Our Climate Action
The interconnected challenges of climate change and food insecurity require bold action, innovation, and collaboration. At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to advancing agriculture and food production systems to not only feed the world, but also to protect it. By partnering with our stakeholders, we aim to develop solutions that balance sustainability with food production.
Our Climate Action
The interconnected challenges of climate change and food insecurity require bold action, innovation, and collaboration. At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to advancing agriculture and food production systems to not only feed the world, but also to protect it. By partnering with our stakeholders, we aim to develop solutions that balance sustainability with food production.
Our Climate Action
The interconnected challenges of climate change and food insecurity require bold action, innovation, and collaboration. At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to advancing agriculture and food production systems to not only feed the world, but also to protect it. By partnering with our stakeholders, we aim to develop solutions that balance sustainability with food production.
Feeding Our Communities

Our GHG Emissions Performance

We aim to be aligned with global climate ambitions as we continue to support agriculture’s vital role in feeding a growing world, while also addressing the agrifood system’s climate-related impacts and risks. Our sustainability framework is built on near-term, verifiable reductions as the basis for long-term success, creating a disciplined path toward meaningful climate action.

We support transparency and measurable impact on emission reductions we directly control (Scope 1 and Scope 2), with time-bound goals, operational KPIs, and independent assurance audits. By prioritizing the production efficiency of our suppliers, we can strengthen producer success and supply chain resilience while also decreasing Scope 3 emissions intensity. This allows us to address real risk drivers, satisfy customer and investor expectations, and protect long-term access to affordable food.

Our climate change reduction goals serve as our foundation for impact. However, our success toward these goals will require collaboration and alignment, as well as resources and efforts by experts, customers, governments, and partners throughout our supply chain. As new opportunities arise, we expect to build upon this foundation across the globe to expand our ambitions and accelerate progress further.

Our GHG Emissions Performance

We aim to be aligned with global climate ambitions as we continue to support agriculture’s vital role in feeding a growing world, while also addressing the agrifood system’s climate-related impacts and risks. Our sustainability framework is built on near-term, verifiable reductions as the basis for long-term success, creating a disciplined path toward meaningful climate action.

We support transparency and measurable impact on emission reductions we directly control (Scope 1 and Scope 2), with time-bound goals, operational KPIs, and independent assurance audits. By prioritizing the production efficiency of our suppliers, we can strengthen producer success and supply chain resilience while also decreasing Scope 3 emissions intensity. This allows us to address real risk drivers, satisfy customer and investor expectations, and protect long-term access to affordable food.

Our climate change reduction goals serve as our foundation for impact. However, our success toward these goals will require collaboration and alignment, as well as resources and efforts by experts, customers, governments, and partners throughout our supply chain. As new opportunities arise, we expect to build upon this foundation across the globe to expand our ambitions and accelerate progress further.

Our GHG Emissions Performance

We aim to be aligned with global climate ambitions as we continue to support agriculture’s vital role in feeding a growing world, while also addressing the agrifood system’s climate-related impacts and risks. Our sustainability framework is built on near-term, verifiable reductions as the basis for long-term success, creating a disciplined path toward meaningful climate action.

We support transparency and measurable impact on emission reductions we directly control (Scope 1 and Scope 2), with time-bound goals, operational KPIs, and independent assurance audits. By prioritizing the production efficiency of our suppliers, we can strengthen producer success and supply chain resilience while also decreasing Scope 3 emissions intensity. This allows us to address real risk drivers, satisfy customer and investor expectations, and protect long-term access to affordable food.

Our climate change reduction goals serve as our foundation for impact. However, our success toward these goals will require collaboration and alignment, as well as resources and efforts by experts, customers, governments, and partners throughout our supply chain. As new opportunities arise, we expect to build upon this foundation across the globe to expand our ambitions and accelerate progress further.

