Jabil Inc. has reduced enterprise-wide greenhouse gas emissions 47% since fiscal year 2019, putting the St. Petersburg manufacturer ahead of pace on its 2030 climate target.
The reductions came through expanded renewable energy use and factory efficiency improvements across its global operations.
The St. Petersburg-based company released its Fiscal Year 2025 Sustainability Progress Report on Monday. The update covers year four of a five-year sustainability strategy the company launched in 2021.
“At Jabil, we view the challenges of a profoundly changing world as catalysts for innovation and as a call to continue to integrate sustainability into the decisions that guide our business,” CEO Mike Dastoor said in a statement.
He said the company’s progress is measured by emissions reductions and efficiency gains, as well as “stronger customer partnerships, better operational resilience and a positive impact on the communities where we live and work.”
Jabil said it is on pace to exceed its goal of a 50% emissions reduction by 2030.
Waste reduction and AI inside Jabil’s factories
On waste, Jabil said 14% of its sites reached 90% or higher landfill diversion, a figure independently assured by a third party. Jabil’s five-year goal is to reach that level at 20% of its sites.
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The report also highlights a growing role for artificial intelligence in factory operations. Jabil said it expanded its collaboration with Arch Systems to deploy AI-guided action systems across its global manufacturing footprint, aimed at improving factory performance and resource use inside its facilities.
Community involvement and customer expectations
Jabil also reported expanded community involvement. The company said employees logged more than 590,000 volunteer hours during calendar year 2025, surpassing a goal of 500,000 hours.
Customer partners framed the progress as part of a broader shift in global supply chains, where sustainability performance increasingly influences supplier relationships.
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“At Alstom, we strongly value partners who share our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices,” said Véronique Andries, group vice president of sustainability and CSR at Alstom, in a statement. She said Jabil’s environmental performance and transparency support Alstom’s efforts to build “cleaner and more resilient rail solutions worldwide.”
“As a founding member of the Responsible Business Alliance, Jabil continues to support the RBA’s efforts to advance practical sustainability standards and engage partners across the value chain to drive meaningful change,” said Rob Lederer, CEO of the Responsible Business Alliance, in a statement.
Jabil said the full Fiscal Year 2025 Sustainability Progress Report is available on its sustainability website.
Why it matters
For manufacturers and their customers, sustainability is moving from a corporate goal to a contract requirement.
Large customers increasingly expect suppliers to show measurable progress. For global manufacturers like Jabil, sustainability performance now influences contracts, resilience planning and long-term growth.
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