Initiatives

As the nexus between protein producers and consumers, supermarkets play a critical role in shaping supply and demand for animal and vegetal proteins. Global supermarket giants such as Edeka, Ahold Delhaize and Carrefour Group can help meet their net zero targets by leading the transition towards sustainable, affordable proteins for all.

The EU Sustainable Food Systems Law is the first regulation in the world that will determine how sustainable food is defined and advance policy in Europe as the region with the highest purchasing power in the world. The inclusion of a protein transition in this policy stands to catalyze global efforts to mitigate emissions from the livestock sector.

Building on the inclusion of alternative proteins in the Chinese national 5-year plan, China is positioned to be a leader in shifting diets as part of a critical approach to food security. In collaboration with national research institutes, critical research can be advanced to quantify and socialize the benefits of alternative proteins to feed a growing, wealthier population and meet climate goals.