Beyond Meat—Beyond Meat produces plant-based meat alternatives to reduce animal agriculture
Beyond Meat, founded by Ethan Brown in 2009, produces plant-based alternatives to beef, pork, and poultry products. The company went public in 2019 and its products are sold in major retailers and fast food chains globally. Brown was named UNEP Champion of the Earth in 2018 for 'work towards reducing our dependence on animal-based foods.'
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Climate Action | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Environmental Sustainability | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.590 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Beyond Meat founder named UNEP Champion of the Earth for reducing animal food dependence
Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, was named UNEP Champion of the Earth in 2018 for 'work towards reducing our dependence on animal-based foods.' Beyond Meat's plant-based products are sold in major retailers and fast food chains globally.