Investor Presentaiton
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4 Cargill 2020 Annual Report
Message from
the president
GRI 102-14
We responded to the challenge brought
on the efficiency of Brazilian producers
by processing a much greater quantity of
grains than expected
We have a lot to celebrate with our victories
along 2020, an exceptional year for our
company in terms of results. However, it is
inconceivable to celebrate without stopping
and looking at the unprecedented global
scenario we faced in 2020 extending into
2021, caused by the covid-19 outbreak. The
pandemic, which caused thousands of lives
to be lost and degraded social and economic
conditions, totally changed our way of living
and working. We deeply regret the lost lives.
We crossed highly complex moments, but kept our faith
in our principles of placing people first and doing what is
right, while we worked non-stop to nourish the world in a
safe, responsible and sustainable fashion, as can be seen
throughout this report.
Essential activity
Amidst the pandemic, the Brazilian agribusiness achieved a
record grain production volume and the country reinforced
its importance as one of the main food producers of the
world. We were able to respond to the challenge brought on
by Brazilian farmers' efficiency, and processed an amount of
grains much greater than expected.
The increase in total originated, processed and sold volume
throughout the year led to a growth in revenue of 38% when
compared to the previous year. The financial results in 2020,
ended on December 31, indicate a net operational revenue
of R$ 68.6 billion, with R$ 918 million invested in the country
along the year.
Our commitment and performance were only possible due
to the dedication of our employees, whose health and safety
are our main priority. Even with the company working non-
stop, we kept our employees safe and extended care to the
communities connected to our units throughout the country.
We could not interrupt our operations, since we act in the
food sector, considered an essential activity. Many people at
Cargill fought to keep operations thriving, which contributed
to the food safety by keeping a steady supply of our prod-
ucts throughout the country and the world. We had to face a
global tragedy such as the pandemic to recall that there is a
social function in the resilience of the food chain and how we
depend on it.
Commitment to sustainability
The 2020 challenges demonstrated the importance of
sustainability for corporate resilience. Among our strategic
pillars, sustainable practices have become a decisive matter
and source of differentiation. At Cargill, social and environ-
mental issues are evaluated and considered in all initiatives
developed by our business. These are a fundamental part of
our strategy and impact our financial result.
The pandemic taught us that digital
transformation and collaboration have
a critical importance for the safety and
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