- Scope 3 emissions accounted for 97% of total GHG emissions
- Deforestation in Brazilian cattle supply chains
- Water use increased by 4% from 2019 baseline
JBS S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, JBS S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 156.5M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.5M tCO2e/year (location based); Scope 3: 151.5M tCO2e/year. 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
156.5M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
36%
of total energy
Water Usage
181.1M m3/year (2019)
2023
Waste
3.7M tons/year
2023
Energy Use
22.0M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 3.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5M tCO2e/year (location based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 151.5M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 156.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 7.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2017 | 233.8K tCO2e (2017) |
| 2016 | 8.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2015 | 4.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) 1779980.77 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) 2956242.13 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 17% from 2019 baseline
- Achieved 36% renewable energy use
- Reduced water use intensity by 4% from 2019 baseline
- 8,449 farms brought into compliance with Brazil’s Forest Code requirements through JBS Green Offices
- 656,000 metric tons of tallow produced in JBS facilities in the U.S., Australia, and Canada were refined into renewable fuels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
- Achieve 60% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
- Achieve 30% improvement in Global Safety Index performance by 2025 vs. 2019 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product IntegritySocial ResponsibilityEnvironmental StewardshipAnimal Welfare