Table 3

Climate impact of household diet scenarios

Household diet scenarioMean GHG emissions
(20 year GWP kgCO2e)
Mean GHG emissions
(100 year GWP kgCO2e)
Current597 (590–604)356 (354–359)
Healthy452 (446–458)326 (322–329)
Flexitarian263 (261–265)233 (231–235)
Vegan203 (201–204)195 (194–197)
  • GWP, Global Warming Potential; kgCO2e, Kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent.