Industrial Livestock

The industrial meat and dairy sector emits more greenhouse gas than the entire transportation sector, while often relying on forced farm and slaughterhouse labor and draconian contracts for farmers. IATP has, for the first time, assigned greenhouse gas footprints directly to the corporations responsible. We are building a global coalition to hold these companies accountable to climate, food safety and human rights standards.

Emissions Impossible: Methane Edition

This report for the first time estimates the methane emissions of five of the largest meat corporations and ten of the largest dairy corporations. Their combined methane emissions are roughly 12.8 million tonnes, which equates to over 80% of the European Union’s entire methane footprint.

Fifteen meat and dairy companies emit more methane than Russia — New report

Fifteen of the world’s biggest meat and dairy companies emit more methane than countries such as Russia, Canada, Australia or Germany, reveals new research released today.

Joint Statement by IATP, DeSmog and Feedback

JBS has published a response to our joint research

Biden admin takes initial steps to fix agriculture markets

The Biden administration has talked more openly about the problems of unfair, concentrated markets than any recent administration.

IATP comment to USDA on proposed rule on "Transparency in Poultry Growing Contracts and Tournaments"

The following comment was summitted to the USDA regarding the proposed rule on the “Transparency in Poultry Growing Contracts and Tournaments” on August 1st, 2022. IATP supports the proposed rule and suggests several additions that would increase transparency and fairness for workers.

World’s largest meat company, JBS, increases emissions in five years despite 2040 net zero climate target, continues to greenwash its huge climate footprint

The great climate greenwash: Global meat giant JBS’ emissions leap by 51% in five years

The New York Times took on the food system. Here’s what they missed.

The following op-ed was written for and published by Civil Eats. Republished here with permission. 

Letter to the European Commission on the Global Methane Pledge

Download a PDF of the letter.  Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Executive Vice-President Timmermans, Dear Commissioner Wojciechowski, Dear Commissioner Sinkevičius,

Emissions Impossible Europe

Executive Summary At a time when governments must dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global meat and dairy giants in Europe are increasing emissions by ramping up production and exports.

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