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sustainability
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THE BODY OF GUIDELINES AND INDICATORS CONTAINED IN THE GRI INITIATIVE OFFERS
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AND HAS THUS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO EXTERNAL VERIFICATION. TO FACILITATE THE
LOCATION OF INDICATORS, THEIR NUMBERS APPEAR IN SMALL BOXES 3.13 , WHICH
PRECEDE THE RELEVANT SUBJECT. SEE “GRI INDICATORS” ON PAGE 102 OF THIS REPORT.
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MESSAGE FROM THE president
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1.1 1.2 ver the last decade, the sugar-energy
sector has not only earned hard cur-
rency for Brazil, it has also developed
initiatives of relevance for the workers
in the sector and for a wide network of stakehold-
ers, not to mention society as a whole. The projects
detailed in our 2008 Sustainability Report, which I
have the pleasure to present to you, provide a pub-
lic account of these activities and demonstrate our
commitment to the practice of sustainability and ev-
erything that this entails:
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This report is another demonstration of our readi- home to our operations. In the areas of education,
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The sugar-energy sector:
productivity,
modernization and
development throughout
the supply chain.
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Sugarcane: a growing industry
• 2.7 More than 125 countries import sugar from Brazil, the world’s
largest producer and exporter, which is responsible for around 20%
of global production and 35% of international trade in sugar. Bra-
zilian production in the 2007/2008 harvest year was 30.7 million
tonnes. Roughly two-thirds of the sugar produced in Brazil (18.6 mil-
lion tonnes) was exported. More than 65% of Brazil’s foreign sales are
of unrefined sugar.
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suga rca ne: a g row i ng i ndu st r y
Ethanol is the world’s
most widely produced
and consumed renewable fuel.
Global production more than
doubled between
2000 and 2007 and should
reach 116 billion liters by 2012.
Despite the growing interest
in renewable fuels, international
trade in ethanol remains
small, somewhere around five
billion liters, because
of restrictions imposed mainly
by developed nations.
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The skill, tradition
and experience of
UNICA members allow
them to leverage vital
segments connected
to the production
of sugar, ethanol and
bioelectricity.
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PROFILE
The largest organization
representing the sugar-energy sector in Brazil
2.1 2.2 2.6 2.8 UNICA, the Sugarcane Industry
ethanol. The organization’s projections for the sugar harvest and ethanol production
in the South-central region are recognized internationally for their reliability. This is the
result of careful collection of data and partnerships with universities and internationally-
recognized organizations.
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profile
MISSION
4.8 The mission of UNICA is to lead the transfor- PRIORITIES
mation of the traditional sugar and ethanol sec-
tor into one of the country’s principal agribusiness
segments: the sugar-energy sector, capable of
competing sustainably in Brazil and abroad in the
areas of producing and selling ethanol, sugar and • Establish ethanol as a globally traded energy
bioelectricity. commodity in the fuels sector.
• Promote demand for ethanol as a clean ve-
STRATEGIES hicle fuel and expand its use in other sectors.
• Further the establishment of sugarcane agribusi- • Foment large-scale production of bioelectric-
ness within a competitive, free-market economy. ity for Brazil’s domestic market
• Promote the global expansion of the production, • Position UNICA and its members as bench-
consumption and free trade of fuel ethanol. marks for social and environmental sustain-
• Continuously perfect the social and environmen- ability.
tal sustainability of the sugar-energy sector supply • Disseminate scientific data about the competi-
chain. tive advantages of sugarcane ethanol.
• Play a leading role in negotiations to eliminate
trade-distorting barriers against sugar and etha-
nol.
• Promote bioelectricity generation as a reliable al-
ternative for electricity supply.
• Encourage research into new technologies for eth- Brazil – business, technical, political
anol, including biorefineries. ABIA – Brazilian Food Industry Association.
• Become a global reference as a source for informa- ABRAGET – Brazilian Thermo-Electrical
tion and analysis about the sugar-energy sector. Generating Association.
ABNT – Brazilian Technical Standards Association.
Partnerships that enhance and validate AEA – Brazilian Automotive Engineering
our operations Association.
2.5 4.13 4.14 In addition to maintaining repre- AMCESP – Central São Paulo State Municipalities
sentative offices in the United States, Europe and – Association.
shortly – Asia, UNICA participates in the boards, CEBRI – Brazilian Center for International Relations.
projects and committees of organizations that have CIEE – School-Business Integration Center.
similar interests, both in Brazil and around the world. COGEN – São Paulo Energy Co-Generation
These include: Association.
FIESP – São Paulo State Federation of Industries.
Brazil – environmental, social ICONE – Institute for Intenational Trade
CI – Conservation International. Negotiations.
Friends of the Earth, Brazilian Amazon.
Social Observatory Institute. Outside Brazil
SOS Atlantic Forest. BSI – Better Sugarcane Initiative. (*)
TNC – The Nature Conservancy. GBEP – Global Bioenergy Partnership.
WWF Brazil. GRI – Global Reporting Initiative.
GSA – Global Sugar Alliance.
Brazil – agriculture, agribusiness Icumsa – International Commission for Uniform
ABAG – Brazilian Agribusiness Association. Methods of Sugar Analysis.
ARES – Responsible Agribusiness Institute. Ieta – International Emissions Trading Association.
CTC – Sugarcane Technology Center. Ietha – International Ethanol Trade Association.
FERAESP – Federation of Registered Rural Workers ISO – International Sugar Organization.
in the State of São Paulo. RSB – Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels. (*)
GDC – Sugarcane Dialogue Group. UNFCC – United Nations Framework for Climate
Orplana – Organization of Sugarcane Planters in Change.
South-Central Brazil. WSRO – World Sugar Research Organization.
SRB – Brazilian Rural Society. (*) Admitted in May of 2008.
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prof i le
Sugar and ethanol mills
that are UNICA members invest
constantly in research, seeking
to improve and perfect operating
practices for sustainable
development.
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One of UNICA’s roles is to
integrate the needs and interests
of the various stages that make
up an extensive supply chain
which starts in the sugarcane
plantations but has ramifications
in various socioeconomic sectors.
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profile CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
prof i le
on a three-level management model: the Board, Awards and recognition
committees and a professional structure. The
Board of Directors comprises the president and 2.10 UNICA received the “Interna-
25 representatives of member companies, and is
tional Highlight of The Year” prize
the body responsible for making decisions and set-
awarded to organizations and institu-
ting policy. It establishes the strategic agenda to
tions in the sector by ProCana, an or-
be developed by the permanent committees, which
ganization whose mission is to promote
are focused on matters relating to competitiveness,
the sustainable development of sugar-
sustainability and representation. The objective is
energy agribusiness by making avail-
to discuss and draw up wide-reaching, long-term
able information and organizing events.
proposals on strategic questions. The committees
The organization publishes the Jornal-
are coordinated by a director and comprise board
Cana newsletter to further these aims.
members (or their substitutes) together with direc-
tors who hold qualifications in specific areas and
support from members of the organization’s pro- The professional team also works to coordinate the
fessional structure. Non-board members may be technical commissions, which discuss matters of
invited depending on their expertise in the matter importance to the sector with the participation of
to be discussed. members, non-members and other specialized pro-
fessionals. The goal is to ensure an efficient opera-
UNICA’s professional structure includes full-time tion in tune with the Board, in addition to obtaining
employees, executives and specialists, plus tech- the greatest participation by members.
nical consultants hired for specific projects. This
team includes specialists in essential areas such as The committee model allows for the creation of
the environment, energy, technology, international sub-committees to discuss matters relevant to the
trade, sustainability, regulations, legislation and organization and to society. Participants are Board
economics. members, representatives from member compa-
nies and UNICA staff. The management model
This structure is responsible for taking action to also allows for creation of temporary work groups,
support proposals made by committees and to car- to monitor important projects or take action in
ry out the day-to-day activities of the organization. emergency situations.
Board
PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURE
Presidency
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Members
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profile CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
4.4 The UNICA Board meets weekly, while com- involves creation of a strategic ad-hoc committee,
mittees and sub-committees meet monthly. In or- comprising the president of the Board and board
der to conduct the management of the association members who have connection to and knowledge
with greater transparency, and to avoid conflicts of of the area in which the candidate will act. This
interest, activities are communicated to the mem- committee is responsible for evaluating the profile,
bership in monthly plenary meetings, open to all career history and aptitude of the candidate for the
members, who also receive a weekly summary of function in question. The choice must also be rati-
initiatives approved by the Board. fied by the full Board.
The internal structure comprises the presidency, To carry out their functions the executive directors
which answers to the Board, and the Executive Com- are supported by the Board and its specialized com-
mittee which includes the presidency, the director- mittees. The weekly meetings of the Board with the
ates – technical, executive and communication – as executive directors are an important opportunity
well as the administrative and financial manager. to make eventual adjustments to the daily conduct
The Executive Committee is responsible for coordi- of the organization and the management of risks,
nating the various areas of the association. in light of changing circumstances or goals. The
meetings of the executive directors and the special-
Goals are laid down for medium and long-term ized committees also take place regularly and are
plans which are revised annually by the Board. Ac- an opportunity to check and if necessary adjust the
tion plans, budgetary plans and the definition of long-term strategies of the organization.
priorities require periodic revision by the Board.
UNICA has standards and pre-established proce-
4.5 4.7 4.10 The Board is the highest in-
4.11 dures to monitor the performance of the executive
stance of decision-making within UNICA and is directors. These compare results with annual goals
responsible for choosing the executive directors, established for each of the organization’s three ac-
as well as monitoring and evaluating their perfor- tion plans: economic, social and environmental.
mance and establishing variable remuneration. This process is conducted by the Board and by the
executive directors and defines the variable remu-
Candidates for a directorship must undergo a se- neration of members of the directorate.
lection process based on rigid criteria. The process
Board
Executive Committee
Presidency
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per f i l
Permanent goals for UNICA:
Expand the horizons for sugar
and ethanol in Brazil; relate
transparently with members;
encourage the practice
of social and environmental
responsibility.
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Brazilian sugarcane
plantations grow the
wealth that is earning
the country global headlines.
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UNICA members offer numerous examples of
their desire to act in harmony with the principles of
sustainable development. Initiatives include health
care, environmental education centers, programs
to promote access to education and the spread of
culture, support for sport, encouraging workers to
participate in projects that improve living standards,
and training for new professional functions.
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ON THE PATH OF
SUSTAINABILITY
2.8 The sugarcane industry is one of the most
750,000 people.
and education, which are the foundation of a country’s development. They promote access to
better health conditions and are committed to improving employability by offering rural work-
ers opportunities for training and re-training to reduce the impacts of the increasing use of
mechanized sugarcane harvesting. Projects encourage a respect for the environment, which is
the source of life for future generations and essential for a healthy agribusiness. Activities are
tailor-made for each of the different areas where they are applied.
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ON THE PATH OF SUSTAINABILITY
Sport 1.1
Culture 3.9
Training 5.1
Education 19.9
Environment 40.7
Health 79.7
Total 157.9
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on the path of su sta i nabi l it y
Almost R$80 million went
to promoting workers’ health in
2007, representing roughly 50% of
the total investment in social and
environmental programs.
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ON THE PATH OF SUSTAINABILITY
Sport 0.74 %
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Culture 2.51 %
Training 3.23 %
Education 12.58 %
Environment 25.73 %
Health 50.42 %
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ON THE PATH OF SUSTAINABILITY
Almost R$
20 million was destined to
educational programs, and around
R$4 million to cultural programs.
Education: projects with broad social impact
• City for Peace: a program which seeks to reduce
levels of violence, and enjoys the support of vari-
ous mills. This program has grown so much that
it has become an item on school curricula (page
85).
• Study grants: these range from basic and high- Culture: involving entire communities
school education through language courses and • Theater projects: professional and amateur
even include higher education and MBA courses groups (many of them set up with help from the
in addition to other specializations (page 85). mills) provide thousands with access to this im-
• Social inclusion: projects aimed at young people portant cultural activity (page 89).
in the community, for example computer courses • Local culture: programs to preserve local culture
for different levels of workers, and educational and to recognize the value of important local build-
audiovisual courses in various disciplines. ings and places in the regions around the mills.
• Adult literacy. • Folklore: activities designed to preserve tradi-
• Educational audiovisual classrooms (page 91). tional folklore.
• Programs to encourage reading. • Mill visits: guided tours of sugar and ethanol mills,
offering a wider vision and greater knowledge of
the sugar-energy sector and its social and eco-
nomic importance.
