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    ESG

    For Camil, ESG is about:

    Reinforce the positive and permanent impact that we generate on our businesses and society, be careful with the people involved in our context, focus on assuring the quality of our products and in the concern with the mitigation of environmental impacts that we generate.

     

     

    Sustainability report

    The sustainability report is a tool to encourage transparency, with which we demonstrate the Company’s advances and affirm our commitment to the sustainability of our operations and society. Camil’s ESG practices in the report follow the reporting recommendations of the main global organizations as a reference, reinforcing our commitment to society and governance. In the report we share our achievements, challenges and main actions in the markets in which we operate. Good reading!

    To access the 2023 Sustainability Report, Click here
    To access the 2023 Summarized Report*, Click here
    To access the 2022 Sustainability Report, Click here
    To access the 2021 Sustainability Report, Click here

    For doubts and questions about topics related to sustainability, the Company’s stakeholders can contact us by e-mail: esg@camil.com.br

    We are more than a food company. We produce connections, relationships and inspirations in a practical way and with quality through our products, always taking responsibility for having a positive impact where we operate. In the last year, we concentrated our efforts on reviewing the actions of our units with internal employees and the external community. For this reason, we have defined our ESG Camil Revenue, which is based on our principles and goals, guiding the Company in terms of what we are and what we seek with this structure and the improvement of sustainable practices. In addition, understanding our focus on Feeding and Nurturing Relationships, which unfolds in our pillars of action, we describe below the pillars and main highlights of the activities carried out:
    Governance

    Camil stands out for its commitment to ethics in its activities and decision-making processes. The conduct of the Company’s professionals is based on the best corporate governance practices and is based on the principles of corporate responsibility, accountability, transparency, equity in decisions taken on a collegiate basis.

    For this reason, Camil has a corporate governance structure that adheres to the best market practices, in addition to continuously working to discuss relevant topics and coordinate its practices through committees, policies, and meetings.
    Among the Committees, we have the committees focused on ESG and Ethics that report to the Board of Directors

    Working Groups

    As a member of the Novo Mercado – the highest level of governance in the B3 listing segment that brings together companies with differentiated corporate governance practices – Camil has a continuous commitment of transparency with shareholders and other stakeholders, in line with the responsibility that integrates its fundamental values.

    Working Groups

    Made up of multidisciplinary teams, they bring together around 60 people in the five countries where Camil is present. Through discussions and periodic meetings, goals are decided and actions are carried out aimed at improving the material topics raised during the ESG evaluation phase carried out by the Company.

    Group/Topic

    Commitments

    Focus

    ODS/Agenda 2030

    Supplies

    The value chain is encouraged to ensure and comply with respect for the environment and human rights.

    The company is committed to ethical, transparent, responsible, and socially supportive relationships.

    • Analyzing socio-environmental, ethical, and quality criteria in the contracting and maintenance of suppliers of critical inputs; and

    • Contributing to the development of small and medium-sized suppliers and their practices.

    Environmental

    Camil is committed to meeting the environmental legal requirements applicable to the company’s business, in addition to expanding the culture of environmental preservation and conscious consumption for our employees and stakeholders. Likewise, we seek to improve our environmental performance each year and innovate production processes, seeking to reduce our impacts on ecosystems.

    • Implement energy efficiency programs and projects;

    • Pursue diversification of renewable energy sources, including power generation through rice husks;

    • Choose waste disposal with the lowest impact, boosting circulareconomy; and

    • Seek innovation in the use of materials with less environmental impact, before and after consumption.

    Social Investments

    The company supports various projects through social investments, covering the communities that surround its production units, promoting local development with food, educational and training projects, and various support programs in emergency situations.

    • Support local communities surrounding the production units or related to the company’s operation;

    • Carry out professionalization and educational projects focused on autonomy to leverage the promotion of social impact; and

    • Develop programs to promote the reduction of food waste and the reduction of hunger and malnutrition.

    Employee health, safety, and development

    Security is a non-negotiable value for the company. Camil seeks the continuous improvement of working conditions, health, and safety.

    • Conduct health and safety awareness and qualification campaigns;

    • Manage occupational health and safety risks of employees and third parties in their workplaces; and

    • Promote investments and actions focused on continuous improvements in labor health and safety (LHS).

    Diversity and inclusion

     

    The company defends fundamental rights in labor relations and promotes the valorization of diversity and inclusion, combating discrimination of all forms. Camil repudiates any form of discrimination in its employment relationships.

    • Redefine recruitment and selection processes and policies;

    • Conduct diversity and inclusion awareness campaigns; and

    • Promote a respectful work environment and anonymous channels for the reporting of complaints by employees and third parties.

