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BRF’s Integrated Reports Highlight Progress in the ESG Agenda

Document consolidates the company’s main initiatives, achievements, and challenges over the past year, reflecting the value creation journey and progress on the Sustainability Platform

BRF, one of the largest food companies in the world, has released its Integrated Report for 2024. The document consolidates the main indicators, strategies, and initiatives conducted throughout the past year. With a focus on governance, sustainability, and value generation, the report reinforces the company’s commitment to transparency and corporate responsibility in a constantly evolving sector.

 The owner of the Sadia, Perdigão, and Qualy brands recorded the highest net income in its history in 2024: R$ 3.7 billion. The BRF+ 2.0 program generated R$ 1.5 billion in efficiency gains, and leverage dropped from 2.01x to 0.79x, demonstrating solidity in financial management. International expansion was also a highlight, with 84 new export approvals and strategic acquisitions — including 26% of Addoha Poultry Company in Saudi Arabia and a processed food plant in Henan Province, China.

On the ESG agenda, BRF established itself as the first food sector company in Brazil to have FLAG climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company already monitors 100% of its direct and indirect grain suppliers in Brazilian biomes, has 100% of its slaughter units certified in animal welfare, uses 53% of its electricity from renewable sources, and has 93% of its packaging recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable.

It also earned a leadership score on the CDP list, raising its rating in the Water Security and Forests categories. The company achieved an A- score in both areas and maintained a B score in Climate Change, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the climate agenda. BRF is the best-performing company among chicken producers and ranks second among pork producers in the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, from the FAIRR Initiative.

In terms of social impact, BRF carried out more than 600 volunteer actions and, together with Marfrig, raised R$ 6 million to support the victims of floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The BRF Institute also launched the “Zero Loss Challenge” to reduce food waste in communities where it has production units.

The performance of the company’s brands reaffirms their prestige among Brazilian consumers. Sadia and Qualy were among the most recalled in the 2024 Top of Mind survey. Sadia was named the most valuable food brand in the country by BrandZ, and together with Perdigão, secured first and second places, respectively, in the LoveBrands ranking and the Reclame Aqui Award in the Perishable and Frozen Foods category. Qualy, meanwhile, remained the best-selling margarine in Brazil.

In people management, BRF invested heavily in training, with more than 900,000 courses completed through its own Digital Academy and 2,700 leaders trained. The company also employs 9,000 immigrants in its operations, consolidating its position as one of the largest employers of foreign nationals in the country. In terms of diversity, 53% of employees identify as Black or Brown, with 27.5% holding leadership positions. More than 2,000 scholarships were granted for undergraduate, graduate, and language studies.

“With the 2024 Integrated Report, Marfrig and BRF not only provide accountability to the market, but also reiterate their long-term strategy, reinforcing the role of their operations in building a more efficient, sustainable, and positively impactful food chain,” concludes Paulo Pianez, Global Director of Sustainability for both companies.

Clickhere to view the full Integrated Report.