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on the path of su sta i nabi l it y
Investments in education
and culture offer new horizons
for a country which, in addition
to public policies, desires
growing involvement of the
private sector in both these
areas.
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ON THE PATH OF SUSTAINABILITY
There were 30 projects , focused on activities that promote health and integration.
In the area of quality of life, programs to promote healthier diets and
others with a similar impact benefitted thousands of workers.
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ON THE PATH OF SUSTAINABILITY
Gardening 2
Study grants 3
Pre-planting soil preparation 9
Harvester operation 10
Agricultural machinery maintenance 12
Clean sugarcane 13
Quality of life, nutrition and hygiene 14
Educational improvement 15
Electrician, tire maintenance, welder, mechanic 15
Light and heavy machinery operator 18
Others 18
Drivers and tractor drivers 25
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on the path of su sta i nabi l it y
Sugarcane cutters are
taking on new roles, thanks
to training and professional
requalification programs.
The aim is to reduce the impact,
in terms of unemployment, that
could arise with the expanding
mechanization of the
cane harvest.
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Investments in
research and new
technologies: benefits for
the entire supply chain.
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Social responsibility permeates all corporate
activities headed by UNICA, as well as social
and environmental programs run by member
companies. Together, these initiatives show new
ways forward, based on dialogue about labor
conditions in the sector.
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Social
RESPONSIBILITY
4.5 THE SUGAR-ENERGY INDUSTRY EMPLOYS
WORLD.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
lective labor agreements that have been signed 2008 at the Planalto Palace in the federal capi-
during annual wage negotiations. tal of Brasilia, in an event hosted by the General
Secretariat of the Presidency. Leading members of
A new and promising dialogue mechanism the presidential staff and leading officials from the
4.9 4.17 UNICA and its member companies are ministries of Labor and Employment, Agriculture,
among the main protagonists in another important Fisheries and Supply, and Agrarian Development,
activity, conceived by the federal government to were present. These ministries comprise the gov-
create better grounds for understanding with re- ernment group which is coordinated by the Gen-
spect to employment conditions in the sector: the eral Secretariat of the Presidency.
Dialogue Process to Improve Sugarcane Working
Conditions. Discussions take as their starting point 4.13 The Dialogue Process, which is open to new
those business practices which must be encour- participants, includes government authorities, UNI-
aged and incorporated into sector practices, in CA, the National Federation of Agricultural Work-
addition to creating public policies that can make ers (CONTAG) and the Federation of Registered
an additional contribution to existing practices. Rural Workers in the State of São Paulo (FERAESP).
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LA1 Number of workers by segment and region (Brazil)
Sugarcane industry: number of workers in Brazil, including both formal and informal
employment, in the North and Northeast regions and the State of São Paulo - 2006
100%
91.8%
90%
80% 74.2%
70% 65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
30% 25.8%
20%
10% 8.3%
0
Brazil N and NE regions State of São Paulo
total: 532,263 total: 263,291 total: 170,326
Formal Informal
Source: IBGE/PNAD (Annual Sample Survey of Households).
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
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600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PR3 PR4 Labeling of products and services: PR6 Marketing and communication: Marketing
Sugar produced in Brazilian mills is packed into activities are carried out only by those companies
50 kg sacks or large sacks of up to 1,200 kg, with that sell sugar to the domestic consumer. Compa-
the exception of companies that pack sugar for the nies selling sugar only to industrial clients do not
consumer market in 1 kg and 5 kg bags. In the engage in direct marketing, nor do they advertise
former case, labeling is very simple. It contains the their products. Sales are carried out by special-
information necessary to allow for traceability of ized professional staff who deal directly with the
the product, but does not include any nutritional purchaser. Food companies also deal directly with
information because the product is destined for in- the mills to specify exactly how they would like to
dustrial use. Companies that pack sugar into 1 kg receive the products. Marketing takes place in In-
and 5 kg bags follow legislation from Brazil’s Na- ternet sites where each producer, or group of pro-
tional Sanitary Vigilance Agency (ANVISA), with re- ducers, offers information and specifications about
spect to nutritional information, shelf life and other available products.
requirements.
PR9 Compliance with legislation: Mills are sub-
ject to monitoring and control by Anvisa and the
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply. There
is no record of any mill being fined for problems
relating to product or services safety.
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The commitment to environmental conservation
can be seen in various ways. These range from
officially required activities to initiatives carried out
every day by individual mills that seek to produce in
a sustainable manner, using the most appropriate
technologies to mitigate the impact of their
operations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY UNICA AND ITS MEMBER COMPANIES ARE LEADERS
SUGARCANE STRAW.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Harvest of raw sugarcane in the State of São Paulo (in thousands of hectares/year)
3,000
2,500
66%
53%
2,000
47%
1,500
34%
1,000
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Location of sugarcane production in Brazil
2,000 Km
Amazon Forest RN
PB
PE
AL
SE
MT GO
Sugarcane
2,500 Km MG
MS
PR
SP
87% of production
is located in the South-Central region.
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The environmental advantages
of sugarcane ethanol can be seen
in the use of organic fertilizers, the
sustainable levels of control of soil
characteristics and the preservation
of water resources.
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SUSTAINABLE
PRODUCTION
Sugarcane ethanol is currently the best option
of renewable energy.
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
OF GREENHOUSE GASES BY AROUND 25.8 MILLION TONS OF CO2 EQUIVALENT. THIS CORRESPONDS TO
THE ANNUAL EMISSION OF ROUGHLY 360,000 DIESEL BUSES.
• The success of the Brazilian program is based Soil conservation: Brazilian sugarcane plantations
on the proven economic and environmental ad- exhibit a relatively low level of soil loss. This is a con-
vantages of sugarcane ethanol, which offers an sequence of the semi-perennial nature of sugarcane,
unbeatable energetic balance. Recent studies which is replanted just once every six years. The ten-
show that sugarcane ethanol produces 9.3 units dency will be for the capacity to conserve and re-
of renewable energy for every unit of fossil energy tain soil in plantation areas to increase significantly
consumed during its production cycle, a ratio that in coming years, as a result of the use of sugarcane
could improve in coming years. The energy yield straw after mechanized harvesting.
of other raw materials such as corn, other grains
and beetroot rarely surpasses two units of renew- EN8 Preservation of water resources: Brazilian
able energy for every unit of fossil fuel consumed sugarcane plantations require virtually no irriga-
during production. tion because rain is abundant and reliable, prin-
cipally in the South-Central Region of the country
Natural characteristics are enhanced by the which is the main sugarcane producing region and
awareness of the business community where annual rainfall averages 1,500 millimeters.
Residue from cane processing can provide water
Organic fertilizers: Compared with other crops, for irrigation equal to around 80 – 120 millimeters
sugarcane uses a smaller amount of fertilizer: ap- of rain. This is normally used for backup irrigation
proximately 0.46 tons per hectare. This is a conse- of the sugarcane given that harvesting takes place
quence of the use of vinasse and filter cake, which during the dry period. This offers good agronomic
are industrial byproducts from ethanol and sugar results for cane production, reducing the need for
production, as organic fertilizers. Additionally, the new water sources.
use of sugarcane straw, left on the field after mecha-
nized harvesting, optimizes the fertilization process With respect to the water used in the industrial pro-
and helps protect the soil. cesses to produce sugar and ethanol the sector is
today drawing less than 2 m3 of water per tonne
Reduced use of agricultural chemicals: A significant of cane from underground and surface sources,
part of the pests and diseases that attack sugarcane compared with 15 m3/tonne around three decades
are being fought with the use of biological controls ago and 5 m3/tonne 20 years ago. In 2005, the
and advanced programs for genetic improvement, average water demand was 1.8 m3/tonne. The sec-
which help to identify the varieties of sugarcane most tor hopes to reduce still further its consumption of
resistant to disease. water with the rationalization of processes and the
development of new technologies such as the dry
cleaning of the sugarcane.
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su sta i nable produc t ion
Energy balance
The values show the amount of energy contained in a given quantity of ethanol, for each
unit of fossil energy consumed in its production.
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9.3
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2 2.0 2.0
1.4
1
0
Corn Wheat Beetroot Sugarcane
EC2 ENI6 ENI8 Relative emissions of greenhouse gases, based on the complete lifecycle of each product
Emissions avoided when ethanol replaces gasoline.
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Sugarcane ethanol
-10% BRAZIL
-20%
Beetroot ethanol
-30% EU
-40%
Grain ethanol
-50%
USA/EU
-60%
-70%
-80% Note: emissions calculated well-to-wheel
Sources: IEA – International Energy Agency (2004)
-90% and Macedo, I. de C. et al. (2004).
-100% Compiled by: Icone and UNICA
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Bagasse as an
energy source:
less pollution,
greater prosperity.
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Allocating billions of dollars to expand existing
mills and build new ones; creating jobs; seeking
international certification for sugarcane ethanol;
creating new areas of expansion for the sugar sector;
and participating in forums and organizations that
have global reach – these are just some of the ways
that UNICA and its members are working to promote
the sector, always within the context of seeking
greater development for Brazil.
economic
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• 1.2 2.8 IN THE 2007-2008 HARVEST YEAR, BRA-
DEVELOPMENT
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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econom ic development
2.7 Brazilian automotive market by type of fuel (%)
Sales of automobiles and light vehicles
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
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50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0
Sept/07
Jan/08
May/08
Jan/03
May/03
Sept/03
Jan/04
May/04
Sept/04
Jan/05
May/05
Sept/05
Jan/06
May/06
Sept/06
Jan/07
May/07
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The majority of Brazil’s
sugar and ethanol mills are
located at the heart of the
regions with the greatest
demand for electric power.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OPTION FOR BRAZIL, WHERE MOST POWER COMES FROM LARGE HYDROELECTRIC STATIONS. MOST
OF THE SUGARCANE BIOMASS IS AVAILABLE AT HARVEST TIME, WHICH COINCIDES WITH THE ANNUAL DRY
SEASON, THE PERIOD WHEN HYDROELECTRIC STATIONS MUST REDUCE THEIR GENERATION OF
ELECTRICITY BECAUSE OF THE DROP IN THE LEVEL OF RESERVOIRS. THIS MEANS THAT BIOELECTRICITY
HELPS INCREASE ENERGY SECURITY in THE COUNTRY.
econom ic development
State of São Paulo are self-sufficient in terms of elec- 4.12 EC2 In tune with
tric power. This comes either from co-generation or the Kyoto Protocol
from bioelectricity, which is electricity generated
from vegetable biomass. In the sugar-energy sec- Generating bioelectricity and promoting en-
tor this implies co-generation – the generation of ergy co-generation bring various benefits:
electrical and mechanical energy using biomass as
the primary source. • Under the criteria of the Clean Develop-
ment Mechanism established within the
EN7 Bioelectricity is produced by burning bagasse, Kyoto Protocol, mills are eligible to obtain
which is the fibrous dry residue of sugarcane af- carbon credits.
ter it has been crushed. This is already done in • It takes less time to install bioelectricity pro-
sugarcane mills and ethanol distilleries. However duction units than other electricity gener-
it is possible to produce much more energy if the ating sources, and they can be installed by
bagasse and the sugarcane straw (the leaves and a greater number of investors.
the tips of the stalks) are burned in high-efficiency • Bioelectricity represents a stimulus for the
boilers. In this way, two-thirds of the energy of the entire supply chain (inputs, machinery,
sugarcane can be used to generate electricity. equipment etc).
Uranium 2%
Coal 6%
Natural gas 9%
Hydro-electricity 15%
Sugarcane 16%
Source: Mines and
Energy Ministry (2008).
Petroleum and derivatives 37% Preparation: UNICA.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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econom ic development
Sugarcane, cane straw and
bagasse represent particularly
attractive raw materials for
producing second-generation
ethanol In Brazil, because they
will allow fuel production to
increase without expanding
the planted area.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
4.9 UNICA is seeking to promote the expansion tors and methods of evaluation for technological,
econom ic development
of the ethanol and sugar markets in various man- environmental, social and economic matters based
ners, including by supporting government initiatives on scientific knowledge and easily measurable pro-
to eliminate protectionist foreign trade barriers. cesses.
