mobilizing capital to scale responsible expansion of crop livestock in brazil

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP 3 1. Tian, X., Engel, B. A., Qian, H., Hua, E., Sun, S., & Wang, Y . (2021). Will reaching the maximum achievable yield potential meet future global food demand?. Journal of Cleaner Production 2. USDA 2023 3. Boletim safra 22/23 CONAB 4. Export Data Comex 2022 5. IBGE 2022 6. Environmental Framework for Lending and Investing in sustainable intensification of cattle ranching in the Amazon and Cerrado (2021) – TNC Report.The global demand for food is expected to increase by up to 50% over the next two decades and Brazil plays a crucial role in addressing this challengeThe challenge is to grow production without expanding on native vegetationBrazil has already- cleared land with significant potential for productivity gains, enabling an increase in production without further deforestation or conversionThis is the “Recovery of Degraded Pastures” agendaKey messages A B C D1. Brazil is an agricultural powerhouse, playing a crucial role in meeting the rising global food demand Soy producer (154MM ton3) and exporter (98MM ton3), providing over 40%2 of the global supply Beef exporter (2MM ton4), boasting the largest commercial herd (234M heads5) Corn exporter (47MM ton3)Global demand for animal protein is expected to increase by 35% over the next two decades, and Brazil could supply nearly half of this increased demand6The anticipated 47% rise in global crop demand from 2020 to 20501, coupled with an expected increase of a 1.5 billion people in the global population by 2050, underscores the need for a significant boost in food production. Brazil, with its expansive arable land, is a key player in addressing this challenge: The agricultural sector accounts for approximately 25% of Brazil’s GDP , employs 20% of the total workforce, and contributes to nearly 50% of the country’s total exports.#12 #12 #22