Short-term Goal Progress
Goal: Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity (tCO2e/t of finished product) by 30% by 2030 (2019 baseline)

2019

2025

% Reduction

Pilgrim's Global Scope 1 & 2 Intensity

0.3063

0.2381

22.3%

Short-term Goal Progress
Goal: Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity (tCO2e/t of finished product) by 30% by 2030 (2019 baseline)
Long-term Goal Progress
Goal: Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity (tCO2e/t of finished product) by 70% across Pilgrim’s processing facilities by 2050 (2019 baseline)

2019

2025

% Reduction

Pilgrim's Global Scope 1 & 2 Intensity

0.2763

0.2135

22.7%

Long-term Goal Progress
Goal: Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity (tCO2e/t of finished product) by 70% across Pilgrim’s processing facilities by 2050 (2019 baseline)

Sustainability-Linked Framework

In 2021, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (“PPC”) adopted a Sustainability-Linked Bond (“SLB”) Framework, identifying greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduction as a key strategic priority. Under the framework, PPC established a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% by the end of 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year and subject to certain exclusions related to significant acquisitions and changes in laws and regulations. An interim performance target of 17.679% was established for December 31, 2025, based on linear annual improvements from the baseline. In 2025, PPC exceeded its interim target, achieving a 24.4% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity compared to the 2019 baseline.

Sustainability-Linked Framework

In 2021, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (“PPC”) adopted a Sustainability-Linked Bond (“SLB”) Framework, identifying greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduction as a key strategic priority. Under the framework, PPC established a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% by the end of 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year and subject to certain exclusions related to significant acquisitions and changes in laws and regulations. An interim performance target of 17.679% was established for December 31, 2025, based on linear annual improvements from the baseline. In 2025, PPC exceeded its interim target, achieving a 24.4% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity compared to the 2019 baseline.

Sustainability-Linked Framework

In 2021, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (“PPC”) adopted a Sustainability-Linked Bond (“SLB”) Framework, identifying greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduction as a key strategic priority. Under the framework, PPC established a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% by the end of 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year and subject to certain exclusions related to significant acquisitions and changes in laws and regulations. An interim performance target of 17.679% was established for December 31, 2025, based on linear annual improvements from the baseline. In 2025, PPC exceeded its interim target, achieving a 24.4% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity compared to the 2019 baseline.

Sustainability-Linked Bond
Interim Target Progress (Metric tons of CO2e/100 lbs. of finished product)

Target Year

Reduction Target

% Reduction

Status

Pilgrim's Pride Corp.

2025

17.679%

24.358%

Achieved

Sustainability-Linked Bond
Interim Target Progress (Metric tons of CO2e/100 lbs. of finished product)

Our Emissions Profile

We measure, monitor, and report direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scopes 2 and 3) GHG emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), voluntarily disclosing data to regional regulatory frameworks and other platforms. Our GHG emissions are calculated using internationally recognized standards, including the World Resources Institute’s and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition; GHG Protocol), supplemented by internal criteria established by Pilgrim’s. For more information about our GHG accounting methodology please see the Appendices.

Pilgrim’s has obtained third-party limited assurance for its global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventories from 2019 to 2025, and global Scope 3 GHG inventories for 2021 and 2025 (via JBS N.V.). We will continue to seek annual assurances for our emissions, reinforcing our dedication to accountability and continuous improvement. KPMG’s Independent Limited Assurance Report of our 2025 GHG inventory is available on our website.

Our Emissions Profile

We measure, monitor, and report direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scopes 2 and 3) GHG emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), voluntarily disclosing data to regional regulatory frameworks and other platforms. Our GHG emissions are calculated using internationally recognized standards, including the World Resources Institute’s and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition; GHG Protocol), supplemented by internal criteria established by Pilgrim’s. For more information about our GHG accounting methodology please see the Appendices.

Pilgrim’s has obtained third-party limited assurance for its global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventories from 2019 to 2025, and global Scope 3 GHG inventories for 2021 and 2025 (via JBS N.V.). We will continue to seek annual assurances for our emissions, reinforcing our dedication to accountability and continuous improvement. KPMG’s Independent Limited Assurance Report of our 2025 GHG inventory is available on our website.

Our Emissions Profile

We measure, monitor, and report direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scopes 2 and 3) GHG emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), voluntarily disclosing data to regional regulatory frameworks and other platforms. Our GHG emissions are calculated using internationally recognized standards, including the World Resources Institute’s and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition; GHG Protocol), supplemented by internal criteria established by Pilgrim’s. For more information about our GHG accounting methodology please see the Appendices.

Pilgrim’s has obtained third-party limited assurance for its global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventories from 2019 to 2025, and global Scope 3 GHG inventories for 2021 and 2025 (via JBS N.V.). We will continue to seek annual assurances for our emissions, reinforcing our dedication to accountability and continuous improvement. KPMG’s Independent Limited Assurance Report of our 2025 GHG inventory is available on our website.

