WeWork has received push back on its new no meat policy from a number of groups , most recently farmers . Wang used to be a vegan and still eats only small portions of meat for the protein. Leading members of the agricultural community have spoken out since the company revealed its findings earlier this month , including Richard Wortham , EVP of the Texas Agriculture Council . Wortham , citing an Environmental Protection Agency report , said that beef was responsible for 40 % of US greenhouse gas emissions , while transportation and energy each generated 28 % of the country ’s greenhouse gas and suggested WeWork might be better off encouraging employees to use less energy at the office or use public transportation .
WeWork has received push back on its new no meat policy from a number of groups , most recently farmers . Leading members of the agricultural community have spoken out since the company revealed its findings earlier this month , including Richard Wortham , EVP of the Texas Agriculture Council . Wortham , citing an Environmental Protection Agency report , said that beef was responsible for 40 % of US greenhouse gas emissions , while transportation and energy each generated 28 % of the country ’s greenhouse gas and suggested WeWork might be better off encouraging employees to use less energy at the office or use public transportation .