Suppliers

We work alongside suppliers and business partners to build an ethical and virtuous value chain. Together, we create solutions that expand growth and development opportunities for everyone, overcoming geographical, cultural, and financial barriers in the region to reach those who choose us.

588
suppliers signed the MELI Code in 2025.

96%
of our suppliers are local.

We Work Today

To create positive impact through our value chain

We achieve our purpose alongside the companies that make up our supply and service chain. Thanks to the work of strategic partners in logistics, shipping, infrastructure, and consulting, we overcome geographical, cultural, and financial barriers to reach those who choose us quickly and safely.

We create a virtuous cycle with the value chain: as they help us deploy our ecosystem of solutions in the region, opportunities for growth and development multiply for everyone involved.

In 2024, we launched the MELI Code+, our Code of Ethics for Suppliers and Business Partners. Compliance with the code is required for supplier selection, the possibility of establishing partnerships, and maintaining those relationships over time. The document, which all partners must sign, prohibits forced or involuntary labor and any form of modern slavery. It also requires compliance with the minimum working ages established by local regulations, prior verification of the age of all workers, and the guarantee that employment is always voluntary.

Furthermore, we have developed a Third-Party Risk Management Program to identify, assess, and manage the risks that relationships with third parties pose regarding business continuity, information security, data privacy, and corruption prevention, among others.

Before entering into a business relationship, suppliers must complete a questionnaire and provide information about their structure and the services they will offer. Based on this information, specialized departments assess, classify, and categorize the risk associated with contracting the third party, determining any mitigation measures whenever necessary.

Aware of the social and environmental impact of our value chain, we have also created a Sustainable Procurement Policy that encourages working with suppliers committed to positive impact. Throughout the year, we also run initiatives focused on training and recognizing best practices.

Meli Awards Brazil

Created in 2023, the Meli Awards recognize the performance of Mercado Libre’s key suppliers through an annual evaluation that considers commercial, technical, regulatory compliance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. Sustainability maturity is assessed based on climate management, commitment to human rights, and governance practices.

In 2025, 208 suppliers were evaluated using this methodology. A total of 20 supplier companies operating in categories strategic to Mercado Libre’s operations in Brazil received the award.

Impacts that matter

588

suppliers signed the MELI Code+ in 2025.

96%

of spending is directed toward local suppliers.

751

companies and organizations monitored by the Third-Party Corruption Risk Management Program in 2025.

Impact stories

"To us, ´Mide Io que Importa´ was a fantastic 'alarm clock' that gave us the opportunity to ask ourselves how we did what we were doing. At that time, we started our journey to improve our enterprise, measuring our impact and becoming a certified B Corp in 2021."

Marina Ini, Feed co-founder

"Ever since I became a partner at Trasix, getting BCorp Certification has been a goal. Along with the positive impacts on the environment and society of our work, we also wanted to show our commitment to Corporate Compliance and Governance. Trasix's participation in the Measuring What Matters program gave us the necessary push to formalize the entire process and get our BCorp certification."

Felipe Cralde - Partner at Trastx

The partnership with Mercado Libre was a milestone for Basepex. Together, we expanded the use of electric vehicles, invested in sustainable infrastructure, and modernized our operations by combining efficiency, purpose, and positive impact. More than just deliveries, we are building solutions aligned with the future of mobility. We are proud of this journey, and there is still a lot to come.

Rêmulo Lugão, Diretor da Basepex

Our initiatives

MELI Code+

The Code of Ethics for Suppliers and Business Partners reflects our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility at every stage of our value chain.

Third-Party Risk Management Program

Before entering into a business relationship, suppliers undergo a due diligence process in which they are assessed on areas such as information security, data privacy, and corruption, among others.

Sustainable Procurement Policy

Our policy seeks to promote working with suppliers with better social and environmental impacts. We differentiate ourselves in the market by offering advantages to those who meet the established criteria.