Scope 1 & 2 (Market-Based) GHG Emissions
(Metric tons of CO2e)

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Pilgrim's U.S.

1,172,730

1,031,967

1,033,629

1,038,518

1,014,074

1,012,024

955,175

Pilgrims' Europe

454,281

405,284

432,869

402,232

362,024

335,165

345,757

Pilgrim's Mexico

315,542

302,301

280,444

239,075

236,857

229,361

221,815

Total

1,942,554

1,739,552

1,746,942

1,679,825

1,612,955

1,576,550

1,522,747

Scope 1 & 2 (Market-Based) GHG Emissions
(Metric tons of CO2e)
GHG Emission Intensity (Market-Based)
(Metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product)

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Pilgrim's U.S.

0.0123

0.0108

0.0108

0.0109

0.0108

0.0105

0.0100

Pilgrim's Europe

0.0213

0.0196

0.0168

0.0145

0.0134

0.0122

0.0142

Pilgrim's Mexico

0.0154

0.0146

0.0135

0.0121

0.0115

0.0111

0.0105

Total

0.0141

0.0127

0.0123

0.0118

0.0114

0.0109

0.0108

GHG Emission Intensity (Market-Based)
(Metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product)
Scope 1 & 2 (Location-Based) GHG Emissions
(Metric tons of CO2e)

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Pilgrim's U.S.

1,175,593

1,084,056

1,037,304

1,071,552

1,014,433

1,018,516

1,005,621

Pilgrim's Europe

424,908

408,471

448,624

415,826

370,378

395,379

361,957

Pilgrim's Mexico

315,542

302,301

280,444

239,075

236,857

229,361

221,815

Total

1,916,043

1,794,828

1,766,372

1,726,453

1,621,668

1,643,256

1,589,393

Scope 1 & 2 (Location-Based) GHG Emissions
(Metric tons of CO2e)
GHG Emission Intensity (Location-Based)
(Metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product)

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Pilgrim's U.S.

0.0123

0.0114

0.0108

0.0113

0.0108

0.0105

0.0105

Pilgrim's Europe

0.0199

0.0198

0.0175

0.0150

0.0138

0.0122

0.0149

Pilgrim's Mexico

0.0154

0.0146

0.0135

0.0121

0.0115

0.0111

0.0105

Total

0.0139

0.0131

0.0124

0.0121

0.0114

0.0113

0.0113

GHG Emission Intensity (Location-Based)
(Metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product)
Scope 3 GHG Emissions
Metric tons of CO2e

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

1. Purchased goods and services*

12,083,129

13,961,705

14,297,276

NC

14,459,398

2. Capital goods

248,440

59,293

66,413

NC

365,337

3. Fuel-and-energy-related activities

367,521

367,896

319,223

NC

127,140

4. Upstream transportation and distribution

1,030,008

418,315

852,123

NC

575,682

5. Waste generated in operations

78,348

89,811

60,210

NC

123,108

6. Business travel

5,423

5,196

7,755

NC

7,008

7. Employee commuting

49,143

52,354

51,645

NC

556,252

8. Upstream leased assets

260

260

260

NC

Not Relevant

9. Downstream transportation and distribution

873,685

1,839,752

807,352

NC

143,972

10. Processing of sold products

269,867

277,903

277,508

NC

75,179

11. Use of sold products

2,028,128

2,028,128

2,032,021

NC

Not Reported

12. End-of-life treatment of sold products

494,283

572,475

496,856

NC

624,958

13. Downstream leased assets

-

-

-

NC

Not Relevant

14. Franchises

-

-

-

-

Not Relevant

15. Investments

-

-

-

NC

-

Total

17,528,235

19,673,089

19,268,640

NC

17,058,035

Scope 3 GHG Emissions
Metric tons of CO2e

*Does not include emissions associated with land use change as those calculations are currently being improved

NC = Not calculated. In alignment with GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, we have conducted a full Scope 3 inventory no less than every three years and plan to disclose annually in the future.

*Does not include emissions associated with land use change as those calculations are currently being improved

NC = Not calculated. In alignment with GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, we have conducted a full Scope 3 inventory no less than every three years and plan to disclose annually in the future.

*Does not include emissions associated with land use change as those calculations are currently being improved

NC = Not calculated. In alignment with GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, we have conducted a full Scope 3 inventory no less than every three years and plan to disclose annually in the future.

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