Learn more about our practices and results by consulting our Integrated MBRF Report.
At MBRF, sustainability is a strategic pillar that guides our vision for the future and how we produce food, generate value, and interact with society.
Governance for this area is ensured by the Board of Directors, which is responsible for defining strategic guidelines and ensuring adherence to global best practices. The Sustainability Committee, composed of independent members with recognized expertise in ESG, supports and advises the Board, contributing to decisions that drive the sustainable development of the business.
Through the Sustainability Platform, we work to reconcile productivity with the preservation of natural resources and biodiversity. The company adopts practices that protect biomes, promote animal welfare, and respect human rights. The initiatives include the efficient use of water and energy, better use of food, reduction of greenhouse gases, and responsible supply chain management, focusing on origin control, combating deforestation, and promoting social inclusion.
Our Sustainability Platform is structured around six pillars:
Through the Verde+ Program, MBRF is committed to ensuring a 100% monitored supply chain, free from deforestation and with low carbon emissions. The program is based on the principles of production-conservation-inclusion and rests on three pillars: adoption of monitoring and traceability technologies; technical assistance; and development of financial mechanisms.
Material topics: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10
To mitigate the effects of climate change and contribute to strengthening a low-carbon economy, the MBRF has established commitments and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The climate challenges were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, as established in the Paris Agreement. Our action plan is based on four areas of focus: a deforestation-free supply chain, low-carbon agriculture, energy transition, and operational efficiency, and we have taken concrete steps in this direction.
Material topics: 1,2,9
We adopt high standards of animal welfare throughout the entire production chain. We have commitments regarding the raising of poultry, swine, and cattle, guided by national and international guidelines to promote proper care and humane slaughter, both in our operations and in the supply chain.
Material topics: 8,9
We continuously work to optimize the use of water, energy, and resources, ensuring the resilience of operations and contributing to the preservation of the ecosystems where we operate. We adopt and encourage our supply chain to employ advanced technologies, continuous monitoring, and process improvement to reduce environmental impacts and increase efficiency.
Material topics: 1,2,9
We work to increase the recyclability of materials and promote more responsible consumption and disposal models. We are also continuously improving waste management in our operations, prioritizing reduction at the source, reuse, and environmentally sound disposal, always in accordance with best practices and applicable legislation.
Material topics: 2,10
We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, focusing on social well-being and strengthening communities. Our commitment to social responsibility also extends to the value chain, through the reintegration of suppliers. We work with the community through the MBRF Institute, which is responsible for coordinating our investments and social impact projects.
Material topics: 3,4,5,6,7,9,10
Subject Matters:
1. Climate Change
2. Natural Resources
3. Human Rights and Labor Relations
4. Health, Safety and Well-being
5. Product Quality and Safety
6. Communities surrounding operations
7. Ethics, Integrity and Transparency
8. Animal Welfare
9. Value Chain Management, Transparency and Traceability
10. Solid Waste and Packaging
The commitment to the sustainability agenda has positioned MBRF among the best-performing protein companies in independent global indices focused on ESG.
Triple A! Eight companies, out of more than 22,000 worldwide, received the Triple A rating — and we are among them. We achieved the maximum score (grade A) in all three categories.
We are the only beef protein company classified as low-risk in sustainability and the highest-ranked among chicken producers, out of 60 companies evaluated globally in the animal protein sector.
We are part of the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE). ISE brings together companies recognized for their advanced sustainable management and corporate governance practices.
We are part of the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2), both from B3. ICO2 highlights companies whose performance is aligned with carbon efficiency and transparency in emissions management, encouraging the transition to a low-carbon economy.
We are among the highest-rated companies in the sector in the Forest 500.. The index analyzes the commitment and transparency of the world’s largest companies and financial institutions in combating deforestation associated with agricultural commodities.
We have earned the Gold Seal from the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program., the highest level of certification awarded to companies that meet the transparency criteria in disclosing their greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
We are the best-positioned company in the sector according to the Global Child Forum Benchmark (GCFB), joining the select group of companies classified in this category. Leader (Leader).
We are among the best-positioned companies in the sector in the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW). Globally recognized, the BBFAW assesses the management, corporate commitment, performance, and transparency of food companies regarding the welfare of farm animals.
We are the best-positioned company in the sector according to the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)., an assessment conducted by S&P Global that analyzes companies’ performance based on environmental, social, and governance criteria.