Our People

Diversity and Inclusion

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Guided by our Code of Conduct and Ethics, JBS acts to promote equal opportunities in all hierarchical levels and regions in which we operate. We endeavor to provide an inclusive environment for all people, promote equal access to internal opportunities, and assure pay equity for all employees regardless of individual characteristics. Our Human Resources (HR) departments operate regionally with support from our corporate global HR team and have formal processes in place to allow for information and best practice sharing across the company. We have also strengthened our policies in each region to comply with local diversity and inclusion regulations and require JBS employees to complete specific training programs to promote equal opportunities at all levels of the company.

Case Studies:

The Training and Inclusion Center (CFI) is a Friboi program dedicated to promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities (PwDs) in the job market.

Its core mission is to identify, train, and integrate these individuals into the company’s operations, fostering both personal and professional development while strengthening a culture of diversity and inclusion. The program is built on structured training modules that cover topics such as self-awareness, citizenship, workplace practices, and hands-on production simulations. It is supported by a multidisciplinary team—including a pedagogue, occupational therapist, and psychologist—as well as a core implementation team. Participants are also provided dedicated materials such as booklets and activity guides tailored to each professional area.
In 2024, the program achieved a 45% hiring rate among participants, with implementation in Friboi facilities across several Brazilian states including São Paulo, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Rondônia. Complementary efforts include providing inclusion forums to promote workplace integration and inclusive leadership, as well as on-site outreach initiatives to recruit PwDs through local institutions.

JBS Australia published its 2023-24 Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement in support of addressing gender pay equity.

Our strategy to minimize gender pay gap includes conducting biennial gender payroll analysis, adhering to our meritocracy-based remuneration strategy, maintaining gender-neutral attraction and retention strategies, and facilitating both internal and external networking opportunities for our female team members.

Pilgrim’s Mexico holds annual activations focused on women every March, as well as webinars that address inclusion and diversity issues.

In 2024, several conferences were held in processing plants and corporate offices, along with one webinar related to Inclusion and Respect. The corporate office participated in a local Women Up event, where team members were able to learn about tools for navigating the workplace.