Minerva S.A.

Overall approach

4/10
- Overarching commitment on deforestation
  
  0/4
  
  Overall commitment
  
  No overarching deforestation commitment
  
  0/4
  
  Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA
- Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
  
  1/1
  
  Signatory
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Which initiatives?: G4 Cattle Agreement; UN Global Compact
  
  [Translation] "Minerva is involved with partnerships and coalitions with the objective of limiting climate change and stimulating sustainability of the sector, including the UN Global Compact"
  
  Open source document
  Open source document
- Awareness of the value of forests
  
  1/1
  
  Awareness
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "The Company is always aware of the factors that may be the result of climate change and maintains the subject in focus during its central discussions. Deforestation and burning causes an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and is commonly associated with cattle ranching activities, mainly as a result of land expansion."
  
  Open source document
- Deforestation as a business risk
  
  1/1
  
  Business risk
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA
  
  What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: NA
  
  "Description: risks such as [...] expanding deforestation, forest fires and greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain from industrial activities can have financial implications for Minerva Foods. [...] Deforestation and fires on suppliers’ properties can potentially lead to sanctions, reputational damage and financial losses"
  
  Open source document
- High-level management of deforestion
  
  1/1
  
  High-level management
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Which commodities does it apply to?: Beef; Leather
  
  How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: not specified
  
  "As part of this, in 2020 a sustainability committee was established—comprising the CEO, CFO and other key executives—to advance the sustainability agenda organization-wide and assist in decision-making on environmental, social responsibility and animal welfare matters. [...] Our sustainability pillars [...] Combating climate change and illegal deforestation through geospatial monitoring of cattle suppliers"
  
  Open source document
- Executive compensation linked to deforestation
- Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
  
  0/1
- Reporting on emissions from land-use change
  
  0/1
- Disclosure of conservation activity
- Disclosure of reforestation activity
- Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  
  Reduce emissions
  
  Yes
  
  0/0
  
  What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
  
  Type of climate target: Other or unclear
  
  Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: No
  
  "We commit to reducing the intensity of our emissions by 30% by 2030 in comparison to 2030" "Scope 1+2"
  
  Open source document
Commodity score

30/90
- Beef
  
  42/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    12/17
    - Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
      
      2/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        No
        
        0/2
        
        If no, what is excluded?: Location
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
        
        What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
        
        What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Only includes amazon biome
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
        
        Minerva states that for its direct and indirect suppliers, "No new occurrence of deforestation for cattle raising purposes will be accepted after October 05, 2009." This is part of the "MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL-SCALE OPERATIONS WITH CATTLE AND BEEF PRODUCTS IN THE AMAZON BIOME"
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        Target date
        
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: zero illegal deforestation is south American cattle supply chain
        
        Minerva states that for its direct and indirect suppliers, "No new occurrence of deforestation for cattle raising purposes will be accepted after October 05, 2009." This is part of the "MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL-SCALE OPERATIONS WITH CATTLE AND BEEF PRODUCTS IN THE AMAZON BIOME"
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
        
        Minerva states that for its direct and indirect suppliers, "No new occurrence of deforestation for cattle raising purposes will be accepted after October 05, 2009." This is part of the "MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL-SCALE OPERATIONS WITH CATTLE AND BEEF PRODUCTS IN THE AMAZON BIOME"
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      7/7.5
      - Commitment details
        Traces to Point of production
        
        4/4
        
        Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        
        Traces to Point of production
        
        4/4
        
        Do they have a traceability commitment which goes back to the birth farm?: Yes
        
        When was this commitment set?: NA
        
        [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Applies to South America because this is where 100% of their beef was sourced from in 2021
        
        What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
        
        [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."100% of Minerva’s beef is sourced from South America according to their 2021 index
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2028-2030
        
        0.1/1
        
        Target date
        
        2028-2030
        
        0.1/1
        
        What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Full traceability to farm level across South America
        
        [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
        
        [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
        Open source document
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    4/17
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Details of commitment: UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain
      
      “[Translation] "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Conduct Guide ("Code") is to establish and promote ethical and social and environmental responsibility values and principles applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), its direct and indirect collaborators, [...] suppliers, service providers, partners, Company representatives and professionals allocated in other countries Furthermore, the Company only deals with suppliers who are obliged, among many other rules, to - Non-utilization of practices similar to slave or child labor; - Non-use of negative discrimination practices and practices that limit access to or maintenance of employment relationships; ...Minerva Foods respects free association, recognizes trade unions as legal representatives of workers and always seeks open, frank and transparent dialogue."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/2
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      0.5/2
      
      "This Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct ("Code") has as its objective to establish and promote generally accepted ethical values and principles of social and environmental responsibility applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to the Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), (...) suppliers, service providers, partners, (...). All employment decisions are made respecting the diversity, and no discrimination or segregation shall be practiced, whether by race, color, nationality, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, origin, deficiencies, political beliefs, function or any other personal characteristics. Nor are conducts accepted that cause embarrassment or intimidation, such as threats, blackmail, perjury, moral or sexual harassment, insults, exposure to ridicule, insults or innuendos."
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/3
    - Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    26/56
    - Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
      
      0/0
    - Reporting is independently verified
      Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
      
      2/2
      
      Reporting is independently verified
      
      Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
      
      2/2
      
      Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: na
      
      For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%
      
      Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: Visipec, Independent audit by Grant Thornton Auditores
      
      Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Visipec, Independent audit by Grant Thornton Auditores
      
      What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: na
      
      What methods are used for verification?: Visipec, Independent audit by Grant Thornton Auditores
      
      "Minerva uses a platform called Visipec to screen indirect suppliers A pilot traceability project covers properties selling calves or stockers to Minerva’s direct suppliers"; HIRD PARTY AUDIT REPORT FOR SERVICE TO THE "COMMITMENT TO ADOPT THE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR OPERATIONS WITH CATTLE AND BEEF PRODUCTS ON AN INDUSTRIAL SCALE IN THE AMAZON BIOME" (...) An evaluation of Minerva's purchasing system was carried out through interviews with the responsible for the geo-monitoring procedures of the outsourced company, understanding the processes carried out to ensure that the purchase is regular, and that there are no purchases with suppliers that have lands overlapping indigenous lands, conservation units, or that have carried out deforestation as of October 2009
      
      Open source document
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      Yes, required
      
      3/3
      
      Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      
      Yes, required
      
      3/3
      
      [translation] "Properties where deforestation in the Amazon biome is proven after the reference date of this document will be excluded from the company's list of suppliers and will only be reinstated after proving the repair of environmental damage, signing a Term of Adjustment of Conduct, payment of any fines and indemnities applied to them and compliance with current environmental legislation, including land"
      
      Open source document
    - Deforestation cut off date
      Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
      
      2/2
      
      Deforestation cut off date
      
      Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
      
      2/2
      
      What cut-off date is specified?: 2009
      
      "No new occurrence of deforestation for cattle raising purposes will be accepted after October 05, 2009."
      
      Open source document
    - Collaborative actions
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Collaborative actions
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings
      
      What initiatives does the company participate in?: Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
      
      "Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) – In 2019 Minerva joined the GRSB to discuss strategies for responsible beef production."
      
      Open source document
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Risk assessments for forest risk
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100% indirect suppliers
      
      How frequently are assessments conducted?: not specified
      
      Visiec tool: "Measure and monitor compliance of direct suppliers with the GTFI Good Practicesto map the possible risks of the indirect supplier chain.  Identify patterns of behavior and potential sources of issues in order to support preventive actions.  Obtain information in order to positively highlight producer sustainable practices and anticipate market demands.  Support greater security and transparency for the Brazilian cattle supply chain.  Improve the traceability and monitoring of deforestation in the Amazon."
      
      Open source document
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Operations assessed to comply with law
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct (“Code”) is to establish and promote ethical values and principles and social and environmental responsibility of general acceptance applicable to “Related Persons” [including ....] suppliers [...] The Company bases its business and activities and, consequently, this Code, on the following ethical principles: [...] . In addition to the provisions of this Code, the Related Persons are also responsible for knowing, accepting, complying with, as applicable, the legislation and regulations applicable to the Company and its respective professional activities, as well as the Bylaws and other policies and internal rules of the Company, and they must observe and ensure the compliance and dissemination in the performance of their duties and in the Company’s internal and external relations [...] To ensure the commitment to this Code, Minerva Foods has an interdepartmental and impartial Ethics and Integrity Committee that ensures compliance with all ethical conduct and values described in this document.
      
      Open source document
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: That of external company
      
      "This channel should not only be used to receive internal and external reports regarding non-compliance with this Code, but also reports regarding any non-compliance with the policies, laws and regulations applicable to the Company. [...] . The Reporting Channel is operated by a third-party company engaged by the Company (Ombudsman/ICTS), guaranteeing i ts independence, autonomy and impartiality, and the reports received through this channel are sent to the Committee's ombudsman/secretary (as defined in the item 10.4 of this document). [...] . Below are the contact channels of the Reporting Channel, which operate from Mondays to Saturdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with personal assistance by phone, and 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, for automatic attendance through electronic mail and the website connection.minervafoods.com conexao.minervafoods.com conexion.minervafoods.com E-mails: Brazil: conexaominerva@canalconfidencial.com.br Argentina: conexionminerva-ar@minervafoods.com Chile: conexionminerva-ch@minervafoods.com Colombia: conexionminerva-co@minervafoods.com Paraguay: conexionminerva-py@minervafoods.com Uruguay: conexionminerva-uy@minervafoods.com"
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
      Reporting total volume
      
      3/3
      
      Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
      
      Reporting total volume
      
      3/3
      
      What product types/sectors is this in?: Food Processing
      
      Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA
      
      What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA
      
      Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
      
      Total volume: 3.177 million
      
      [translation] "Total no. slaughtered (cattle) (2020) 3.177 million"
      
      Open source document
    - Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
      No
      
      0/5
    - Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
      No
      
      0/5
    - Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: occupational advisory committees, and grievance and complaints mechanisms and committees
      
      For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
      
      "All operations have social and environmental impact assessment procedures, community consultation committees and processes, occupational advisory committees, and grievance and complaints mechanisms and committees"
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
      Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
      
      1/4
      
      Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
      
      Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
      
      1/4
      
      In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: ALGERIA; ARGENTINA; AUSTRALIA; BRAZIL; CHILE; CHINA; COLOMBIA; EGYPT; ITALY; LEBANON; PARAGUAY; RUSSIA; UNITED ARAB EMIRATES; UNITED STATES; URUGUAY
      
      For what percent are point locations (of land holdings and processing facilities) disclosed: 100%
      
      For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%
      
      For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%
      
      For what percent are boundaries (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 0%
      
      For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: na
      
      What types of ecosystems are these?: NA
      
      For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: na
      
      What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: NA
      
      What is the total land area owned, managed, or controlled by the company for the forest risk commodity?: 0 not specified
      
      In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: NA
      
      What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company produced/processed/sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA
      
      What is the total area in production (in ha)?: 0 not specified
      
      What is the area, in hectares of production units, on which non-DCF commodities are produced or processed, by country and jurisdiction: NA
      
      What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: 0 not specified
      
      What is the total area (in ha) of natural ecosystem on land owned, managed, or controlled by the company?: NA
      
      From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA
      
      Minerva have an interactive map which they describe as disclosing their "27 industrial units and 3 processing units [...] 14 distribution centers and 11 international offices. Present in five continents, we are a global company recognized for our high-quality beef and byproducts."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting suppliers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
      No
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      3/4
      
      Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      
      Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      3/4
      
      For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 0 Not specified
      
      How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
      
      What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 0 Not specified
      
      How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
      
      For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
      
      For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 0 Not specified
      
      "Minerva Foods is a pioneer in the sector by monitoring 100% of cattle suppliers in all Brazilian biomes and has the best results in audits to verify monitoring criteria with 100% compliance.In 2021, it concluded the implementation of the geospatial monitoring system in Paraguay, fulfilling the commitments assumed and reached 100% compliance in the independent audit to verify the criteria.During the year, the process of implementing the monitoring system began in Colombia, which already has more than 300 registered suppliers."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/2
      
      Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/2
      
      Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
      
      Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
      
      Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
      
      What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non-compliance with cattle purchasing criteria
      
      What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Works to support suppliers
      
      "Geospatial monitoring via satellite imaging is performed on the properties of suppliers located throughout the Amazon biome to determine the occurrence of deforestation, encroachment of indigenous lands, and conservation areas. Suppliers who do not agree with any of the requirements adopted by the Company are placed on a blocked list, becoming ineligible for trading until the situation is regularized. The monitoring system contains more than 2.4 thousand suppliers of cattle that have been blocked for non-compliance with the established criteria. The Company works to support its suppliers in order to regularize the areas of non-compliance."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
- Leather
  
  39/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    14/17
    - Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
      
      4/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
        
        What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
        
        What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Applies to entire South American supply chain which is where they report all their cattle comes from.
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
        
        In their roadmap 2035 Minerva state that their commitment is to “zero illegal deforestation across the entire South American supply chain.” The status of this is “in progress”. In their sustainability report (p.28), Minerva state that they are fulfilling their commitment to combating illegal deforestation “through geospatial monitoring of cattle suppliers”. [...] In their leather policy, Minerva state that "All raw materials (leather) come from Minerva Foods’ meatpacking plants, ensuring standardized and regular distribution and processing, as well as enabling compliance with the cattle traceability and sourcing policy. As a result, we are a benchmark company."
        
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      - Target date
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        Target date
        
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Zero illegal deforestation in cattle supply chain by 2035
        
        In their roadmap 2035 Minerva state that their commitment is to “zero illegal deforestation across the entire South American supply chain.” The status of this is “in progress”. In their 2020 sustainability report (p.28), Minerva state that they are fulfilling their commitment to combating illegal deforestation “through geospatial monitoring of cattle suppliers”.
        
        Open source document
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      - Interim target date
        NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
        
        "Minerva Foods is committed to achieving zero illegal deforestation across its South American supply chain by 2030, through the following initiatives: ▶ By 2030, expand geospatial monitoring of direct suppliers to all countries in which the Company operates in South America. ▶ Implement geospatial monitoring of 100% of direct suppliers in Paraguay by December 2021 (Target completed), in Colombia by 2023, in Uruguay by 2025, and in the remaining South American countries by 2030. ▶ n Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of its direct suppliers using georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest). This includes all fullcycle ranch operations, from birth to processing. ▶ By 2030, develop and implement a program for monitoring indirect suppliers for all South American countries in which the Company operates."
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      7/7.5
      - Commitment details
        Traces to Point of production
        
        4/4
        
        Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        
        Traces to Point of production
        
        4/4
        
        When was this commitment set?: 2019
        
        Do they have a traceability commitment which goes back to the birth farm?: Yes
        
        "Minerva Leather is responsible for industrializing the hides resulting from the slaughtering process at Minerve Foods [...] Leather Traceability In 2019, Minerva Leather introduced a project to provide traceability of the hides throughout the supply chain. The process consists of marking the leather while it is still at the processing plant, with information regarding the farm of origin, classification according to the criteria of the business branch, corral from which it originates, slaughterhouse where it was slaughtered, and date of slaughter, among other information. This gives the customer of the finished product the guarantee that they have purchased a product of responsible origin, in adherence to social, environmental, and quality criteria." [...] [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
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      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Cattle commitment applies to South America. Minerva's leather is a 'by-product' of their beef.
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
        
        What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
        
        What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
        
        Minerva Leather's traceability commitment is limited to South America because Minerva Leather is processed as a 'by product' of their beef - and their beef traceability commitment only applies to South America. "Minerva Leather is responsible for industrializing the hides resulting from the slaughtering process at Minerve Foods [...] Leather Traceability In 2019, Minerva Leather introduced a project to provide traceability of the hides throughout the supply chain. The process consists of marking the leather while it is still at the processing plant, with information regarding the farm of origin, classification according to the criteria of the business branch, corral from which it originates, slaughterhouse where it was slaughtered, and date of slaughter, among other information. This gives the customer of the finished product the guarantee that they have purchased a product of responsible origin, in adherence to social, environmental, and quality criteria." [...] [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2028-2030
        
        0.1/1
        
        Target date
        
        2028-2030
        
        0.1/1
        
        What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Full traceability to farm level across South America
        
        Minerva Leather's traceability commitment is limited to South America because Minerva Leather is processed as a 'by product' of their beef - and their beef traceability commitment only applies to South America. "Minerva Leather is responsible for industrializing the hides resulting from the slaughtering process at Minerve Foods [...] Leather Traceability In 2019, Minerva Leather introduced a project to provide traceability of the hides throughout the supply chain. The process consists of marking the leather while it is still at the processing plant, with information regarding the farm of origin, classification according to the criteria of the business branch, corral from which it originates, slaughterhouse where it was slaughtered, and date of slaughter, among other information. This gives the customer of the finished product the guarantee that they have purchased a product of responsible origin, in adherence to social, environmental, and quality criteria." [...] [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
        
        Minerva Leather's traceability commitment is limited to South America because Minerva Leather is processed as a 'by product' of their beef - and their beef traceability commitment only applies to South America. "Minerva Leather is responsible for industrializing the hides resulting from the slaughtering process at Minerve Foods [...] Leather Traceability In 2019, Minerva Leather introduced a project to provide traceability of the hides throughout the supply chain. The process consists of marking the leather while it is still at the processing plant, with information regarding the farm of origin, classification according to the criteria of the business branch, corral from which it originates, slaughterhouse where it was slaughtered, and date of slaughter, among other information. This gives the customer of the finished product the guarantee that they have purchased a product of responsible origin, in adherence to social, environmental, and quality criteria." [...] [translation] "Expansion of geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms to all operating countries in South America by 2030. We will achieve 100% of the geographic monitoring of direct supplier farms in Paraguay by December 2021, Colombia in 2023, Uruguay in 2025 and expansion to other countries in South America by 2030. In Brazil, Minerva is the only company to monitor 100% of direct supplier farms with georeferenced maps in all biomes in which it operates (Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal and Atlantic Forest), including all full cycle farms, from birth to slaughter of animals. Development and implementation of a program for monitoring indirect supplier farms for all operating countries in South America by 2030. Integration of the Visipec tool in the geographic monitoring system for Amazon until December 2021; Verification application for indirect suppliers in partnership with Niceplanet Geotechnology for Brazil by December 2021 and other countries by 2030."
        
        Open source document
        Open source document
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    4/17
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain
      
      [Translation] "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Conduct Guide ("Code") is to establish and promote ethical and social and environmental responsibility values and principles applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), its direct and indirect collaborators, [...] suppliers, service providers, partners, Company representatives and professionals allocated in other countries Furthermore, the Company only deals with suppliers who are obliged, among many other rules, to - Non-utilization of practices similar to slave or child labor; - Non-use of negative discrimination practices and practices that limit access to or maintenance of employment relationships; ...Minerva Foods respects free association, recognizes trade unions as legal representatives of workers and always seeks open, frank and transparent dialogue."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/2
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      0.5/2
      
      "This Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct ("Code") has as its objective to establish and promote generally accepted ethical values and principles of social and environmental responsibility applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to the Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), (...) suppliers, service providers, partners, (...). All employment decisions are made respecting the diversity, and no discrimination or segregation shall be practiced, whether by race, color, nationality, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, origin, deficiencies, political beliefs, function or any other personal characteristics. Nor are conducts accepted that cause embarrassment or intimidation, such as threats, blackmail, perjury, moral or sexual harassment, insults, exposure to ridicule, insults or innuendos."
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/3
    - Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    21/56
    - Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
      
      0/0
    - Reporting is independently verified
      Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
      
      2/2
      
      Reporting is independently verified
      
      Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
      
      2/2
      
      For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%
      
      Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Geospatial monitoring system, verified by independent audit
      
      Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
      
      What methods are used for verification?: Geospatial monitoring system, verified by independent audit
      
      Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: 100%
      
      What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA
      
      [Translation of external independent audit (2019) Grant Thornton Auditores] For the criterion “System of traceability of monitorable, verifiable and reportable production”, we verify the existence of a traceability system from indirect suppliers, which applies to the totality of the Company's cattle purchases in the Amazon Biome, covering all the previous links and recreates), and if all the commitment criteria are met by indirect suppliers. Additionally, we verify the existence and functioning of the system of blocking direct suppliers who are in compliance, but have indirect suppliers in non-compliance. However, it was not possible to proceed with the analysis by means of sampling, as required by the “Term of reference for third party audits”, due to the absence of a traceability system throughout the entire production chain, as presented in the section “Basis for the conclusion with reservation ”. [Translation of independent audit from 2020] "In relation to indirect suppliers, it was found that Minerva so far does not have a systematic verification system for these cases. It is worth mentioning that monitoring indirect suppliers needs help and investment by the government with technologies that promote traceability of the cattle from birth until slaughter."
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      Yes, required
      
      3/3
      
      Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      
      Yes, required
      
      3/3
      
      "Properties where deforestation in the Amazon biome is proven after the reference date of this document will be excluded from the company's list of suppliers and will only be reinstated after proving the repair of environmental damage, signing a Term of Adjustment of Conduct, payment of any fines and indemnities applied to them and compliance with current environmental legislation, including land"
      
      Open source document
    - Deforestation cut off date
      Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
      
      2/2
      
      Deforestation cut off date
      
      Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
      
      2/2
      
      What cut-off date is specified?: 2009
      
      "No new occurrence of deforestation for cattle raising purposes will be accepted after October 05, 2009."
      
      Open source document
    - Collaborative actions
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Collaborative actions
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings; Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
      
      What initiatives does the company participate in?: CICB (Center for Tannery Industries of Brazil), Leather Naturally and LWG (Leather Working Group)
      
      "We are members of CICB (Center for Tannery Industries of Brazil), Leather Naturally and LWG (Leather Working Group) with a strong focus on sustainable production."
      
      Open source document
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Risk assessments for forest risk
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100% indirect suppliers
      
      How frequently are assessments conducted?: not specified
      
      Visiec tool: "Measure and monitor compliance of direct suppliers with the GTFI Good Practicesto map the possible risks of the indirect supplier chain.  Identify patterns of behavior and potential sources of issues in order to support preventive actions.  Obtain information in order to positively highlight producer sustainable practices and anticipate market demands.  Support greater security and transparency for the Brazilian cattle supply chain.  Improve the traceability and monitoring of deforestation in the Amazon."
      
      Open source document
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Operations assessed to comply with law
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct (“Code”) is to establish and promote ethical values and principles and social and environmental responsibility of general acceptance applicable to “Related Persons” [including ....] suppliers [...] The Company bases its business and activities and, consequently, this Code, on the following ethical principles: [...] . In addition to the provisions of this Code, the Related Persons are also responsible for knowing, accepting, complying with, as applicable, the legislation and regulations applicable to the Company and its respective professional activities, as well as the Bylaws and other policies and internal rules of the Company, and they must observe and ensure the compliance and dissemination in the performance of their duties and in the Company’s internal and external relations [...] To ensure the commitment to this Code, Minerva Foods has an interdepartmental and impartial Ethics and Integrity Committee that ensures compliance with all ethical conduct and values described in this document."
      
      Open source document
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: That of external company
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      "This channel should not only be used to receive internal and external reports regarding non-compliance with this Code, but also reports regarding any non-compliance with the policies, laws and regulations applicable to the Company. [...] . The Reporting Channel is operated by a third-party company engaged by the Company (Ombudsman/ICTS), guaranteeing i ts independence, autonomy and impartiality, and the reports received through this channel are sent to the Committee's ombudsman/secretary (as defined in the item 10.4 of this document). [...] . Below are the contact channels of the Reporting Channel, which operate from Mondays to Saturdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with personal assistance by phone, and 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, for automatic attendance through electronic mail and the website connection.minervafoods.com conexao.minervafoods.com conexion.minervafoods.com E-mails: Brazil: conexaominerva@canalconfidencial.com.br Argentina: conexionminerva-ar@minervafoods.com Chile: conexionminerva-ch@minervafoods.com Colombia: conexionminerva-co@minervafoods.com Paraguay: conexionminerva-py@minervafoods.com Uruguay: conexionminerva-uy@minervafoods.com"
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
      No reporting
      
      0/3
    - Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
      No
      
      0/5
    - Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
      No
      
      0/5
    - Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      No
      
      0/4
      
      Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      
      No
      
      0/4
      
      For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
      
      How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: occupational advisory committees, and grievance and complaints mechanisms and committees
      
      "All operations have social and environmental impact assessment procedures, community consultation committees and processes, occupational advisory committees, and grievance and complaints mechanisms and committees"
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
      Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
      
      1/4
      
      Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
      
      Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
      
      1/4
      
      What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: 0 not specified
      
      What is the area, in hectares of production units, on which non-DCF commodities are produced or processed, by country and jurisdiction: 0 not specified
      
      What is the total land area owned, managed, or controlled by the company for the forest risk commodity?: 0 not specified
      
      What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company produced/processed/sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: 0 not specified
      
      In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: ALGERIA; ARGENTINA; AUSTRALIA; BRAZIL; CHILE; CHINA; COLOMBIA; EGYPT; ITALY; LEBANON; PARAGUAY; RUSSIA; UNITED ARAB EMIRATES; UNITED STATES; URUGUAY
      
      For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: na
      
      What is the total area in production (in ha)?: 0 not specified
      
      For what percent are point locations (of land holdings and processing facilities) disclosed: 100%
      
      From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA
      
      For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: na
      
      For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%
      
      In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: na
      
      For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%
      
      What types of ecosystems are these?: NA
      
      What is the total area (in ha) of natural ecosystem on land owned, managed, or controlled by the company?: 0 not specified
      
      For what percent are boundaries (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 0%
      
      What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: 0 not specified
      
      Minerva have an interactive map which they describe as disclosing their "27 industrial units and 3 processing units [...] 14 distribution centers and 11 international offices. Present in five continents, we are a global company recognized for our high-quality beef and byproducts."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting suppliers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
      No
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      3/4
      
      Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      
      Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      3/4
      
      For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 0 Not specified
      
      How frequently is compliance assessed?: 0 Not specified
      
      How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
      
      For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 0 Not specified
      
      What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 0 Not specified
      
      For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 0 Not specified
      
      "Minerva Foods is a pioneer in the sector by monitoring 100% of cattle suppliers in all Brazilian biomes and has the best results in audits to verify monitoring criteria with 100% compliance.In 2021, it concluded the implementation of the geospatial monitoring system in Paraguay, fulfilling the commitments assumed and reached 100% compliance in the independent audit to verify the criteria.During the year, the process of implementing the monitoring system began in Colombia, which already has more than 300 registered suppliers."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/2
      
      Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/2
      
      What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non-compliance with cattle purchasing criteria
      
      Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
      
      Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes
      
      What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Works to support suppliers
      
      Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
      
      "Geospatial monitoring via satellite imaging is performed on the properties of suppliers located throughout the Amazon biome to determine the occurrence of deforestation, encroachment of indigenous lands, and conservation areas. Suppliers who do not agree with any of the requirements adopted by the Company are placed on a blocked list, becoming ineligible for trading until the situation is regularized. The monitoring system contains more than 2.4 thousand suppliers of cattle that have been blocked for non-compliance with the established criteria. The Company works to support its suppliers in order to regularize the areas of non-compliance."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
- Pulp & Paper *
  
  8/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    0/17
    - Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
      
      0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/7.5
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    4/17
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain
      
      [Translation] "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Conduct Guide ("Code") is to establish and promote ethical and social and environmental responsibility values and principles applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), its direct and indirect collaborators, [...] suppliers, service providers, partners, Company representatives and professionals allocated in other countries Furthermore, the Company only deals with suppliers who are obliged, among many other rules, to - Non-utilization of practices similar to slave or child labor; - Non-use of negative discrimination practices and practices that limit access to or maintenance of employment relationships; ...Minerva Foods respects free association, recognizes trade unions as legal representatives of workers and always seeks open, frank and transparent dialogue."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/2
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      0.5/2
      
      "This Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct ("Code") has as its objective to establish and promote generally accepted ethical values and principles of social and environmental responsibility applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to the Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), (...) suppliers, service providers, partners, (...). All employment decisions are made respecting the diversity, and no discrimination or segregation shall be practiced, whether by race, color, nationality, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, origin, deficiencies, political beliefs, function or any other personal characteristics. Nor are conducts accepted that cause embarrassment or intimidation, such as threats, blackmail, perjury, moral or sexual harassment, insults, exposure to ridicule, insults or innuendos."
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/3
    - Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    4/56
    - Reporting is independently verified
      No
      
      0/2
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/3
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Operations assessed to comply with law
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct (“Code”) is to establish and promote ethical values and principles and social and environmental responsibility of general acceptance applicable to “Related Persons” [including ....] suppliers [...] The Company bases its business and activities and, consequently, this Code, on the following ethical principles: [...] . In addition to the provisions of this Code, the Related Persons are also responsible for knowing, accepting, complying with, as applicable, the legislation and regulations applicable to the Company and its respective professional activities, as well as the Bylaws and other policies and internal rules of the Company, and they must observe and ensure the compliance and dissemination in the performance of their duties and in the Company’s internal and external relations [...] To ensure the commitment to this Code, Minerva Foods has an interdepartmental and impartial Ethics and Integrity Committee that ensures compliance with all ethical conduct and values described in this document."
      
      Open source document
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: That of external company
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      "This channel should not only be used to receive internal and external reports regarding non-compliance with this Code, but also reports regarding any non-compliance with the policies, laws and regulations applicable to the Company. [...] . The Reporting Channel is operated by a third-party company engaged by the Company (Ombudsman/ICTS), guaranteeing i ts independence, autonomy and impartiality, and the reports received through this channel are sent to the Committee's ombudsman/secretary (as defined in the item 10.4 of this document). [...] . Below are the contact channels of the Reporting Channel, which operate from Mondays to Saturdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with personal assistance by phone, and 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, for automatic attendance through electronic mail and the website connection.minervafoods.com conexao.minervafoods.com conexion.minervafoods.com E-mails: Brazil: conexaominerva@canalconfidencial.com.br Argentina: conexionminerva-ar@minervafoods.com Chile: conexionminerva-ch@minervafoods.com Colombia: conexionminerva-co@minervafoods.com Paraguay: conexionminerva-py@minervafoods.com Uruguay: conexionminerva-uy@minervafoods.com"
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
      No reporting
      
      0/3
    - Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
      No
      
      0/5
    - Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
      No
      
      0/5
    - Downstream: Reporting suppliers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      No engagement or exclusion
      
      0/2
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
- Soy *
  
  12/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    0/17
    - Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
      
      0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/7.5
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    4/17
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain
      
