New study finds cultivated meat could reduce climate impact by 92%

A new landmark study predicts the environmental impact of cultivated meat at commercial scale in comparison with traditional livestock production. 

The findings for beef builds on previous studies, predicting major reductions in climate impact, land use, water use, and air pollution. 

It showed as long as more than 30% sustainable energy is used, cultivated meat will be environmentally better than all conventional meats. Notably, the study used ambitious benchmarks for conventional meat.

Over 15 companies either developing or in the supply chain of cultivated meat contributed to the study. It was also cross-checked by independent experts.

Compared with conventional beef, cultivated beef production could reduce climate impact by 92%, air pollution by 93%, use 95% less land, and 78% less water.

The results show the positive impact cultivated beef will have for our planet, one of the main reasons our founders Mark and Peter started Mosa Meat. 

We are encouraged by the results and working to make the findings specific to our operations. Other than energy use, the second concern we should have is air pollution (emission of fine particular matter). So this is something we’re going to model and pay attention to going forward.

We are also working with Fjol Consultancy to calculate and map our impact, and using the findings to reduce our footprint.

Stay tuned for more sustainability updates. 

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