Methane emissions of selected meat and dairy companies worldwide 2021
Combined methane (CH4) emissions of 15 of the world's largest meat and dairy companies were estimated at almost 13 million metric tons of methane as of 2021. Brazilian meat processing company JBS had the highest methane emissions of the group, at 4.8 million metric tons. Marfrig, another Brazilian meat processing company, followed with emissions of 1.9 million metric tons. Methane is a significant contributor to global warming and 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
The combined greenhouse gas emissions of these 15 major livestock companies are higher than some of the biggest and most polluting fossil companies.
The combined greenhouse gas emissions of these 15 major livestock companies are higher than some of the biggest and most polluting fossil companies.
