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Pledge Brunch Spotlights U.N. Summit Climate Pledge CampaignNEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Actor Mark Ruffalo and others pledged to reduce their meat consumption at the Beyond Meat brunch to highlight the positive environmental effects of choosing plant-based meats over animal protein. During the United Nations Climate Summit, Beyond Meat, in conjunction with Meatless Monday and Meat Free Monday, will promote how increasing the use of plant-based meats, and reducing reliance on animal protein, can take a significant bite out of climate change. Experts estimate that livestock contributes as much as 51% of total greenhouse gas emisions (Worldwatch.org). "Our focus is on taking the animal out of meat - without sacrificing the taste, chew or satisfaction," said Beyond Meat CEO and Founder Ethan Brown. "The single most effective action that a consumer can take today to address climate change is to switch the protein at the center of plate from animal to plant sources. It is our goal to make that switch as delicious, satisfying, and nutritious as possible." Meat Free Monday founder Sir Paul McCartney says, "Going meat free one day a week is a simple way to contribute to a more sustainable future." McCartney and UK leader Greg Barker launched a Meat Free Pledge for Climate Week to help show world leaders that going meatless on Mondays helps fight climate change. See McCartney's newest video message on the topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA4P6htAGDE&list=UUGnAYyPPwoInB3IXTbJSDDg Visit pledge.meatfreemondays.com to add your voice to the campaign. About Beyond Meat: Beyond Meat is a privately held company on the cutting edge of plant protein research and development. The company provides consumers with plant-based protein foods that take the animal out of meat - without sacrificing the taste, chew or satisfaction. Investors in Beyond Meat® include Bill Gates (News - Alert), Twitter co-founders Biz Stone, and Evan Williams; investment firms Kleiner-Perkins Caufield & Byers, Morgan Creek Capital, and Closed Loop Capital; Seth Goldman, founder of Honest Tea; Humane Society of the United States; DNS Capital, representing the business interests of Gigi Pritzker Pucker and Michael Pucker; Taiwan's Tsai Family, through its family office, WTT Investment; and S2G Ventures. For more reasons to move Beyond Meat, please visit www.beyondmeat.com.
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