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International Banks - Sustainability Forum This week I achieved one of my professional milestones: not only I was invited to a sustainability forum hosted by international banks operating in Brazil, but I was among the speakers - the 1st Sustainability Forum from ABBI. Definetely, environmental and climate matters must be in banks' risk and strategy agendas! Panel 1 was a real lesson with Luiz Awazu focusing on developments since the Green Sawn report from Bank for International Settlements – BIS was published, while Kathleen Krause educated us on the ESG regulation from Banco Central do Brasil and its updates, enlightened by the moderation of Fernanda Kantor. Panel 2 was a tour on experts' views, with Sandra Martins (Management Solutions) focusing on positive impacts from sustainable finance on a social and environmental perspective, while Fabio Coimbra, PhD (PwC Brasil) focusing on governance and resilience and I (EY) focusing on climate governance and the role of the carbon market, guided by the moderation of Vanessa Gomes who enriched our discussions with actions in place from Standard Chartered. Panel 3 was absolutely amazing with concrete experiences and views from the international banks brought by their ESG/sustainability leaders: Ariane Pevide (MUFG), Marilyn Ceci (J.P. Morgan), Dolph Habeck (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group) and Anjuli Pandit (HSBC), guided by the moderation of Vanessa Zequi (Banco Toyota do Brasil). Panel 4 fulfilled one of my professional wish list items: we had Sylvia Brasil Coutinho (UBS), Marcelo Marangon (Citi) and Fabiana Alves (Rabobank Brasil)- 3 CEOs (!!!) - discussing the tone of the top, challenges and concrete examples of positive impacts derived from sustainable finance, with brilliant moderation from Betina Ferraz (UBS BB). With the Association of International Banks in Brazil (ABBI) positioning itself as a relevant player to support Brazil in its transition to low carbon, bio and circular economy, this was the perfect kick off. From now on, there will be much work to be done. Mission accomplished! #sustainabledevelopment #sustainabilitymatters #sustainablefinance #sustainableinvesting #sustainabilityreporting #sustainablefuture #lowcarboneconomy #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #bioeconomy #sustainableeconomy #sustainability #circulareconomy #climaterisk #climatechange #climateadaptation #climatefinance #climatechangemitigation #climateaction #climate #climateemergency #climatesolutions #climatetech #climategoals #climatechangeadaptation #climatemitigation #sustainablefinance Matthew Bell Velislava Ivanova Charles Bunce Ruth Guevara Claudio Camargo Leonardo Dutra Mariana Faria Bruno Lopes Daniele Miranda دانييلي ميراندا

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We're excited to announce that on the 17th, our next episode of the Papo de Especialista podcast will be released! This episode was recorded inside the largest industrial water production plant in Latin America, Aquapolo. Join us as we chat with our special guests and friends, Marcio José and Eduardo Pedroza. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Be sure to follow the release and listen to the discussion. #Podcast #Aquapolo #IndustrialWater #WaterInnovation #Sustainability #SpecialGuests

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The momentum behind the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards worldwide is truly impressive. While Brazil, India, Canada, and Japan continue their sustainability consultations, several countries have already completed theirs, marking a significant shift towards standardised sustainability reporting. South Africa, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia, the Philippines, the UK, Singapore, Pakistan, and Hong Kong are leading the charge, setting the stage for transparent and consistent corporate reporting practices. Many of these countries already have iXBRL financial data collection programs in place, indicating a natural progression towards using iXBRL for sustainability reporting as well. With the ISSB taxonomy currently in development, we can anticipate its imminent release. CoreFiling and the XBRL International, Inc. community are enthusiastic about this widespread adoption of ISSB standards and XBRL, and CoreFiling is committed to supporting these jurisdictions and data programs, whether through direct involvement or with the assistance of our partners. Stay tuned as more countries join this movement towards a more sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/gewtBDS7 #issb #sustainabilityreporting #globalstandards #corporatereporting #esg #transparency #xbrl

