Protecting animals is usually the number one priority for vegans, but they’re likely to have other beliefs that influence their habits as consumers. Many also aim to purchase products with a low carbon footprint as a way of contributing to climate change reform, while some also consider how much water has been used to create a product.
Some say that veganism isn’t just about protecting animals and cutting out meat from their diets, but a broader set of principles aimed at saving the environment. Global meat and dairy production must be cut in half by 2050 if the world is to meet its climate obligations under the Paris Agreement, according to Greenpeace.