Adopt plant-forward / plant-based procurement policy

A plant-forward procurement policy is justified because shifting toward plant-based diets can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and other environmental impacts associated with food production, as evidenced by studies showing that animal products often have markedly higher environmental footprints than their plant-based alternatives. Such a policy would align with global efforts to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable food systems by incentivizing lower-impact food choices at scale.