ANNUAL REPORT 2018 2019 CONTENTS MESSAGE 04 FROM THE PRESIDENT 06 ABOUT CARGILL 30 PRODUCTS 36 PEOPLE 52 PLANET ABOUT THE 72 REPORT 77 GRI CONTENT INDEX 86 ANNEX 90 CREDITS 04 Attentive to the constant changes in the market all of the company’s production chains. In addi- In the context of diversity and respect for dif- and on the planet, Cargill strives to bring innova- tion, a project was implemented at the Starches ferences, we remain committed and working to tions and strategic changes to all its operations. and Sweeteners unit in Uberlândia (MG), through make Cargill increasingly inclusive. Our Diversi- In this sense, we had important renovations in which we intend to achieve a 30% reduction in ty Committee has networks that articulate and 2018, with significant changes that are already water use at this plant. This target corresponds develop essential actions in this area: AfroCar- enabling us to achieve excellent results during to the daily consumption of a city with 17,000 gill, for race/ethnicity equality; Pride, for the pro- the fiscal year: a 33% growth over the previous inhabitants. motion of a safe environment and appreciation year, the milestone of half a billion reais in net of LGBTI+ professionals; MOB, the acronym for income, and net operating revenue of approxi- In 2018, significant investments were also made, the Mulheres Operando no Brasil (Women Op- mately R$ 47 billion. totaling approximately R$ 520 million in the con- erating in Brazil) network, whose mission is to solidation of acquisitions, projects and improve- encourage women and their potential for growth With this vision – which follows trends and val- ments to the plants, creating 100 new jobs. In and leadership within the company; and the re- ues sustainability, our partners and customers, the last eight years, our contributions totaled R$ cently-created IN network, aimed at persons with always combining the soundness of our activities 5.2 billion in the search for more efficient opera- disabilities. In recognition of our performance, we with the ability to reinvent ourselves – we have tions. We are also continuously looking for stra- were awarded in the agribusiness sector by the kept a leading position and excellence in the ag- tegic opportunities in our market of operation. Exame Diversity Guide 2019, which identifies the ricultural and food sector in Brazil. In 2019, we intend to invest approximately R$ best inclusion and diversity practices adopted by 550 million in a new HM Pectin plant in order to Brazilian companies. Among the innovations implemented this year, strengthen and diversify our portfolio in Brazil and MESSAGE FROM it should be noted that the Supply Chain area worldwide. Thus, with all these achievements in fiscal year has undergone changes in the way it organizes 2018/2019, Cargill reinforces its vision to nour- THE PRESIDENT its processes, activities, and talents, seeking to Also throughout the year, the impacts of the im- ish the world in a safe, responsible and sustain- GRI 102-14 increase efficiency and more business opportu- plementation of the new freight road haulage able way, in partnership with farmers, producers, nities. We have also incorporated a new global table for the country gave us the opportunity to manufacturers, retailers, governments, and other strategy in Human Resources, modernizing and rethink our logistics structure, seeking greater in- organizations, in order to fulfill its purposes in an redesigning the structure, processes, and sys- tegration in our business operations. efficient way and help communities thrive. tems of this area. The restructuring aligned all activities from HR to EHS (Environment, Health, Attention to customer satisfaction is another key Finally, we would like to thank all of Cargill’s and Safety), which integrated its programs into all topic for the year. In this sense, Cargill’s consum- employees, customers and business partners, of the company’s businesses. er area presented several innovations: restruc- whose support has been crucial in achieving the turing of the Elefante brand’s visual and verbal expected results. With a team prepared to han- Another innovation was the review of the GPS language, the launch of new salad dressings and dle possible industry fluctuations and carry out (Game Plan for Success), which now operates in olive oils, the launch of a new line of the Nutron the company’s activities with quality, we follow version 2.0, with a greater emphasis on the cus- brand mineral supplements, and the launch of our paths with confidence. I would like to invite tomer. The update was intended to refine and Rapid Neopigg, a customized solution for pig everyone to learn more about our actions and guide our strategic direction for the coming years. raising in the nursery stage. performance in the following chapters. Among the actions aimed at the sustainable use This was also the year of celebration of the 45th of natural resources, one major highlight was the anniversary of the Fundação Cargill, a significant launch of