6/30/2021
By Nayara Figueiredo
SAO PAULO, June 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian meat company JBS SA
, the world's second largest food producer, said on
Wednesday it aims to eliminate illegal deforestation from its
supply chain by 2025, moving up its previous goal for doing so
by five years.
JBS said the supply chain pledge was the most comprehensive
and challenging target among meatpackers in Brazil, since it
involves monitoring cattle suppliers in all geographical regions
in which the company operates.
Using blockchain technology, JBS is able to track direct and
indirect suppliers, which it says is key to tackling the risk of
deforestation in its supply chain.