London, UK / Vienna, Austria — 18 February, 2026: Mondra, the leading Scope 3 SaaS solution for the retail sector, and inoqo, the premier European sustainability intelligence platform, have announced a strategic merger. This move unites two industry leaders to create a single, unified global entity dedicated to accelerating the decarbonisation and resilience of the global food system.

The Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo) targets greenwashing by requiring every environmental claim to be clear, specific and provable. Labels such as “eco-friendly,” “green,” “climate friendly,” or “biodegradable” cannot be used on their own. They are only acceptable when backed by recognised, excellent environmental performance.

With an increasing focus on well-being, consumers today are elevating protein to a key role in modern diets. "High-protein" has become an influential buzzword, significantly swaying purchasing decisions as people actively seek to boost their intake.

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inoqo and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) are collaborating on an eighteen-month project to develop a clear and consistent approach for food and beverage companies to measure, report, and improve product-level sustainability. The project—Future of Labelling (FULAB): A Multidimensional Food Impact Labelling System Including Biodiversity and Packaging—builds on inoqo’s existing climate footprint calculations by incorporating biodiversity and packaging. All impact areas will be integrated into a single, shared data system that supports internal reporting, regulatory disclosure, and, where relevant, consumer-facing labels.

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Earth Day 2025 calls on us all to rise to the challenge: "Our power, our planet." This theme puts the spotlight on renewable energy, urging a global commitment to tripling clean electricity by 2030. For grocery retailers and F&B brands, the message is especially timely. These companies are central to the food system, which contributes significantly to global emissions, yet their biggest impacts often lie outside their own operations — buried deep within their value chains.

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In a recent webinar, Daniel Auner, Founder & CEO of The Makers, and Markus Linder, Co-Founder & CEO of inoqo, discuss how F&B brands can leverage data-driven insights to develop more sustainable food products.

inoqo has been appointed to be a member of the Technical Advisory Board (TAB) of the Environmental Footprint (EF) by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV). 

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European grocery retailers are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, with a particular focus on achieving net-zero emissions. A significant portion of these emissions – often exceeding 95% – falls under Scope 3, encompassing the emissions generated throughout their supply chain, primarily from food and beverage production. Accurately measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions is crucial for meeting sustainability targets and demonstrating genuine progress to stakeholders. However, two key factors are creating a complex landscape for retailers: the EU's Omnibus initiative and the reliance on supplier-provided Science Based Targets (SBTi).

At inoqo, we are excited to announce our new partnership with e-Fresh, Greece’s leading online retailer and the country’s largest and most comprehensive online supermarket. Established to meet the needs of today’s consumers, e-Fresh offers fast, convenient, and secure grocery shopping, featuring an extensive range of products. From fresh produce and household essentials to specialty items sourced from local producers and organic suppliers, e-Fresh is redefining the online grocery experience in Greece.

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