kgPM2.5 / Functional Unit

Avoidance of emissions of fine inhalable particles to the surrounding environment (with diameters that are 2.5 micrometers and smaller).

kgCO2e / kg of protein

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measured as CO2 equivalent per mass of product. The value could include carbon emissions linked to input resource extraction, shipping and processing, and other factors.

years

Measure of the time that it takes for a product’s use to offset the GHG of its production.

years

A standard measure of the time that it takes for a non-fossil fuel energy generating solution to offset the energy invested in it.

gallons / kg of protein

How much water is used to produce product.

kg nutritional waste / kg of protein

How much edible caloric waste is generated during product production.

$ / kg of protein

Average unit-cost of production.

acres / kg of protein

How much land is used for cultivation and processing per product made?

mg / kWh

Measure of the VOC avoided by using water-based manufacturing.

The greenhouse gas impact per kWh of energy storage capacity.