Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
42% of companies do not transparently report their progress towards net zero and Scope 3 emissions targets, while 17% have experienced an increase in emissions rather than a decrease.
57% of the adult diet in the UK and 66% of the adolescent diet is composed of ultra-processed foods (UPAs).
65.7% less biodiversity losses are caused by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less soil and 53.6% less water is required for a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
15.3 times higher methane emissions (CH₄) from a diet with high meat consumption (>100 g per day) compared to vegan diets.
47.9% less emissions are generated by a diet with low meat consumption compared to one based on high consumption (>100 g per day).
52.9% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a diet based on fish consumption compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
58.4% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegetarian diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
