Meat processor JBS has announced a partnership with Banco do Brasil to facilitate access to credit for producers in its supply chain, in a bid to develop a more sustainable production chain.
Through the scheme, livestock farmers will be able to obtain funds to finance environmental actions, with the support of JBS' 'Green Offices' – an initiative by the group to assess each farmer’s needs so that they seek the financing required for adopting good environmental practices.
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