BRF SA
BRF's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, BRF completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
BRF has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into BRF's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BRF amounted to 614,206.17 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BRF increased by 24.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
BRF's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BRF's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BRF were 419,861.48 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has BRF reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BRF's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 24.56%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), BRF's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are BRF's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, BRF reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 107,017.52 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 194,344.69 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has BRF reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BRF's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), BRF's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.77% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does BRF use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, BRF reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
BRF's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into BRF's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, BRF reported 28,557,968.17 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of BRF includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
BRF's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BRF's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, BRF reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,557,968.17 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has BRF reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BRF's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that BRF 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2023), BRF's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BRF 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BRF disclose?
In 2024, BRF reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of BRF's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to BRF's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 26,483,113.93 tCOâ‚‚e (92.73%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 987,541.98 tCOâ‚‚e (3.46%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 589,946.21 tCOâ‚‚e (2.07%)
BRF's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BRF's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, BRF reported a total carbon footprint of 29,172,174.34 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.8% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to BRF's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.44%.