Climate Change Data

Plant Based Treaty

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Land Use
  • Water Use
  • Food Security
  • Social Justice
  • Indigenous Rights
  • Animal Welfare
  • Public Health

Environmental Achievements

  • Numerous cities have endorsed the Plant Based Treaty and are implementing plant-based food strategies.
  • New York City has made plant-based meals the default option in public hospitals and schools.
  • Several cities have banned meat advertisements in public spaces.

Social Achievements

  • New York City launched a public education campaign promoting plant-based diets.
  • Many cities are working to increase access to plant-based foods in underserved communities.
  • Plant Based Treaty has developed playbooks for best practices in plant-based food policy.

Governance Achievements

  • The Plant Based Treaty is advocating for a global treaty to address food systems and their impact on the environment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Restore 10-15% of Earth's land area by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Transition agriculture from a carbon source to a carbon sink by 2050.
  • Reduce food-based emissions by 33% by 2030 (NYC target).
Short-term Goals:
  • Halt deforestation and reverse damage to ecosystems by 2030.
  • Achieve a 45% reduction in methane emissions by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Global food system emissions are precluding the achievement of 1.5°C and 2°C climate targets.
  • Animal agriculture is a major driver of deforestation, biodiversity loss, and water pollution.
  • Public awareness of the link between food and climate change is low.
  • Subsidies for animal agriculture are hindering a shift towards plant-based diets.
  • Lack of transparency and honest labeling in the food industry.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Advocating for a global Plant Based Treaty.
  • Promoting plant-based diets through education and policy changes.
  • Redirecting subsidies towards plant-based food systems.
  • Implementing carbon labeling and transparency initiatives.
  • Restoring degraded ecosystems and rewilding land.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Promoting plant-based food systems.
  • Encouraging sustainable agricultural practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Heat waves
Transition Risks
  • Shifting consumer demand
  • Policy changes
  • Economic disruptions
Opportunities
  • Development of sustainable food systems
  • Creation of new jobs in the plant-based sector
  • Improved public health

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Planetary Boundaries, Doughnut Economics

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • 13 (Climate Action)
  • 15 (Life on Land)

The Plant Based Treaty's initiatives contribute to these goals by promoting sustainable food systems, improving public health, mitigating climate change, and protecting biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Plant-based foods

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed