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Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter, where we share news about Votorantim and the companies in our portfolio, along with updates and insights about the market.
Decarbonization in Focus at B3
CCR has been included for the 14th consecutive year in the Efficient Carbon Index (ICO2) by B3, which recognizes publicly traded companies with the best practices in greenhouse gas emissions reporting. The company is part of a select list of 64 organizations from different sectors of the economy that joined the ICO2 portfolio from January to April 2025. To join the index, companies must be among the top 75% with the least emissions relative to their revenue. CCR has achieved other milestones in its decarbonization journey, such as being the first company in the infrastructure and mobility sector to have targets approved by SBTi.
Recovery of Mined Areas
CBA | Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio has received the first Environmental Recovery Declaration for mined areas for environmental conservation in the state of Minas Gerais, issued by the State Foundation for the Environment (FEAM). The document certifies the complete restoration and recovery of areas used by CBA for bauxite extraction in Descoberto municipality, in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais. “This is a clear example that our mining operations go hand in hand with environmental and rural activities,” says Christian Fonseca de Andrade, CBA’s mining manager.
Advancements in Decarbonization
The year 2025 has already started as a milestone for decarbonization in Brazil. With the regulation of the carbon credit market and the hosting of COP30 in Belém (PA), the country gains prominence in global discussions on climate change and sustainability. Fabio Cirilo, VC’s Eco-efficiency and Energy manager, shared in an article about the advancements and trends in Brazilian industry decarbonization, how the company has been acting in this scenario.