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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.
65
DitchCarbon score
+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.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Brf's reported carbon emissions
BRF, a Food products nec company headquartered in BR, reported approximately 29.1 billion kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2024. This includes about 419.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 107.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 28.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 30.7 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 337.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 157.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 30.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
BRF has set several climate commitments, including ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verified targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Near-term targets for BRF include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52.7% by 2032, from a 2020 base year.
- Increasing active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.0% in 2020 to 100% by 2030.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and downstream transportation and distribution by 30% by 2032, from a 2020 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 36.4% by 2032, from a 2020 base year. BRF also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025.
Long-term targets for BRF by 2050 from a 2020 base year include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90%.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90%.
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72%.
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Brf’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2032
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.
On track52.7%
2050
BRF S
BRF S.A commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52.7% by 2032 from a 2020 base year.
On track0%
2032
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…
At risk30%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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