Governance & Compliance

    We are committed to sound corporate governance and strong ethics and compliance programs.

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    Governance

    Implicit in our corporate philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. We have an independent JBS USA Advisory Board to support the company’s executive leadership on matters related to corporate governance, government and regulatory affairs, commodity risk management and marketing.
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    Compliance

    The JBS USA Ethics & Compliance Department is responsible for administration and execution of the corporate compliance program for JBS USA and its subsidiaries. The Ethics & Compliance Group has a dual reporting structure to the Independent Advisory Board and the JBS USA CEO.

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    JBS USA Independent Advisory Board

    Our JBS USA Advisory Board is made up of independent members, ensuring that credible, expert voices of objectivity help guide the direction of our business. The board meets quarterly, in addition to providing ongoing counsel to the JBS USA CEO and executive leadership team.
    John Boehner
    John Boehner Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
    Dean Hollis
    Dean Hollis Former President and CEO, Consumer Foods at ConAgra Foods
    Dimitri Panayotopoulos
    Dimitri Panayotopoulos Former Vice Chairman, Proctor & Gamble
    Harvey Pitt
    Harvey Pitt Former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
    André Nogueira
    André Nogueira Former JBS USA CEO
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    Ethics

    We leverage a comprehensive and confidential reporting tool to assist management and employees in working together to address fraud, abuse and other misconduct in the workplace, with a focus on cultivating a positive work environment. Team members can place anonymous reports online or by phone at 1-888-536-1510 through EthicsPoint, which is hosted by a third-party hotline provider. 

    EthicsPoint

    Important Resources

    JBS USA Code of Conduct JBS USA Business Associate Code of Conduct Pilgrim's Code of Conduct Pilgrim's Business Associate Code of Conduct