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Is ‘Mainstreaming Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment in the Regions’ possible? Seeing the appetite in fora like the audience of the SLCA Conference in Curitiba to understand how to advance life cycle sustainability thinking and assessment (#LCSA) always impresses me and energizes me to continue. I was happy to meet there several authors of chapters of the #LCSA Handbook: #OlubukolaTokede who wrote about the LCSA tracker tool for the building sector, #BernardMalign about LCSA related polices, #MarziaTraverso on the LCSA Framework and #ShaniqPillay on Business Drivers for Mainstreaming LCSA. The discussions and good quality participations at the training session on SLCA&LCSA on 28 May and during the Conference confirm to me that my dream on ‘Mainstreaming LCSA in the Regions’ is on its way! See openly available chapter here: https://lnkd.in/eCdjuxyZ #GuidoSonnemann, #LCSA, #ESG

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The G20 Bioeconomy Initiative meeting in Manaus focused on sustainable solutions for economic development while preserving forests, with an emphasis on the Amazon and the involvement of local communities. Discussions aim to create a framework that includes indigenous perspectives. Commitment from developed countries is crucial for preserving tropical forests. The Amazon's role in global climate balance was highlighted, emphasizing the need to align global environmental agendas with local realities for sustainable development.

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Do you want to know more about the impact of the pandemic on the work of waste pickers? In this work, the commercialized data and the invoicing of three cooperatives of São Paulo State were evaluated, more specifically in terms of plastic materials, since these are part of the most important recyclable for the income generation of the cooperatives and had a great change in volume because of the pandemic. Our study was based on the relationship of cooperatives with municipal management in terms of collaborations, provision of municipal waste management services, financial support, and guarantees during the pandemic's peak.

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🔔 Launch of Brazil's National Bioeconomy Strategy On June 5, 2024, Decree No. 12,044 was published, establishing the National Bioeconomy Strategy. This strategy aims to promote a sustainable economic development model that integrates the conservation and regeneration of biodiversity with the valorization of scientific and traditional knowledge. The decree sets a 30-day deadline for the establishment of the National Bioeconomy Commission, which will be responsible for developing the National Bioeconomy Development Plan. This commission will be formed by a joint act of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, and the Ministry of Finance. The objectives of the National Bioeconomy Development Plan include defining the necessary resources, actions, responsibilities, goals, and indicators for bioeconomy development, aligning with sectoral policies such as environmental protection, industrial development, science and technology, agriculture, food security, biodiversity, and regional development. It also encompasses thematic areas like financial, normative, and regulatory instruments, data and information management, sustainable infrastructure, and professional and technological education. The plan will be developed within sixty days (60) from the establishment of the National Bioeconomy Commission and aims to foster sustainable and innovative development, benefiting both the environment and the Brazilian economy. This decree represents a significant step towards positioning Brazil as a leader in bioeconomy, promoting sustainability, innovation, and social inclusion. #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #Legislation #Innovation #Environment

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Today there are 459 #FoodCompanies worldwide (over 778) with #approved #targets by the Science Based Targets initiative 🌿 🎯 Many of these targets are based on reducing #Scope3 #emissions. To achieve them, it is therefore necessary to work with #farmers. xFarm Technologies enables the realization of these projects globally. The ambition with Bunge goes in the direction of creating a more #integrated and #digital #supply_chain, to support the implementation of #sustainability improvement projects, from an #insetting perspective. Thanks to Bunge Team Braian Souto Daniela Pizzolatto Karen Possidonio and xFarm Team Giovanni Causapruno, PhD, MBA André Pessina Giacomo Luddeni Camila Buturi Raffaele Stupazzini Miguel Córdoba Pérez for enabling this partnership 👏

