Marfrig
Marfrig Global Foods S.A., commonly known as Marfrig, is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in Brazil. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including South America and North America, specialising in the production and distribution of beef and processed food products. Marfrig is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a diverse range of products that cater to both domestic and international markets. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest beef producers in the world, and is recognised for its innovative practices in meat processing and supply chain management. With a focus on premium cuts and value-added products, Marfrig continues to strengthen its market position, earning accolades for its sustainability initiatives and commitment to animal welfare.
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Marfrig's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Marfrig Global Foods S.A., headquartered in Brazil, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,186,761,850 kg CO2e. This figure includes 320,670,930 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 169,532,410 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 27,696,558,510 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Marfrig has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 27% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Marfrig targets a 33% reduction per head finished by 2035, also from a 2019 baseline. In the near term, Marfrig aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 20% and Scope 2 emissions by 15% by 2025, both from a 2020 baseline. These targets reflect Marfrig's commitment to aligning with science-based targets, ensuring that their emissions reductions are consistent with the goals necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Marfrig's comprehensive approach to managing carbon emissions demonstrates a proactive stance in addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 894,956,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 474,134,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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