Cargill announces commitment to eliminate deforestation in Brazil by 2025

Cargill announced an "accelerated commitment to eliminate deforestation and land conversion from its direct and indirect supply chain of important crops" in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay by 2025. According to the company, soybeans, corn, wheat and cotton.

“At Cargill, we are actively shaping a future where critical ecosystems are protected for generations to come,” he said Pilar Cruz (in the photo), director of sustainability at Cargill.

Combined, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay provide approximately 30% of global trade flows and 13% of total production of these crops. In terms presented by the company to the press, Cargill's "commitment will help protect native vegetation and support sustainable agriculture in these countries."

Cargill says it will leverage the geospatial expertise of the World Resources Institute (WRI), along with improved traceability, to strengthen its monitoring, reporting and verification of natural ecosystems and agricultural areas. WRI is committed to supporting the implementation of deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains, which are critical components of food security, biodiversity conservation and climate action.

“Removing deforestation and the conversion of natural ecosystems from soft commodity supply chains is one of the most meaningful things a company can do for people, nature and the climate,” said Craig Hanson, general director of programs at WRI.

“Cargill’s new commitment is aligned with the vision that it is possible to produce food while protecting vital ecosystems. Our monitoring expertise should help Cargill achieve this ambitious commitment in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina by 2025.”