Plant-Based for the Planet
Protect What Sustains Us
Our food system is a major driver of climate change, deforestation, species extinction, and water scarcity. By choosing plant-based, we can dramatically reduce our environmental footprint and help create a more sustainable future for all life on Earth.
of water is used to produce 1kg of beef. That is more than 12 times the amount needed to grow 1kg of lentils, making beef one of the most resource intensive foods.
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of future deforestation could be prevented by adopting more plant-based diets. Most forest loss is driven by land cleared for grazing and animal feed.
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of agricultural emissions come from meat and dairy, which provide less than 20% of the world's calories. Farming is responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gases.
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more heat is trapped by methane than CO₂ over 20 years. Livestock, a major source of methane, is one of the largest drivers of human made warming.
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Why It Matters
Animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of environmental degradation. It uses more land, water, and resources than any other sector — yet provides far fewer calories and nutrients in return.
Livestock farming contributes to:
- Climate change, through methane and nitrous oxide emissions
- Deforestation, to make way for grazing or grow animal feed
- Biodiversity loss, as habitats are destroyed and ecosystems collapse
- Water pollution, from runoff and waste
A plant-based meal may feel like a small choice, but it’s one of the most powerful climate actions you can take.
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Sustainability in Action
Plant-based diets use significantly less land, water, and energy. They also produce fewer greenhouse gases, making them one of the most powerful climate solutions available today.
Choosing plant-based helps:
Lower your carbon footprint
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 73%
Poore & Nemecek, Science Journal, 2018
Poore & Nemecek, Science Journal, 2018
Save water and protect rivers
15,400L of water is used to produce 1kg of beef
Water Footprint Network, 2010
Water Footprint Network, 2010
Protect forests and wildlife homes
80% of deforested areas in the Amazon is used for cattle pasture
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Reduce waste and pollution
Cattle, pigs & chickens responsible for 74-88% of river pollutants
Water Research Journal, 2021
Water Research Journal, 2021
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