    Risks and Compliance

    Camil manages the main emerging and/or critical risks that may pose a threat to the achievement of its strategic objectives, including ESG risks, with the aim of keeping them within the risk appetite and tolerance levels established by the company. Additionally, it works to strengthen its ethical, integrity, and transparent culture, providing a sustainable work environment and preventing acts contrary to its rules of conduct and legislation.

    • Assess ESG risks and response implementation (controls);

    • Guide and engage employees and third parties in favor of an ethical environment through communication, awareness, and training;

    • Encourage the reporting of violations of the Code of Ethics through its reporting channels and protection against retaliation to whistleblowers motivated by good faith;

    • Promote the advancement of the Integrity Program;

    • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the business.

    Governance

    The company complies with the requirements of the framework of its listing level on the stock exchange (B3 New Market) and seeks to constantly improve its corporate governance model based on transparency, integrity, equity, and accountability based on the guidelines of the Brazilian Code of Corporate Governance.

    • Value transparency and seek alignment and continuous improvement of the best practices of market governance and policies.

     

    Policies and participation in associations

    As a form of social engagement, Camil joins entities and business movements, among which the United Nations Global Compact stands out, an initiative for companies to align their strategies and operations with the Ten Universal Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption and Women on Board, which recognizes companies that have two or more female directors and valuing the importance of a quality and diverse corporate environment, Camil’s Board of Directors is composed of two executives

    Ethics and Integrity

    Camil has a history of generating value, growth and returns for shareholders. And this is only possible because it acts conscientiously and transparently. With operations in several countries, ethical and responsible attitudes are essential to fulfilling the strategy of expanding market relations, exploring competitive advantages and ensuring the Company’s integral and sustainable growth.

    The Camil Integrity Program contains measures, policies and procedures that aim to prevent, detect and remedy the occurrence of improper conduct and conduct that is not in compliance with the Code of Ethics and other Company policies.

    The Camil Code of Ethics aims to strengthen and promote honest and transparent conduct. It brings together the purposes and values that should guide the behavior and attitudes of all those involved in conducting Camil business. It values compliance with legislation and improving the business environment, to provide a more responsible and sustainable organizational culture.

    With the aim of providing an organizational environment that is open to dialogue and transparent, Camil allows reporting of possible violations of the Code of Ethics, other applicable policies and laws through its Ethics Channel.

    In order to reinforce the sense of responsibility in the culture of managing personal data of its employees and stakeholders, in 2020 Camil began implementing a Privacy Program in compliance with the General Personal Data Protection Law, No. 13,709/18.

    To access the code of ethics, click here.

    The Camil Ethics Channel is available through the following means:
    WebSite: www.canaldeetica.com.br/camilalimentos
    E-mail: canal.etica@camil.com.br
    Phone: 0800 770 2530
    Available during business hours

    Social

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    For Camil, our people management practices in diversity and inclusion focus on combating discrimination and promoting a diverse culture in the workplace , in order to build an increasingly inclusive culture, anchored in equity and offering opportunities to all audiences. The Working Group dedicated to the theme implements actions to promote internal awareness, such as lectures, conversation circles and training.

    We have developed a Diversity and Inclusion Booklet to guide the quality of our relationships, based on our values and, above all, respect. In this way, we seek the understanding of all Camil employees on the subject and its concepts, with the aim of creating a more welcoming environment, free of prejudice and discrimination

    Social Investments

    Aware of the social role it plays in society, especially in the regions where it operates, Camil seeks to establish a relationship with the community based on ethics, solidarity, proximity and cooperation. Thus, the company seeks to contribute more and more effectively to sustainable development, in line with the principles of the Global Compact, to which the Company is a signatory.

    Our social responsibility policy defines guidelines for the three dimensions of Camil’s social impact.

    In this way, the company’s social responsibility initiatives are focused on feeding and nurturing relationships, so that the pillars direct the approval and pursuit of projects aligned with our business. Thus, we increasingly seek to implement high-impact actions that drive the sustainable development of supported communities.

    Social Highlights

    Project Grãos da Base – We offer medium-length courses for small and micro-entrepreneurs in vulnerable regions. The curriculum covers business plan development for students, culinary arts, marketing, among other topics. 23 establishments were certified in the first class. To learn more, click here.

    Project Doce Futuro – Short courses focused on confectionery. The curriculum covers business plan development, culinary arts, marketing, among other topics. More than 600 people have participated since the beginning of Doce Futuro. To learn more, click here.

    Value chain management

    Camil is committed to hiring local suppliers, and most of the Company’s partnerships are with small and medium-sized local producers. In February 2024, Camil had approximately 6,000 suppliers of goods and services in the five countries where we operate – totaling more than R$9 billion spent on suppliers during the 2023/24 harvest.

    Fostering sustainability in the value chain is among the commitments of our ESG Agenda. As a result of this commitment, all direct suppliers registered from 2022 onwards must sign the Declaration of Compliance with Legislation and Ethics, while still in the contracting phase. The others, who signed contracts before this date, have been advised by the Company to also sign the document – guidance complied with by 100% of critical suppliers by February 2024.

    A highlight in the relationship with its supply chain is the Future Purchase Guarantee Program, aimed at small and medium-sized suppliers. They receive periodic visits from Company specialists. Among the requirements for participation, the following stand out: the use of seeds certified by accredited bodies and the use of crop protection products duly registered with MAPA, in accordance with the Company’s environmental legislation and goals. Raising the standard of the food produced.

    In addition, we have engagement actions with some suppliers:

    Pesca limpa:

    The Clean Fishing Project, an initiative of Camil Alimentos S.A., has established a technical partnership with the Univali Foundation to manage solid waste from fishing vessels. It currently involves twenty-five vessels and encompasses various types of fishing, including purse seine, pole and live bait, as well as associated school fishing.

    Its main objective is to promote sustainable and conscious fishing practices, contributing to the preservation of marine ecosystems.

    Activities carried out within the scope of this project include:

    Training and awareness: Fishermen receive training and awareness on good fishing practices, proper waste management and the importance of sustainability. 

    Sorting and disposal: Detailed sorting of materials collected during fishing is essential to minimize environmental impact and contribute to the preservation of ecosystems. 

    Environmental monitoring: The project constantly monitors the waste generated by vessels, evaluating its characteristics to identify possible irregularities and taking measures to ensure the sustainability of fishing activities.

    Good practices in the bean production chain 

    With the aim of raising awareness among bean producers about good agricultural practices, as well as the appropriate use of pesticides, fertilizers and fertilizers, we developed the Good Practices in the Value Chain project, which took awareness-raising lectures to the producing regions, with the distribution of booklets and printed materials to multiply the information. In 2023, the actions reached the regions of Guaríra (SP), Jussara (GO) and Castro (PR). For 2024, the project will continue with initiatives planned for Unaí (MG), Castro (PR) and Itaí and Holambra (SP).

    Occupational Health and Safety

    Creating conditions that ensure the physical and emotional integrity of our employees is one of Camil’s commitments, and Camil has strived to consolidate and disseminate attention to health and safety at work as an essential part of our culture.

    Occupational Health and Safety management covers all Camil employees and includes specific goals, which are approved by Senior Management and are linked to the ESG agenda and variable remuneration of managers at different levels.

    Camil adopts mechanisms to monitor employee health, such as exams upon admission, periodic exams, exams upon return from absence, risk changes and dismissal. In some units, it is possible to perform additional exams on the premises themselves, where there is no need for employees to travel.
    Environmental

    Camil is committed to complying with laws, policies, standards, procedures and regulations applicable to its activities in all countries where it operates. This involves, among other aspects, its relationship with the environment. Thus, environmental conservation is among the Company’s operating premises, in order to direct efforts so that, in all our activities, natural resources are used rationally, in order to avoid waste and unnecessary impacts on the environment – ​​in line with our strategic pillar of eco-efficiency.

    Committed to preserving the Planet, Camil has developed a series of initiatives to continuously improve the environmental performance of its operations, coordinated by a specific Working Group, which includes professionals from the various units in the different countries where we operate. In this way, in addition to obtaining an increasingly accurate diagnosis of the impacts and externalities of our activities, we have made progress in prioritizing strategic actions.
    Camil understands the importance of proper energy management, both to increase operational efficiency and to reduce impacts on the environment and climate. Therefore, in addition to developing mechanisms for generating and acquiring renewable energy, we have invested in the continuous improvement of preventive maintenance processes for equipment and in the rational use of resources.

    In a successful circular economy initiative focused on assigning value to one of the main waste products from our operations, we have been using processed rice husks in some industrial plants to generate energy. By using biomass in this way, we reduce the demand for fossil fuels, since rice husks have a high calorific value and thermal regularity suitable for thermoelectric processes.

    Check out our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories in the public emissions registry.

    Highlight: Renewable Energy Generation Project

    In November 2021, Camil completed its first issuance of green-seal debentures. More information here. The Biomass Cogeneration Plant (CCB) will be fueled by the rice husks generated at Camil’s factory, and can generate up to 12MW of energy (maximum gross generation) and produce 52t/h of steam at 45 bar and 460°C to drive the turbogenerator (TGV), steam coming from the Aqua tubular biomass boiler (GV).

    The CCB project is an upgrade of an old UTE of the company, so that the new project will meet 100% of the energy needs of the Itaqui (RS) unit in the pure generation system and in the off-season. Excess electricity will be directed to the electricity grid.
    ESG Contact

    For questions and queries on topics related to sustainability, the Company’s stakeholders can contact us by email: esg@camil.com.br.

    Updated at 09/23/2024 at 10:31 am