Let's Help Imperial Reach 100% Plant-Based
Our motion has passed in the Student Union (SU), meaning we have their support for a transition to 100% plant-based catering in SU outlets. Annual increases towards 100% rely on satisfactory sale numbers, so our next goal is to ensure students support this transition by ordering the plant-based options at Beit bar. We’d also love new members to join our team to help us encourage departments within Imperial to transition their catering to plant-based.
The case for going
plant-based at London
What is the problem?
57% of food emissions come from animal products
Food systems are responsible for around a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions, and animal products are the dominant driver. Meat and dairy alone generate more emissions than all the world's planes, ships, and cars combined. Every meal Imperial serves is a choice between perpetuating this crisis or being part of the solution.
What can we do?
1000s of meals per day are served at Imperial
Every plate is a decision Imperial makes and can change. Imperial College Student Union has already committed to a transition towards 100% plant-based at SU outlets, whilst lobbying for a wider campus transition. Going 100% plant-based is one of the most visible, controllable ways to actually deliver on that promise.
Is that even possible?
University of Graz went fully plant-based. Edinburgh hit 70% — and Imperial College London can be next!
Want to see yourself here?
Join the team organising in London.
Our motion called for the following demands:
- To advocate for a gradual transition to university-wide 100% plant-based catering, including all university- owned and licenced outlets (i.e. those owned by Taste Imperial).
- To propose the following timeline for a gradual transition:
- All university-owned/licensed outlets to serve 50% plant-based options by 2027/28.
- Increase plant-based options by an additional 10% annually until all offerings are plant-based, with a yearly review to evaluate revenue losses
- For the Union to include a requirement in future contracts with external providers operating SU outlets to increase plant-based options and reduce animal-derived menu items in line with the proposed timeline outlined above.
- To publicly endorse Plant-Based Universities’ call for a gradual transition to 100% plant-based catering (e.g. through university newsletters or blog posts, posters around campus).To ensure the new menus will provide accessible, affordable, nutritious and appealing plant-based food for all.
Subject to board ratification post council meeting, the annual 10% increases will be subject to satisfactory sales data at each stage.
The campaign at Imperial College London is officially live.
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