Petrobras Awards Small Businesses in New Supplier Category Highlighting Inclusion and Sustainability
For the first time, Petrobras honored small businesses in a dedicated award category, highlighting inclusion and sustainability in its supplier network through collaboration with Sebrae.
- • Petrobras introduced a new 'Pequena Empresa' category in its supplier awards recognizing small businesses for the first time.
- • Chescoved, a Bahia-based company, won the award for corrosion protection services among over 900 eligible small businesses nationwide.
- • The award reinforces Petrobras and Sebrae's partnership to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development.
- • Projeto Fortalecer initiative supports underrepresented small business owners in the Vale do Paraíba with training and consultancy to increase competitiveness.
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Petrobras celebrated small businesses for the first time in its Prêmio Melhores Fornecedores (Best Suppliers Award) by introducing a new category, 'Pequena Empresa' (Small Business), emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and quality in its supply chain. The Bahia-based firm Chescoved won the award for excellence in corrosion protection services for industrial equipment, standing out among over 900 eligible small businesses across Brazil. This recognition underscores Petrobras' commitment to fostering inclusive economic development through its partnership with Sebrae Nacional. Juliana Borges, an analyst at Sebrae, highlighted the award's role in reinforcing efforts toward inclusion and sustainability in the supplier ecosystem. The event also spotlighted Projeto Fortalecer, a collaborative initiative between Petrobras and Sebrae focused on strengthening micro and small enterprises in the Vale do Paraíba region. This program supports underrepresented groups—including women, Black and mixed-race individuals, people with disabilities, and the elderly—by offering training in financial management, strategic planning, and consultancy to boost competitiveness and sustainability. By creating a more diverse and robust supply chain, Petrobras is advancing corporate social responsibility and inclusivity within its procurement practices.