Together, the five largest meat and dairy companies are already responsible for more GHG emissions than Exxon, Shell or BP, a new report reveals.
The joint report published by GRAIN and the IATP also stressed a lack of transparency in reporting, with most of the top 35 global meat and dairy producers under-reporting or failing to report their emissions. It cites the influence of agribusiness on climate and agriculture policy as a major barrier for government action in key meat exporting countries.
It also questions the strength of commitments by companies seeking to reduce their emissions while also increasing production, outlining that reductions in production and consumption in meat exporting countries will be essential to meet global efforts on climate change.