UNICA also defends the universalization of produc- UNICA also supports the creation of global forums
tion and use of ethanol, making it a freely-traded which include the balanced participation of produc-
global commodity; the increased use of ethanol ers from various countries, to define a process of
as a gasoline additive; and the use of ethanol as a economic, social and environmental certification for
primary fuel for advanced-technology vehicles, for ethanol. They would cover all types of raw materi-
example flex-fuel cars. als used in the production of biofuels (sugarcane,
maize, beetroot, wheat, residual materials, etc), and
In the Brazilian domestic market, UNICA supports adhesion would be voluntary. Only global initiatives
the mixture of ethanol with gasoline; new uses for the that bring together NGOs plus all the elements of
fuel (in motor bikes, airplanes and buses); an etha- the ethanol supply chain will be able to avoid the
nol-based chemicals industry; and the sustainability proliferation of unilateral and discriminatory pro-
that will come from expanded use of biomass in the cesses of certification.
Brazilian energy matrix. Given the environmental
value of sugarcane products, UNICA is encourag- With this in mind, UNICA is actively involved in the
ing diversification in countries that grow sugarcane, most important current initiatives for verification
so that these also become involved in ethanol pro- and certification of biofuels. These include:
duction and energy co-generation based on burn-
ing the sugarcane bagasse. 4.12 4.16 SO5 Roundtable on Sustainable
Biofuels (RSB)
4.9 With respect to the sugar sector, UNICA ar- The Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels is one of
gues for adoption of measures necessary to ex- the most important initiatives for defining sustain-
pand the global market. To this end, it participates ability standards for biofuels, and UNICA has a
actively in international organizations that fight for seat on the board. The RSB is a multi-stakeholder
a free market in the sector. In Brazil, it seeks to forum which includes various NGOs (WWF, Na-
counter the excessive growth in the use of synthetic tional Wildlife Federation, Friends of the Earth –
sweeteners. Amazônia Brasileira, Mali-Folkecenter and the
United Nations Foundation); universities (Energy
The goal is to expand the self-regulation of the Center, the University of Berkeley and the Universi-
sector, which started with the end of government ty of Keio); government representatives (the Energy
regulation in 1997. UNICA also seeks to improve Ministry of Switzerland, the Environment Ministry of
statistics for the sector and to continue improving Holland); international organizations (the UN Con-
mechanisms for production, commercialization and ference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD)
financing, in addition to improving the institutional and the private sector (British Petroleum, Shell, the
environment via tax reform. Swiss Federation of Petroleum Companies, Petro-
bras, Toyota, Bunge, the World Economic Forum
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The Better Sugarcane Initiative, BSI 4.9 4.12 4.16 The Sugarcane
4.17
This is a forum which involves around a hundred Dialogue Group (GDC, Grupo de
institutions and specialists in the sector – retailers, Dialogo de Cana-de-Açúcar) was
investors, traders, producers and NGOs – with the formed by UNICA at the end of
goal of discussing the sustainable production of 2007. Its goal is to develop a new
sugarcane, establishing principles and criteria to social and environmental agen-
be applied regionally and the promotion of better da for the sector. The group brings
management practices. together the sugar, ethanol and bio-
electricity industries in South-Cen-
Technical working groups focus on production (ag- tral Brazil with unions, NGOs and
riculture and the environment); processing (prod- organizations that represent civil
ucts and byproducts); and social responsibility. society, in an effort to improve the
UNICA participates in the steering committee. atmosphere of dialogue about sus-
tainability in the sugarcane industry.
Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP)
This is an international initiative sponsored by the Industry representatives within the
G8+5 and the UN’s FAO, with the participation GDC include: UNICA, Copersucar,
of Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Cosan, Açúcar Guarani, Crystalsev
Japan, Mexico, Holland, Russia, the United King- and Adecoagro. Civil society repre-
dom, the United States, the International Energy sentatives include: the Federation
Agency, UNCTAD, and the UN Environmental Pro- of Registered Rural Workers in the
gram (UNEP). The goals are to produce the Global State of São Paulo (FERAESP); the
Bioenergy Partnership Report, GBEP, which exam- Social Observatory Institute (which
ines the current state of development of bioenergy is connected to CUT, a major nation-
in the G8+5 countries; facilitate the sustainable al labor confederation); the Global
development of bioenergy and field studies; and Reporting Initiative, GRI; Conserva-
harmonize methodologies for analysis of green- tion International, CI; the Nature
house gas emissions. Conservancy, TNC; the Worldwide
Fund for Nature, WWF-Brasil; SOS
Governmental institutions, representatives of the Atlantic Forest and Friends of the
private sector and civil society act as partners with Earth – Brazilian Amazon. The Insti-
GBEP in this process, which is essentially oriented tute for Responsible Agribusiness,
to energy security, food security and sustainable Ares, was chosen by the group to
development. UNICA is an advisor to the Brazilian serve as dialogue facilitator.
government in the GBEP.
Priorities for the GDC: the forestry
code and productive rural areas; the
energy matrix and climate change;
and working conditions and mecha-
nization (the effects on workers, and
retraining).
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Prospects for the expansion of production in Brazil
Production in the Northeast for harvest-year 2007/08 was estimated from data available in April of 2008;
bioelectricity potential calculated based on 75% of bagasse and 50% of straw available.
Preparation: UNICA, Copersucar e Cogen.
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econom ic development
isting ones should total US$33 billion through Activities made possible
2012. The majority of new projects involve Brazil- in the US-Brazil protocol
ian investors, but the share of foreign investors
in the capital of companies in the sector is pro-
jected to increase from the current 7% to 12% by • 4.10 Working bilaterally and multilat-
2012/2013. In the South-Central region alone, erally to establish world standards and
29 new mills began operating during 2008. codification for biofuels, via a partner-
ship between the National Institute of
• Brazil and the United States signed a Memoran- Norms and Technology, of the United
dum of Understanding in 2007 for a joint project States, and the National Institute for
to harmonize international specifications for fuel Metrology, Normalization and Indus-
ethanol. trial Quality (Inmetro) of Brazil. The
work includes the International Bio-
• EC2 Biofuels produced in a sustainable manner fuels Forum, which also involves Chi-
are essential to meet the growing challenges of na, India, South Africa, the European
energy security, environmental degradation and Union and other countries.
global warming. However, significant progress in
this process will be possible only with the reduc- • Promoting technical and scientific co-
tion of trade barriers that are imposed by devel- operation between the two countries
oped countries. Until there is greater awareness to develop the next generation of bio-
of this basic fact, we will continue to live with one fuels, principally by means of research
of the great contradictions of our time: fossil fuels into cellulosic ethanol.
are traded freely, but renewable fuels face highly
protected markets. Roughly 20 countries supply • Extending the benefits of biofuels to
around 200 countries with fossil fuels, whereas less developed nations, starting with
over 100 countries could achieve the status of Central America and the Caribbean –
potential renewable fuel suppliers. the Dominican Republic, El Salvador,
Haiti and St. Kitts & Nevis. As a next
step, the program will be extended to
other regions.
Signs of prosperity
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econom ic development UNICA Sustainability Report 2008
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One of UNICA’s goals in the realm of
social and environmental corporate responsibility is
to keep its members informed about the principles
and criteria being used internationally to guide
the preparation of sustainability reports.
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Commitment
UNICA created its Socio-Environmental Nucleus in
ested parties.
• To reinforce the staffing of the organization by adding professionals who can interact with the mills to expand
environmental programs.
• To draw up, together with and in agreement with the members, a code of ethics and conduct.
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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
UNICA gave directors of member companies a
general description of this organization in 2005.
The following year the first presentation was made
The TEAR Project: to mill staff members at a seminar in São Paulo
building sustainable networks (SP), focused on the importance of the reports.
Four regional meetings were held in 2007 in the
com m itment
This project is promoted by the Ethos In- cities of Piracicaba, Araçatuba, São José do Rio
stitute and the Inter-American Develop- Preto and Ribeirão Preto (all in São Paulo State)
ment Bank’s Multilateral Investment Fund to deliver and explain materials relating to the
(FUMIN), and has as its main goals in- GRI. UNICA held a meeting in Ribeirão Preto in
creasing the competitiveness and sustain- 2008 with the participation of Gláucia Térreo, the
ability of small and medium companies coordinator of GRI activities in Brazil. Some 90
(suppliers) and expanding their market representatives of member mills were present for
opportunities, thus contributing to the this eight-hour seminar. In 2007/2008, around 10
development of the country. The Vale do member companies were preparing their reports in
Rosário company was invited by the Ethos line with GRI procedures.
Institute to participate in the project as a
representative of the sugar-energy sector,
and 10 suppliers to the mill were exposed
to the program which seeks to implement
measures for socially responsible busi-
ness. A total of 24 seminars were held in
Ribeirão Preto and four regional seminars
were held for other sectors.
. GRI Report
. At the end of 2008, 10 mills were preparing their reports
GRI based on GRI indicators.
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3.11 UNICA members
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Commitment
com m itment
Questions
tainability report, interviewing directors and
or comments
those responsible for relevant areas. To rein-
force this process, an explanatory booklet was
prepared and seminars conducted in the regions 3.1 3.2 3.4 3.6 4.12 This is the sec-
where members are located, to show the correct ond UNICA sustainability report, covering
way to complete questionnaires about socio- the period between May 2007 and April
environmental programs. 2008. It is produced in English and Portu-
guese editions and is destined primarily to
• In a second stage, UNICA directors wrote to stakeholders and other interested groups
each member company, underlining the impor- relating to UNICA. The first report focused
tance of participating in the report and urging on the year 2007. Questions concerning
that they encourage those responsible within matters covered in this document may
their companies to collect information about so- be addressed to UNICA at the following
cial and environmental projects and to complete e-mail address: gri@unica.com.br.
the questionnaires they had already received.
UNICA also created a special communication
channel, offering members speedy attention to Our universe of relationships
clear up any doubts, seeking to standardize the 4.14 4.15 4.16 UNICA and its members have an
Conciliating interests
3.8 Member companies and their teams are the
principal stakeholders in UNICA, and they partici-
pated in the preparation of this report. It respects
the requirements that were expressed at several
meetings held to clarify the objectives of the pub-
lication and to encourage member involvement. It
is, therefore, a document prepared with the agree-
ment of those who participated in it.
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Commitment testimonial
Djordjija Petkoski
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Social and environmental
of UNICA member
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environmental programs
member companies
Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability
UNICA wishes to share with its various stake-
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Brenco, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, LDC Bioenergia, Açúcar Guarani, Alcoeste, Brenco, CBAA, Cerradinho,
LA8 Health
Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Usina Cocal, Cosan, Della Coletta, Equipav, Grupo Balbo,
Iracema, Usina Santa Cruz, Usina Santa Fé, Usina LDC Bioenergia, NovAmérica, Pedra Agroindustrial,
A Sweeter Life in School São Domingos, Usina São José, Usina São Luiz S/A, Santelisa Vale, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina
Support for school parties and Viralcool. Colombo, Usina Ferrari, Usina Ipiranga, Usina
donations of sugar as a diet supplement. Iracema, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina Santa Cruz, Usina
For children in the public school system. Vaccination Campaigns Santa Fé, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São João, Usina
Against flu, yellow fever, respiratory São Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, Viralcool, Zilor.
Grupo Balbo, LDC Bioenergia, Pedra Agroindustrial, infections and other ailments.
Viralcool. Açúcar Guarani, Alcoeste, CBAA, Cerradinho, Cocal, Mutual and Specialized Support Group
Cosan, Della Coletta, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC (GAME)
The Association of Parents and Friends Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Information on next page.
of Challenged Children, APAE Ltda., Santelisa Vale, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Santelisa Vale.
Donations and participation in activities Colombo, Usina Ferrari, Usina Guariroba, Usina Ipiranga,
of the institute. Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Moema, Usina Helen Keller Institute for Healthy Eyesight
Brenco, Cerradinho, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina Santa Cruz, Usina The partnership with the institute
Bioenergia, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Santa Isabel, Usina São Domingos, Usina São João, Usina promotes tests and ophthalmological
Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina Alcídia, Usina São José, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, Usina care for preschool and school age
Batatais, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Colombo, Usina Vertente, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. children in the public school network and
Ferrari, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Santa low-income adults over 50 years of age.
Adélia, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Domingos, Prenatal Courses LDC Bioenergia.
Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Guidance about the prenatal period,
Manoel, Viralcool, Zilor. breastfeeding, infant health etc. for The Maria de Nazaré Home
workers and their dependents. A project for treatment of chemical
Nutritional Guidance Cerradinho, Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Paraíso dependents, carried out in partnership
Individual clinical consultations with Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Santa with Lar São Francisco D’ Assis da
nutritionists and preparation of dietary Fé, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Domingos, Usina Providência de Deus. Patients receive
plans for workers. São José da Estiva. occupational therapy working in a garden
Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., nursery whose produce is sold to help pay
Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Alcídia, Usina Iracema, Wake Up to Life for the upkeep of the home.
Usina Pitangueiras, Usina São Domingos, Usina São For children with hearing deficiencies Cerradinho.
Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho. and learning difficulties, with assistance
and guidance from multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Medicine
Campaign to Prevent HIV-AIDS and STD teams. Partnership with APAE. Companies participate in rehabilitation
Preventative activities carried out with Usina São Domingos. processes, acquisition of prosthetic
workers. limbs and other actions – for workers
Alcoeste, Brenco, CBAA, Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav, Equine Therapy and their dependents.
Grupo Balbo, LDC Bioenergia, NovAmérica, Paraíso Stimulating the bio-psychosocial Equipav, Grupo Balbo, Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Boa
Bioenergia Ltda., Santelisa Vale, Usina Batatais, Usina development of challenged children Vista, Usina Iracema, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São
Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Ipiranga, Usina Iracema, and those with special needs; under the Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, Viralcool, Zilor.
Usina Santa Cruz, Usina São João, Usina São José da auspices of APAE, using a therapeutic
Estiva, Usina São José, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São method involving horses and an Adapted Swimming
Martinho, Viralcool. interdisciplinary team. A form of swimming therapy for the
Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Luiz S/A. physically challenged, with specialized
Campaigns to Donate Blood and Bone instructors and participations in
Marrow Workplace Gymnastics competitions, championships etc.
Carried out in partnership with hospitals Physical exercises in the workplace; Usina Santa Isabel.
and blood banks. preventative health care for workers.
Workplace gymnastics, benefit programs for medical and dental care, rehabilitation medicine and diet supplement programs
are just some of the activities that promote respect for the working community.
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School Lectures
Health
EN13 EN16 EN26 THE ENVIRONMENT
Guidance for students in basic
education on health-related matters.
Partnership: Sermed Saúde. Support for Science Fair
Grupo Balbo. The process of producing ethanol and
its importance as a clean and renewable
Programs for Control and Prevention fuel are the theme developed each year
Workers take exams to detect and by students in the school science fair.
receive guidance about cervical, breast Grupo Balbo, Usina Santa Cruz, Zilor.
and prostate cancer, cholesterol, blood-
sugar, triglycerides, diabetes and PSA. A Greener City
Açúcar Guarani, Cerradinho, Cosan, Della Coletta, The company partners with the
Equipav, Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Rotary Club in a project to plant over
Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Alcídia , Usina Boa 100,000 saplings in the towns where
Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina it has operational units. The saplings
Monte Alegre, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Cruz, are produced in a company nursery;
Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Domingos, Usina São the company also prints instructional
José da Estiva, Usina São José, Usina São Luiz S/A, booklets delivered to the target
Usina São Manoel, Usina São Martinho, Viralcool, Zilor. groups for the project, which include
school students.
Project to Supplement Infant Diets Açúcar Guarani.
Medical attention, vaccination and
supply of powdered milk for children Selective Collection and Recycling
of workers. Selective garbage collection and
Grupo Balbo, Usina Iracema, Usina Pitangueiras, recycling, plus dissemination of
Usina São Domingos, Usina São José da Estiva, information via presentations to increase
Usina São Luiz S/A. awareness for workers and their
communities.
Zero Hunger Project Açúcar Guarani, Alcoeste, Brenco, Cerradinho, Cocal,
Support for small farmers and welfare Cosan, Della Coletta, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC
organizations. Partnership: Biriguí city Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia
authorities (SP). Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina
Equipav. Alcídia, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Ferrari,
Usina Frutal, Usina Guariroba, Usina Ipiranga, Usina
Project for Women Iracema, Usina Itapagipe, Usina Moema, Usina
An annual meeting for the entire female Mutual Ouroeste, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Adélia,
workforce, during a working day, to and Specialized Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Domingos, Usina São
present questions related to education Support Group João, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A,
and health. (Game) Usina São Martinho, Usina Vertente, Viralcool, Zilor.
Cocal, Grupo Balbo, Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina São
João, Usina São Luiz S/A, Viralcool. Biological Pest Control
Psychological counseling to help A method of agricultural defense
Infant Care promote family and professional which seeks natural predators in the
Support services for infant development. harmony, for workers and their environment to control pest populations,
Grupo Balbo, Pedra Agroindustrial. dependents. thus using pesticides less intensively.
All member companies take part in these initiatives.
Programs for environmental education and laboratories for control of agricultural pests are important indications
of respect for the environment, because they lead to lower usage of agricultural chemicals.
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Internal Commission for Energy Environmental Reference Guide and
Conservation (CICE) Environmental Dictionary Ambiental The Natureza Project
The work is focused on identifying For workers, local communities, The goal is to restore woodlands
water consumption and drawing up suppliers and students at public schools. around water sources and to preserve
actions that can improve awareness and Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Usina Colombo, Usina Santa biodiversity in the replanted areas.
rationalize the consumption of water Adélia. Alcoeste, Brenco, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, Pedra
resources. Agroindustrial, Usina Alcídia, Usina Boa Vista, Usina
Cerradinho, Cosan, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, Usina Boa Wildlife Inventory Caeté, Usina Iracema, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São
Vista, Usina Iracema, Usina São João, Usina São Periodic surveys carried out with the Martinho, Zanin, Zilor.
Martinho. help of workers to compile photographic
records of animals, footprints, nests etc. Ribeirão Santa Rita Vivo Project
Environmental Education Grupo Balbo, Usina Monte Alegre. Activities included: cleaning and silt
Activities related to environmental removal in the Santa Rita Stream;
questions that can be carried out in Paper Cut renovation of the dam and the crossing
public schools, sugar mills and within The responsible use of paper and toner point; planting 12,000 saplings along the
the community, involving children Cocal, Usina Colombo, Usina São Luiz S/A. Bala Stream which flows into the Santa
and adults. Rita. Another 10,000 saplings were
Brenco, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Equipav, Grupo Production of Organic Coffee and Sugarcane planted in a second phase. Participants
Balbo, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Planting with natural fertilizers; involves included public schools and the Caefa
Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, the community. youth organization. Project partners
Usina Açucareira Ester, Usina Alcídia, Usina Boa Vista, Grupo Balbo, Açúcar Guarani. included: Fernandópolis city authorities;
Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina environmental police; the local town
Monte Alegre, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Cruz, Environmental Promotion Program council; and the State Department for the
Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São João, Usina São José Planting saplings, with the goal of Protection of Natural Resources.
da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, protecting and conserving the flora and Alcoeste.
Viralcool, Zanin, Zilor. fauna of surrounding areas.
All member companies take part in this initiative. Rediscover Your State
Particle Emission and Organic Fertilizer Organized visits for groups of school
Boilers are equipped with washers: The Sweet Tomorrow Project students from towns along the coast of
exhaust gases are released into the Children in the city of São Francisco São Paulo State.
atmosphere without any polluting Xavier (SP) plant 300 trees. Grupo Balbo, Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Colombo,
particles. The ash and filter cake are Usina São Manoel. Usina Santa Cruz, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina Santa Fé,
returned to the field as organic fertilizer. Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho.
Todas as associadas promovem essas iniciativas The Guigó Monkey Project
The twin goals are to conserve Crop Rotation Using Legumes
Events Commemorating Tree Day remaining areas of the Atlantic rainforest Crop rotation is an agricultural practice
Saplings of native tree species are and the Guigó Monkey (Callicebus) that consists in alternating different
donated to local communities and there which is threatened with extinction. crops on the same area of ground in
are educational activities about the CBAA . a predefined sequence. The system
need to conserve the environment. improves the physical, chemical and
Açúcar Guarani, Cerradinho, Cocal, Della Coletta, Project for Monitoring Air Quality biological characteristics of the soil; it
Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, Pedra This brings together workers and helps in the control of weeds, illness and
Agroindustrial, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina outsourced suppliers with the aim of pests; it replaces organic material and
Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina controlling emission from the fleet of protects the soil.
Santa Cruz, Usina São João, Usina São José, Usina São diesel powered vehicles, while at the same Açúcar Guarani, Brenco, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan,
Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, Zanin, Zilor. time increasing awareness and training Destilaria Paranapanema, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC
drivers and those responsible for the Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia
transportation sector about the need to Ltda., Santelisa Vale, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo,
rationalize the use of this fuel.
Alcoeste, Nardini, Zilor.
Community vegetable gardens and projects to preserve what’s left of the Atlantic Rainforest are among the environmental
projects which involve participants of various ages in a wide-ranging effort to improve community awareness.
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Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Pitangueiras, resources.
education
Usina Santa Adélia, Usina São João, Usina São José, Cosan, Della Coletta, Equipav, Irmãos Malosso, Usina
Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Manoel, Usina São Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina Moema, Usina São Luiz
Martinho, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. S/A, Usina Vertente, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira,
Zilor.
Gas Scrubbing Systems
Improvement of systems for scrubbing Visits by Senior Citizens
flue gases, reducing water consumption Guidance about the disposal of solid
in the process. waste, handicrafts with recyclable
Alcoeste, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Della Coletta, materials, and other activities.
Equipav, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, The program benefitted retirees of
Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, the CESP electricity company.
Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Usina Santa Cruz.
Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Moema, Usina Ouroeste,
Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Usina São Seedlings Nursery
Martinho, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. Production, planting and distribution
of seedlings.
Release of Fingerlings Açúcar Guarani, Cocal, Cosan, Della Coletta, Grupo
Projects to restock rivers with fish.
EC8 SO5 Cities for Peace
Balbo, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso
Equipav, Nardini, Della Coletta, Usina Caeté. Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale,
Usina Açucareira Furlan, Usina Alcídia, Usina Batatais,
Cities for Peace is an example of the
Water Cooling Towers Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina
power that social and educational
With the introduction of closed-circuit Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Moema, Usina Monte
programs have to change society.
water systems, the water used in the Alegre, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina São João, Usina São
The program seeks to plan and
production process is cooled in five José, Usina São Manoel, Usina São Martinho, Virgolino
carry out activities to promote a
towers with a capacity of four million de Oliveira, Zanin.
culture of non-violence in cities, and
liters each.
is built on the voluntary dedication
Açúcar Guarani, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Della
of teachers and community leaders. EC8 LA11 EDUCATION
Coletta, Equipav, Irmãos Malosso, LDC Bioenergia,
These professionals work to expand
Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda.,
and facilitate dialogue between
Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina Alcídia, Top Student
various groups in society. Among
Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina The company sponsors study grants
the activities carried out, it should
Ipiranga, Usina Iracema, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina in the towns where it has operations,
be noted that culture for peace
Santa Fé, Usina São João, Usina São José da Estiva, for students selected by their respective
has been included in the teaching
Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Virgolino de secretaries of education. The goal is
curriculum at municipal schools,
Oliveira, Zanin, Zilor. to offer students in the community the
with the training of 150 teachers.
opportunity to learn languages.
In all, Cities for Peace involves
Separation and Composting Açúcar Guarani.
20,000 people; 400 volunteers
of Organic Residues
in each of the 13 cities where it
Programs whereby workers who live Study Grants
operates, 200 “peace agents”
on-site collect food waste for recycling. This program is geared to technical,
(who help expand the message)
Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Grupo Balbo, Usina São Luiz S/A. university and post-graduate education.
and workers in the sponsoring
The grants have the goal of developing
companies. Some 5,000 children
Heat Exchangers for Recovery of Heat knowledge and skills among workers.
in the public school network are
between Hot and Cold Cane Juice Açúcar Guarani, Cerradinho, Cocal, Della Coletta,
covered by the program.
The use of heat exchangers has allowed Equipav, Grupo Balbo, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso
for the recovery of the heat from hot Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale,
cane juice, reducing the use of water Usina Boa Vista, Usina Colombo, Usina Ferrari,
Cities for Peace and the Continuous University Education Program are examples of projects designed to help change education in the
country, with the help of an ever-growing number of volunteers.
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Usina Ipiranga, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Connection – Continuous Education The Formare School
Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina Santa A distance learning program for workers. School teachers volunteer their time to
Cruz, Usina Santa Fé, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Zilor. offer young people career guidance
Domingos, Usina São João, Usina São José da Estiva, classes. Partnership: Bextro.
Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Usina São Get to Know Us Equipav.
