Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on Sunday that it will incorporate plant-based meals into its staff menus as part of efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprints for tackling climate change.
Samsung will set up a food corner at its headquarters in Gyeonggi province to provide employees with low-carbon meal options, such as rice with mushrooms, and pesto pasta with seasoned vegetables, among other options.
The move is in line with the company’s new environmental strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Samsung said last year that it will invest 7 trillion won ($5.7 billion) in its environmental projects by 2030.
Low-carbon diets have emerged as a lifestyle choice for those eager to greenhouse gas emissions. According to the United Nations, plant-based foods emit fewer greenhouse gasses than animal-based foods.
Vegan diets are widely considered to need supplementing with vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. Meanwhile, plant crops require the addition of manure or fertilizers to be productive, which are again a process that involves additional carbon emissions.