Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Add a 'sustainability charge' on meat products to cover their environmental cost
Closed
93 signatures
What the petition asks
Food production accounts for one-quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and takes up half of the planet’s habitable surface. The mass of animals raised for slaughter on Earth now outweighs wildlife by a factor of 15-to-1. One kilogram of beef needs about 15 thousand litres of water.
By adding a 'sustainability charge' to meat products, this will encourage more conscious meat consumption. With this money going towards tackling climate change and renewable energy resources.
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
93
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
29 Mar 2021
Closed
29 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.