Martinho, Viralcool, Zilor. A program to bring the company closer
to its stakeholders, showing them what Trainee Programs
Professional Training and Development it does. Participants are children aged The goal is to develop staff members to
Programs for workers: technical, 10 and over, university students and occupy positions within the company,
behavioral and technological workers’ families. including positions of a technical and
development and learning. Zilor. strategic level.
Brenco, Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC Açúcar Guarani, Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav,
Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Professional Training in Sugar and Ethanol LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Pedra
Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina Technical education for adolescents in Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina Alcídia, Usina
Alcídia, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, the community. Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina
Usina Iracema, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Isabel, Cerradinho, Equipav, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, Usina Ipiranga, Usina Iracema, Usina São João, Usina São
Usina São João, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Boa Vista, Usina Colombo, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina Martinho, Zilor.
José, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Usina São São João, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Zilor.
Martinho, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. Lions Foundation
Technical Courses Construction of classrooms for
Learning for Life IT, sugar, ethanol and family farming. psychosocial development and
Encouraging workers to resume their Partners: the Municipal Secretary of refurbishment of other areas in the
studies. Education and the Paula Souza Center. Dr Alfredo Mariz Costa center for
Usina Boa Vista, Usina Iracema, Usina Pitangueiras, Alcoeste, Cocal, Equipav, LDC Bioenergia, Pioneiros specialized education in Quirinópolis
Usina São Domingos, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Bioenergia, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina São João, Usina (GO). Partnership: BNDES.
Martinho, Zilor. São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Virgolino de Oliveira, Usina Boa Vista.
Zilor.
Christmas Card Story Time
Company support for children at the Education and Personal Development A program specifically for children in
Nossa Senhora do Rosário Center to The program seeks to expand basic education; a partnership with
make Christmas cards. workers’ potential via self-development local authorities to encourage a love of
CBAA, Usina Ferrari. and self-management. reading.
Cocal, Pioneiros Bioenergia, Usina Iracema, Usina Zilor.
Itaquerê, Cecoi Community Center Pitangueiras, Usina São João, Usina São Manoel, Zilor.
The company contributes towards the Digital Inclusion
upkeep of the organization, which Financial Education IT classes for students enrolled in basic
promotes social integration, education Information about interest rates, banking literacy courses; donation of computers.
and health, with an emphasis on projects transactions and money management, CBAA, Cerradinho, Della Coletta, Equipav, Pedra
related to the environment. for workers and the community. Agroindustrial, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Iracema, Usina
Usina Santa Fé. Cosan, Equipav, NovAmérica, Usina Caeté, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São
Colombo. Martinho.
Cities for Peace
See page 85. Never Too Late to Learn Digital Inclusion/English
Usina Frutal, Usina Itapagipe, Usina Mandu, Usina Adult literacy programs. A project developed within the community
Moema, Usina Vertente. Usina Mandu, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz to encourage learning the English
S/A, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. language, using “Reading Companion”
software. Partnership: IBM Brazil.
NovAmérica.
Programs involve a series of activities to reinforce the education of the children of mill workers. These include donations of
teaching materials and stimulus for reading. Social responsibility programs include adult literacy.
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Integration Between School and Company Young Apprentice
Quality of Life
High school students learn about This program is designed to provide
agribusiness activities in company visits. technical education for students aged
Partnership: ABAG. 16 and up, leading to a future career in
Alcoeste, CBAA, Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav, Grupo the mills. Conducted in partnership with
Balbo, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Senai. The aim is to help young people
Santelisa Vale, Usina Batatais, Usina Caeté, Usina develop self knowledge and perception
Colombo, Usina Ipiranga, Usina Santa Fé, Usina Santa of their potential, relating the learning in
Isabel, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A, the company to what they have learned
Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zanin, Zilor. at school.
Açúcar Guarani, Cocal, Cosan, Della Coletta, Equipav,
Integration of New Employees Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia
Companies promote the integration of Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina
new employees by means of lectures Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu,
and guidance. Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina São
All members participate in this initiative. Domingos, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel,
Usina São Martinho, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira,
High-Performance Leaders (LAP) Zanin, Zilor.
Companies encourage workers
to develop on the job and create Centers for Education and Pre-Employment
conditions to facilitate this, via lectures Infant education projects to encourage
and seminars. Participation open to all development and preparation for the
workers. labor market, involving hundreds of
All members take part in this initiative. children of workers and other children
in the community.
School Materials Cosan.
Discount arrangements with stationers
and donation of educational materials for The Aurélio Nardini Prize
workers and their children. Created to promote integration between
Alcoeste, Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, Benefits company and community, highlighting
LDC Bioenergia, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Programs the commitment to education. This prize
Ltda., Pioneiros Bioenergia, Santelisa Vale, Usina is aimed at students in the municipal and
Iracema, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Cruz, Usina state school networks.
Santa Fé, Usina São Domingos, Usina São Luiz S/A, The benefits vary from company Nardini.
Usina São Manoel, Usina São Martinho, Viralcool, to company. Amongst them
Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. are medical, audiological, The Continuous University Program
dental, ophthalmological and Full time study grants and help with
MBA pharmaceutical assistance; life expenses for workers’ children aged
An MBA course is conducted in insurance, meals and family 17 to 24.
the company for executives and food support; food and transport Zilor.
senior analysts, in partnerships with vouchers; private pension schemes,
FUNDACE/USP. sickness and burial support; Program to Encourage Study
Cosan, LDC Bioenergia, NovAmérica, Usina Moema, educational support, breakfast, Encouraging workers to resume their
Usina Pitangueiras. Christmas hampers, financial loans, education.
subsidized sales and access to Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina São Luiz S/A, Zilor.
credit cooperatives.
Young people and children figure high on the list of social priorities for projects by UNICA members; they are targets for
programs that provide professional training and encourage study.
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The Young Entrepreneur Program attitudes, preparing young people for Young People in Action
This program seeks to develop professional life. Partners: Senac, Sesc, A project to help young people at risk,
entrepreneurship amongst students Legião Mirim, Polícia Militar, CMDCA, based on interaction with the community.
in basic education and high school Conselho Tutelar, ONGs, comunidades Usina Caeté.
education at public sector schools e prefeituras.
in Iracemápolis (SP). In addition to Cerradinho. Reading Project: “Lendo com a Estiva na
financial sponsorship, the company Moenda das Letras”
makes available staff members who The Happy Kids Project School age children are encouraged to
voluntarily provide lessons. Partners: This project operates in Brasilândia (MS) read, write and interpret texts.
the Limeira Development Institute (IDEL) and offers back-up schooling, sporting Usina São José da Estiva.
and Junior Achievement. activities, arts and handicrafts outside of
Usina Iracema. school hours for children of workers and The “Lights, Action!” Project
from the community in general. Stimulus and activities to promote
The Sol Plus Program CBAA. development of adolescents using
Educational activities for workers to socio-educational methods of
transmit the principles of security, order Education for Work community service.
and cleanliness (SOL in the Portuguese This project seeks to prepare young Usina Santa Isabel
acronym) in the workplace, to help people for the labor market.
promote a better working environment Partner: Senac in Barretos (SP). The “Patrulheiros” project
and quality of life. Açúcar Guarani. An operating agreement with
Della Coletta. Associação Oficina Mãe–Patrulheiros,
Educational Project in Iracemápolis (SP ) and Brigada
Agribusiness at School Children in Pontal (SP) receive meals, Mirim Ambiental in Quirinópolis (GO),
The goal of this project is to teach school uniforms, transport, materials, who work to promote development of
the basic concepts of agribusiness to medicine, medical and dental assistance. adolescents in the community.
students in the first year of high school Usina Bazan. Usina Boa Vista, Usina Iracema.
in public and private schools.
Usina Mandu, Usina São Luiz S/A, Zanin, Zilor. The Encanto Infantil project Career Guidance
The goal is to help shape future citizens Presentations about different professions
Apprenticeship Program by means of activities related to for high school students.
Apprenticeship courses for the children personal, professional and environmental Usina Santa Fé.
of workers and other adolescents from education. For children of workers and
the Children Sweet Energy project. from the community in general. The “Pro-Youth” Project
Cerradinho. Brenco. The mill hires adolescents to carry out
administrative services. The young person
Educational assistance project. Work Experience Project can take part in a job selection process for
Support in basic education, high school Students spend a week in the mills, up to one year after leaving the project.
and higher education for children of getting to know the day-to-day operations A partnership with the Association for
employees. of each department. Partners: Senac. Support and Protection of Young People
NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Usina Monte Cerradinho. in Pradópolis (SP).
Alegre, Usina Santa Lúcia. Usina São Martinho.
Scout Troops
The Children Sweet Energy project Presentations about the environment, The Young Citizen Project
This program operates daily within activities like tree planting and visits to Sporting activities and additional lessons
the mill for children and adolescents, river sources, amongst others in line to stimulate ideas of citizenship. For
both the children of workers and other with the educational methods of the the children of workers and from the
from the community in general. The Scouts. Open to young people from the community in general.
goal is to encourage good educational community. Usina Caeté.
Brenco.
Sponsorship for various activities, football schools and championships that emphasize integration between millworkers and the
community are just some of the activities within the area of sports.
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Millennium Goals on the Packet Telecurso 2000
sports
The company publicizes the millennium This distance learning program is aimed
goals on its sugar sachets. at workers who have interrupted their
Usina Caeté. regular formal education. It is conducted
in partnership with Sesi.
The TEAR Project: Building Sustainable Cocal, Cosan, Usina Iracema, Viralcool, Virgolino de
Networks Oliveira.
Information: see page 75.
Vale do Rosário (Grupo Santelisa Vale). TV Classrooms
See box on page 91.
The Thalita Kum Project Usina Iracema, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São
Donation of a shelter site for a project Good on the Ball, Luiz S/A, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira.
that benefits children and adolescents, Good at School
run by the Instituto Renascer Association School Transportation
in Quirinópolis (SP). Partner: BNDES. For the children of workers (up to the
Usina Boa Vista. This project for children and age of 18) who live on company farms.
adolescents uses the teaching of LDC Bioenergia, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Santelisa
“A Community Outlook” football and encouragement to Vale, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina São Luiz S/A, Zanin.
Project involves presentations in schools study as weapons in the effort to
in the region offering guidance on reduce urban violence. Knowledge Factory
environmental education, health, drugs, This project selects needy children from
family relations and other subjects. within the community and offers them
Cerradinho. transportation to school in the company’s
residential settlement, where they can
School Support receive formal education with support
School age children receive from educational specialists. In after-
culture
psychological and learning support. school hours the children have physical,
Usina São José da Estiva, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda. cultural and sporting activities, etc.
Usina São João.
Meetings with Suppliers of Materials and
Services Traveling and Learning
Quarterly meetings to pass on concepts Students visit fairs, museums, companies
of social responsibility in business. and exhibitions.
Usina São Manoel. Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A.
Stakeholders
Theater Projects The Maria Gianni de Andrade Institute:
Meetings with principal stakeholders Life and Work
to deal with relevant subjects: the Sporting and cultural activities,
The goal is for participants to
environment, employability and handicraft lessons, additional school
exercise their creativity, team spirit
schooling. lessons and professional training courses
and organization. The projects reach
Usina São Manoel. for adolescents in a situation of risk in
thousands and seek to reinforce the
Pitangueiras (SP).
message of awareness campaigns in
Usina Pitangueiras.
subjects of importance to workers and
students at public schools, in towns
where the companies operate.
Contribute; encourage; and build character: these ideas are frequently expressed in cultural programs that benefit not just
workers but society as a whole.
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Sport and Leisure Schools The Academy Project
EC8 LA11 SPORT
Open to workers and the community; For workers and their children.
football, dance and tennis. Cerradinho, Equipav, NovAmérica, Santelisa Vale,
Citizenship Activity Cocal, Cosan, Equipav, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Usina São João, Zilor.
Various cultural and sporting activities for NovAmérica, Usina São José da Estiva.
children and adolescents in Buritizal (SP). Cycle for Health Project
The company helped with the acquisition Sport and Leisure For children and adults; promotes
of sporting equipment and assistance in A social club for workers and their families. bicycle trips. Partners: city authorities in
the planning, operation and evaluation Lençóis Paulista and Quatá (SP).
of activities. Alcoeste, Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, Zilor.
