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Why this action matters
Backed by researchShifting toward plant-based dietary patterns, such as vegetarian and vegan diets, has been shown to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use compared to omnivorous diets, as demonstrated by multiple modeling studies and longitudinal research. This transition supports a more sustainable food system by lowering environmental impacts and addressing resource use inefficiencies, particularly in high-income countries where current consumption patterns are most detrimental.
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What this action would change
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The council catering services will measure, report, and publish the proportion of protein sourced from plant versus animal sources, with progressive targets to increase the share of plant-based protein over time.
What it would change in the UK
This action will create a measurable framework for tracking dietary transitions in public catering, enabling the UK to monitor reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and land use associated with lower animal protein consumption, as evidenced by studies showing vegetarian and vegan diets have significantly lower GHGE and land use impacts.
What it would change worldwide
By adopting protein ratio reporting, the UK contributes to a global shift in food transition metrics, aligning with international efforts such as the Cool Food Pledge and supporting global biodiversity goals by reducing the environmental pressures linked to high meat consumption, as demonstrated by modeling studies showing reduced land use and biodiversity impacts with plant-based diets.
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