Balanced Protein: The Overlooked $100B Climate Opportunity to Transform Meat Today

Alternative proteins have struggled to gain mainstream traction, yet global meat demands continue to rise–pushing emissions higher and leaving impact investors searching for scalable solutions. Balanced Proteins, a meat category that replaces at least 30% of animal protein with plant-based ingredients, offers a low-friction, high-impact pathway to reducing food system emissions today. Balanced Proteins work within existing supply chains, infrastructure, and consumer habits–making it one of the most immediate and investable climate solutions in food. This session will explore how investors, food companies, and policymakers can catalyze a $100B market shift that cuts emissions at scale while maintaining consumer acceptance.