# University of Leeds

Canonical URL: [University of Leeds](https://plantbaseduniversities.org/university-of-leeds)

Campaign last updated: 2026-11-01T07:22:53.413Z

City: Leeds

## We are turning the University of Leeds Plant-Based\!

Join today and become part of an international student-led climate movement\!

Signatures displayed: 301. Current signature goal: 1,000. Counts can change.

## 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 the University of Leeds serves is a choice between perpetuating this crisis or being part of the solution.

## What can we do?

### Thousands of meals per day served at the University of Leeds

Every plate is a decision the University of Leeds makes and can change. The University of Leeds has already committed to working towards a science aligned net zero by 2045, made up of deep reductions across all emissions sources with limited balancing of residual emissions. 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 the University of Leeds can be next\!

## Get involved and follow updates

[Visit the campaign page](https://plantbaseduniversities.org/university-of-leeds) to join the team or sign the petition, and read the latest campaign timeline.

Contact: ajamesbull@gmail.com

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