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Its Trustees have welcomed a proposed increase in plant-based options across its 300 food and beverage outlets
The National Trust is to consider menus at its 300 food and beverage outlets at least 50% plant based, after a vote in favour of the motion by its members.
The Trust’s 129th Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw members share their views and vote on three resolutions.
Nearly 75% of members voted in favour of the resolution about plant-based food choices at catering outlets.
The members resolution argues: “A shift towards plant-based catering and a reduction of meat and dairy-based items can reduce impact on climate and biodiversity while still providing ample and appealing choices for all.”
The Trust said it welcomed the resolution, calling it “realistic” as it estimates around 40% of its menu choices are already plant-based.
Its Trustees will consider the outcomes of the resolutions later this autumn before updating members.
At the AGM, a members’ resolution about strengthening the response to the climate and ecological emergency, and and a resolution about the Climate and Nature Bill were both also carried.
René Olivieri, Chair of the National Trust’s Board of Trustees, said: “As members heard today, this was our last AGM before we launch a new 10-year strategy in January. It provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on everything that the Trust and its supporters have achieved over the past decade and get ready for the next one. We’re looking forward to sharing more information about that soon.
“The Board of Trustees will now take some time to reflect on the outcomes of voting and we will be back in touch with members through our usual communications in the coming weeks.”
