- Climate change impacting food production
- Reducing indirect (Scope 3) emissions from cattle raising
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Hiring challenges in the United States due to pandemic restrictions
JBS S/A
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, JBS S/A disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.7M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1399521 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 65032995 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 4.7M tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.4M tCO2e; Scope 3: 65.0M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.7M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1399521 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 65032995 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2021
Renewable Energy
43%
of total energy
Water Usage
177.3M m3
2021
Waste
2.0M tons
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.7M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 65.0M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.7M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1399521 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 65032995 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2020 | 4.7M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1554087.35 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 588523 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2018 | 4.4M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1536269.49 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 652048.41 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 87% of energy consumption in Brazil from renewable sources
- Reduced GHG emissions by 9% compared to 2017 (Scope 1 & 2 in Brazil)
- Reused 1.08 million metric tons of waste (53.7% of total produced)
- 100% of production wastewater treated
- Pilgrim’s Moy Park and Pilgrim's UK emissions reduction targets approved by SBTi
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of beef supply chain free of illegal deforestation in Brazilian biomes by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from a 2019 baseline by 2030
- Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce water intensity by 15% from a 2019 baseline by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Animal welfareEnvironmental stewardshipProduct integritySocial responsibility