compare the greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and land use of the plant-based egg versus a chicken egg, identifying at which stages there are the greatest opportunities for improvement.
“UOBO would need 98% less water, 83% less soil and generate 93% less CO₂ emissions than the conventional egg.”
With a team of engineers and consultants with international experience, the firm integrates global best practices in the field of sustainability, always aligned with European policies and regulations.
Comparative LCA Results
According to data published in the media, UOBO would need 98% less water, 83% less soil and generate 93% less CO₂ emissions than conventional eggs. These figures reflect that the environmental footprint of the plant-based egg can drastically reduce the climate and ecological impact of this food category.
With these results, UOBO can communicate not only that it is more sustainable, but also in quantitative terms. This level of transparency provides credibility with consumers, distributors and restaurant channels.
Strategic value of measuring an LCA
- Avoid greenwashing: By backing up claims with LCA data, the risk of misleading marketing accusations is minimized.
- Identify critical points: broken down by phases, LCA reveals which stages (transport, cultivation, packaging) contribute most to the environmental impact, guiding improvement decisions.
- Strengthens communication: With verified figures, UOBO can build trust, differentiate itself and find spaces in markets with high ESG standards.
- Drive continuous improvement: Results serve as a baseline for setting reduction targets in subsequent product releases.
With the support of the LCA, UOBO is not only an innovative project from a food point of view, but also a serious commitment to sustainability based on verifiable data. For an emerging vegan brand, this transparency will be key to conquering new markets, convincing professional customers (catering, food service) and building a reputation as an environmentally conscious alternative.
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