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Photographer: Pedro Cattony
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Photographer: Pedro Cattony

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s commitment to the environment: environmental preservation and management actions

At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, care for the environment is integrated into projects and operations worldwide. The company recognizes that the nature of its activities can generate environmental impacts, which is why it acts preventively, continuously investing in technology and scientific research to manage risks and minimize these impacts.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s practices include implementing protocols and policies aimed at protecting and restoring biodiversity, reducing emissions and controlling pollutants, and strengthening operational safety standards.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s mission remains the reparation of the damages caused by the failure of the B1 Dam in Brumadinho, through the actions to repair and restore the affected areas, with a focus on environmental recovery and on its social and safety commitment to the affected people and territories. In addition, it continues to monitor the Definitive Agreement for the reparation and definitive compensation of the damages caused by the failure of Samarco's Fund?o dam in 2015.

Biodiversity

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s conservation strategy is directly linked to preserving biodiversity in the territories where it operates. The company develops initiatives focused on research and the continuous improvement of environmental performance. With this, it seeks to achieve better outcomes for people, for the planet, and for its business.

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Photographer: Ricardo Teles

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Botanical Parks and Spaces

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ maintains protected and conservation areas across different biomes in Brazil. These spaces are dedicated to protecting biodiversity, scientific research, and recreation, fostering a connection between local communities and visitors with nature. Check out the company's conservation units below:

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Amazon Bio Park, Parauapebas, ±Ê²¹°ù¨¢
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Located in the Caraj¨¢s National Forest, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Amazon BioPark is a reference in protecting endangered species. The site promotes scientific research and environmental education, bringing the community closer to the rich biodiversity of the Amazon.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Natural Reserve, Linhares, Esp¨ªrito Santo
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Covering 23,000 hectares, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Natural Reserve is one of the biggest conserved areas of the Atlantic Forest. It hosts a variety of environmental studies and visits by members of the community.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Botanical Park, Vit¨®ria, Esp¨ªrito Santo
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Botanical Park is a refuge of preserved Atlantic Forest within the capital of Esp¨ªrito Santo. The site plays an important role in conserving fauna and flora and offers an open program of recreation, culture, and environmental education.

Costeiro Park, Vit¨®ria, Esp¨ªrito Santo

Located on the Camburi waterfront, Parque Costeiro is a space dedicated to environmental education and the conservation of restinga, mangrove, and marine ecosystems.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Botanical Park, S?o Lu¨ªs, Maranh?o
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With 100 hectares of native fauna and flora located in an environmental preservation area, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Botanical Park offers trails, recreational activities, and free educational programs for the public.

Marine Farm, Rio de Janeiro
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Located on the Costa Verde of Rio de Janeiro, Marinha Farm promotes socio-environmental initiatives in the Sepetiba Bay. Its work contributes to the preservation of marine biodiversity.

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Climate changes

Climate change is a globally recognized risk grounded in scientific evidence, impacting productive activities, ecosystems, and societies across the planet.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ contributes directly to mitigating this challenge through the absolute and continuous reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and indirectly by developing and supplying products essential to the transition toward a low-carbon economy.

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Photographer: Ricardo Teles

Energy and decarbonization

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is advancing on its decarbonization journey and in tackling climate change by expanding the use of renewable energy sources, continuously improving energy efficiency across our equipment and operations, and actively engaging with our value chain. 

In Brazil, since 2023, 100% of the electricity consumed in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s operations comes from renewable sources.

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Photographer: Marcelo Coelho

Eco-efficiency

Eco-efficiency relates to the rational use of natural resources and the pursuit of reduced environmental impacts associated with production processes. For ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, this concept guides the integration of operational efficiency with responsible environmental management.

In practice, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ works on managing waste generated by its operations, on programs to optimize water use and consumption, on monitoring noise and vibration, and on managing atmospheric emissions.

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Mine closure

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ plans the closure of its activities with the same technical rigor dedicated to production. Closure fully considers legal, environmental, and social aspects, prioritizing the region's sustainable development beyond economic concerns.

The company adopts a systemic view that integrates this stage into the mine's life cycle from the outset. With multidisciplinary teams, it manages risks to ensure the area is rehabilitated and ready for new sustainable uses after mining activity ends.

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Photographer: Ricardo Teles

Frequently Asked Questions

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s climate strategy is structured around the pillars of mitigation and adaptation:

  ? Mitigation: the company seeks to reduce GHG emissions through energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy and low-carbon technologies, as well as engagement with the value chain.
  ? Adaptation: ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ works to increase the resilience of its operations through climate risk management and the integration of these issues into strategic planning, based on international standards and engagement with climate-related public policy.

Rehabilitation of mined areas is a process planned from the very start of operations to ensure the territory can have new sustainable uses after mineral extraction ends. All of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s operations have mine closure plans that meet the good practices recommended by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and current mining legislation in Brazil.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ manages water resources with a focus on eco-efficiency, combining the use of technology to reduce water consumption with monitoring systems that ensure operational safety.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s parks and reserve serve strategic purposes, including:

  ? Biodiversity conservation: the parks and the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Natural Reserve help protect natural ecosystems that serve as refuges for rare, endemic, and/or endangered species. They are also important assets for developing strategic projects aligned with biodiversity conservation and global nature and climate agendas, while playing an even more significant role in protecting biomes such as the Atlantic Forest and the Amazon.

  ? Scientific research: supporting studies that expand knowledge of biodiversity, including the recording of new species, and generating relevant information to support more effective conservation strategies.

  ? Environmental education and recreation: the parks and the Reserve are open to the public and aim to reconnect communities with nature through ecological trails, workshops, and guided visits. These activities raise environmental awareness and encourage people to become active agents in conserving these areas. 

  ? Development of projects to promote sociobiodiversity: implementing training programs on topics related to the sustainable use of natural resources, integrating supplementary income generation with forest conservation.
 

After operations end, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s mines undergo a structured decommissioning and environmental rehabilitation process, planned from the very start of the project's life cycle. The goal is to return the area to society and nature safely, enabling new sustainable uses.