Sustainable Soy

Our Policy and Commitment

As a leading purchaser, processor and transporter of soybeans in major supply chains around the world, Cargill is committed to sustainable soy production, including protection of sensitive environments, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and promotion of responsible working conditions. Cargill’s role in the soy supply chain comes with significant responsibility, and we are keenly aware of the need to deliver customer solutions in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

We worked together with trusted advisors and local stakeholders to develop a Policy on South American Soy, which captures our commitment to a transparent and sustainable South American soy supply chain.

In summary:

• Cargill will transform our supply chain to be deforestation free while protecting native vegetation
• Cargill will promote responsible production, which benefits farmers and surrounding communities
• Cargill respect and uphold the rights of workers, indigenous peoples and communities
• Cargill will uphold high standards of transparency through reporting of key metrics, progress and grievances

Cargill Policy on Sustainable Soy – South American Origins

Soy Action Plan

Our Soy Action Plan, in support of our Sustainable Soy Policy, is an important component of the comprehensive actions we are taking across our supply chains to increase transparency and advance our sustainability commitments.

The actions outlined in the plan are designed around three core concepts:

1. Complete a comprehensive risk assessment of our soy supply chains direct and indirect suppliers. See our Risk Assessment Methodology.
2. Prioritize resources where we can have the greatest impact.
3. Focus on long-term, sector- and landscape-wide transformation to ensure both sustainability values and agricultural development simultaneously thrive.

South American Soy Action Plan

Our Progress

We have been working with farmers, industry partners, communities, governments and NGOs to reduce deforestation and improve the sustainability of soy production for more than 15 years. This work started in the Brazilian Amazon with the Soy Moratorium, which has been extended indefinitely.

Learn more about the progress we are making on our South American Soy Action Plan in our latest report.