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Pork Processing
US
updated 2 months ago

JBS USA Holdings, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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JBS USA Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the meat processing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in beef, pork, and poultry production, serving both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions across North America and a commitment to sustainability, JBS USA is dedicated to delivering high-quality protein products. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of fresh and processed meats, which are distinguished by their rigorous quality standards and innovative practices. JBS USA has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest meat producers globally, and is recognised for its efforts in animal welfare and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, JBS USA continues to shape the future of the protein industry through its commitment to excellence and sustainability.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pork Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s score of 55 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from JBS S.A.

JBS USA Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the latest reporting year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes JBS S.A., from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. JBS S.A. has set ambitious climate targets, which are cascaded down to JBS USA Holdings, Inc. These initiatives include commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes, although specific reduction targets for JBS USA are not detailed. The company is involved in several industry-standard climate initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are linked to JBS S.A. at a cascade level of 1. While JBS USA Holdings, Inc. has not disclosed its own emissions figures, it aligns with the sustainability goals of its parent company, JBS S.A., which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its climate resilience. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and commitment to climate action within the meat processing industry.

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Scope 1
403,902,000
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Scope 2
16,083,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Pork Processing, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for JBS USA Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 2% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
90%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

JBS USA Holdings, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

JBS USA Holdings, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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