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BRF S.A., a leading player in the food products nec industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1934, BRF has achieved significant milestones, including the merger of two major companies, which solidified its position in the global market.
Specialising in a diverse range of food products, BRF offers unique items such as processed meats, poultry, and dairy, all crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to food production, ensuring that its offerings meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers.
With a strong market presence, BRF has garnered numerous accolades for its operational excellence and commitment to food safety, making it a trusted name in the industry.
+48 vs industry average
Brf’s score of 65 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
BRF, headquartered in Brazil and operating in the food products industry, reported approximately 29.1 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 419.86 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 194.34 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 28.56 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were about 30.64 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 337.85 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, 157.02 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (location-based), and 30.15 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3. This emissions data is inherited from its parent company, BRF S.A.
BRF S.A. is committed to several climate targets, which cascade to BRF. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52.7% by 2032 from a 2020 base year. Additionally, BRF S.A. plans to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.0% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. It also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and upstream and downstream transportation and distribution by 30% by 2032 from a 2020 base year. For Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions, BRF S.A. commits to a 36.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2032 from a 2020 base year and no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025. Long-term SBTi goals include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2020 base year, a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe, and a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
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52.7% reduction in Scope 2
BRF S.A commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52.7% by 2032 from a 2020 base year.
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BRF S.A commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52.7% by 2032 from a 2020 base year.
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30% reduction in scope 3 total
BRF S.A further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution…
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