In 2025, JBS SA conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 7,554,815a | 8,979,009a | 3,695,648a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 6,561,787a | 7,748,169a | 2,900,331a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 67,967a | 95,803a | 62,057a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 971,756a | 1,196,972a | 745,713a |
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In 2025, JBS SA generated a total of 7,554,815metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 86.86% of JBS SA's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 13.14% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, JBS SA reported a total waste generation of 7,554,815 metric tonnes, of which 86.86% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that JBS SA has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, JBS SA's total waste generation increased by 191.1%, but declined by 15.86% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, JBS SA's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.a
In 2025, JBS SA generated a total of 7,554,815 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.9% of JBS SA's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.99.1% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, JBS SA's total waste generation rose by 191.1%, but dropped by 15.86% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, JBS SA reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 31.82%, with a further 15.68% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, JBS SA has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.a
In 2025, JBS SA reported that 67,967 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.9% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (68.7%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that JBS SA has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a