Guarantee of Origin
The Company is aware of its role as a benchmark in the value chain, which starts with the procurement of raw materials, which has a significant influence on the value chain, from raw material suppliers adopting good practices to the final quality of products.
The acquisition of raw materials is based on the principles of responsible procurement, this means They are based not only on compliance with local regulations, but also in line with the most sustainable practices in the sector.
JBS does not purchase from those involved with:
Invasion of indigenous lands
Invasion of environmental conservation units
Environmental embargo
Quilombola territories
Involvement in heinous crimes
Work analogous to slavery
Repuational risks to JBS
Logging
JBS conducts an independent annual audit of its Policy Responsible Raw Material Purchase, and the results are publicly disclosed. When farms are identified as non-compliant with any of the Company's socioenvironmental criteria, the system blocks the supplier’s commercial registration, making any purchase operation impossible until the situation is resolved. All cattle purchases and the Socioenvironmental Monitoring System itself are audited annually by an independent third-party company. Learn more about JBS/Friboi’s management of the beef supply chain.
In the United States and Canada, livestock suppliers must sign a declaration confirming compliance with government regulations and animal welfare certification programs, such as Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) or equivalent.
In Australia, a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) is required. In addition, before leaving the property where they were born, animals must be identified with a device approved by the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).
The origin of poultry is guaranteed through the partnership between the Company and integrated producers, which includes the supply of all inputs, technical assistance, and veterinary support. Regarding pork, in addition to working closely with producers, purchases meet all legal requirements of the country of origin.
Find out more about company's Land Use Policy in Brazil.
