Our GHG Emissions Performance
Our GHG emissions are calculated based on 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), as well as internal criteria defined by Pilgrim’s.
To strengthen stakeholder confidence in our reported emissions, we have obtained third-party limited assurances for our global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventories from 2019 to 2022. In addition, we are currently undergoing limited assurance audits for our 2023 Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventory and our 2021 Scope 3 inventory and will report updated results once finalized. Moving forward, we will continue to conduct assurances against our GHG inventory and Sustainability Linked Bonds annually.
For further information, please visit our website. It is important to note that the emissions described herein may differ slightly from those resources based on the specific framework requirements of each Sustainability Linked Bond and data improvements over time.
Our GHG Emissions Performance
Our GHG emissions are calculated based on 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), as well as internal criteria defined by Pilgrim’s.
To strengthen stakeholder confidence in our reported emissions, we have obtained third-party limited assurances for our global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventories from 2019 to 2022. In addition, we are currently undergoing limited assurance audits for our 2023 Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventory and our 2021 Scope 3 inventory and will report updated results once finalized. Moving forward, we will continue to conduct assurances against our GHG inventory and Sustainability Linked Bonds annually.
For further information, please visit our website. It is important to note that the emissions described herein may differ slightly from those resources based on the specific framework requirements of each Sustainability Linked Bond and data improvements over time.
Our GHG Emissions Performance
Our GHG emissions are calculated based on 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), as well as internal criteria defined by Pilgrim’s.
To strengthen stakeholder confidence in our reported emissions, we have obtained third-party limited assurances for our global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventories from 2019 to 2022. In addition, we are currently undergoing limited assurance audits for our 2023 Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG inventory and our 2021 Scope 3 inventory and will report updated results once finalized. Moving forward, we will continue to conduct assurances against our GHG inventory and Sustainability Linked Bonds annually.
For further information, please visit our website. It is important to note that the emissions described herein may differ slightly from those resources based on the specific framework requirements of each Sustainability Linked Bond and data improvements over time.
Our Emissions Profile
Like other food and agriculture companies in our sector, the majority of our GHG emissions footprint is made up of indirect Scope 3 emissions from activities such as livestock and grain production or product distribution and consumption. This presents a significant challenge because these Scope 3 emissions are not directly related to Pilgrim’s operations and management.
Within our facilities, we track direct GHG emissions from stationary and mobile sources (Scope 1), including emissions from the live animal operations owned by Pilgrim's and indirect energy emissions (Scope 2). From 2019 to 2023, we reduced our Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 20% across all Pilgrim's operations, while also reducing our absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 17%. We will continue to work toward our interim target to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 2030 and report progress annually.
Our Emissions Profile
Like other food and agriculture companies in our sector, the majority of our GHG emissions footprint is made up of indirect Scope 3 emissions from activities such as livestock and grain production or product distribution and consumption. This presents a significant challenge because these Scope 3 emissions are not directly related to Pilgrim’s operations and management.
Within our facilities, we track direct GHG emissions from stationary and mobile sources (Scope 1), including emissions from the live animal operations owned by Pilgrim's and indirect energy emissions (Scope 2). From 2019 to 2023, we reduced our Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 20% across all Pilgrim's operations, while also reducing our absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 17%. We will continue to work toward our interim target to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 2030 and report progress annually.
Our Emissions Profile
Like other food and agriculture companies in our sector, the majority of our GHG emissions footprint is made up of indirect Scope 3 emissions from activities such as livestock and grain production or product distribution and consumption. This presents a significant challenge because these Scope 3 emissions are not directly related to Pilgrim’s operations and management.
Within our facilities, we track direct GHG emissions from stationary and mobile sources (Scope 1), including emissions from the live animal operations owned by Pilgrim's and indirect energy emissions (Scope 2). From 2019 to 2023, we reduced our Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 20% across all Pilgrim's operations, while also reducing our absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 17%. We will continue to work toward our interim target to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 2030 and report progress annually.
