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Top Meat Companies Emit More Than Entire EU

10/23/2025

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  • A 2023 analysis by Profundo and environmental groups finds that the world's largest meat and dairy companies emitted over 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases, more than all EU countries and United Kingdom combined.
  • The top five emitters—JBS, Marfrig, Tyson Foods, Minerva Foods, and Cargill—account for nearly half of the total.
  • Despite pledges to cut emissions, many firms are increasing production, highlighting the case for mandatory livestock-sector reductions.