Producing Sustainable American Wagyu Beef
Tomorrow is Our Today
At Imperial American Wagyu Beef, sustainability is one of our primary goals. Our producers use a variety of production methods in efforts to ensure sustainable forage sources and supply of Wagyu cattle for long-term viability of Imperial American Wagyu. On behalf of Imperial American Wagyu Beef, JBS is a founding member of the U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef and a current member of the Board of Directors.
Net Zero by 2040
We care about our role in the world and our responsibility to meet today’s tastes for a more sustainable tomorrow. JBS Foods, which includes Imperial American Wagyu Beef, is the first global meat company to face one of the greatest challenges of our time head on and target net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. We are proud of the great sustainability progress that has been made to date and look forward to building on past achievements to demonstrate that beef is not only a beneficial and sustainable source of high-quality nutrition, but also a key part of the global climate solution. The commitment spans our operations as well as our diverse supply chain of agricultural producer partners, suppliers and customers in our efforts to reduce emissions across the value chain. Learn more about our Net Zero 2040 efforts here.
About the USRSB
The USRSB is working to advance continuous improvement of the beef supply chain by developing practiced-based Metrics and Sustainability Assessment Guides, which will measure progress against the six high-priority indicators. Our active involvement in this organization shows our commitment to keeping sustainable American Wagyu beef on the table.
Following USRSB Recommendations for Sustainable Beef
On behalf of Imperial American Wagyu Beef, JBS is a founding member of the U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef and a current member of the Board of Directors. The USRSB has established six indicators for sustainable beef production, which we’re proud to adopt as our priorities:
Land Resources
Efficiency and Yield
Water Resources
Animal Health and Well-Being
Air and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Employee Safety and Well-Being
Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Imperial American Wagyu Beef is recognized for its alignment to the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework. The Framework is an industry-adopted resource that outlines key areas of sustainability and opportunities for improvement across the beef value chain. It is comprised of high-priority indicators, sector specific metrics, and sustainability assessment guides. Learn more here.