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Pilgrim's U.S. | 1,172,730 | 1,031,967 | 1,033,629 | 1,038,518 | 1,014,074 |
Pilgrims' Europe | 454,281 | 405,284 | 432,869 | 402,232 | 362,024 |
Pilgrim's Mexico | 315,542 | 302,301 | 280,444 | 239,075 | 236,857 |
Total | 1,942,554 | 1,739,553 | 1,746,942 | 1,679,825 | 1,612,955 |
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Pilgrim's U.S. | 0.0123 | 0.0108 | 0.0108 | 0.0109 | 0.0108 |
Pilgrim's Europe | 0.0213 | 0.0196 | 0.0168 | 0.0145 | 0.0134 |
Pilgrim's Mexico | 0.0154 | 0.0146 | 0.0135 | 0.0121 | 0.0115 |
Total | 0.0141 | 0.0122 | 0.0123 | 0.0118 | 0.0114 |
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Pilgrim's U.S. | 1,175,593 | 1,084,056 | 1,037,304 | 1,071,552 | 1,014,433 |
Pilgrim's Europe | 424,908 | 408,471 | 448,624 | 415,826 | 370,378 |
Pilgrim's Mexico | 315,542 | 302,301 | 280,444 | 239,075 | 236,857 |
Total | 1,916,043 | 1,794,828 | 1,766,371 | 1,726,453 | 1,621,668 |
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Pilgrim's U.S. | 0.0123 | 0.0114 | 0.0108 | 0.0113 | 0.0108 |
Pilgrim's Europe | 0.0199 | 0.0198 | 0.0175 | 0.0150 | 0.0138 |
Pilgrim's Mexico | 0.0154 | 0.0146 | 0.0135 | 0.0121 | 0.0115 |
Total | 0.0139 | 0.0126 | 0.0124 | 0.0121 | 0.0114 |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
1. Purchased goods and services* | 12,083,129 | 13,961,705 | 14,297,276 |
2. Capital goods | 248,440 | 59,293 | 66,413 |
3. Fuel-and-energy-related activities | 367,521 | 367,896 | 319,223 |
4. Upstream transportation and distribution | 1,030,008 | 418,315 | 852,123 |
5. Waste generated in operations | 78,348 | 89,811 | 60,210 |
6. Business travel | 5,423 | 5,196 | 7,755 |
7. Employee commuting | 49,143 | 52,354 | 51,645 |
8. Upstream leased assets | 260 | 260 | 260 |
9. Downstream transportation and distribution | 873,685 | 1,839,752 | 807,352 |
10. Processing of sold products | 269,867 | 277,903 | 277,508 |
11. Use of sold products | 2,028,128 | 2,028,128 | 2,032,021 |
12. End-of-life treatment of sold products | 494,283 | 572,475 | 496,856 |
13. Downstream leased assets | - | - | - |
14. Franchises | - | - | - |
15. Investments | - | - | - |
Total | 17,528,235 | 19,673,089 | 19,268,640 |
*Does not include emissions associated with land use change as those calculations are currently being improved
*Does not include emissions associated with land use change as those calculations are currently being improved
*Does not include emissions associated with land use change as those calculations are currently being improved
In addition to reporting on our performance in our annual sustainability report, Pilgrim's discloses information to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) annually via our parent company, JBS. For more information on our emissions and board-level oversight of climate-related performance, please refer to our 2023 Climate Change Questionnaire available here.
As we strive to decarbonize our business and supply chain, we are channeling investments into a range of programs, spanning from research initiatives to on-farm technologies. These investments encompass support for sustainable grazing practices among ranchers, as well as wastewater treatment lagoon and biogas projects at our sites. The insights gained from these projects will be instrumental in shaping our evolving net-zero strategy, which is firmly grounded in leveraging our size and scale for positive impact while aiding producers in their operations.
Beyond our Scope 3 investment, we have also financed over 130 projects within our own facilities aimed at reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. This investment is not only integral to our net-zero efforts but also aligns with the Sustainability Linked Bond that our company issued in early 2021. We are actively working towards achieving the 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity mandated by this bond. For more detailed information, we invite you to visit our Investor Relations site.
In addition to reporting on our performance in our annual sustainability report, Pilgrim's discloses information to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) annually via our parent company, JBS. For more information on our emissions and board-level oversight of climate-related performance, please refer to our 2023 Climate Change Questionnaire available here.
As we strive to decarbonize our business and supply chain, we are channeling investments into a range of programs, spanning from research initiatives to on-farm technologies. These investments encompass support for sustainable grazing practices among ranchers, as well as wastewater treatment lagoon and biogas projects at our sites. The insights gained from these projects will be instrumental in shaping our evolving net-zero strategy, which is firmly grounded in leveraging our size and scale for positive impact while aiding producers in their operations.
Beyond our Scope 3 investment, we have also financed over 130 projects within our own facilities aimed at reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. This investment is not only integral to our net-zero efforts but also aligns with the Sustainability Linked Bond that our company issued in early 2021. We are actively working towards achieving the 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity mandated by this bond. For more detailed information, we invite you to visit our Investor Relations site.
