Vegan Energy: What is World Vegan Month?
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November is here, which means it’s time to celebrate World Vegan Month.
World Vegan Month is a month-long global celebration that kicked off with World Vegan Day on 1 November 2025. Ecotricity is the only energy company with certified vegan energy, so you can be sure we’re playing our part.
In the UK, research shows that 6.4 per cent of adults plan to follow a vegan diet in 2025. This means there could be 3.4 million vegans in the UK in 2025!
Of course, this number is always growing thanks to celebrations like World Vegan Month and Veganuary.
When was the first World Vegan Month?
World Vegan Day first established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, chair of The Vegan Society, to commemorate the organisation’s 50th anniversary. Over time, the day transformed into World Vegan Week – and then World Vegan Month.
What happens in World Vegan Month?
The goal of the month is simple – to celebrate veganism and raise awareness of its benefits for animals, human health and the natural environment.
It’s not just for vegans. Everyone from the ‘vegan curious’ to people who have never considered switching to a plant-based diet can discover tastier, healthier ways to eat and live. World Vegan Month is about more than just food – it’s about ethical choices that extend to every aspect of our lives, from the clothes we wear to the energy that powers our homes.
How can I take part in World Vegan Month?
World Vegan Month is the perfect opportunity to explore the full potential of an ethical, plant-powered life.
If you’re curious about trying it out, download The Vegan Society’s free VeGuide app for a 30-day introduction to veganism – you can start any time, it doesn’t have to be 1 Nov. Each day has interesting facts and discoveries to make, along with a quiz where you can unlock discount codes and recipes.
If you fancy going along to an event and trying out some vegan products, head to their Events page to find festivals and fairs near you.
Here are a few more ways you can get involved:
Take a plant-based pledge -Try going fully plant-based for a week – or simply commit to having one vegan meal each day for a month.
Support vegan businesses - Buy from companies that are dedicated to cruelty-free products and ethical practices.
Review your lifestyle - When you next need to replace something, like personal care products or clothing, find a cruelty-free alternative.
Choose vegan energy - Check whether animals are used to make your energy and ensure your home is powered by a certified vegan supplier.
Why veganism and energy go hand in hand
Many people are surprised to learn that energy supplied to UK homes is not necessarily vegan. Some suppliers, including companies that label themselves as 'green,' use animal by-products to generate energy.
At Ecotricity, we believe that using animal waste from factory farming is ethically wrong and supports an industry that is a massive contributor to global emissions. That’s why we’re the only energy company in the world certified as vegan by both The Vegan Society and Viva!, the vegan charity.
When you commit to a vegan lifestyle, you’re actively choosing to reduce harm to animals and lessen your impact on the world. If you’re making ethical choices with your plate, you should be making them with your power, too.
Want to do your bit for the planet in other ways?
Why not switch to Ecotricity and we’ll use your bill money to build new sources of renewable energy and build a greener Britain.
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