Pedra Agroindustrial. Nardini, NovAmérica, Santelisa Vale, Usina Iracema,
Usina Moema, Usina Santa Adélia, Usina Santa Isabel, Sport and Quality of Life
Support for Sport Usina São João, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Sporting championships for workers
Sponsorship and encouragement for Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Usina São Martinho, and their families.
athletes to take part in races. Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. Cocal, Usina São Luiz S/A, Zilor.
Cerradinho, Cevasa, Cocal, Cosan, Della Coletta,
Nardini, NovAmérica, Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Integration Gymkhana
Caeté, Usina Santa Cruz, Usina São José da Estiva. For workers and their families.
Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Luiz S/A. EC8 LA11 Culture
Good on the Ball, Good at School
Information on page 89. “Parasafra” cultural, sporting and
Usina Iracema, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São leisure program Children and the Art of Playing
Luiz S/A. Leisure and sporting activities. Dedicated to the children of workers, in
Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda. commemoration of Children’s Day.
In-house Championships Usina Colombo.
Football, cards, tennis and rugby. Annual Fishing Event
Cerradinho, Cocal, Equipav, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, The aim is to promote integration Cultural Support
NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra between workers by means of a sports The company is one of the partners of
Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina Caeté, Usina fishing event. Olímpia (SP) city authorities for staging
Iracema, Usina Santa Cruz, Usina São João, Usina São Cerradinho, Usina São Luiz S/A. the National Folklore Festival.
Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, Zanin, Zilor. Açúcar Guarani.
Catch and Carry Home
Construction of a Multi-function This promotes leisure and integration Support for Cultural Festivals
Sports Facility amongst workers and encourages sport The National Song Festival in
The goal was to offer a better quality of fishing. Bebedouro (SP); the Song Festival
life for patients interned at a chemical Santelisa Vale, Zilor. in Catanduva (SP); and a Christmas
dependence recuperation institution in concert in a public square.
Quirinópolis (SP). Partner: BNDES. Program for Physical, Sporting and Cerradinho.
Usina Boa Vista. Leisure Activities
Leisure and introduction to sport. Apprentice for a Better Life
The Matilat Nardini Race Pedra Agroindustrial, Zilor. Support for the project in Buritizal (SP);
A foot race in Catanduva (SP), which support with planning and evaluation
seeks to encourage the practice of “Reveal Your Talent” Program of activities.
sport. The race provides winners with This prepares young people to take part Pedra Agroindustrial.
entry into the São Silvestre International in athletics competitions.
Race held New Year’s Eve in São Paulo. LDC Bioenergia. Association of Bands and Brass Bands
The company also sponsors an in Ribeirão Preto
athletics team. Vacation Program Musical instruction and social integration
Nardini. Sports and leisure for children and for children and adolescents.
adolescents during school vacations. Pedra Agroindustrial.
Pedra Agroindustrial, Zilor.
Social projects are aimed at different age groups. One of the main characteristics is the great variety of initiatives.
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Libraries Santelisa Vale Cultural Facility
education
Companies offer libraries for workers Social and cultural inclusion for young
and their families, with novels and people and adults. The theater school is
subscriptions to magazines and renowned for its productions.
newspapers. Santelisa Vale.
Açúcar Guarani, Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Pedra
Agroindustrial, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira. Children’s Station
The goal is to bring together the children
Toy Rooms of workers through play and leisure
Donations of toys, games and Usina Iracema, Usina São Martinho.
educational items to schools, day care
and other such centers. Cultural Station
Partners: city authorities. The aims are to integrate families and
Açúcar Guarani, Cocal, Grupo Balbo, Usina São Manoel. give them access to culture through
“Youth and Orchestra” presentations
Know the Company of the Ribeirão Preto (SP) Symphony
Presentations showing how sugar Orchestra, sponsored by the group.
and ethanol are produced, explaining Usina São Martinho.
environmental conservation and
sustainability in the sugarcane industry. Estiva Cultural
Alcoeste, Açúcar Guarani, Equipav, LDC Bioenergia, Stimulate an interest in culture through
NovAmérica, Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina São stage plays and workshops.
Domingos, Usina São Luiz S/A, Zilor. Usina São José da Estiva.
Workers can access programs in various areas, ranging from training and professional requalification to programs
for improving workplace safety.
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The Iracemápolis Art and Culture Movement Christmas Without Hunger Cultural Project
Association (Amaci) Donations of food to the community on Theater, dance and handicrafts for the
Donation of the Iracema Movie Theater behalf of workers and their families. community.
to a cultural institute. Usina Colombo. Usina São Luiz.
Usina Iracema.
Program for Managing Folklore Projects
Reading is Living the Archeological Heritage Children participate in a papier
Encouragement to read literature. The goal is to spread the cultural mâché mask competition. Partner:
Books donated to public and school values of northeastern São Paulo state, Culture Secretariat in Santa Cruz
libraries in Dumont, Barrinha, Guariba, focusing on archeological remains das Palmeiras (SP).
Iracemápolis and Padrópolis (SP). discovered at Guarani Indian sites at Usina Ferrari.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture. Olímpia and Pedranópolis (SP ).
Usina Iracema, Usina São Martinho. Açúcar Guarani. The Future Project
Cultural project aimed at promoting
The Equipav Memorial Program to Preserve Municipal Memory development of children and young
Collection of photos and objects that Support for projects to preserve local people in the community through cultural
preserve the history of the company. history by publishing books. activities. Includes a musical band,
Equipav. Pedra Agroindustrial. theater, dance, choir and environmental
education. The Ministry of Culture is a
Music in the School Playing for the Future partner for cultural events.
Music teachers hired to offer lessons in Based on the Zillo Lorenzetti Musical NovAmérica.
municipal schools. Partners: City Hall/ Band, composed of children and
Secretary of Education of Icem (SP). adolescents from the community. Cultural Gymkhana
Open to the community and workers’ Zilor. Games and cultural activities involving
children. 8th-grade children from municipal, state
CBAA. Religious Programs and private schools, focusing on the
Holding a mass at the beginning and/or sugarcane industry.
The New Life, Casa das Mangueiras end of harvest. Zilor.
Organization All members promote such initiatives.
Workshops in carpet making, Cordel Literature Project
handicrafts, cultural workshops, Book Box Project Workshop encouraging children and
dance and educational games for Offering workers and their families young people to meet and read during
an organization serving children culture and leisure through reading. school vacations.
and adolescents. Partner: Sesi. Usina Santa Fé.
Grupo Balbo, Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Cerradinho, Cocal, NovAmérica, Zilor.
Usina Batatais, Usina Moema. Prevention
Book Stand Project An educational project offering
Parasafra Culture, Sport and Recreation In partnership with Sesi, offer workers professional psychological, cultural,
A competition in essay writing and and their families culture and leisure handicraft and training support. Partner:
design for workers and their families. through reading. the Food Industries Labor Union in
Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda. Usina Santa Fé, Usina São Luiz S/A. Catanduva (SP).
Virgolino de Oliveira.
Happy Easter Reading House Project
Distribution of chocolate eggs. Community facility with a collection of
Usina Pitangueiras, Usina São José, Usina São José 10,000 books.
da Estiva. Usina Santa Fé.
A wide spectrum of Quality of Life programs benefit workers and the communities as a whole. They include worker dormitories,
support for institutions such as day care centers, homes for senior citizens and other actions to promote workers’ well being.
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The Born Again Project
Training
EC8 LA11 QUALITY OF LIFE
Offers sports activities, leisure and
help with school work for children in
Sidrolândia (MS). Holiday Camp
CBAA. Program allowing children of workers to
spend a weekend at the company.
Theater Projects NovAmérica.
See text on page 89.
Cerradinho, Cosan, NovAmérica, Santelisa Vale, Usina Association of the Serrana Shelter Home
Boa Vista, Usina Iracema, Usina São Martinho. for Children
Takes in children up to 12 years old,
Energy Radio sent by the Youth Guardian Council and
Information and culture for workers on judicial authorities.
the way to work. Pedra Agroindustrial.
Abengoa Bioenergia Brasil.
Christmas Hampers for Workers
Art on the Road Açúcar Guarani, Alcoeste, Cocal, Cosan, LDC
Project focusing on developing culture Bioenergia, Usina Batatais, Usina Boa Vista, Usina
in the community, through musical Ferrari, Usina Iracema, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina
presentations, traveling theater and Santa Fé, Usina São João, Usina São Manoel, Usina
art exhibitions. Set up in partnership São Martinho, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira.
with the Ministry of Culture.
NovAmérica. Social Get-Togethers
Promoting worker integration
Showing Workers They’re Important and recognition – Mother’s Day, Labor
Celebrating International Women’s Day, Day, June Religious Celebrations,
Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day. Children’s Day, New Year etc.
Courses
Della Coletta, Equipav, Nardini, Usina São José. Açúcar Guarani, Alcoeste, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Della
Coletta, Equipav, Grupo Balbo, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini,
NovAmérica, Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina
These include training for
Alcídia, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Ipiranga,
operators of sugarcane harvesters
Usina Iracema , Usina Mandu, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina
and light and heavy equipment;
Santa Cruz, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Domingos,
auto mechanics and maintenance
Usina São João, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São José,
assistants; drivers; fueling station
Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Martinho, Viralcool, Zilor.
attendants; assistants in plant
technology; assistant firefighters;
Construction of Part of New Headquarters
inspectors; tractor drivers; cane
for APAE in Paranaiguara (SP)
loaders; assistant electricians
Goal is to offer better support for those
and car welders; automotive
who come to the institution, which helps
electricians; electromechanical and
families with challenged children.
hydraulic assistants; manual tool
Usina Boa Vista.
operators; staff for organization
and cleaning, soil preparation,
D’Olhos Group
biological control of sugarcane
Goal: improve the workplace environment
beetle, workplace hygiene and
by means of the “5S” policy (see glossary
training managers, among others.
starting page 108). Partner: São Paulo
State Education and Sport Secretariat.
Cevasa, Cocal, Usina Guariroba, Usina Moema, Usina
Vertente.
Cane cutters gain new career horizons thanks to retraining projects run by companies concerned with
maintaining the employability of workers.
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Income Generation Workshop Better Housekeeping Program Leisure Projects for Workers
Handicrafts, truffle making, Helps improve the quality of life for Companies provide facilities and
Easter eggs and other activities. workers and their families, showing them promote leisure and recreation activities
Alcoeste, Usina São José da Estiva. ways to minimize the downside of tough for workers and their families.
economic times. All members promote these initiatives.
Silver Status Santelisa Vale.
Program recognizing workers who have Partnership Project
been at the company 25 years. People Count Training for workers’ wives: leadership;
Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Usina São João. Recognizing the contribution of workers use of agricultural chemicals; processing
who have been 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or of molasses, brown sugar and sugarcane
Benefits Programs more years in the company. juice bars.
Information on page 87. Viralcool, Zilor. Della Coletta, Usina Caeté, Zilor.
All members promote these initiatives.
Travel Programs Crèches; Old Folks Home
Good Life Accommodation Program Holiday travel for workers and their Repair/improvement at five crèches and
Support for out-of-town workers to find families. The company helps with the a home for senior citizens in São Manuel
board and lodging. organization and pays 30% of the cost. to benefit workers’ children and the
Equipav. Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina São Luiz S/A. community.
Usina São Manoel.
Program for Retirement Preparation Viva Program
Guidance for workers who are about to Activities related to leisure, health and Gold Watch
retire, with talks, time off work to look for nutrition promoting a better quality of life In recognition of workers completing
new activities and post-retirement for workers. 30 years with the company.
health care. NovAmérica. Pedra Agroindustrial.
NovAmérica.
Recreation Support Program Voluntary Work
Quality of Life Program Holiday recreation for workers Workers create volunteer groups.
Medical evaluations and physical and families. Activities already initiated include
activities in gyms for workers. Usina Santa Lúcia. collecting food donations and
Cocal, Equipav, NovAmérica, Pedra Agroindustrial, sponsoring children in need.
Santelisa Vale, Virgolino de Oliveira. Good Day Program Cerradinho, Grupo Balbo, Irmãos Malosso,
Distribution of snacks for rural workers. NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Usina Iracema,
Qualiseg Program Usina Colombo, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Usina Santa Cruz, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São
For workers in the industrial sector: Luiz S/A, Zilor. Manoel, Usina São Martinho.
programs on hygiene, cleaning and
organization. Includes a Security Week. Program for Expecting Mothers
Usina Colombo. Support in day care centers, distribution
of baby kits for workers’ wives.
CBAA.
