Climate Change

Climate change and the failure to contain it are among the main global risks for the coming years, with the potential to impact our entire value chain. Therefore, this issue is a key strategic priority for the company, guiding initiatives that strengthen business resilience and contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy.

In this context, we have set ambitious, science-based climate targets: our challenges have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are in line with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, as foreseen in the Paris Agreement.

Pioneers in their respective segments, Marfrig and BRF reinforce this shared ambition. Marfrig was the first company in the beef protein sector to have its commitments recognized by SBTi, while BRF became the first company in the food industry validated under the FLAG methodology, which considers emissions associated with forests, land use, and agriculture. With the formation of MBRF, the company’s climate goals are being reviewed and harmonized, ensuring alignment with the new integrated structure and the shared ambition for decarbonization.

 

Commitments

 

Term Progress Commitment Highlights
2030 In progress Achieve 100% renewable electricity
across our operations.		 We ended 2025 with 80% renewable electricity across our global operations, in line with our target of reaching 100% by 2030. Our Brazil operations have already achieved 100% renewable electricity, supported by traceable energy sourcing
2032 In progress Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from
our poultry and swine operations by 51%*.

*This target is from a 2020 baseline.

 In 2025, we achieved a 22.6% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, in line with our near-term SBTi target, from a 2020 baseline. This performance was primarily driven by reductions in Scope 2 emissions, supported by the use of traceable renewable electricity, which accounted for 97% of consumption in our poultry and swine operations. In addition, efforts to mitigate emissions associated with forest fires — a significant factor in previous years — contributed to a 21% reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared with 2024.
2032 In progress Reduce Scope 3 emissions from our poultry and swine operations by 35.7%*.

 

* The target is from a 2020 baseline.

 In 2025, Scope 3 emissions covered by our SBTi near-term target were reduced by 10.7% from a 2020 baseline, primarily driven by improvements in animal production practices. Key initiatives included the use of hog waste in biodigesters, the adoption of solar energy by integrated producers — supported by MBRF — and the expansion of dark house systems.
2035 In progress Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from our beef operations by 68%*.

 

* The target is from a 2019 baseline.

 In 2025, we reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 21.6% compared with our 2019 baseline, primarily reflecting the divestment of operations in South America. In this context, we are developing an updated climate target reflecting the current scope of MBRF. Scope 2 reductions were also supported by sourced renewable electricity, with traceability provided by I-REC certificates.
2035 In progress Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity across our value cattle production chain by 33%*.

 

* The target is from a 2019 baseline.

 In 2025, Scope 3 emissions intensity increased by 2.2% compared with our 2019 baseline, mainly driven by the animal sourcing category, where animal age has a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

GHG emissions management

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory is a fundamental tool in our climate management, allowing us to quantify emissions, identify the main sources, and guide mitigation strategies based on consistent data.

Our inventory covers Scopes 1, 2, and 3, ensuring a comprehensive view of direct emissions from operations, indirect emissions associated with energy procurement, and indirect emissions from the value chain. The main sources of emissions are related to agricultural production — especially methane from animal farming — as well as land use, energy consumption, and logistics processes. These factors guide our decarbonization priorities and strategies.

We are one of the 27 founders of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program and have fully adopted its methodology in preparing the annual inventory, aligning our practices with global measurement and reporting standards. For over a decade, we have published our results in the Public Emissions Registry, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and accountability.

Our inventory is verified by an independent third party and holds the Gold Seal — the highest level of the program — ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of the reported information.

Initiatives

MBRF’s action plan is organized into four priority areas, which represent the company’s concrete response to climate challenges: a deforestation-free supply chain, low-carbon agriculture, energy transition, and operational efficiency, and we have already taken concrete steps in this direction.

Deforestation-free and conversion-free supply chain

MBRF is committed to ensuring a 100% monitored supply chain, both direct and indirect, that is free from deforestation and conversion by 2025.

