Climate Change Data

Ambipar Participações e Empreendimentos S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:17,387.744 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:14,610.377 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:75.940 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,701.427 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,177,884.80 kWh/year
Water Consumption:7,158.58 m3/year
Waste Generated:14 tons/year (organic waste from corporate restaurant)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Management
  • Safety
  • Circular Economy
  • Crisis Management
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Recovered 96% of waste generated by a customer in the paper and pulp industry, fully reusing organic material in the composting process and using technologies to apply mineral waste in manufacturing cement artifacts.
  • Developed Ambiclean®, a long-lasting disinfectant effective against Covid-19.
  • Implemented a rainwater collection system for reuse in operations at several locations.
  • Built a composting structure to treat organic waste.
  • Reduced gasoline use in light fleet by 90% through the “Use Ethanol” campaign.
  • Planted 100 native seedlings to neutralize approximately 163,400 kg of CO2.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Covid-19 decontamination product.
  • Participated in the Caixa do Bem Global Campaign with food donations.
  • Promoted several social assistance actions to strengthen Covid-19 prevention.
  • Joined the Programa na Mão Certa initiative to combat sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.
  • Implemented a program to develop and hire women for technical and operational categories.

Governance Achievements

  • Became the first environmental management company to go public on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3).
  • Implemented a corporate governance model aligned with B3 Novo Mercado requirements.
  • Released a Policy for appointing Members of the Board of Directors, Committees, and Executive Board.
  • Updated the Code of Conduct & Compliance to promote stakeholder commitment to ethical principles.
  • Launched a corporate platform with dynamics related to the Code of Conduct & Compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Global crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed solutions to meet market demands during the pandemic.
  • Maintained investments in international expansions through acquisitions.
  • Implemented preventive measures against Covid-19 (hand sanitizer, temperature checks, masks, virtual medical check-ups, decontamination tunnel).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of strategic suppliers approved according to environmental criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • ESG criteria in supplier approval process
  • Inclusion of confidentiality and anti-corruption clauses in contracts.
  • Prioritization of local suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22320:2013, ICS 300, IMO HNS 1, 2, 3, IMO OPRC 1, 2, 3, UK MCA 1, 2, 3, 4, Responsible Care, ISAS, Cyber Essentials

Third-party Assurance: BDO RCS Auditores Independentes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Signatories to the UN Global Compact, formally committing to contributing to the achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ambiclean®
  • Ecosolo (organic fertilizer and cement artifact input)
  • Collagen soap
  • EcoAlcool
  • Pet masks

Awards & Recognition

  • More than 25 technology, innovation, and sustainability awards

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:225,732.90 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:140,634.92 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:35,300.93 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:49,797.05 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:18,590.10 MWh/year
Water Consumption:82,633.68 m3/year
Waste Generated:2,426,129.97 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:53.21 tCO2e/BRL million revenue (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Preservation and Regeneration
  • Decarbonization
  • Circular Economy
  • Emergency Response
  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Well-being
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • More than 1.650 million tons of waste repurposed
  • About 3.3 million tCO2eq of emissions sequestered per year through Biophilica's projects
  • Carbon neutral in Ambipar Response emergency services
  • Creation of a Circular Economy Solutions Platform
  • Evolution in the CDP Climate Assessment, from Level C to B
  • Reduced water consumption by 5% in Nova Odessa and 11% in CTR Aracruz

Social Achievements

  • Launched Ambipar Oksigeno Institute for social responsibility and volunteering actions
  • Implemented the “Mechanics of the Future” project to develop specialized Heavy Equipment Mechanics
  • Developed Land & Water Indigenous Cohort Program in Canada
  • No discriminatory practices reported to the ethics channel in 2022
  • Various health and safety campaigns implemented (Green April, Yellow May, etc.)
  • Driver Awards program for safe driving practices

Governance Achievements

  • Launched ESG Financing Framework, approved by Sustainalytics
  • Issued two sustainable debentures totaling R$2 billion
  • Created an independent department dedicated to the Integrity Program
  • 100% of Brazilian operations assessed for corruption risks with no cases reported
  • Review of all policies and Code of Conduct & Compliance underway

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Lead the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% clean fuel fleet by 2040
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions
  • Achieve Zero Landfills
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 5% in Nova Odessa (achieved in 2022)

Environmental Challenges

  • Ongoing growth and acquisitions requiring integration of management across all areas and business units
  • Challenges to a global green transition including economic effects of the pandemic, conflicts, and accelerating climate change
  • Risks associated with non-compliance with the General Data Protection Law
  • Loss of key management personnel
  • Inability to attract, develop, and retain employees
  • Ineffective management of growth and internal controls
  • Failures in risk management systems
  • Supplier irregular practices
  • Outsourced labor obligations
  • Dependence on demand for spill cleanup projects
  • Conflicts with communities
  • Traffic accidents
  • Accidents with chemicals
  • Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
  • Greenhouse gas emissions representing increased costs
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in research, development, and innovation
  • Expanding global presence
  • Consolidating Ambipar Environment and Ambipar Response
  • Implementing robust corporate governance model
  • Developing risk management processes and programs
  • Implementing an Integrity Program
  • Creating a Work Group to review policies and processes
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implementing safety programs and training
  • Developing ESG strategies and communication
  • Implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for carbon offsetting
  • Using CNG trucks to reduce GHG emissions
  • Investing in employee well-being and development programs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Carbon credit generation and trading

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Integrated Reporting (IR)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22320, SASSMAQ, Responsible Care®, UNE-ISO 22320, Together for Sustainability (TfS), ICS 300 Seal, UK MCA 1,2,3,4, Achilles UVDB, ISAS

Third-party Assurance: BDO

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 17

Ambipar's initiatives contribute to these goals through environmental preservation, waste management, decarbonization, community engagement, employee well-being, and responsible business practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ecobase®
  • Ecosolo®
  • Sabonete Collagen®
  • Ecoálcool®
  • Sustainable Biocapsules
  • Ecoturfa

Awards & Recognition

  • Exame Melhores ESG Award - Company of the Year 2022
  • Design for a Better World™️ Award
  • Best for the World™️ Award 2022
  • Prêmio Impactos Positivos (Positive Impacts Award)
  • ABRE Brazilian Packaging Award 2022
  • 2021 Environmental Awareness Award
  • Hugo Werneck Environment, Sustainability & Love for Nature Award
  • Grow Innovation Awards
  • Prêmio Ação pela Água (Water Action Award)
  • Environmental Finance Award