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World's largest meat processor significantly lowers climate targets

World's largest meat processor significantly lowers climate targets

JBS, the world's largest meat processor, has abandoned its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, citing the target's complexity. Instead, the company has announced a new commitment to reduce emissions by up to 70 percent over the next 25 years.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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