Who is responsible?
The finance, food and leather sectors all have a role in allowing JBS to get away with its destructive business model. JBS’s customers and financial backers must stop funding the climate and nature crises. They have the power to say no to all forms of deforestation and tackle climate-wrecking emissions from livestock in their supply chains and investment portfolios.
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Finance
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Supermarkets
From burgers to bacon and chicken breasts, JBS products end up on supermarket shelves and fast food menus across the world. Many of the retailers, such as UK supermarket Tesco, have deforestation-free commitments in place, yet continue to source products from JBS-owned companies like Moy Park and Pilgrims Pride.
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Leather
Leather is a vital and valuable part of the cattle industry. JBS Couros is the world’s largest producer of leather. The value of the Brazilian leather industry alone is estimated at over $50 billion. 80% of Brazil’s leather from cattle is exported and used in the car, furniture and fashion industries.
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JBS’s continued links to forest destruction and broken promises have been called out by numerous NGOs. Read more here: