Marfrig

Marfrig, a food products company headquartered in Brazil, has reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For the 2024 reporting year, their total GHG emissions were approximately 25.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions).

Breaking down these emissions for 2024:

• Scope 1: Approximately 300.8 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 180.5 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 3: The largest contributor, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 22.4 billion kg CO2e. Other significant Scope 3 categories include the end-of-life treatment of sold products at roughly 736.2 million kg CO2e, and waste generated in operations at about 53.3 million kg CO2e.

Marfrig has set ambitious climate targets. They are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 68% by 2035, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 27% in 2019. Marfrig has also committed to a Scope 3 reduction target, aiming to decrease emissions from purchased goods and services by 33% per head of finished product by 2035, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company also has a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 20% and Scope 2 emissions by 15% by 2025, relative to a 2020 baseline.