REGENERATION

    Regenerative development refers to restoring the health and vitality of our ecosystems while not using resources that cannot be regenerated. Allowing the system to evolve and adapt to changing circumstances.

    We have six interconnected pillars dedicated to restoring, renewing and improving the ecological, social and economic systems of a place. Within each pillar, different projects are created throughout the company to continue moving towards regenerative development. Taking into account current efforts and expanding them with the new methodology.

    To achieve the goal of becoming a regenerative company, Assukkar S.A is committed to coordinating and executing all its projects with the greatest effort. Initiatives will be appropriate to the community need and growth. Working together with experts in their areas, to establish these changes.

    By 2050, we aspire to be completely regenerative in all our processes, from sugar cane cultivation, industrial production, and the final product that reaches our customers.

    III PILLARS

    E C O N O M I C

    A commitment to internal costs and relationships with business partners.

    • By continually improving products and processes, and optimizing energy allowing us to make resources more efficient and growth.
    • The company works with suppliers to strengthen long-term relationships, and to guarantee Price fairness through a forum to listen to interest groups.
    • Fairtrade Certification (fair prices for sugar cane).

    S O C I A L

    A commitment to the community
    or Human Resources (time, money) are allocated monthly for the maintenance of green areas and roads in the community.

    • Product donation.
    • Resource donations (Ex: school supplies).

    E N V I R O M E N T A L

    Committed not only to the conservation of the environment but also to the continuous research and development, achievement and improvement of our certifications.

    • Gas measurements and the use of two purification systems to prevent solid fuel particles from affecting the atmosphere.
    • Using a biodigester to avoid the generation of wastewater.
    • Waste management.
    • Part of the Recollection of Valuable Waste government program.
    • Regenerative Agriculture – The objective is to contribute to society with a food product, that is healthy and nutritious. A population with good health and energy will be able to promote the change that our planet needs.
    • Animal welfare.
    • Healthy soil.
    • Our company is aligned and committed to inclusive green economies according to the UN High-Level Forum on Sustainable Development.
    • Clean and closed production.

    Committed not only to the conservation of the environment but also to the continuous research and development, achievement and improvement of our certifications.

    • Maintaining national and international organic certifications
    • Maintain organic and fair-trade certifications.
    • Maintain law-required inspections such as air emission measurement, water inspection, among others.
    • Generate 100% organic crops as raw material for Organic Sugar`s industrial process.
    • Incorporate harvest waste into the soil.
    • Execute a structured plan on planting legume species to enrich the organic matter found in soils.
    • Produce organic inputs from the biofabric, generating different fungi entomopathogens, organic matter-breaking bacteria and Biofertilizers that contribute to pest and disease control in an environmentally friendly manner.
    • Produce bio ferments used in the foliar fertilization applied to the crops.
    • Resume carbon footprint plan with a view to carbon-neutrality.
    • Prohibit any practice of cutting trees in any property.
    • Prohibit the burning of crops within our own property and any third-party farms that provide raw materials to the continue the development of green crops, avoiding generating the greenhouse effect and human health problems.
    • Prohibition of intimidation, assault or killing native fauna within the company’s property.
    • Complying with below-regulatory atmospheric emission standards using two systems (particle collection with multicyclone and washing machine gases) to prevent the ash from bio fuel (bagasse) from affecting the (air quality) atmosphere.
    • Produce clean, environmentally friendly energy, generated from the bagasse of the cane.
    • Generate an annual biodiversity study to understand and protect the different species of flora and fauna native to the area.
    • Reforest with a variety of trees, ornamental, woody and fruity, both inside the company’s property as we outside company grounds.
    • Provide maintenance to the 100% natural barrier, riverbanks and roads using species that serve as bird hostesses and are beneficial insects.
    • Conserve about 200 hectares of forests and water springs, of which approximately 90 are included in the Environmental Services Program, Ministry of Environment and Energy.
    • Prohibition of burning anything affecting flora and fauna essential to maintaining balance ecosystem.
    • Train, communicate and educate workers in ecological practice.
    • Use of organic waste resulting from the grinding process of the cane, such as:
      • Bagasse: used as boiler fuel and as organic fertilizer (compost).
      • Cachaça and ash: used to enrich the soils naturally.
    • Maintain agreement with local government for the treatment of valorized wastes.
    • Expand collection and waste selection centers within the company.