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ESG Agenda

Our commitment to socio-environmental aspects has always been a central pillar in our activities.

Our commitment to socio-environmental aspects has always been a central pillar in our activities.

Over the course of 100 years, we have fostered a business chain guided by the circular economy, with growth based on sustainable practices.

The implementation of a solid ESG agenda ensures our commitment to a sustainable future and reaffirms our role as a company that integrates sustainability into its core business, seeking economic growth without giving up social and environmental responsibility.

What makes up our ESG Agenda?

The ESG agenda of Usina Coruripe is composed of four pillars:
1

Materiality

2

Sustainability Policy

3

Alignment with SDGs and Global Compact

4

Circular Economy

Pillar 1

Materiality

Our priority themes were defined in 2021, in partnership with an external consultancy, when we identified and validated with our main stakeholders eight material themes related to the environment, society, the economy and Governance.

These themes were also correlated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 10 Principles of the Global Compact, of which we have been signatories since 2021.

1
Biodiversity and Land Use

It involves activities that take place in environmentally protected areas, with high biodiversity value and land use, as well as a strategy to reduce impacts and/or mitigate risks.

2
Climate Change Management and Eco-efficiency

It deals with the company's initiatives to combat and adapt to climate change, manage GHG emissions, optimize the consumption of natural resources and carry out adequate waste management.

3
Diversity, Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination

It deals with how the company develops an increasingly diverse and inclusive environment for employees, expanding the participation of underrepresented and/or minority groups in the workforce.

4
Health, Safety and Human Capital Enhancement

It covers the company's people management, compliance with labor laws, concerns about the health, safety and well-being of employees, training and combating child or forced labor.

5
Community Development

It encompasses the actions of Usina Coruripe to contribute to the development of communities surrounding its operations, with a view to education, empowerment and people's autonomy.

6
Ethical Business Growth

It addresses the company's quest to constantly expand its business, always guided by high standards of compliance, ethical principles and transparent conduct in interactions with stakeholders.

7
ESG Strategic Agenda

It involves adopting a vision on socio-environmental issues that is increasingly integrated into the business, managing risks and incorporating opportunities to promote the company's progress in ESG management.

8
Innovation and Sustainability in the Value Chain

It encompasses the company's focus on research and development to promote sustainability – incremental or disruptive – not only of its final products, but in the management of links in the value chain.

Pillar 2

Sustainability Policy

Our Sustainability Policy guides our actions and defines the company's commitments. This document includes the continuous improvement of our Integrated Management System, ensuring sustainable development and environmental protection.
Our goal is to provide safe and healthy conditions for our employees, guarantee the quality and safety of products, and meet the expectations of all interested parties.
We also seek to minimize socioeconomic and environmental impacts, encouraging sustainable development among our suppliers and partners, while maintaining clear and transparent communication.
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Pillar 3

Alignment with SDGs
and Global Compact

In 2018, we took an important step by aligning our strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global initiative that aims to eradicate poverty and promote prosperity while preserving the environment. This integration has strengthened our understanding of sustainability and improved our performance throughout the entire production chain.

Furthermore, since 2021, we have been signatories to the Global Compact, a UN initiative that promotes the adoption of ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and combating corruption. These principles guide our practices and reinforce our commitment to ethics and social responsibility.

Pillar 4

Circular Economy

Our growth is based on a sustainable model that places the circular economy at the heart of our activity, enabling the full valorization of agricultural raw materials and placing sustainability at the heart of every action.

Sugar cane

Sugar cane, the raw material for our products, comes from our own plantations and from partner producers.

Crop rotation

In all our units, we practice crop rotation to maintain the soil.

Sugar

In our five units, the sugar cane is milled and the juice is extracted, which gives rise to sugar.

Ethanol

In our five units, sugarcane is milled and the juice is extracted, which produces ethanol.

Bioenergy

Sugarcane bagasse is burned in boilers to produce steam, which is converted into renewable electricity. This process makes our operations energy self-sufficient and provides additional revenue from the sale of surplus energy.

Dry Yeast

Dry yeast, obtained from drying yeast cream (residue from fermentation in ethanol production), is recommended for the composition of feed used in animal nutrition.

Filter Cake and Ash

Filter cake (originating from the sugar manufacturing process) and ash (boiler residue) are also used as biofertilizers in sugarcane fields.

Vinasse

Vinasse, a residue from the distillation of sugarcane juice, is used for fertigation of sugarcane fields.