USA
New York Senate Bill S740 on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Foods
Summary Description
Provides a methodology to estimate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of food purchased by the state agency.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislative Proposal
Status
Bill proposal
Legal Value
N/A
Date Enacted
N/A
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
New York Senate Bill Proposal S740 on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Foods (U.S.A.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Requires that administrations reliably track changes in food-related greenhouse gas emissions over time and demonstrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions associated with food and beverages purchased by the state agency.
- Requires the drafting of recommendations for decreasing the total amount of animal-based products purchased.
Weaknesses
- The decrease in the total amount of animal-based products purchased is voluntary only.
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