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Measure the positive environmental impact of your plant-based diet with our carbon footprint calculator. See how your vegan food choices reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable planet.
• Animal agriculture accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions
• Plant-based diets can reduce food-related emissions by up to 73%
• Choosing local, organic foods further reduces environmental impact
Food production is responsible for approximately 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with animal agriculture being the largest contributor. By choosing plant-based foods, you can significantly reduce your personal carbon footprint and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Research from Oxford University shows that adopting a vegan diet is the single biggest way an individual can reduce their environmental impact. Plant-based diets require less land, water, and energy while producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to diets that include animal products.
In addition to reducing carbon emissions, plant-based diets help conserve water (animal agriculture uses 70% of global freshwater), prevent deforestation (80% of Amazon deforestation is for cattle ranching or animal feed), and reduce ocean dead zones caused by agricultural runoff.
Our calculator estimates your carbon savings based on your dietary choices, helping you understand the positive environmental impact of choosing plant-based meals over animal products.
Studies show that adopting a vegan diet can reduce your food-related carbon footprint by up to 73%. This is equivalent to eliminating 1-2 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Beef has the highest carbon footprint (27kg CO2e per kg), followed by lamb, cheese, and pork. Plant-based proteins like beans and lentils produce 90% less emissions than beef.
Transportation accounts for only 6% of food emissions, while production accounts for 83%. Choosing plant-based foods has a much greater impact than eating local, though combining both is ideal.