Jbs
JBS S.A., a leading global player in the food industry, is headquartered in Brazil (BR) and operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1953, JBS has grown to become one of the largest meat processing companies in the world, specialising in beef, pork, and poultry products. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various consumer needs. With a strong market position, JBS has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of several key brands and a robust supply chain that ensures traceability and safety. Its innovative approach to food production and processing sets JBS apart, making it a trusted choice for customers globally. As a pioneer in the industry, JBS continues to lead with integrity and excellence.
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Industry Average
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Jbs's score of 47 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Jbs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JBS, headquartered in Brazil, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 156,535,553,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,455,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,548,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, approximately 151,531,147,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Comparatively, in 2022, JBS's total emissions were about 187,559,356,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions of approximately 31,023,803,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This reduction reflects JBS's commitment to sustainability and climate action. JBS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which they began in 2023. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing their sustainability practices in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Get Started| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 403,902,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 16,083,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,859,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Jbs is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
