JBS SA
JBS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
JBS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into JBS's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JBS amounted to 5,000,799 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JBS decreased by 6.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
JBS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are JBS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of JBS were 3,455,664 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has JBS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, JBS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), JBS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are JBS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, JBS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,548,742 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,545,135 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has JBS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, JBS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does JBS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, JBS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
JBS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into JBS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, JBS reported 151,531,147 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of JBS includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
JBS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are JBS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, JBS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 151,531,147 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 95.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), JBS's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does JBS disclose?
In 2023, JBS reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of JBS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to JBS's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 134,773,305 tCOâ‚‚e (88.94%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 6,182,901 tCOâ‚‚e (4.08%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,434,561 tCOâ‚‚e (2.27%)
JBS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into JBS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, JBS reported a total carbon footprint of 156,531,946 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.61% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to JBS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.21%.