Pilgrims

Pilgrims's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19.3 billion kg CO2e, with emissions primarily from Scope 3, which accounted for about 19.3 billion kg CO2e. The company does not disclose specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totals but reports a combined total for these scopes of approximately 1.6 billion kg CO2e. Pilgrim's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity by 30% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company is also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 30% per tonne of product sold within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are cascaded from its parent company, JBS S.A. Pilgrim's has undertaken various initiatives to decarbonise its operations, including investments in sustainable practices and technologies aimed at reducing emissions throughout its supply chain. Overall, Pilgrim's is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the food and beverage processing sector.