JBS S.A., a leading global player in the food products industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America, North America, and Europe. 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. JBS's innovative practices and strategic acquisitions have solidified its market position, making it a key supplier in the global food supply chain. With a focus on responsible sourcing and production, JBS continues to set industry standards while meeting the demands of an ever-evolving market.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Reported emissions
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JBS's reported carbon emissions
JBS, headquartered in BR and operating in the Food products nec industry, reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6.96 billion kg CO2e for the year 2018. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically for 2018, JBS recorded approximately 4.36 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, about 1.54 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 652.05 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
In 2017, JBS's total GHG emissions were approximately 7.88 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5.52 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 580.08 million kg CO2e.
The company's emissions for 2016 amounted to approximately 8.51 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 6.08 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 1.81 billion kg CO2e in Scope 2, and about 613.89 million kg CO2e in Scope 3.
While JBS has disclosed GHG emissions data for several years, specific details on recent reduction targets or achievements from the provided documents are limited. However, the provided reduction targets are associated with Geotab, a different entity, which aims for a 35% reduction in Scope 2 emissions and a 41% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. JBS's reporting indicates that some Scope 3 data, specifically "purchased goods and services," was a missing data point in its 2018 report.
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JBS’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
41% reduction in Scope 1
Redução de 41% nas emissões de GEE do Escopo 1 (que rastreia as emissões que ocorrem a partir de fontes controladas ou de propriedade da Geo…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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