JBS SA
JBS Energy Data Preview
In 2023, JBS disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
JBS also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, JBS also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, JBS also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate JBS's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into JBS's Energy Renewability
In 2023, JBS consumed a total of 79.09 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 36% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 64% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
JBS's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of JBS's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, JBS consumed a total of 79.09 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 36% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that JBS is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Are JBS's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2019, JBS's total energy consumption decreased by 14.13%, yet rose by 5.86% in 2023, pointing to a potential reversal in recent energy-saving progress.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in JBS's consumption increased by 44%, including a 9.09% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.
Overall, JBS’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.
JBS's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into JBS's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, JBS disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the JBS's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
JBS's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind JBS's energy consumption?
In 2023, JBS's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Solar Energy, Transport Fuel and Fuel (Unspecified Type) (72.4%)
- Electricity (Unspecified Source) and Steam (Unspecified Source) (27.6%)
How diverse is JBS’s energy consumption mix?
In 2023, JBS consumed energy from 3 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Solar Energy, Transport Fuel and Fuel (Unspecified Type) alone accounting for 72.4% of total consumption.