In addition to reporting on our performance in our annual sustainability report, Pilgrim's discloses information to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) annually via our parent company, JBS. For more information on our emissions and board-level oversight of climate-related performance, please refer to our 2023 Climate Change Questionnaire available here.
As we strive to decarbonize our business and supply chain, we are channeling investments into a range of programs, spanning from research initiatives to on-farm technologies. These investments encompass support for sustainable grazing practices among ranchers, as well as wastewater treatment lagoon and biogas projects at our sites. The insights gained from these projects will be instrumental in shaping our evolving net-zero strategy, which is firmly grounded in leveraging our size and scale for positive impact while aiding producers in their operations.
Beyond our Scope 3 investment, we have also financed over 130 projects within our own facilities aimed at reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. This investment is not only integral to our net-zero efforts but also aligns with the Sustainability Linked Bond that our company issued in early 2021. We are actively working towards achieving the 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity mandated by this bond. For more detailed information, we invite you to visit our Investor Relations site.
Our Ambitions
In 2021, Pilgrim’s shared our ambition to strive for net-zero GHG emissions in our operations and across our shared value chain by 2040. At that time, many companies, governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) made similar public goals in an effort to galvanize action against the most harmful impacts of climate change. While achievement of a goal of this ambitious magnitude was never under the control of any one company, organization, or government, we believed this collective movement towards net-zero goals was a positive step and an important effort to join.
Our ambition to set near-term science-based goals in line with our Net Zero by 2040 ambition has not changed. More importantly, regardless of the long-term goal, there are significant on-the-ground actions that must occur today if we are to preserve a resilient global agricultural system that works for farmers, consumers, and the planet tomorrow. Pilgrim’s will continue to partner with farmers, NGOs, universities, customers, and other stakeholders to identify ways to reduce agricultural emissions, combat global food insecurity, and enhance the sustainability of food systems.
Our Ambitions
In 2021, Pilgrim’s shared our ambition to strive for net-zero GHG emissions in our operations and across our shared value chain by 2040. At that time, many companies, governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) made similar public goals in an effort to galvanize action against the most harmful impacts of climate change. While achievement of a goal of this ambitious magnitude was never under the control of any one company, organization, or government, we believed this collective movement towards net-zero goals was a positive step and an important effort to join.
Our ambition to set near-term science-based goals in line with our Net Zero by 2040 ambition has not changed. More importantly, regardless of the long-term goal, there are significant on-the-ground actions that must occur today if we are to preserve a resilient global agricultural system that works for farmers, consumers, and the planet tomorrow. Pilgrim’s will continue to partner with farmers, NGOs, universities, customers, and other stakeholders to identify ways to reduce agricultural emissions, combat global food insecurity, and enhance the sustainability of food systems.
Our Ambitions
In 2021, Pilgrim’s shared our ambition to strive for net-zero GHG emissions in our operations and across our shared value chain by 2040. At that time, many companies, governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) made similar public goals in an effort to galvanize action against the most harmful impacts of climate change. While achievement of a goal of this ambitious magnitude was never under the control of any one company, organization, or government, we believed this collective movement towards net-zero goals was a positive step and an important effort to join.
Our ambition to set near-term science-based goals in line with our Net Zero by 2040 ambition has not changed. More importantly, regardless of the long-term goal, there are significant on-the-ground actions that must occur today if we are to preserve a resilient global agricultural system that works for farmers, consumers, and the planet tomorrow. Pilgrim’s will continue to partner with farmers, NGOs, universities, customers, and other stakeholders to identify ways to reduce agricultural emissions, combat global food insecurity, and enhance the sustainability of food systems.
Climate Resiliency Beyond GHG Emissions
As climate change continues to challenge the agricultural sector, we are committed to expanding our focus beyond reducing emissions. While GHG mitigation remains a critical component of our strategy, we recognize the need for a holistic approach to climate resiliency that includes ensuring reliable access to affordable and nutritious food.
System resilience refers to the capacity of our agricultural operations to absorb, adapt, and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses while maintaining essential functions. Building resilience involves integrating practices that enhance the stability and health of ecosystems, promote sustainable resource management, and secure food supplies.
At Pilgrim's, we will focus on the following key areas to enhance climate resilience in our businesses and value chains, prioritizing their sustainability, productivity, and contribution to global food security in the face of climate impacts.
Climate Resiliency Beyond GHG Emissions
As climate change continues to challenge the agricultural sector, we are committed to expanding our focus beyond reducing emissions. While GHG mitigation remains a critical component of our strategy, we recognize the need for a holistic approach to climate resiliency that includes ensuring reliable access to affordable and nutritious food.
