NYU Pledges to Serve Less Meat: “We Hope Others Will Join Us”

New York University (NYU) has pledged to serve less meat in an effort to reduce food-related carbon emissions, joining the NYC Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge. The initiative aims to have signatories reduce their food-related carbon footprint by 25 percent by 2030. Animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and transitioning to a plant-based food system has been shown to have a positive impact on the planet.

NYU's commitment to plant-based foods was announced at its Plant-Based Food Festival, where they encouraged more institutions to join the challenge. The initiative has already gained support from other organizations in New York City, including the US Open and the public school system, all working towards building a more sustainable and plant-forward food system for the city.