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  • 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"
    • 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."
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      "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"
    • 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"
    • 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"
  • Commodity score
    30/90
    • Beef
      42/90
      • Commitment Strength
        12/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2009
            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"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Only includes amazon biome

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: 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"
          • 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"
          • 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"
        • 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."
          • 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 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
            [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
          • 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."
          • 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."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain

          Details of commitment: UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          “[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."
        • 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."
        • 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
          What methods are used for verification?: Visipec, Independent audit by Grant Thornton Auditores

          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
          "100% compliance in social and environmental audits by the Pará Federal Prosecution Service, the most trusted public audit against illegal deforestation linked to agriculture in the Amazon. 100% of cattle purchases in Brazil and Paraguay verified using geospatial monitoring systems"
        • 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"
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • 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.
        • 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"
        • 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"
        • 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"
        • 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
          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

          For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: na

          What types of ecosystems are these?: NA

          What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: NA

          In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: NA

          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?: 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

          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
          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."
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Leather
      39/90
      • Commitment Strength
        14/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            Do they have a deforestation commitment covering animal feed?: No
            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."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            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

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: 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."
          • 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”.
          • 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."
        • 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."
          • 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."
          • 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."
          • 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."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain

          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          [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."
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • 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"
        • 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."
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: CICB (Center for Tannery Industries of Brazil), Leather Naturally and LWG (Leather Working Group)

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings; Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
          "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."
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • 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"
        • 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"
        • 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 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%

          For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%

          In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: na

          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

          What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: 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."
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper *
      8/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • 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."
        • 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."
        • 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."
        • 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"
        • 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
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • 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
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Entire supply chain

          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          [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."
        • 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."
        • 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.
        • 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"
        • 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"
        • 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
HQ
HQ 
Brazil
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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