In today's world, when hunger strikes, it couldn't be easier to order a cheap burger made from low-quality meat and have it delivered to your doorstep through one of the many online platforms available in no time. However, it is important to be mindful that products from factory farming not only cause immense animal suffering, but also make a significant contribution to the climate crisis. At the same time, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need for a healthy diet that is also sustainable in terms of animal welfare and environmental protection. In this rapidly growing industry, it is now more important than ever that the food delivery services face their responsibility and make the most sustainable dish the easiest choice for consumers.

Food delivery services were the focus of the very first ranking in the Atlas Challenge series in 2020 (see 2020 report below). In 2024, FOUR PAWS takes another look at this sector to see where it currently stands regarding meat and dairy reduction and climate goals, animal welfare, and vegan food increase. FOUR PAWS ranked 18 subsidiaries of five global holding companies – Deliveroo, Delivery Hero, DoorDash, Just Eat Takeaway.com and Uber – with a presence in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and South Africa.

For an overview of the criteria and scoring methods, please click here.