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JBS SA

Common Name
JBS
Country
Brazil
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
280,000
Ticker
JBSS3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
JBS S.A. is a Brazilian multinational corporation renowned for its role as one of the world's largest meat processing companies. Specializing in the production of beef, chicken, and pork, JBS stands o...

JBS's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, JBS completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, JBS has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind JBS’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. JBS's Sustainability Report 2024
a. JBS's Sustainability Report 2024
b. JBS's Sustainability Report 2023
b. JBS's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into JBS's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofJBS amounted to5,238,004metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JBSincreased by 2.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

JBS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e-5%+3%-3%-5%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are JBS's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of JBS were 3,684,503 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has JBS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, JBS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), JBS's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are JBS's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, JBS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,533,679 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,553,501 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has JBS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, JBS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 16.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), JBS's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that JBS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does JBS use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, JBS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

JBS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into JBS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, JBS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,684,503 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 77,183 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 47.74 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

JBS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TSWilmar InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 86,427Scope 1 Intensity: 97.19 tCO2e/$MIOIYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,329,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,692Scope 1 Intensity: 865.29 tCO2e/$MKerry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 433,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,211Scope 1 Intensity: 60.13 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,728Scope 1 Intensity: 21.66 tCO2e/$MTata Consumer ProductsYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,049Scope 1 Intensity: 31.69 tCO2e/$MShuanghuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 336,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,182Scope 1 Intensity: 41.14 tCO2e/$MWant Want China HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 182,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,553Scope 1 Intensity: 51.36 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MBRFYear: 2024Scope 1: 419,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,935Scope 1 Intensity: 42.26 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,736 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 24.07 tCO2e/$MCamil AlimentosYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,265Scope 1 Intensity: 16.91 tCO2e/$MAlmaraiYear: 2024Scope 1: 909,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,586Scope 1 Intensity: 162.80 tCO2e/$MLotus BakeriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,282Scope 1 Intensity: 20.31 tCO2e/$MNestle (Malaysia)Year: 2024Scope 1: 42,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,392Scope 1 Intensity: 30.30 tCO2e/$MSSSD GuthrieYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,398,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,435Scope 1 Intensity: 2,119.15 tCO2e/$MSamyang FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,178Scope 1 Intensity: 43.18 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MPilgrims PrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,027,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,878Scope 1 Intensity: 57.47 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MJDE PeetsYear: 2024Scope 1: 283,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,196Scope 1 Intensity: 30.80 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MMarfrig Global FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 300,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,096Scope 1 Intensity: 12.48 tCO2e/$MM. Dias BrancoYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,564Scope 1 Intensity: 93.76 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MJBSYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,684,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 77,183Scope 1 Intensity: 47.74 tCO2e/$M

How does JBS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, JBS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 47.74 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 43.18, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does JBS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, JBS ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

JBS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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