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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Jbs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JBS reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 156,535,553,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,455,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,548,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 151,531,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 187,559,356,000 kg CO2e, this represents a notable reduction. JBS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy linked to a $1 billion Sustainability-linked Bond initiative. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company has also focused on reducing the intensity of its emissions, targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline. These commitments reflect JBS's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the environment, particularly in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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