Meat multinational faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion plan
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Greenpeace has petitioned Dutch courts to require JBS, the world's largest meat company, to disclose how its $6 billion global expansion plan aligns with its climate and human rights responsibilities. The legal challenge invokes Dutch duty of care laws and JBS's own public commitments. This case could set a precedent for corporate accountability regarding environmental and social impacts.
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Greenpeace uses Dutch duty of care laws as the legal basis.
The petition was filed by Greenpeace in Dutch courts.
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JBS is the world's biggest meat company.
The Guardian- Greenpeace uses Dutch duty of care laws as the legal basis.
- The court will assess compliance with JBS's own commitments.
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Loaded language removed<p>Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rights</p><p>The world’s biggest meat company, JBS, faces a landmark legal challenge to disclose how its $6bn (£4.5bn) global expansion plan is compatible with responsibilities to the climate, nature and human rights.</p><p>Courts in the Netherlands, where JBS is…
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JBS is the world's biggest meat company.
The GuardianThe petition was filed by Greenpeace in Dutch courts.
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