Jbs

JBS, a food products company headquartered in Brazil, has reported its carbon emissions and outlined several climate commitments.

For the 2022 reporting year, JBS recorded approximately 3.76 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 1.45 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 182.34 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at about 159.58 billion kg CO2e.

In 2023, JBS reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3.59 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 1.54 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 3.68 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 data not disclosed for this year. In 2025, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3.86 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 and Scope 3 data not disclosed.

JBS has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. The company also aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Additionally, Pilgrim's Europe, a part of JBS, has a pathway to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. JBS has also achieved a 20% GHG emission intensity reduction goal by 2020.