Is your beef linked to Amazon deforestation? A report highlights loopholes
Summary
A Human Rights Watch report claims that JBS, the largest meat company globally, indirectly supports illegal deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon by buying cattle from ranches involved in land grabs. The report points out that JBS does not track its indirect suppliers effectively, leading to potential contributions to environmental damage and human rights abuses.Key Facts
- Human Rights Watch released an 86-page report about JBS's alleged involvement in Amazon deforestation.
- The report focuses on illegal activities in the Brazilian state of Pará.
- JBS reportedly does not track its indirect cattle suppliers, leading to a "laundering" system that hides the cattle's origins.
- There are concerns that JBS may be contributing to deforestation and human rights abuses without realizing it.
- The report notes that cattle ranching is a major cause of deforestation in the Amazon.
- Pará has the highest levels of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon since 2016.
- The region also faces significant land conflicts involving illegal ranchers and farmers.
- Indigenous communities have been impacted by land grabs, with reports of violence and intimidation.
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