Garden Project
A program led by employees to improve
living standards in the community (home
renovations, food donations, etc).
Usina São José da Estiva.
Sport 30
Culture 55
Quality of Life 73
Health 95
Environment 103
Education 108
Qualification 154
Total 618
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CBAA, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Equipav, Grupo Educational Survey
EC8 LA11 QUALIFICATION
Balbo, Irmãos Malosso, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Research into educational level
Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Pioneiros of workers.
Youth and Adult Literacy Bioenergia, Usina Bazan, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Cosan, Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Usina Caeté, Usina
Teaching workers to read and write Usina Guariroba, Usina Iracema, Usina Moema, Usina São Domingos, Usina São José, Usina São Luiz S/A,
so they can gain access to technical Ouroeste, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Fé, Usina Usina São Manoel, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zanin.
training courses. Santa Isabel, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São Manoel,
LDC Bioenergia, Usina Mandu, Usina São José, Zilor. Usina São Martinho, Usina Vertente, Zanin, Zilor. Pearls Project
The aim is to select curriculums of
Continuing Education In-house Advancement rural workers who can be upgraded to
Support for workers in degree, Search for new talent inside the jobs in the agricultural or industrial area.
post-graduate, technical and language company. Cerradinho, Grupo Balbo, Zanin.
courses. Alcoeste, Cocal, Grupo Balbo, NovAmérica, Paraíso
Açúcar Guarani, Cosan, Infinity Bio, NovAmérica, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Santelisa Vale, Usina Boa Vista, Internal Promotions
Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Vale, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Guariroba, Usina Rural workers are reassigned to other
Usina Boa Vista, Usina Colombo, Usina Guariroba, Ipiranga, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Moema, activities or sectors. Partnership with
Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Moema, Usina Usina Ouroeste, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina São several organizations.
Ouroeste, Usina Santa Fé, Usina São Manoel, Usina São João, Usina São Manoel, Usina São Martinho, Usina Cocal, Grupo Balbo, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda.,
Martinho, Usina Vertente, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. Vertente, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. Santelisa Vale, Usina Açucareira Furlan, Usina Boa
Vista, Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Guariroba,
Clean Cane Program Courses Usina Iracema, Usina Moema, Usina Ouroeste, Usina
Equips cane cutters with new skills See page 93. Pitangueiras, Usina São Martinho, Usina Vertente,
by focusing on their development as Açúcar Guarani, Aralco, CBAA, Cocal, Cosan, Della Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor.
citizens and workers, with the prospect Coletta, Destilaria Santa Inês, Equipav, Grupo Balbo,
of professional growth and improved LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, Paraíso Training and Quality of Life
social wellbeing. The course offers basic Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Santelisa Development of worker competence
notions of security, education and the Vale, Usina Batatais, Usina Bazan, Usina Boa Vista, (group work, communications, etc.) and
environment, and introduces questions Usina Caeté, Usina Colombo, Usina Guariroba, instilling knowledge in areas relating to
relating to equipment, tools and raw Usina Ipiranga, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina health, security and environment.
materials quality (types of mineral and Moema, Usina Monte Alegre, Usina Noroeste Paulista, Grupo Balbo, Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Usina
vegetable impurities). In partnership Usina Ouroeste, Usina Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina
with Senar, the National Rural Learning Adélia, Usina Santa Fé, Usina Santa Isabel, Usina São Martinho.
Service. São Domingos, Usina São José da Estiva, Usina São
Açúcar Guarani, Alcoeste, Cerradinho, Cocal, Cosan, Della João, Usina São Luiz S/A, Usina São Manoel, Usina Education via TV
Coletta, Equipav, LDC Bioenergia, Nardini, NovAmérica, São Martinho, Usina Vertente, Usina Vista Alegre, Partnership with city halls to prevent
Paraíso Bioenergia Ltda., Pedra Agroindustrial, Usina Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zanin, Zilor. dropping out of school.
Alcídia, Usina Batatais, Usina Boa Vista, Usina Caeté, Equipav, Nardini, Usina Iracema, Usina São Luiz S/A,
Usina Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina Mandu, Usina Development of High Performance Teams Usina Vista Alegre, Viralcool, Zilor.
Pitangueiras, Usina Santa Fé, Usina São Domingos, Usina Promoting personal and professional
São João, Usina São José, Usina São Manoel, Usina São development for Agricultural Services Behavioral training
Martinho, Viralcool, Virgolino de Oliveira, Zilor. and Agricultural Team Leaders. Promote workers’ self-awareness and
Usina Colombo, Usina Iracema, Usina São Luiz S/A. self-esteem. A partnership with Senai.
Training and Professional Development Irmãos Malosso , Usina Boa Vista, Usina Iracema,
Programs for technical, technological Usina São Martinho.
and behavioral development and
training for workers.
Sport 9.010
Environment 10.319
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Education 15.866
Qualification 31.529
Health 83.340
Culture 279.418
Total 480.259
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PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Community Voices
REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
introduced by UNICA MEMBER companies DISCUSS THE BENEFITS THEY BRING.
Leila Z. Sangalli
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Socio-Cultural Scope Focus on Education
“Nova America’s Project Future is an excellent example “The Cosan projects are viewed as something positive by
of social action, because it includes two aspects that I the community, and it’s a pity that they don’t reach every-
believe are important for the development of a commu- one. The great hope for the population is to have their chil-
nity: the cultural and the social. On the cultural side, the dren studying at the Foundation. The Cosan name carries
project brings the community marvelous presentations a lot of weight; it impresses people and links the organiza-
such as concerts, theater plays and dance. On the social tion with a serious company that offers opportunities. See-
side, it helps groups like ours, through donations of food ing my son attending the Foundation is very rewarding.”
and hygiene and cleaning materials collected at these
presentations.”
Maria Isaltina Pelegrino de Souza
Augusto de Oliveira
I am now working as a cost analyst in the control depart- after being hired, I work in the financial control area and
ment. I hope that new paths open up for me and new op- have a degree in foreign trade. Now I’m studying tax law.”
portunities appear so that this seed, planted when I was an
apprentice, can blossom into a tree full of good fruit.”
Luiza Garcia de Aro
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“Sustainable development is
that which satisfies the needs of
the present without compromising
the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs”, a
definition published in the
Bruntland Report, “Our Common
Future”. The report was prepared
in 1987 by the UN’s World
Commission on Environment and
Development.
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Our contribution
to the Millennium
Development Goals
AND EQUAL.
166 COUNTRIES.
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The Millennium Development Goals
1 Eliminate extreme
2 Achieving universal
basic education
hunger and poverty
In Brazil the figures are for 2005: 92.5%
Brazil met the goal of reducing by
of children and young people aged sev-
half the number of people who live
en through 17 are enrolled in basic ed-
in extreme poverty: from 8.8% of
ucation. In the cities, this rises to 95%.
the population in 1990 to 4.2% in
The goal of universal access to basic
2005. Even so, 7.5 million Brazilians
education has been virtually achieved
earn less than one dollar per day. In
but attendance rates are still low
2005, the government pledged to
amongst the very poor and the children
reduce the number of people living
in the North and Northeast regions.
in extreme poverty to 25% of the to-
tal existing in 1990 and to end hun-
ger in Brazil by 2015. UNICA members are devoting considerable re-
sources to education. Amongst their programs,
the ones that stand out include: encouragement
The more than 700,000 people with to return to study; literacy courses; donation of
registered jobs in the sugar-energy school materials to the workers and their depen-
sector; the increasing prevalence dents (sometimes extended to the whole commu-
of rural workers with legal work nity); and study grants for technical and univer-
contracts; salaries that match the sity courses.
second-best average in Brazilian
agribusiness; and investments in
professional training for workers –
4
all these indicate a determination to
help build the new economic order
envisaged by the UN.
Reducing
infant mortality
3
rate (deaths of children less than
one year old) from 4.7% in 1990
to 2.5% in 2006. The Northeast
was the region with the biggest
Promoting gender equality drop in deaths between zero and
and self-sufficiency for five years but infant mortality was
women still nearly double the national
average, according to the 2008
report “The State of the World’s
Women in Brazil study more than
Children” from Unicef, the United
men but have fewer employment
Nations Children’s Fund.
opportunities; they receive less
than men working in similar jobs
Some of the activities that are helping change the
and occupy the worst functions.
situation are: nutritional education programs; nu-
In 2005, 35% of men had formal
tritionists who plan balanced menus for workers
employment contracts, compared
and their families; distribution of milk to workers’
with 26.7% of women.
children; medical consultations; vaccination; in-
vestments; donations for hospitals and other in-
UNICA and its associates practice non-dis- frastructure.
criminatory policies, as well as operating
special health and quality-of-life programs
for female workers.
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5 Improving maternal health
6
pregnant women (workers and workers’ wives).
These provide information on mother and baby
health, breastfeeding, prenatal exams and other
aspects.
Fighting HIV/Aids,
malaria and
other diseases
7
More than 180,000 people receive
medicine supplied without cost by
the government. According to Un-
aids (a UN program), the prevalence Ensuring environmental
of HIV in Brazil is 0.5% and there are sustainability
620,000 people infected.
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product a global alternative that is consistent with the
principles of sustainable development.
Establishing a
global partnership
for development
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Brazil was the leading force in creating the G-20 group of nations in the Doha
Round of free trade negotiations, within the World Trade Organization. The
country is widely seen as proactive in promoting global partnerships.
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GRI INDICATORS
for preparing this report, led to its “B” classification within the GRI, level “G3 checked”, as stated on page five of
this report. We would stress that this is the first time an association has published a sustainability report anchored
in these indicators. It constitutes a source of pride for this group of companies within the Brazilian sugar-energy
sector.
The following index provides the number and description of the GRI indicators – called “Standard Disclosure” items
in GRI terminology – and shows the page or pages of the 2008 Sustainability Report which deal with each topic.
Organizational Profile
2.1 Name of the organization..................................................................................... ............................................... 13
2.2 Primary brands, products, and/or services.............................................................. ............................................... 13
2.3 Operational structure........................................................................................... ............................................. 109
2.4 Location of organization’s headquarters................................................................ .............................................. 111
2.5 Countries where the organization operates............................................................ ............................................... 14
2.6 Nature of ownership and legal form...................................................................... ............................................... 13
2.7 Markets served . .................................................................................................. ................................... 10, 58, 59
2.8 Scale of the organization (number of employees, net sales, total capitalization,
quantity of products or services provided)..................................................................... ........................ 10, 13, 23, 57, 61
2.9 Significant changes during the reporting period regarding size, structure,
or share ownership .................................................................................................... ............................................. 107
2.10 Awards received in the reporting period............................................................... ............................................... 17
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Report Scope and Boundary
3.9 Data measurement techniques and the bases of calculations................................... ............................................... 77
3.10 Explanation of the effects of any re-statements of information provided in
earlier reports (e.g., mergers/acquisitions, change of base years/periods, nature of
business, measurement methods)................................................................................. ............................................. 107
3.11 Significant changes from previous reporting periods............................................. ............................................... 76
Assurance
3.13 Policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance
for the report. If not included in the report, explain the scope and basis of any external
assurance provided. Also explain the relationship between the reporting organization
and the assurance provider(s)...................................................................................... ................................................. 5
4.5 Linkage between compensation for members of the highest governance body,
senior managers, and executives, and the organization’s performance .......................... ........................................ 18, 37
4.6 Processes in place for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts
of interest are avoided................................................................................................. .........................................17, 65
4.7 Process for determining the qualifications and expertise of the members of the
highest governance body for guiding the organization’s strategy.................................... .............................................. 18
4.8 Internally developed statements of mission or values, codes of conduct, and principles . .............................................. 14
4.9 Procedures of the highest governance body for overseeing the organization’s
identification and management of economic, environmental, and social performance..... .......................38, 44, 47, 65, 66
4.10 Processes for evaluating the highest governance body’s own performance,
particularly with respect to economic, environmental, and social performance.................... ........................................ 18, 69
or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or endorses............................... ............ 38, 44, 61, 65, 66, 74, 77
4.13 Significant memberships in associations (such as industry associations)
and/or national/international advocacy organizations................................................... ......................................... 14, 38
Stakeholder Engagement
4.14 List of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization........................................ ......................................... 14, 77
4.15 Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage ........... ............................................... 77
4.16 Approaches to stakeholder engagement, including frequency of engagement
by type and by stakeholder group ............................................................................... ................. 38, 44, 65, 66, 74, 77
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Stakeholder Engagement
4.17 Key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement,
and how the organization has responded to deal with them........................................... ............................. 38, 44, 66, 74
Energy
EN3 Direct energy consumption by primary energy source........................................... ............................................... 61
EN4 Indirect energy consumption by primary source................................................... ............................................... 61
EN7 Initiatives to reduce indirect energy consumption and reductions achieved............. ............................................... 61
Water
EN8 Total water withdrawal by source........................................................................ ............................................... 52
Biodiversity
EN11 Location and size of land owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to,
protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas.................. ..........................................10, 47
EN12 Description of significant impacts of activities, products,
and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity
value outside protected areas...................................................................................... ............................................... 47
EN13 Habitats protected or restored........................................................................... ..........................................47, 83
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Products and Services
EN26 Initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts of products and services,
and extent of impact mitigation.................................................................................... ....................................23, 27, 83
Overall
EN30 Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type*.................. ............................................... 27
* For this, we used the total volume invested by UNICA members in social and environmental projects.
