INFO BRIEF Nº. 1 - CATTLE-RANCHING IN THE AMAZON: THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LEGAL AND ILLEGAL
Despite the willingness of meatpackers to sign social and environmental commitments, the beef produced in the Amazon biome may be tainted by deforestation, slave labor and other illegal activities due to the low implementation of agreements.
Initiatives, such as Beef on Track, are essential in raising the level of information and training the players in the chain, as well as providing greater articulation and coordination between public and private players.
Click here to access the document: https://www.beefontrack.org/public/media/arquivos/1597241171-beef_on_track_info_n1.pdf
Guide for Retailers: Developing an Effective Beef Procurement Policy
The publication provides a detailed step-by-step so that retail companies can develop purchasing policies with clear criteria that prevent the purchase of beef from illegally deforested areas in the Amazon, that use slave labor or that have other environmental and social irregularities.
Poder360: Transparent Cattle Ranching Platform expands socio-environmental monitoring
JBS' initiative using blockchain technology is the highlight of Poder360.
Protocol for the Monitoring of Cattle Suppliers in the Amazon is available on the website
After official approval by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF), the protocol coordinated by Imaflora defines the parameters and details the rules for the auditing of suppliers and cattle purchases.