JBS S.A.

The company has conducted a water stress risk assessment, including both water scarcity and water quality, using the WRI Aqueduct tool and WWF Water Risk Filter. The company has identified that 18 of its 635 facilities are located in water-stressed areas, according to the WRI Aqueduct tool. The company mentions the regions where the facilities are located.

The company states that the quality of wastewater discharge is regularly measured and monitored. The company discloses a case of non-compliance involving the discharge of elevated amounts of Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) and pH excursions exceeding permit limits at one facility in the US. The company discloses that it has several large wastewater treatment projects scheduled for completion this year, aimed at achieving compliance with new regulations, refurbishing existing systems, or upgrading facilities due to plant production expansion.

The company does not disclose publicly available information.

The company mentions in its response to CDP that it does not currently measure water stress from its supply chain. However, it includes those farms that are part of its direct operations.

The company does not disclose information.

The company acknowledges the risks associated with compliance with laws and regulations. However, it does not disclose how this could alter its risk assessment.

The company does not disclose information.

The company mentions that, where possible, it partners with composting companies to transform organic waste into compost that can be used as fertiliser in crop fields. However, it is unclear what the total percentage of manure receiving some treatment is. The company mentions that multiple facilities around the world have pursued covering anaerobic lagoons. The company produces biogas, but it is unclear what percentage of facilities produce biogas.

The company does not have targets related to water pollution.

The company does not disclose any information about supporting downstream third-party arable farmers with the sustainable use of manure.

In Brazil, the company has a new business, Campo Forte, which produces fertiliser using organic waste from JBS Group´s units. Campo Forte also produces organomineral fertilisers and special fertilisers. The company discloses that it has invested R$134 million to launch its Campo Forte business.

The company does not disclose information.

The company does not disclose information.

The company did not respond to the investor letter or the engagement questions. The company declined to meet with investors in a dialogue organised by FAIRR and instead organised a webinar. The company acknowledged the FAIRR´s assessment and provided feedback.