…Regarding the article published at Grist website that mentions Cargill the company clarifies it does not proceed and explains: - Cargill has three plants, operated through a joint venture, designed to produce sugar and ethanol in Brazil. Two of them are based in Goiás state…The third one is based in São Paulo state…Considering geographical limitations it is not economically possible to source sugarcane in Mato Grosso do Sul to produce sugar and ethanol in the facilities mentioned above. Cargill’s plants have an average sourcing radius of sugarcane of 70 kilometers for its operation. - Cargill is signatory of National Pact for the Eradication of Slave Labor…in Brazil and operates…to guarantee the respect of human rights as well as fair and responsible labor practices.- Cargill…published a Policy on Forests that establishes guidelines and corporate practices regarding responsible and sustainable agricultural products purchases.- The company reinforces its policies and procedures…in order to guarantee a sustainable supply chain, respect of people and human rights, the production of safe and healthy foods, and promote good agricultural practices…