Marfrig controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Proposed IDB Invest loan shelved over deforestation impact
IDB Invest shelved a proposed US$200 million loan to Marfrig because of concerns regarding the environmental impact of the company's beef operations, particularly deforestation-related risks.
2021
Environmental concerns lead to Norwegian pension-fund observation
Norway's Government Pension Fund placed Marfrig under observation over the risk that the company could contribute to serious environmental damage, amid broader concerns about cattle supply chains and Amazon deforestation.
Allegations concerning beef supply-chain deforestation and labor risks
Environmental watchdogs and investor-monitoring initiatives have linked Marfrig's beef supply chain to alleged illegal Amazon deforestation, Indigenous land-rights violations and forced labor risks. Watchdog assessments have also characterized the company's deforestation commitments as insufficient.