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A look back at the progress of Manaus - plenary of ISO/TC 331 on biodiversity on May 2024 🐸 At the invitation of Brazil - special thanks to (ABNT, CBA, INPA and FIT) - the international technical committee ISO/TC 331 met in Manaus in the state of Amazonia, cradle of absolutely incredible biodiversity. 🌎 We were able to count on the participation of 28 countries from all continents as well as that of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), ECOS (Environmental Coalition on Standards) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) – and with a special mention to the countries from Central and Latin America who were present to explore avenues for monitoring and developing standardization work on biodiversity. 📝 We took stock of our work but above all continued it in working groups and in plenary sessions. 🏹 With the new president of the Technical Committee, Matthieu Delabie, we are carrying out the ambitious project of infusing biodiversity (biodiversity mainstreaming) 📢 a new dynamic has thus been initiated within the TC with the vocation displayed today, through "the 'Amazon position paper' to align existing ISO standards with the 23 targets of Kunming Montreal GBF and through this work to identify the gaps to be filled, which will be of particular interest to our international committee. ✍ Our next deadlines: launch the project on biodiversity and the food sector as well as confirm the deployment of the project on ecological networks, alongside projects already underway: ISO 13208 vocabulary on biodiversity ISO 17298 integration of biodiversity into organizational strategy ISO 17317 characterization of products from native species ISO 17620 design and implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain   🌱 Then more broadly a participation at COP16 in Cali Colombia to be defined by ISO. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is preparing to establish the modalities and processes for the first global review of progress made in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework which will begin in 2025. ✨ Showcasing what we do is fully relevant.   🙏 Next year, in May 2025, ISO TC 331 is invited to Beijing, China. We will have the pleasure of meeting there.   🙏 For 2026, Canada has already made an attractive offer within the Quebec research center (l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique INRS https://lnkd.in/ewxqMb7h)   To be continued...   #ISO #ABNT #centro de biotecnologia da amazônia CBA #INPA Manaus

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Like many businesses around the world, Suzano was founded as a result of an unmet need, a sense of opportunity and the courage of an entrepreneur. However, like only a few businesses around the world, our company celebrated 100 years and continues to grow, generating and sharing value with all our stakeholders. Several factors have contributed and continue to contribute to the success of our business. One of them, in particular, is worth highlighting for being decisive not only in helping us celebrate our centennial, but also in helping us envision a future of opportunities in the next 100 years: #innovability. We call “innovability” our ability to use innovation to achieve sustainability, thus renewing life inspired by trees, as we develop products and services to boost the bioeconomy and create a better future for people and the planet. Watch the video below to learn how “innovability” is part of our history, our present and our future. #WePlantTheFuture #Suzano100years

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The tragedy in the South of Brazil is human made in every possible way. The rains were intensified by climate change and, to make matters worse, only 0.13% of parliamentary amendments were destined for natural disasters prevention until the beginning of May [1]. Some politicians think that coming in after a disaster to help will increase their popularity more than working on preventative measures, which people won’t recognize the need for and might disturb resident’s daily lives. It’s time we started putting more emphasis on prevention than lazily waiting to act only when things get worse. A great example of this is PlaNYC. Released every four years as required by the local law, this document lays out the city’s long-term strategy to deal with climate change [2]. Brazil should follow this example and legally require every state to provide a plan like this and implement it. [1] https://lnkd.in/etFEEG89 [2] https://lnkd.in/e88QfbGF

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🌍 Thrilled to join today in the "Global Bioeconomy - Stocktake of G20 Strategies and Practices" panel at the prestigious #G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) event in Brasilia. This gathering is one step forward under the Brazilian presidency, focusing on advancing sustainable practices that can shape the future of our economies. 🌿 At this event, alongside global leaders and experts, we will delve into the transformative potential of bioeconomy strategies and how they can promote environmental sustainability and economic growth simultaneously. It's an honor to contribute to this vital conversation and share perspectives on leveraging bioeconomy for sustainable development. #bioeconomy #bioresource #biotechnology #bioecology #bioproducts #sustainability 

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Are we underestimating the relevance of LATAM on ESG topics? Brazil is a great example of how countries are bringing more data to ESG: 1️⃣ Support agtech-start ups and boost blockchain technology to efficiently process data and increase transparency of supply chains 2️⃣ Leverage AI for data-based decision making on-farm to optimize input use and save resources 3️⃣ Scale up use of drones in regions with challenging infrastructure to ensure data collection in remote regions #digitalagriculture #esg #regenerativeagriculture Check the article https://lnkd.in/dhbQtC4R

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Lummus Technology and Braskem announced that the companies will carry out joint studies for the implementation of furnaces heated with #electricity, in order to decarbonize one of Braskem’s sites in #Brazil. This initiative is part of #Braskem's ambitions to combat climate change, which includes reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 and attaining carbon neutrality by 2050. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eSij2YC4

