INESC-TEC (INTEC)
Leading Tasks
T2.5: Launch an AI conversational agent (AICA) for food LCA supply chain and environmental impact info
Lead: INTEC (24PM).
Effort by contributors: ARBO (22PM), UOY (2PM), SEI (2PM), NILU (1PM), ULEI (1PM), ETHZ (1PM), CNRS (1PM), DDS (1PM). Timing: M26-46. We will develop a prototype AICA that answers user-posed questions in natural language about the impacts of the EU’s food system. It will utilise food linked LCA, footprint and other data developed within and outwith the project (incl. sources developed in WP1 and assessed in WP2), collated into a central structured database. Quantitative data will be complemented by information derived from research outputs (including outputs from WP3 and WP4) and other assessments. Training of the AICI will take place via development of common questions inspired by the EU’s policy context and the guidance received via stakeholders (WP5). We will undergo a thorough validation process, drawing on expertise from across the consortium. Iteration of the model based on feedback from the experts will take place before final production launch towards the end of the project. Contributes to:
D2.6 (M42), D2.7 (M42).
This task is linked to the following milestones: MS2.4 (M30), MS2.5 (M32), MS2.6 (M34).
Responsible For Deliverables
Deliverable D2.6 — Database
| Deliverable Number | D2.6 | Lead Beneficiary | INTEC |
| Deliverable Name | Database | ||
| Type | DATA | Dissemination Level | PU |
| Due Date (month) | M42 | Work Package No | 2 |
| Description | |||
| Not available |
Deliverable D2.7 — Green Grocer FoodprintGPT
| Deliverable Number | D2.7 | Lead Beneficiary | INTEC |
| Deliverable Name | Green Grocer FoodprintGPT | ||
| Type | OTHER | Dissemination Level | PU |
| Due Date (month) | M42 | Work Package No | 2 |
| Description | |||
| Not available |
Contributions in WP1
Contributing 2PM to:
T1.7: Technical implementation and data merging for a PEF-compliant database
Lead: ZHAW (11PM).
Effort by contributors: ETHZ (9PM), INTEC (2PM), NILU (1PM). Timing: M30-42. Datasets generated in this Work package into an LCA database that meets the standards of PEF. The task will link and further develop models and datasets to enhance data sharing and validation, increase visibility and relevance, and improve data utilisation. The results of WP1 form the basis to consistently include environmental impacts of processes and FLW at the various stages of the FVC and their impact reduction potential as well as nutritional aspects in the methodologies developed in WP2, into EU-wide modelling in WP3, case studies in WP4, stakeholder involvement in WP5, and management in WP6. Contributes to:
D1.5 (M42).
Contributions in WP3
Contributing 2PM to:
T3.2: Benchmark actor-level environmental footprints in European food system
Lead: ULEI (16PM).
Effort by contributors: SEI (6PM), ETHZ (2PM), INTEC (2PM). Timing: M9-23. To harmonise impact and actor-level data, LCIs generated in WP1 and validated in WP2 will be aligned by concordance to sectors present within the chosen MRIO database(s). The contribution of food consumption and production groups to the environmental impacts of EU food systems (e.g. climate, pollution and biodiversity) will be benchmarked at regional (NUTS-2), national, EU and global scales. The nutritional quality and socio-economic impacts of diets will also be evaluated to assess synergies and trade-offs with environmental sustainability. Network analysis will complement ranking of groups’ (actors and regions) impacts to identify existing best practices and key targets for improvement actions.
This task is linked to the following milestones: MS3.1 (M23).
Contributions in WP6
Contributing 0.5PM to:
T6.1: Management of financial legal and administrative requirements
Lead: NILU (9PM).
Effort by contributors: NILUAB (2PM), UOY (2PM), ETHZ (1PM), GLOBE (1PM), SEI (1PM), UOXF (1PM), ARBO (1PM), COOL (1PM), CLIMCO (1PM), ULAT (1PM), BUW (1PM), DDS (1PM), ZHAW (1PM), ULEI (0.5PM), INTEC (0.5PM). Timing: M1-49. In this task we will manage and coordinate all financial and administrative activities in the project, including monitoring and maintaining the overall adherence to the financial budgets. T1.1 will deliver a project toolbox to ensure a smooth communication and cooperation between the project partners. This task will forward the EU contribution according to the work plan, the Consortium Agreement and the decisions made by the consortium. The administrative and financial monitoring of the project will be done by the project coordinator in cooperation with the Project Management Board (coordinator and WP leaders).
Contributing 0.5PM to:
T6.2: Technical project management and coordination
Lead: NILU (9PM).
Effort by contributors: UOY (1PM), ETHZ (1PM), UOXF (1PM), INTEC (0.5PM). Timing: M1-49. In this task, we will perform technical project management and coordination of the consortium. NILU will oversee that deliverables, milestones and tasks are complemented on time and submitted in accordance with the contractual obligations. To monitor progress and quality a management system will be set up. In the first 6 months of the project, NILU will work with project partners to implement an effective and agile management system detailing different roles and responsibilities for each task and subtask. The project management board, consisting of coordinator and work package leads will meet frequently to oversee implementation, internal coherence and information flow. We will keep a continuous risk register and associated mitigation strategies, updated by task leaders along the project duration, to inform the management board of potential challenges in implementation.
Contributing 0.5PM to:
T6.3: Outreach communication dissemination and clustering
Lead: NILU (9PM).
Effort by contributors: UOY (3PM), GLOBE (2PM), ETHZ (1PM), UOXF (1PM), ARBO (1PM), ZHAW (1PM), ULEI (0.5PM), INTEC (0.5PM). Timing: M1-49. In this task, we will manage activities related to outreach, communication and dissemination. We will develop and regularly update a communication and dissemination plan that will identify effective communication and dissemination activities and guide partners in WP1-5 to implement these. We will develop a visual identity and project website, and manage and update the various communication channels (website and social media accounts). We will create a log of events to guide partners in communication activities. We will support WP5 with the stakeholder workshops. Further, the task will stimulate knowledge sharing activities such as training and webinars across the consortium. Lastly, the task will actively seek to link with other cluster EU HE activities.
This task is linked to the following milestones: MS6.1 (M4).
Contributing 0.5PM to:
T6.4: Exploitation strategies and business cases
Lead: NILU (9PM).
Effort by contributors: UOY (2PM), ULEI (1PM), SEI (1PM), UOXF (1PM), ZHAW (1PM), INTEC (0.5PM). Timing: M1-49. GREENGROCER has a distinct set of exploitable outcomes. In this task, we will develop the initial exploitation routes for data products, tools, methodologies, and standardisation activities. Starting out from key exploitation routes, we will develop business model canvases for each of the GREENGROCER outcomes, starting by identifying target markets (e.g. science to science, science to business, B2B or B2C), value propositions, and potential value capture models (e.g. freemium, SaaS -models). For data products developed under an open source licence, this task has clear links with the Data management and open science practices (T6.5) and communication and dissemination strategies. Contributes to:
D6.2 (M9), D6.7 (M46).