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JBS Faces Dutch Climate Petition Over $6 Billion Expansion Plan
On July 22, 2026, Greenpeace filed a petition with Dutch courts against JBS, the world's largest meat company, demanding it disclose how its $6 billion global expansion plan aligns with its climate, environmental, and human rights commitments. The petition specifically targets a $2.5 billion investment in Nigeria — six major slaughterhouse facilities on 1.2 million hectares of land. JBS relocated its headquarters to the Netherlands in 2025, exposing itself to Dutch courts, renowned for their openness to climate litigation.