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Why this action matters
Backed by researchTraining frontline catering services is essential because current evidence shows that plant-based diets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% and significantly lower land use, but these benefits are not being realized at scale. Without consistent and inclusive training, the potential environmental and health benefits of more sustainable food provision cannot be fully harnessed, delaying the necessary transition toward a more resilient food system.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
Equipping catering staff with skills to prepare, present, and serve plant-based and culturally diverse menus enhances their ability to implement dietary shifts that reduce environmental impacts, as supported by evidence showing that plant-based diets significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use compared to omnivorous diets.
What it would change in the UK
In the UK, this action addresses a key barrier in the public catering sector by improving staff confidence and competence, which can accelerate the adoption of plant-based menus and contribute to national targets for reducing food-related emissions, particularly given that meat and dairy products account for ~83% of food-related land use and 18% of calories consumed.
What it would change worldwide
Globally, UK leadership in upskilling catering staff to serve plant-based menus can set a precedent for other nations, promoting scalable dietary shifts that reduce global land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity pressures, as demonstrated by studies showing that reducing meat consumption can remove ~8.1 billion metric tons of CO₂ equivalent over 100 years through regrowing vegetation.
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The research behind it
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