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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Jbs's score of 68 is higher than 84% 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's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JBS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 156,535,553,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,455,664,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,548,742,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 151,531,147,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 187,559,356,000 kg CO2e. JBS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy that includes achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has also successfully completed its Scope 2 intensity reduction target ahead of schedule. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from JBS S.A., with no cascading from a parent organization. JBS is actively engaged in various sustainability initiatives, including the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds tied to its emissions reduction targets. The company has demonstrated progress in reducing its emissions intensity, achieving a 20% reduction goal by 2020. Overall, JBS is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Jbs is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
