Food and Beverage
What is Plant-based Alternatives?
Food products that replace animal-derived ingredients with plant-based options. Plant-based foods typically have lower carbon footprints than animal products, particularly beef and dairy.
Why it matters
The carbon footprint difference between animal and plant proteins is significant. Food businesses that expand plant-based ranges can reduce reported Scope 3 emissions while tapping into a growing consumer market.
Example
A workplace catering company replaces beef burgers with plant-based alternatives as the default option. The switch reduces food-related emissions by 3.5 tCO₂e per month across its 20 client sites.
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