The methane emissions of five of the biggest meat and dairy companies worldwide are estimated to rival those reported by the five oil majors. In 2022, the combined emissions of JBS, Minerva, Marfrig, Cargill, and Dairy Farmers of America were estimate at roughly 9.5 million metric tons. JBS, the world's largest meat producer, had the highest emissions of all these companies, at 4.52 million metric tons of methane.
Estimated methane emissions of major meat and dairy companies compared to leading fossil fuel companies in 2022
(in million metric tons)
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