Marfrig

Marfrig's reported carbon emissions

Marfrig, a food products company headquartered in Brazil, has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 3.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of around 300.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 180.5 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions, with purchased goods and services alone accounting for about 22.4 billion kg CO2e. Looking back, Marfrig's total emissions in 2023 were approximately 3.0 billion kg CO2e, while in 2022 they stood at approximately 2.9 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 3.2 billion kg CO2e, a slight increase from approximately 2.9 billion kg CO2e in 2020. Emissions for 2019 were approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e. Marfrig has established ambitious climate commitments. Through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, Marfrig aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030, an increase from 27% in 2019. They also have a commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 33% per head of finished product by 2035, also from a 2019 baseline. Earlier targets included reducing Scope 1 emissions by 20% and Scope 2 emissions by 15% by 2025, based on a 2020 baseline.