This commitment is materialized through the Verde+ Program, an initiative that strengthens supply chain monitoring, ensures rigorous socio-environmental criteria, and promotes low-emission production.

Structured on the principles of production-conservation-inclusion, the program relies on three pillars: advanced monitoring and traceability technologies; technical assistance for producer development; and financial mechanisms that encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.

Highlights:

  • Deforestation-Free Supply Chain
  • Monitoring the supply chain of direct and indirect suppliers

  • 100%

    traceability of direct and indirect cattle suppliers.

  • 100%

    traceability of direct and indirect grain suppliers.

Low-carbon agriculture

MBRF is making progress in reducing emissions throughout the production chain with a strategy based on science, innovation, and support for producers.

In livestock farming, we promote genetic improvement to increase productive efficiency, adopt nutritional additives that reduce enteric methane, and follow practices validated by [organization name].

Embrapa’s Low Carbon Protocol. In the poultry and swine supply chains, we encourage the use of solar energy on integrated farms and the adoption of biodigesters that transform waste into renewable energy.

These initiatives connect to the Verde+ Program, which offers technical assistance, financial solutions, and socio-environmental monitoring to direct and indirect suppliers, strengthening traceability and driving the transition to low-emission systems. With this integrated approach, MBRF constructthea more efficient, sustainable supply chain aligned with global climate challenges.

Highlights:

  • 61% of poultry farming powered by solar energy in the integration system
  • Portfolios such as low- and net-zero carbon emission products
  • Low Carbon Beef and Carbon Neutral Beef protocols
  • Use of feed additives to reduce methane emissions in cattle
  • Genetic improvement
  • Restoration of native forests and partnerships for pasture recovery

Energy transition

MBRF is committed to advancing the transition to an increasingly cleaner and more efficient energy matrix.

As part of this movement, we have set a goal to achieve 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030, reinforcing our commitment to low-carbon solutions in all operations.

To make this goal achievable, we have consistently increased investments in renewable energy generation. Since 2021, we have established partnerships to develop large-scale wind and solar projects, such as the Cajuína Wind Complex in Rio Grande do Norte and the solar park in Ceará, both intended to supply our facilities. These initiatives strengthen our strategy of ensuring renewable, competitive energy aligned with the company’s climate goals.

Additionally, we continue to diversify the sources that make up our energy matrix. Among these, the biomass from our Eucalyptus reforestation areas stands out, contributing significantly to the improvement of our indicators. Primarily used for generating steam in production processes, biomass reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enhances the energy efficiency of operations.

Highlights:

  • 90%

    of the energy matrix comes from renewable sources.

  • 27,000

    hectares of planted forest.

  • 50%

    of electricity consumption from renewable sources.

  • Investments in self-generation energy parks

Operational efficiency

MBRF works continuously to increase the efficiency of its processes and reduce the environmental impact of its operations.

We are incorporating technologies that optimize resource use, improve productive performance, and reduce emissions throughout the supply chain. This includes improvements in wastewater and waste treatment, advancements in refrigeration and transportation, as well as the adoption of more efficient solutions in our facilities and distribution centers.

The search for new technologies and suppliers is constant, always with the goal of optimizing processes and reducing energy consumption. We believe that energy efficiency is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement and openness to innovative solutions. Our governance plays an essential role in this movement, structuring forums to discuss the topic, define goals, and monitor results in an integrated way.

These initiatives reinforce our commitment to increasingly modern and efficient operations, aligned with the best environmental practices in the sector.

Highlights:

  • Investments in projects for energy utilization
  • Energy excellence program
  • Investments in wastewater and waste treatment

Highlights

Gold Seal

In 2025, BRF earned, for the 15th consecutive time, the Gold Seal of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program, the highest level of certification awarded to companies that demonstrate transparency in publishing their greenhouse gas emissions inventories. Marfrig, in turn, achieved the Gold Seal for the second consecutive year.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

To access the results of our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, please visit the BRF Integrated Report clicking here, and the Marfrig Integrated Report Click here.