JBS announces investments during COP28

During COP28, JBS, one largest food companies in the world, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and innovation, announcing investments to promote more sustainable practices in its value chain, as well as reducing carbon emissions.

Among the announcements, JBS revealed an investment of 43.3 million reais (Approximately $8.9 million)over the next three years to improve traceability in the company’s cattle chain in Pará and support small producers, which not only strengthens transparency in its supply chain, but also highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable practices, contributing to the conservation of the Amazon and the socio-economic development of the region.

Marcela Rocha, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at JBS, emphasized that individual traceability creates a solid basis for production, resulting in greater security and, consequently, creation of jobs, providing benefits and opportunities for all.

During COP28, JBS demonstrated leadership by joining the First Movers Coalition for Food, reinforcing its global commitment to boosting sustainable livestock development. The initiative, led by the World Economic Forum, aims to accelerate sustainable practices, driving the global development of agricultural products with low carbon emissions.

By being part of this coalition, the company is at the forefront of actions to transform the segment in which it operates towards more sustainable and eco-efficient practices. The executives highlighted the crucial role of international collaboration and strategic partnerships in the search for sustainable solutions.

According to Sheila Guebara, head of Climate Actions at JBS, one of the issues is the energy transition. She pointed out that the company has invested more than 220 million reais (approximately $45.2 million) globally in biogas capture projects. These investments were earmarked for energy generation at 14 plants in the United States and Canada. In Brazil, the implementation of methane capture at Friboi’s facilities has resulted in the daily extraction of more than 80,000 cubic meters of biogas, representing a significant contribution to the company’s decarbonization goals.

Such actions reinforce JBS’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals and driving the transition to a greener economy.

It is worth noting that during their participation in COP28, JBS executives highlighted the company’s strategic alignment with global sustainability goals, seeking to lead innovations for a more sustainable future in the food industry. With concrete actions and significant investments, JBS is reaffirming its role as a driving force in the positive transformation of the sector, in line with emerging global challenges.