JBS receives A- in global sustainability ranking

JBS’s sustainability efforts made a difference in the protein sector’s fight against climate change as the company’s CDP sustainability score was raised from a B to an A-.

Emma Cottrell

January 4, 2023

(Benjamín Ruiz)

JBS’s sustainability efforts made a difference in the protein sector’s fight against climate change as the company’s CDP sustainability score was raised from a B to an A-.

“JBS’ good performance in the 2022 Climate Change Report can be attributed to our Net Zero 2040 journey, which has contributed to a better understanding of our indicators and environmental management,” said Maurício Bauer, director of sustainability at JBS.

CDP 2022 Climate Change Report

The CDP 2022 Climate Change Report is one of the top internationally recognized organizations for corporate sustainability reporting.

“We have also expanded the projects linked to the circular economy in our production processes and increased the use of renewable energy sources in our operations,” said Bauer.

According to CDP’s website, to obtain an A score “organizations must show environmental leadership, disclosing action on climate change, deforestation or water security” and make goals such as setting science-based targets or creating and implementing a climate transition plan.

JBS sustainability programs

2022 saw JBS focus on circular waste management efforts like Genu-in, which produces collagen peptides and gelatin from bovine skin, and Campo Forte Fertilizantes, which converts organic waste into organomineral fertilizers.

Renewable energy was also a main concern as JBS opened its third biodiesel plant and committed to renting 100% electric trucks.

“This evolution shows that we are advancing in a very tangible way in our Net Zero 2040 commitment,” said Bauer. “We were the first global company in the protein industry to make this commitment and we are advancing on several fronts to reach this goal.”