In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2 percent, natural gas by 6.3 percent, electricity by 5.2 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6 percent, compared to 2016. In addition, the company outperformed industry averages in team member health and safety metrics, and scored 90 percent or greater on all external animal welfare audits. JBS USA also continued its active contributions to local communities, highlighted by a $12.5 million investment in Colorado State University to establish the JBS Global Food Innovation Center in Fort Collins, Colo.
In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2 percent, natural gas by 6.3 percent, electricity by 5.2 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6 percent, compared to 2016. In addition, the company outperformed industry averages in team member health and safety metrics, and scored 90 percent or greater on all external animal welfare audits. JBS USA also continued its active contributions to local communities, highlighted by a $12.5 million investment in Colorado State University to establish the JBS Global Food Innovation Center in Fort Collins, Colo.