CHANGE IN ACTION
CHANGE
IN ACTION
The Geography of Climate Change Runs Through Asian Kitchens
Asia feeds half the world and produces nearly half its agrifood emissions, making the everyday food choices of billions across the region the single most powerful lever for addressing climate change.
The Deep Roots of Asia’s Plant-Based Heritage
Long before oat milk and veggie burgers went mainstream, Asia was already home to centuries of plant-based tradition, from Indonesia's tempeh and China's mock meats to Thailand's Jay Festival that turns entire cities meat-free for nine days every year.
The Lever Effect: The Strategy Reshaping Asian Food Businesses
This is the story of how corporate decisions—multiplied across thousands of companies and millions of meals—are reshaping the future of food in Asia.
How Poverty Shaped a Climate Advocate’s Mission
From surviving Typhoon Ondoy on a rooftop to securing five major hotel commitments for plant-based menus, Marielle Lagulay's story shows how personal climate trauma fuels the most powerful sustainability advocacy.
Nearly 80% of Philippine Restaurant Chain Locations Commit to Sourcing Cage-Free Eggs by 2035
From Jollibee and Subway to Max's Group and KFC, 70% of top Philippine restaurant brands covering over 11,200 locations have committed to going cage-free by 2035.
Crisis Underwater: The Unseen Cost of the Catch
This is the story of how corporate decisions—multiplied across thousands of companies and millions of meals—are reshaping the future of food in Asia.
China’s Next Course: How China’s Hotels Discovered Their Green Imperative
In eighteen months, over 4,800 hotel properties and 7,700 chain restaurant locations across China have committed to making plant-based foods a much larger part of their menus. Here’s how Lever China made it happen.
Xiao Diao Li Tang to Use 100% Cage-Free Chickens, Ducks by 2030
Xiao Diao Li Tang, known for its iconic Jasmine Roast Duck, becomes the first major restaurant group in China to commit to 100% cage-free poultry sourcing across all 60 outlets by 2030.
Report: 61% of Thailand Hotel Groups Commit to Cage-Free Egg Sourcing
From Marriott and Hilton to homegrown brands like Minor Hotels and Banyan Tree, 61% of Thailand hotel groups covering over 115,000 rooms have committed to cage-free egg sourcing by 2031.
METRO, Pret A Manger Strengthen Seafood Welfare Standards
METRO AG and Pret A Manger, operating over 1,400 locations combined, are raising the bar for seafood welfare by requiring humane stunning for all fish and crustaceans and banning cruel practices like eyestalk ablation.
Noble Restaurant Goes 100% Cage-Free in Thailand
Noble Restaurant Co. just made history as Thailand's first multi-brand operator to go 100% cage-free across all 39 locations and four dining concepts including Mo-Mo-Paradise.
China's Peijie Chongqing Hotpot Sets 25% Plant-Based Protein Target by 2026
China's beloved "queue-worthy king of old-school hot pot," is making history as the first major hotpot chain in the country to set a 25% plant-based protein target by 2026.
Indonesia Animal Welfare Standards Support Cage-Free Shift
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture is drafting animal welfare standards that legally support cage-free systems, backed by commitments from over 100 companies including KFC, Pizza Hut, Nestlé and Superindo.
14 Cebu Hotels Lead Sustainable Dining Shift with Plant-Based Commitments
Hotels including Shangri-La, Radisson Blu, and Mövenpick have committed to making 30% to 50% of their menus plant-based by 2030, setting the most ambitious hospitality sustainability pledge in the Philippines.
Visayas' Largest Hotel Sets 30% Plant-Based Menu Goal
The Visayas' largest hotel is overhauling its entire menu across eight dining venues, and plant-based sisig, coconut kare-kare, and jackfruit adobo are just the beginning of bai Hotel Cebu's bold 30% plant-based goal by 2027.
PH Luxury Destinations Okada Manila, Winford Resort & Casino Embrace Plant-Based Menus
Okada Manila and Winford Resort & Casino are proving that luxury and sustainability go hand in hand, with bold commitments to make 30% of their menus plant-based across dozens of venues serving tens of thousands of guests daily.
Seven Korean Hotel Groups Lead Cage-Free Egg Transition
With 87% of Korean consumers saying hens shouldn't live in cages, it's no surprise that Seven hotel groups including Four Seasons, Hilton and Marriott are racing ahead of government mandates to go fully cage-free.
Over 60% of Hong Kong's Top Restaurant Chains Commit to Sourcing Cage-Free Eggs by 2025
With over 1,500 restaurant locations now committed to cage-free sourcing, brands like KFC, Pizza Hut and Pret a Manger are proving that ethical eating is becoming the new normal in Hong Kong's dining scene.
Wagas, Steel Pipe Factory Pledge 100% Cage-Free Sourcing
Wagas and Steel Pipe Factory are rewriting the rules of ethical sourcing in China, with commitments spanning 1,350+ outlets that make Steel Pipe Factory the first hotpot chain in the country to go cage-free on both eggs and chicken.
Yang Guo Fu, Da Long Yi, and Big Pizza Pledge 30-60% Plant-Based Menus in Over 7,700 Locations by 2026
With 87% of Chinese consumers seeking plant-based options, Yang Guo Fu, Da Long Yi and Big Pizza are answering the call with sweeping commitments spanning over 7,700 locations across China and beyond.
