BrasilAgro - Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrícolas
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-07 to 2022-06)
Reporting Period: 2021-07 to 2022-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:835,165.17 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:906,508.49 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:541.43 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:23,173.79 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:331,016.62 GJ (Gigajoule)
Water Consumption:21,135,498.80 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Over 70,000 hectares of protected areas on own farms.
- Developed two carbon capture projects.
- Reduced burned-out area within properties by 36% and burned-out agricultural area by 81%.
Social Achievements
- Instituto BrasilAgro impacted 18,000 people through projects and partnerships.
- People management model certified as one of the five best medium-sized agribusiness companies by Great Place to Work (GPTW).
- 80% of reported unsafe conditions were fixed, preventing serious accidents.
- Expanded Leadership Development Program to Paraguay and Bolivia.
Governance Achievements
- Updated materiality matrix based on stakeholder input.
- Two women elected to the Board of Directors for the first time.
- No cases of corruption or fraud identified.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% of farms in Brazil using precision agriculture by 2031.
- Expand biofactory model to all farms in the coming three years.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather events impacting crops (drought in Paraguay, dry season in Bahia and Mato Grosso).
- COVID-19 pandemic, Suez Canal blockade, and Russia-Ukraine war impacting market conditions.
- Improving the recruitment and selection process to promote greater talent retention.
Mitigation Strategies
- Geographic and crop diversification to mitigate climate and market risks.
- Investment in technology and infrastructure (e.g., precision agriculture, biofactory).
- Hedging mechanisms to protect against commodity price variations.
- Action plans to improve recruitment and selection process.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with legislation; mandatory licenses; monitoring of OHS issues; assessment of contractors based on 50 documents.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rainfall shortage or excess
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes restricting area conversions or customer purchases; credit restrictions.
Opportunities
- Carbon credits from good agricultural practices and native vegetation areas; payment for environmental services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biopesticides
Awards & Recognition
- Onça Pintada Certificate