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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Industry Benchmark
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, 1,548,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 151,531,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the majority of their carbon footprint. JBS has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which JBS joined in 2021. The company has set a clear pathway towards this goal, with interim targets aimed at reducing emissions significantly by 2030. In 2017, JBS's emissions were recorded at 4,632,430,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in Brazil, highlighting the scale of their operations and the importance of their climate commitments. The company is actively working to implement various reduction initiatives to meet its ambitious targets, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for sustainable practices 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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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.