Employment
LA1 Total workforce by employment type, employment contract, and region.................. ............................................... 39
LA4 Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreement.................... ............................................... 38
Investimentos
Child Labor e processos de compra
HR6 Operations that have significant risk for incidents of child labor,
and measures taken ................................................................................................... ............................................... 38
Community
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SO1 Programs and practices that assess and manage the impacts of operations
on communities, including entering, operating, and exiting............................................ ......................................... 24, 32
Public Policy
SO5 Public policy positions and participation in public policy
development and lobbying............................................................................................ .................................... 44, 65, 85
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Social Performance – Product Responsibility Page
Disclosure on Management Approach: 14, 17, 18, 40
Marketing Communications
PR6 Programs for adherence to laws, standards, and voluntary codes related
to marketing communications, including advertising, promotion, and sponsorship........... ............................................... 40
Compliance
PR9 Monetary value of significant fines for noncompliance with laws and regulations página
concerning the provision and use of products and services............................................ ............................................... 40
G3 Management
Approach Disclosures Not required. Disclosures for each disclosed for each
Indicator Category. Indicator Category.
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OUR MEMBERS
Aralco
Aralco Crystalsev Unidades Independentes
Aralco / Generalco Mandu Abengoa
Paraíso Água Bonita
Adecoagro Pioneiros Alcoeste
Angélica Agroenergia Brenco
Monte Alegre Santelisa Vale CBAA
Continental Central Paulista
Bazan Jardest Cevasa
Bazan MB Della Colleta
Bela Vista Santa Elisa Equipav
Vale do Rosário Ester
Carlos Lyra Ferrari
Delta ETH Itaiquara
Volta Grande Alcídia Malosso
Eldorado Nardini
Cerradinho Noroeste Paulista
Cerradinho Guarani Paranapanema / Biofuel Energy
Cerradinho / Potirendaba Andrade Pitangueiras
Olímpia Santa Cruz
Colombo São José Santa Fé
Colombo Severínia Santa Rosa
Colombo / Palestina Tanabi São Domingos
São José
Copersucar Infinity Bio Unialco
Balbo Alcana Vale do Vacaria 2.9 3.10 Companies that
Santo Antônio Cridasa Vista Alegre
São Francisco Naviraí Zanin became members of UNICA
Batatais during the period when the
Batatais LDC Bioenergia Sustainability Report was
Batatais / Lins Cresciumal
Cocal São Carlos being prepared
Cocal
Cocal 2 Moema Alcana (Infinity Bio Group)
Furlan Guariroba
Pedra Moema Andrade (Guarani Group)
Pedra / Buriti Ouroeste Brenco (Independent)
Pedra / Ibirá Vertente Cerradinho II (Cerradinho Group)
Pedra / Serrana Cridasa (Infinity Bio Group)
Santa Adélia Nova América
Santa Adélia Maracaí Guariroba (Moema Group)
Santa Adélia / Interlagos Nova América Naviraí (Infinity Bio Group)
Santa Lucia Paralcool Noroeste Paulista (Independent)
Santa Maria Paranapanema (Independent)
São José da Estiva Santa Isabel
São Luiz / Ourinhos Fartura Santa Elisa Continental
São Manoel Santa Isabel (Santelisa Vale Group)
Titotto Santa Isabel II (Santa Isabel Group)
Iacanga São Martinho Tanabi (Guarani Group)
Ipiranga Iracema
Ipiranga / Mococa São Martinho Vale do Vacaria (Independent)
Mococa Viralcool II (Viralcool Group)
Virgolino de Oliveira USJ Virgolino Oliveira/J. Bonifácio
Ariranha São Francisco (Copersucar)
Itapira São João
José Bonifácio
Zilor Viralcool
Barra Grande / Lençóis Santa Inês
Quatá Viralcool
São José / Macatuba Viralcool / Castilho
Cosan
Benalcool
Bom Retiro
Bonfim
Costa Pinto
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Da Barra
Da Serra
Destivale
Diamante
Da Barra 2
Gasa
Ipaussu
Junqueira
Mundial
Rafard
Santa Helena
São Francisco
Tamoio
Univalem
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GlossARY
A E R
Apae EPI Riparian vegetation
An NGO for parents and supporters of Equipment for Individual Protection. A term for various types of vegetation
physically challenged children. including narrow strips of forest along river
F banks.
B FAO-UN
BNDES The Food and Agriculture Organization of S
The Brazilian Social and Economic the United Nations. Senac
Development Bank. Brazilian National Service for Commercial
Fertirrigation Training.
Bioelectricity An agricultural technique for simultaneously
Electric power produced using vegetable applying water and fertilizers via an Senai
biomass as the primary source. irrigation system. Brazilian National Service for Industrial
Training.
Biomass Filter cake
From the energy point of view, biomass is Produced by filtering sugarcane juice – Senar
all renewable resource that originates from impurities in the juice are removed and Brazilian National Service for Rural Training.
organic material (animal or vegetable), returned to the soil in the form of organic
which can be used to produce energy. fertilizer. Sesc
Brazilian Social Service for Commerce.
Biorefinery 5S
An industrial installation to convert biomass A method for organizing a workplace, based Sesi
into a wide range of products (solid and on a list of five Japanese words. Roughly: Brazilian Social Service for Industry.
liquid fuels, sweeteners, etc) with low levels Sorting; Setting in order; Systematic
of waste and low emissions of greenhouse cleaning; Standardization; Sustaining the Stakeholders (partes interessadas)
gases. discipline. Stakeholders are broadly defined as
those groups or individuals: (a) that can
C G reasonably be expected to be significantly
Cefa G8+5 affected by an organization’s activities,
Organization to support youth training. A multilateral group comprising the countries products, and/or services; or (b) whose
in the G8 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, actions can reasonably be expected to
Cesp Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and affect the ability of the organization to
São Paulo Energy Company. the United States) and leading emerging successfully implement its strategies and
economies (South Africa, Brazil, China, India achieve its objectives. This includes entities
Cide and Mexico). or individuals whose rights, in the terms of
A Brazilian federal tax on importation and the law or international conventions, give
domestic sale of fuel. I them legitimacy to make claims on the
ICMS organization.
CMDCA A Brazilian federal tax on the circulation of
Municipal Council for the Rights of Children goods and sale of services. STD
and Adolescents. Sexually transmitted diseases.
N
Cofins NR31 U
A Brazilian federal contribution (effectively a A Brazilian regulatory standard published Unesp
tax) to help finance social security. by the Ministry of Labor governing São Paulo State University.
working conditions for health and safety in
Consecana agriculture, forestry and fishing. V
The Council of Sugarcane, Sugar and Vinasse
Ethanol Producers, present in various P A byproduct from the distillation of
Brazilian states. Paula Souza Center fermented sugarcane juice during the
An organization linked to the São Paulo production of ethanol and alcoholic drinks.
Corporate governance State Government’s Development It is not alcoholic but does contain
The system whereby companies establish Secretariat, with the mission of boosting non-fermented substances such as residues
policies, codes of ethics and conduct for sustainable development in the state. of sugar and water.
the relationships between shareholders,
the board, directors, independent auditors, Peti
the finance committee, clients, civil society, A Brazilian federal program to eliminate
government agencies, etc. child labor.
PIS
A Brazilian federal contribution (effectively
a tax).
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2.3 UNICA – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Board
Marcos Sawaya Jank, President
André Biagi
Antônio Carlos Previte
Antonio Eduardo Toniello
Antônio José Zillo
Bruno Melcher
Carlos Dinucci
Carlos Ubiratan Garms
Eduardo Pereira de Carvalho
Fredy Assis Colombo
Henri Philippe Reichstul
Hermelindo Ruete de Oliveira
Hermínio Ometto Neto
Homero Corrêa de Arruda Filho
Jacyr S. da Costa Filho
José Pessoa de Queiroz Bisneto
José Pilon
Luciano Sanches Fernandes
Luis Lacerda Biagi
Luiz Guilherme Zancaner
Maurílio Biagi Filho
Pedro Isamu Mizutani
Robert Carlos Lyra
Roberto de Rezende Barbosa
Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
Werther Annicchino
Finance Committee
Carmem Aparecida Ruete de Oliveira
José Bilhamil Pelho Filho
José Roberto Della Coletta
José Vitório Tararam
Ricardo Brito Santos Pereira
Roberto Diniz Junqueira Filho
Directorate
Marcos Sawaya Jank, President
Adhemar Altieri, Corporate Communications Director
Antonio de Pádua Rodrigues, Technical Director
Eduardo Leão de Sousa, Executive Director
Specialists and Consultants
Alfred Szwarc, Consultant for Emissions and Technology
Ana Carolina Lessa, Coordinator for Special Projects
Angela Kulaif, Consultant for Institutional Relations
Carlos Roberto Leite Coutinho, Parliamentary Advisor – Brasília Office
Carlos Roberto Silvestrin, Consultant for Bioelectricity
Carolina Costa, Institutional Relations
Edson Perin, Content Coordinator
Elimara Aparecida Assad Sallum, Union and Labor Advisor
Emmanuel Desplechin, Representative – European Office
Daniel Lobo, Corporate Environmental Responsibility
Francesco Giannetti, Legal Advisor
Géraldine Kutas, Advisor for International Affairs
Jeanine Souza, Coordinator of the UNICA/APEX Brasil Project
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sustainability
report
2008
AN INSTITUTIONAL PUBLICATION OF
The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
General Coordination
Maria Luiza Barbosa
Editorial Coordination
Lelivaldo Marques Filho
Support
Consultants and executives of UNICA, Katia Gianone, Juliana B. Requena,
Raquel Alvares Leão, Raquel N. Fernandez, Rodrigo Daniel Crove.
Our thanks to
Djordjija Petkoski (Head of the Business, Competitiveness, and Development
Team at the World Bank Institute); Ernst Ligteringen (CEO of the Global
Reporting Initiative, GRI, Amsterdam, Holland); Glaucia Terreo (Global
Reporting Initiative, GRI); Raquel Alvares Leão; Roberto Rodrigues
(Coordinator of the Agribusiness Center at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation
– FGV and President of the Superior Agribusiness Council at the São Paulo
State Federation of Industry – FIESP); Roberto S. Waack (President of the
International Board of the Forest Stewardship Council – FSC; President of the
Consultative Council of Ares, the Institute for Responsible Agribusiness); Sonia
Loureiro (Coordinator of the Brazilian Study Group for GRI-G3).
Photos
Digital Vision, Luc Imagens, Niels Andreas, Paulo Fridman e Tadeu Fessel.
People appearing in photos in this report are employees of UNICA members and of institutions
related to social projects mentioned in this report.
Tiragem
2,000 copies in English.
This Sustainability Report is also available for free download in PDF format
on the UNICA site: www.unica.com.br/downloads/report
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2.4 Addresses
Head Office
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2179,
9º andar, CEP 01452-000
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Phone: +55 (11) 3093 4949
Fax: +55 (11) 3812 1416
unica@unica.com.br
Ribeirão Preto
Av. Antonio Diederichsen, 400,
salas 1706/1707, Edifício Metropolitan
Business Center, CEP 14020-250
Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Phone: +55 (16) 3913 4715
Fax: +55 (16) 3913 4730
North America
11711 N Street, NW, 20036-2801
Washington, DC, USA
Phone: +1 (202) 506-5299
Fax: +1 (202) 747-5836
Europe
Rue d’Arlon, 25
B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0) 2234 6127
Fax: +32 (0) 2234 6181
www.unica.com.br
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