Brazilian Businesses Lead by Integrating Conservation and Sustainability into Core Strategies
Brazilian companies exemplify how conservation actions integrated into business strategies generate environmental, social, and economic benefits locally and globally.
- • Cantinho do Frango restaurant donated a biogas biodigester promoting circular economy and reducing CO₂ emissions in Fortaleza.
- • The biodigester processed nearly 4,795 kg of organic waste, preventing landfill waste and reducing emissions by six tons annually.
- • Elephants, Rhinos & People (ERP) combines wildlife protection with community welfare to reduce poaching in Africa.
- • EPI-USE Brasil commits 1% of global revenue to ERP, illustrating corporate responsibility in conservation efforts.
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Brazilian businesses are increasingly adopting conservation and sustainability as integral parts of their operations, demonstrating how environmental responsibility can align with economic and social benefits. For example, the Fortaleza-based restaurant Cantinho do Frango donated a biogas biodigester to Giardino Buffet, a social enterprise linked to the Mental Health Movement. This biodigester, originally installed in the restaurant in 2022, converted nearly 4,795 kilograms of organic waste into biogas and biofertilizer during two years of operation, preventing one ton of organic waste from reaching landfills and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by six tons annually. According to Amanda Fonseca, co-owner of Cantinho do Frango, initiatives like these align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those promoting clean energy, climate action, and sustainable communities, while also proving financially beneficial for businesses in the long term.
On an international level, the organization Elephants, Rhinos & People (ERP) showcases how conservation efforts extend beyond environmental concerns to encompass community welfare in Africa. ERP addresses dramatic wildlife population declines by investing in social projects that offer economic alternatives to poaching, supporting education, income generation, and infrastructure improvements. This model underlines the importance of linking wildlife protection with local community development. Roberto Medeiros, CEO of EPI-USE Brasil, emphasizes that corporate involvement in conservation requires a commitment to structural, sustainable solutions rather than mere donations. EPI-USE dedicates 1% of its global annual revenue to supporting ERP’s initiatives, reflecting a broader trend of businesses integrating social impact and environmental responsibility into their core values.
Together, these initiatives illustrate how Brazilian companies and global partnerships are redefining business strategies to address intertwined social and environmental crises through innovative, sustainable practices that deliver shared benefits for communities and ecosystems.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
