About Food for the Planet

Food systems account for up to 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions and are at the heart of the biggest challenges we are facing including biodiversity loss and escalating levels of obesity.

The UK will not reach its commitment to Net Zero by 2050 without transforming how land is used and reducing food waste and consumption of the most carbon-intensive foods. We believe local authorities and local communities have a crucial role to play.

We need your help to get your local area taking action to reduce the impact of food on our planet.

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Food for the Planet is helping local authorities, businesses and organisations take simple actions to tackle the climate and nature emergency through food.

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Facts and FAQs

Information about food and the climate and nature emergency and frequently asked questions.

Sustainable farming

Sustain is a leading voice in pushing for an sustainable farming future in the UK.

View over the Yorkshire Dales near Simon's Seat. Credit: James Woodward / Sustain

Soil Association

The charity that digs deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.

Less meat would prevent 45,000 deaths a year, and save the NHS £1.2 billion annually.

Meat, dairy, eggs and fish have higher carbon footprint compared with plant-based foods.

If we ate 5-a-day, we could increase UK veg production value by £261 million. If we ate 7-a-day, we could add another £1bn.

For every £1 spent on local enterprises, a further £3-4 is invested in the local economy.

Food for Life Served Here award

The accreditation programme for schools, hospitals, workplaces and more using locally and ethically sourced ingredients that support the local economy and protect the environment for the future.

Less and better meat

The Eating Better alliance aims for a transition to better meat and dairy by 2030.

Guardians of Grub

WRAP's food waste reduction campaign to tackle the £3 billion of food thrown away at hospitality and food service outlets.

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