Strategic Guidelines
At Zilor, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) best practices are part of who we are. In 2021, these initiatives took on greater structure and visibility with the launch of the Zilor + Sustainable Program.
This program intentionally integrates sustainability into Zilor’s strategy, guided by an ambition for transformative change, a compelling purpose, and clear strategic directives. These directives, endorsed and prioritized by Senior Management, reflect the Company’s commitment at all leadership levels to advancing its ESG journey.
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ESG Mission
To drive Zilor’s sustainable growth and long-term resilience by implementing actions that generate positive financial and social impact, promote synergy with the environment, and uphold a strong governance framework - while prioritizing safety, innovation, and the well-being of people.
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ESG Vision
To be recognized by stakeholders as a sustainability leader, influencing and accelerating sustainable development across all areas of operation.
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ESG Purpose
Zilor believes that the relevance and longevity of its business are firmly grounded in ESG principles - enabling sustainable, synergistic growth that benefits both the Company and society.
Environmental Management
Environmental management at Zilor is focused on identifying and reducing environmental impacts, enhancing positive outcomes, creating business value, and protecting natural resources.
Social Management
Zilor’s social management strategy centers on protecting employee health and safety, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, and promoting professional development. The Company is committed to human rights, diversity, and equality – and actively engages with local communities through education, health, and income-generation initiatives.
Governance Management
Zilor’s governance strategy ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity across all operations through policies designed to address conflicts of interest, manage risks, and support ethical practices.
Environmental Management
Precision agriculture initiatives, biological inputs, bio-factories, and digitalization that boost productivity and competitiveness while reducing socio-environmental impact, from the field to the industry.
SDG: 9
Mitigation actions (reduction of fossil fuels, expansion of renewable energy, and cogeneration) and climate adaptation, with a GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) aligned with the GHG Protocol and TCFD.
SDG: 7, 12, 13
Management of sustainable agricultural practices, conservation, and ecosystem monitoring.
SDG: 12, 13, 15
Monitoring impacts on the availability and quality of water resources in agricultural and industrial operations, with targets for reducing water withdrawal, increasing reuse, and ensuring effluent discharge quality.
SDG: 6, 12
Social Management
Relationships with input and service suppliers and sugarcane-producing partners, guided by socio-environmental criteria, supplier qualification, continuous monitoring, and programs such as +Raiz and Parceria de Futuro.
SDG: 17, 2
Ongoing dialogue and social investment in communities surrounding the facilities, featuring initiatives in education, health, and income generation.
SDG: 8, 10, 11
Ensuring a safe work environment, preventing occupational risks, and implementing quality of life and well-being programs for employees and partners.
SDG: 3, 8
Governance Management
Cyber risk management and protection of the Company’s data and information.
SDG: 16
Zilor’s corporate governance structure