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I could not be more pleased to share the 2-year extension of the work of the @Business Commission to Tackle Inequality. This week will start the countdown to #COP30 in Brazil together with 80+ global executives – including 55 corporations, multiple #UnitedNations agencies, civil society leaders, and numerous business networks. The goal: Drive real progress on the #TacklingInequality Action Agenda (www.tacklinginequality.org) that was published exactly a year ago. Through #BCTI, the goal is not only to help corporate members to accelerate and deepen their value chains to be #inclusive and #resilient, but also to help shape markets where all can thrive using our collective power to #transform systems. Leveraging the work of leading WBCSD members and partners such as Unilever ShareAction Manpower Danone World Benchmarking Alliance Forum for the Future The world is looking at business to lead the way through the transition. The time to act is now. To learn about the initiative and meet the Commissioners, visit: www.tacklinginequality.org #tacklinginequality @united nations  #BCTI is hosted by the @World Business Council for Sustainable Development. To learn more contact: EquityAction@wbcsd.org Video: https://lnkd.in/g4pnAAYB

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I'm very excited to have earned my GPM-s | Certified Green Project Manager GPM Global (Green Project Management®); being one of the pioneers of this connection in Brazil and Latin America. GPM is a parthernship of Project Management Institute. The GPM-S certification ensures that the professional has knowledge, applies, and promotes sustainability in their projects, whether in the project's work, in all its processes, or in the results that the projects aim to deliver. This concept can also be applied at the program and portfolio levels, as was my case. The certification process involves the submission of a case study that demonstrates the candidate's experience in applying best project management practices in sustainable projects. I submitted a project that was part of a program and a portfolio within the socio-environmental context, ensuring that the project brought significant results to the impacted communities and contributed positively to achieving SDGs 2 and 14. Additionally, it was possible to demonstrate the promotion of sustainability in various subjects it encompasses in accordance with the PRiSM and P5IA methods. It is important to ensure the correct application of sustainability techniques in sustainable projects, and I would like to highlight: the 2030 Agenda (SDGs) is a framework and not a methodology or standard. A framework is different from standards. Projects can be sustainable throughout their entire life cycle, only in the processes, or only in the final product. ESG and Sustainability are different but indeed complementary. #GPM #SustainabilityProjectMgmt #GreenPMO #SDGs #GRIStandarts #ESG #Projects #Portfolios #Programmes Thanks for appreciate my work Joel Carboni, Willian Duncan and David Smyth. I'm ready to support our community!

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The circular economy continues to advance at Suzano! Between 2018 and 2023, we reduced the amount of industrial solid waste sent to landfills from 44.3 kg per tonne of product (kg/tonne) to 16.3 kg/tonne. And we have an even greater ambition: as part of our Commitments to Renewing Life, by 2030, we will lower this amount to 13.3 kg/tonne, a 70% reduction compared to the volume of waste we landfilled in 2018. How were we able to achieve 90% of our target in just five years? First, the 4-Rs principle (rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle) is adopted in 100% of our industrial sites, which have waste management plans and specific operating procedures with a focus on reducing generation at source and increasing recycling and reuse. Additionally, we invest in smart treatment technologies, such as the conversion of inorganic waste into components to improve soil properties, used both in our forestry operations and sold to other agricultural companies. Last year alone, we sold 506,000 tonnes of industrial and recyclable waste, generating almost R$12 million in revenue. Just as examples, our Imperatriz, Jacareí and Três Lagoas sites have waste treatment plants and, in 2023, they produced almost 182,000 tonnes of soil corrector combined. The Jacareí, Limeira and Rio Verde sites do not landfill any waste – that’s right: zero. And our new site in Ribas do Rio Pardo, which will start operations in June, will have a treatment plan to transform industrial waste into agricultural products. Learn more about these and other initiatives in our 2023 Sustainability Report (pages 61-64):https://lnkd.in/dcyJqffx And in our Sustainability Center: https://lnkd.in/dnc8QU3r Driving the circular economy is yet another way that Suzano has found to renew life inspired by trees, thus supporting the bioeconomy of the future. #WePlantTheFuture #CircularEconomy Foto: Jacareí Unit

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