As the largest exporter of beef in South America, Minerva Foods adopts a modern, resilient business model aligned with the best sustainability practices. Our operations aim to build an efficient and sustainable value chain capable of meeting the growing global demand for high-quality protein with social and environmental responsibility. Through transparent practices, we collaborate with livestock producers, clients, consumers, and other commercial partners, driving transformations in the agricultural sector that stand out as a strategic differentiator for our business.
Our management pillars
Environmental responsibility applied throughout the entire value chain, with the goal of mitigating impacts from farm to table.
Caring for people as part of our strategy
We aim to enhance positive impacts in the regions where we operate.
High standards of food quality and safety combined with recognized animal welfare practices at all stages of handling.
Governance and risk management based on transparency, fairness, accountability, and corporate responsibility.
At Minerva Foods, we periodically conduct double materiality assessments to identify the most relevant sustainability topics for our business and for society. This approach allows us to deeply understand both the impacts we generate and those we address in our operations.
Based on these assessments, we take a strategic approach to managing risks and opportunities, ensuring clear, transparent communication aligned with the expectations of our stakeholders.
Environmental management
Sustainable livestock farming
Biodiversity and ecological impacts
Climate change
Employee health,
safety and well-being
Social responsibility
Animal Welfare
Consumer welfare
Ethics, integrity and compliance
Operating market
At Minerva Foods, sustainability is a strategic priority and is integrated at the highest level of the company’s governance. We have a dedicated management structure in place, composed of specific policies, a multidisciplinary team, global targets, and a clear strategy to guide our actions.
Responsible for implementing the sustainability strategy across global operations. It has a multidisciplinary structure with technical professionals possessing diverse expertise, dedicated to managing and supporting areas related to material topics.
Responsible for advising Senior Management and the Executive Board on sustainability strategy decisions, risk and opportunity assessments, and monitoring of established targets. The board is composed of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of Senior Management (CEO, CFO, CCO), the Institutional Relations and Sustainability Departments, and two independent experts with extensive academic and market experience.
Responsible for monitoring the progress of the sustainability strategy implementation across global operations. The committee includes the Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of Senior Management (CEO, CFO, CCO), the Board of Directors, and the Institutional Relations and Sustainability Departments.
Multidisciplinary groups organized to address specific topics within the sustainability agenda.
Policies
Our policies and Code of Ethics establish the Company’s guidelines regarding the commitments and principles that guide business conduct, with a focus on the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
Other documents related to risk management and corporate governance can be accessed on our Investor Relations website.
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