System resilience refers to the capacity of our agricultural operations to absorb, adapt, and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses while maintaining essential functions. Building resilience involves integrating practices that enhance the stability and health of ecosystems, promote sustainable resource management, and secure food supplies.
At Pilgrim's, we will focus on the following key areas to enhance climate resilience in our businesses and value chains, prioritizing their sustainability, productivity, and contribution to global food security in the face of climate impacts.
Climate Resiliency Beyond GHG Emissions
As climate change continues to challenge the agricultural sector, we are committed to expanding our focus beyond reducing emissions. While GHG mitigation remains a critical component of our strategy, we recognize the need for a holistic approach to climate resiliency that includes ensuring reliable access to affordable and nutritious food.
System resilience refers to the capacity of our agricultural operations to absorb, adapt, and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses while maintaining essential functions. Building resilience involves integrating practices that enhance the stability and health of ecosystems, promote sustainable resource management, and secure food supplies.
At Pilgrim's, we will focus on the following key areas to enhance climate resilience in our businesses and value chains, prioritizing their sustainability, productivity, and contribution to global food security in the face of climate impacts.
Incorporating Pigs in Crop Production
Pilgrim's Europe's Pork Business is dedicated to holistic climate action, encompassing both emissions reduction and enhanced resilience. A key aspect of this approach involves regenerative agriculture practices, including farming pigs outdoors. This not only improves land quality but also contributes to the welfare of our British Quality Plus (BQP) program sows, which spend their entire lives outdoors.
Integrating livestock into crop rotation serves as a restorative measure for the land, offsetting the nutrient depletion and soil health compromise caused by continuous crop production. In the BQP program, pigs are kept on partner farmers' fields for two years, enriching the soil with manure, reducing weeds and disease, increasing nutrient retention, and boosting biodiversity. These practices lead to improved crop yields and reduced dependency on synthetic fertilizers.
A collaborative study between Pilgrim’s Europe Pork and Intellync on nine farms in Southeast England substantiated the financial and sustainability advantages of incorporating free-range pigs into agricultural practices. The study reported increased organic matter and soil carbon, decreased fertilizer use, and yield improvements. However, these benefits require ongoing pig inclusion in rotations for sustained results, underscoring the synergy between livestock and crop production.
Incorporating Pigs in Crop Production
Pilgrim's Europe's Pork Business is dedicated to holistic climate action, encompassing both emissions reduction and enhanced resilience. A key aspect of this approach involves regenerative agriculture practices, including farming pigs outdoors. This not only improves land quality but also contributes to the welfare of our British Quality Plus (BQP) program sows, which spend their entire lives outdoors.
Integrating livestock into crop rotation serves as a restorative measure for the land, offsetting the nutrient depletion and soil health compromise caused by continuous crop production. In the BQP program, pigs are kept on partner farmers' fields for two years, enriching the soil with manure, reducing weeds and disease, increasing nutrient retention, and boosting biodiversity. These practices lead to improved crop yields and reduced dependency on synthetic fertilizers.
A collaborative study between Pilgrim’s Europe Pork and Intellync on nine farms in Southeast England substantiated the financial and sustainability advantages of incorporating free-range pigs into agricultural practices. The study reported increased organic matter and soil carbon, decreased fertilizer use, and yield improvements. However, these benefits require ongoing pig inclusion in rotations for sustained results, underscoring the synergy between livestock and crop production.
Incorporating Pigs in Crop Production
Pilgrim's Europe's Pork Business is dedicated to holistic climate action, encompassing both emissions reduction and enhanced resilience. A key aspect of this approach involves regenerative agriculture practices, including farming pigs outdoors. This not only improves land quality but also contributes to the welfare of our British Quality Plus (BQP) program sows, which spend their entire lives outdoors.
Integrating livestock into crop rotation serves as a restorative measure for the land, offsetting the nutrient depletion and soil health compromise caused by continuous crop production. In the BQP program, pigs are kept on partner farmers' fields for two years, enriching the soil with manure, reducing weeds and disease, increasing nutrient retention, and boosting biodiversity. These practices lead to improved crop yields and reduced dependency on synthetic fertilizers.
A collaborative study between Pilgrim’s Europe Pork and Intellync on nine farms in Southeast England substantiated the financial and sustainability advantages of incorporating free-range pigs into agricultural practices. The study reported increased organic matter and soil carbon, decreased fertilizer use, and yield improvements. However, these benefits require ongoing pig inclusion in rotations for sustained results, underscoring the synergy between livestock and crop production.