the South America Sustainable Soy milestone in our history. To celebrate it, we deliv- Enjoy your reading! Policy and the Commitment on Human Rights, ered even more improvements to society: nine as well as the updating of the Policy on Forests. projects selected through a call notice received Luiz Pretti Through these measures, we have reinforced our contributions from R$ 50,000 to R$ 200,000 to President of Cargill in Brazil commitment to protecting forests and promot- carry out works involving social transformation ing sustainable agricultural development across and value generation in the food chain, which will directly benefit over 2,000 people. Cargill has 160,000 employees worldwide who are committed to nourish the world in a safe, responsible ABOUT and sustainable way. CARGILL annual report 08 2018/2019 ABOUT CARGILL 09 2018/2019 HIGHLIGHTS Net operating revenue of R$ 47 Renovation of the Elefante Updating of the Policy billion in 2018, a 33% increase brand, with a language that is on Forests and launch over the previous year more modern, accessible and of the South America close to the consumer. Sustainable Soy Policy and the Commitment on Human Rights. Implementation of a project to reduce drinking water consumption by 30% at the Announcement of the construction Starches and Sweeteners unit in of a new HM Pectin plant in the Uberlândia (MG). city of Bebedouro (SP). Launch of Rapid Neopigg, a 853,000 liters of used Participation of more than 1,000 specific product for pig raising vegetable oil collected employees per day in Diversity in the nursery stage. and disposed of Month activities. correctly, with the Ação Celebration of the 45th Renove o Meio Ambiente anniversary of the Fundação Program. Cargill. annual report 10 2018/2019 ABOUT CARGILL 11 AWARDS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, AND PARTICIPATION AT EVENTS 5th Corporate Vox Forbes Exame’s Best and Biggest 2018 In fiscal year 2018/2019, Cargill stood out for its excellence in its work, receiving a number of awards and acknowledg- Award Cargill among the top 10 agribusiness compa- ments, as well as participating in important industry events and events on diversity. Among the most remembered nies in Brazil. Brazil’s largest agribusiness companies in the city of San- company. tarém (PA). 2018 Brazilian Packaging Award Ranking Indeed 190 g tomato sauce mini pack. Cargill among the 25 top-rated companies to MERCO 2018 work for in Brazil. Cargill among the 100 Natural Capital Business Management Cases companies with the best corporate reputation in Brazil. Award CRM 2019 Group Exame Sustainability Guide 2018 Cargill elected the best supplier in quality and de- Cargill’s Triple S Program highlighted. Among the companies with the best agribusi- livery. ness sustainability ratings. Valor Econômico Agroleite Trophy 2018 Love Mondays Executive of the Year: Luiz FazLog Carrefour 2018 Restaurantes, Bares Pretti, President of Cargill. Animal Nutrition category. Award & Cozinha Magazine Among the 50 most beloved companies ac- Supplier No. 1 2018, by Folha de São cording to employees. Best supplier. Pennacchi, Baia Norte, and DIEFS. Paulo Top of Mind brand for oils. International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) Companies that best communicate with journalists 2018 Genuine White Chocolate receives top award Viva Voluntário Award in international certification. Cargill – Agribusiness Category. 2018 Semeando Futuro – Best Corporate Volunteering. Meio & Mensagem Top of Mind 2018 The Best of Dinheiro (Datafolha) Cargill among the 50 most reputable compa- Rural 2018 nies in Brazil. Elefante brand. Corporate management. Best Agribusiness Award 2018 (Globo Participation in events Rural): ABRAS Award for In 2018, Luiz Pretti, President of Cargill in Brazil, was one of the speakers at the 3rd Na- tional Congress of Agribusiness Women, in São Paulo. The company also participated in leading sales brands Awarded in the catego- ries “Animal Nutrition,” “Oil other events during the year: WILL (Women in Leadership in Latin America), inviting men to a debate on female leadership and profit generation; ABAG, on limits and opportunities Exame Diversity Guide 2019 Liza, Pomodoro, Pomaro- and Soy Industries,” “Larg- la, and Maria. est among the 500,” and for foreign trade; International Food Service Congress 2018; Caminhos da Safra, and the The most diverse agribusiness company. “Champion of Champions.” Financial Times Commodities Summit. annual report 12 2018/2019 ABOUT CARGILL 13 ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE GRI 102-1, GRI 102-2, GRI 102-3, GRI 102-4, Present in Brazil since 1965, Cargill operates wide. It also trades sugar and cotton in the • Industrial – it develops and markets renew- GRI 102-5, GRI 102-6, GRI 102-7 in 17 Brazilian states and in the Federal District global market. able and biodegradable specialties, such as through industrial units and offices in 147 munic- vegetable oils, esters, polyols, acidulants, and Founded in 1865 in the United States, Cargill ipalities.