Brazil Sues Cargill and JBS Over Supply Chain Abuses
Brazilian prosecutors are suing Cargill and JBS for labor abuses in their supply chains. The lawsuits seek over 228 million reais in damages for the violations.
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Brazil labor prosecutors are suing JBS NV-A and Cargill for 228 million reais ($45.6M) over alleged supply chain labor abuses. The lawsuits follow a 2020 supply chain tracking initiative aimed at identifying human trafficking and slavery-like working conditions. For investors, these legal actions highlight growing ESG litigation risks and potential disruption in global protein and grain exports.
