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Is JBS doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 56

JBS has a DitchCarbon Score of 56 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, which measures the greenhouse gas emissions relative to its activity. A higher score would suggest a lower carbon intensity and a stronger commitment to reducing environmental impact.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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JBS operates within the food industry, which has a medium carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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JBS is situated in Brazil, a region with a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental condition enhances the sustainability profile of the company’s operations.

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In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

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Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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20.79%

...this company is doing 20.79% better in emissions than the industry average.

JBS is a leading company in the food industry, headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and founded in 1953. As the second largest food company globally and the largest non-financial private sector company in Brazil, JBS offers a wide range of products including fresh, frozen, and ready-to-eat meats under well-known brands. The company extends its services to correlated businesses such as leather and biodiesel, emphasizing sustainability and operating with a workforce of 230,000 across 16 countries.
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emission intelligence's platform recommendations for JBS

JBS should consider investing in cleaner and more efficient machinery and equipment to potentially reduce their scope 1 emissions by 15%.
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Good news, JBS has committed to science-based climate targets

JBS has pledged to set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This commitment involves aligning their operations and value chain to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
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