In 2013, BRF had an average income of R$ 8.1 thousand
for every R$ 1 invested in sustainable projects. The
initiatives cover aspects such as valuation of employees,
respect for the environment, health, education,
cultural and sports projects. The calculation of the
return on investment was made by the Spanish
company Management & Excellence, specialized in
research and measurement of financial gain obtained
with sustainability. In the latest survey, considering
companies listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange
(BM&F Bovespa), BRF ranked eighth among the 16 most
sustainable for results from 2009 to 2011.