Posted on 03/01/2024 1:02:53 AM PST by Libloather
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing JBS USA, the world's largest producer of beef, over the company's emissions and for "greenwashing" by allegedly misleading the public about its environmental impact.
In an announcement, James noted that beef production has the largest greenhouse gas footprint of any major food commodity and that animal agriculture accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. According to James, JBS USA's various net-zero pledges for 2030 and 2040 are therefore misleading and "not feasible" given the scope of its worldwide beef production operations.
"As families continue to face the daily impacts of the climate crisis, they are willing to spend more of their hard-earned money on products from brands that are better for the environment," James said in a statement. "When companies falsely advertise their commitment to sustainability, they are misleading consumers and endangering our planet."
"JBS USA’s greenwashing exploits the pocketbooks of everyday Americans and the promise of a healthy planet for future generations," she added. "My office will always ensure that companies do not abuse the environment and the trust of hardworking consumers for profit."
The lawsuit was applauded by state Democrats and national climate advocacy organizations like Earthjustice, Mighty Earth, Friends of the Earth US, Citizens Campaign for the Environment and Stand.earth.
"JBS repeatedly claims that it will reach net zero by 2040. This claim was found to be misleading and yet JBS continues to assert it," said Peter Lehner, an attorney at Earthjustice. "While it is critical for every company to reduce its climate change impact, JBS would need to implement enormous operational changes to achieve this goal. However, JBS is doing very little and is not taking anywhere close to the steps that would be required."
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Letitia James is OOC.
5.56mm
NYS can’t shake down or bankrupt enough companies to meet its spending.
But it can try.
:)
reminder that in 1850 there were millions more buffalo in the USA than there are any bovine today combined. So ask this AG if they agree it was ok that the white man slaughtered the buffalo back then.
i just did
“Maybe the beef could self-declare as vegetables, or as insects”
You really made me laugh. So the cows declare themselves to be trans cows and are now vegetables, insects or even chickens. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
hochul just told ny business owners they had nothing to fear
unless the LEFT hates you
then the gloves come off
She does not prosecute real criminals.
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She should prosecute herself.
Uneducated New York Attorney General Letitia James fails to understand that all feed used to make savory beef comes from plant life. Every acre of corn absorbs 8 tons of carbon dioxide. Barley’s carbon sequestration is also high. It’s a perfect system.
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