THE GREEN PATH LESS TRAVELED

At the crossroads of sustainability and complacency, CEOs Charlie, Jerry, and Lou Jacobs sadly choose the latter.
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Foodservice provider Delaware North claims to be an “environmental steward” through their environmental-management program GreenPath® and committed to “helping make the world a better place.”

UNFORTUNATELY, THE PATH SEEMS TO BE PAVED WITH MORE PROMISES THAN ACTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO MENU INNOVATION. THE GREENPATH PLAN NOTABLY LACKS ANY MENTION OF PLANT-BASED FOOD ON DELAWARE NORTH MENUS. THIS OMISSION IS STRIKING GIVEN THE EXTENSIVE EVIDENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S DETRIMENTAL IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITIES, AND—OF COURSE—ANIMALS.

The three CEO brothers at the wheel—Lou, Charlie, and Jerry Jacobs—prove to be a triple threat to Delaware North’s sustainability journey, failing to take fast, bold strides toward a truly green menu.

As the fourth-largest foodservice provider in the United States, Delaware North serves millions of guests in venues across the country—from restaurants to sports stadiums—yet their menus miss the mark on offering items that are kind to animals and the planet.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

GreenPath claims to focus on “conserving water.”

Food Facts
IT TAKES AN ESTIMATED 1,852 GALLONS OF WATER TO PRODUCE ONE POUND OF BEEF BUT ONLY 196 GALLONS TO PRODUCE ONE POUND OF BLACK BEANS.
TWO BILLION GALLONS OF FRESH WATER ARE TAKEN FROM WATER SOURCES FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE EVERY DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

GreenPath claims to focus on “eliminating waste.”

Food Facts
IT TAKES BETWEEN SEVEN AND 55 POUNDS OF FEED TO PRODUCE JUST ONE POUND OF ANIMAL MEAT.
OF THE WORLD’S AGRICULTURAL LAND, 75% IS DEDICATED TO ANIMAL AGRICULTURE.

GreenPath claims to focus on “reducing energy consumption.”

Food Facts
ANIMAL PRODUCTS ACCOUNT FOR 57% OF AGRICULTURE’S GLOBAL CARBON FOOTPRINT WHILE PROVIDING ONLY 17% OF THE WORLD’S CALORIES.
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As co-CEOs, Jerry, Lou, and Charlie have the power and responsibility to drive change at Delaware North and incorporate plant-based menu options into their sustainability plan.
It’s time for Delaware North to reimagine GreenPath and forge a plant-powered trail toward a greener future.