Our Top Stories
Slashing red meat and dairy consumption: WRAP, IGD, and EY have published A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, the first report to present an independent, evidence-based approach for reducing the UK food system's emissions to align with a 1.5°C pathway. While the report proposes a 20% cut in red meat and dairy consumption, it lacks a set timeframe and falls short of the UK's Climate Change Committee's recommendation for a 50% reduction by 2050. However, this research is a clear call from food industry leaders to address the importance of shifting consumer behaviour to reach the UK’s legally binding climate targets. [The Grocer]
100% plant-based supermarkets: TrendWatching highlights the recent successes of German supermarket chain REWE's 100% vegan store. Featuring over 2,700 plant-based products—nearly double the selection of typical stores—this location has met the rising demand for diverse vegan options, offering consumers a dedicated spot to shop more sustainably. The retailer’s initiative has significantly influenced consumer behaviour, encouraging a wider range of people to incorporate small, sustainable shifts into their everyday shopping habits. [TrendWatching]Q
Business Spotlight - Chartwells
Chartwells Universities and the University of Sussex have reopened the central dining hub on campus after six months of refurbishment. Driven by a joint mission to foster more sustainable practices, the contract caterers have implemented several green initiatives, including prioritising local suppliers, developing recipes that incorporate food waste, and displaying carbon labels across several menus. The hub has received a rating of over 90% by The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Standard—the world’s largest food sustainability accreditation—making it one of only ten worldwide to achieve this. [FSEJ]
About Vela
At Vela, we make better choices feel effortless.
Since day one, we’ve been building tools that reward you for living well — for your health, your wallet, and the planet.
Whether it’s tracking everyday spending, earning points for healthier shops, or unlocking rewards you actually want, Vela turns intention into action. Because most people care. They just need it to fit into real life.
We don’t believe sustainability should feel like sacrifice.
Our goal is simple: remove the trade-offs. Make climate-positive living practical. Make healthy habits rewarding. Make doing better feel worth it.
We’re here to spark a shift in everyday behaviour — one shop, one choice, one reward at a time.
