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NATURAL CAPITAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
GRI 103-1, 103-2, 103-3 | 307
2021 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT
Our environmental strategy
focuses on minimizing
environmental impacts
stemming from our activities
and combating climate change,
guided by the concept of
sustainable development and
complying with applicable legal
provisions. The Company is
committed to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and
the Principles of the Global
Compact, with emphasis on
7 (preventive approaches to
environmental challenges), 8
(initiatives to promote increased
environmental responsibility),
9 (development and diffusion
of environmentally friendly
technologies) and 13 (urgent
measures to combat climate
change and its impacts).
We have a standardized
management tool, focused on
environmental demands and
on monitoring developments,
called Environmental
Rating. We also have a
qualified multidisciplinary
team managing the topic at
the units. In addition, the
entire management system
implemented complies with
the requirements of ISO 14001,
an internationally recognized
standard that guides the best
practices in Environmental
Management. The Company also
performs internal and external
audits to assess compliance
with legal requirements and the
effectiveness of its management
system. GRI 103-2, 103-3 | 307
In 2021, six non-compliances
with environmental laws and
regulations were recorded
regarding:
Jaboatão dos Guararapes/PE unit is ISO
14001 certified
Two non-monetary notices
requesting specific documents;
Notice of infraction with a
fine for cutting vegetation, in
excess of what was licensed
during construction;
Notice for inappropriate waste
disposal by a commercial
partner (case still under
investigation);
Debt notice for the
environmental control and
inspection fee - TCFA (case still
under investigation);
Notice of infraction for failing
to submit documentation
(judged unfounded, as the
company has proof of delivery).
R$ 47,761.89 were paid in fines
related to environmental aspects.
Considering the cases that are
under investigation, the amount
is R$ 133,981.27. In the last
three years, there have been no
records filed through arbitration
means. GRI 307-1
CLIMATE CHANGE
GRI 201-2
Climate change is a material
topic that is part of the
Sustainability Agenda
established by M. Dias Branco.
In 2021, the Company achieved
a B-rating in CDP ranking,
with progress in all categories
covered, evidencing its maturity
in risk management related
to the topic. In 2020, the
Company's rating was D, and CDP
requirements were also included
into its Sustainability Policy.
Management of climate risks was
strategically analyzed to define
actions focused on reducing and
controlling risks considered in
the matrix, as well as identifying
opportunities based on the new
climate scenario. Materiality
analysis used as a reference
considered the particularities of
our segment, including physical
and transition risks. Among the
main climate risks identified
by the Company, the following
stand out:
Intensification of droughts
and water scarcity, which can
affect the supply chain, impact
the price and availability of
commodities;
Intensification of rainfalls
may result in physical damage
to properties, machinery and
equipment;
Rising fuel and energy costs,
including considering the
implementation of carbon
pricing initiatives.
In addition, during the year,
Climate Change Working Group
(WG) defined climate change
management guidelines and
emission mitigation strategies
relating to SDG 13 (Climate
Action). It also completed the
1st stage of M. Dias Branco's
Emissions Management System
(GHG) implementation. Thus,
the Company intends to advance
towards defining science-based
targets (Science Based Targets
Initiative).
Evolution of M. Dias Branco score
at CLIMATE CDP
Leadership
Management
Knowledge
Disclosure
A-
B
B- M. Dias Branco
C
C-
D
D-
Source: Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
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