      [Translation] "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Conduct Guide ("Code") is to establish and promote ethical and social and environmental responsibility values and principles applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), its direct and indirect collaborators, [...] suppliers, service providers, partners, Company representatives and professionals allocated in other countries Furthermore, the Company only deals with suppliers who are obliged, among many other rules, to - Non-utilization of practices similar to slave or child labor; - Non-use of negative discrimination practices and practices that limit access to or maintenance of employment relationships; ...Minerva Foods respects free association, recognizes trade unions as legal representatives of workers and always seeks open, frank and transparent dialogue."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/2
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      0.5/2
      
      "This Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct ("Code") has as its objective to establish and promote generally accepted ethical values and principles of social and environmental responsibility applicable to "Related Persons", understood as such to the Minerva S.A. ("Minerva Foods" or "Company"), (...) suppliers, service providers, partners, (...). All employment decisions are made respecting the diversity, and no discrimination or segregation shall be practiced, whether by race, color, nationality, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, origin, deficiencies, political beliefs, function or any other personal characteristics. Nor are conducts accepted that cause embarrassment or intimidation, such as threats, blackmail, perjury, moral or sexual harassment, insults, exposure to ridicule, insults or innuendos."
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/3
    - Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    8/56
    - Reporting is independently verified
      No
      
      0/2
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/3
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Operations assessed to comply with law
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      "The purpose of this Code of Ethics - Guide of Conduct (“Code”) is to establish and promote ethical values and principles and social and environmental responsibility of general acceptance applicable to “Related Persons” [including ....] suppliers [...] The Company bases its business and activities and, consequently, this Code, on the following ethical principles: [...] . In addition to the provisions of this Code, the Related Persons are also responsible for knowing, accepting, complying with, as applicable, the legislation and regulations applicable to the Company and its respective professional activities, as well as the Bylaws and other policies and internal rules of the Company, and they must observe and ensure the compliance and dissemination in the performance of their duties and in the Company’s internal and external relations [...] To ensure the commitment to this Code, Minerva Foods has an interdepartmental and impartial Ethics and Integrity Committee that ensures compliance with all ethical conduct and values described in this document.
      
      Open source document
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: That of external company
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      "This channel should not only be used to receive internal and external reports regarding non-compliance with this Code, but also reports regarding any non-compliance with the policies, laws and regulations applicable to the Company. [...] . The Reporting Channel is operated by a third-party company engaged by the Company (Ombudsman/ICTS), guaranteeing i ts independence, autonomy and impartiality, and the reports received through this channel are sent to the Committee's ombudsman/secretary (as defined in the item 10.4 of this document). [...] . Below are the contact channels of the Reporting Channel, which operate from Mondays to Saturdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with personal assistance by phone, and 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, for automatic attendance through electronic mail and the website connection.minervafoods.com conexao.minervafoods.com conexion.minervafoods.com E-mails: Brazil: conexaominerva@canalconfidencial.com.br Argentina: conexionminerva-ar@minervafoods.com Chile: conexionminerva-ch@minervafoods.com Colombia: conexionminerva-co@minervafoods.com Paraguay: conexionminerva-py@minervafoods.com Uruguay: conexionminerva-uy@minervafoods.com"
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
      No reporting
      
      0/3
    - Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
      No
      
      0/5
    - Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
      No
      
      0/5
    - Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
      
      How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: occupational advisory committees, and grievance and complaints mechanisms and committees
      
      "All operations have social and environmental impact assessment procedures, community consultation committees and processes, occupational advisory committees, and grievance and complaints mechanisms and committees"
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
      No disclosure
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
      No
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4

* commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

Commitment strength

9/17

Avg. score
Implementation and Reporting

18/56

Avg. score
Associated Human Rights Abuses

4/17

Avg. score

Profile

Minerva is a meat processing company active in the slaughtering, processing and trading of cattle products, as well as pork and poultry. Its processing operations are predominantly in Brazil where it is one of the top owners of slaughterhouses, but there are also facilities in Paraguay, Uruguay and Colombia. The meat processed by Minerva is exported to over a hundred countries and it is one of largest exporters of beef from Brazil. The company also produces and markets leather. MINERVA is selected as a powerbroker for beef and leather and is also assessed for its exposure to soy and paper packaging.

Sector

Industry sector

Agricultural Products, Food Distributors, Leather processor, Paper Packaging

Segments

Producer, Trader, Processor, Manufacturer

Brazil

Company Type

Company type

Collective Commitments

Consumer Goods Forum member

New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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Minerva S.A.

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33%

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