ESG
ESG is our DNA!
We were born with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance practices) in our DNA by transforming waste that would be discarded by millions of Brazilians into raw material and renewable energy.
With environmental, social and corporate governance principles integrated into our business model, we deliver solutions that drive climate change mitigation and the circular economy, in addition to promoting a greener agenda in Brazil.
Our ESG Performance
WE PROMOTE THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, GENERATE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ACCELERATE THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY
- We registered the world’s first carbon credit generation project approved through the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), with 5 projects currently registered!
- We have the capacity to generate 800,000 MWh/year of energy from renewable sources with the operation of our Ecoparks.
- We have the capacity to process 500 tons of urban solid waste per year, generating around 30 thousand tons of recyclable materials that can be reintroduced into the production chain, promoting the circular economy.
- By taking care of what is discarded daily by about 30 million Brazilians, we prevent 2.1 million tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.
- We hold ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
- We are signatories to the United Nations Global Compact.
- Our business strategy is aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR BUSINESS ALSO INVOLVES TAKING CARE OF THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE PLANET
- More than 42,000 young people benefit each year from our socio-environmental actions in 35 cities.
- In 2021 alone, more than 17,000 students benefited.
- We sponsored two Paralympic athletes who are world champions and make us extremely proud!
- We have specialized companies to carry out the hazard report, updated regularly to ensure the safety of our team.
- Our employees constantly undergo training to update concepts and practices for technical and safety development. The Regulatory Standards relevant to the company’s operations include: NR 5 CIPA, NR 10, NR 33 and NR 35.
- We accounted for more than 10,000 hours of training for our employees in 2021.
WE BELIEVE IN GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS AS VALUES THAT DRIVE OUR BUSINESS
- We have a Board of Directors whose tasks are to maintain the Company’s perpetuity and create long-term value.
- The Audit Committee’s purpose is to supervise the quality and integrity of financial reports, compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory standards, the adequacy of processes related to risk management, internal audit and internal controls and the activities of independent auditors.
- Our Ethics Channel is an independent, confidential and impartial tool that is available to the company’s external and internal audiences. Available on the website www.contatoseguro.com.br/orizon and by phone on 0800 512 6644.
- Our Compliance Program policies and procedures are applicable to all employees, as well as any individual or legal entity that is hired to assist in the performance of the Company’s activities, such as partners, consortium members, representatives, suppliers, temporary advisors, agents or third parties.
- We have an Ombudsman and Customer Service Channel for relations with the community, so we keep an open channel for complaints, doubts, suggestions and requests, through our Customer Service (sac@orizonvr.com.br) and the Ombudsman (0800 024 6114, toll-free channel available to the population).
- We are part of the Brazilian Institute for Self-Regulation of the Infrastructure Sector, an initiative supported by Ethos Institute, FGVethics and the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.
Sustainability from Start to Finish
Sustainability is present in our activities across the board from our public commitments, sustainability report, management systems, in addition to our activities in the communities surrounding our units.
The SDGs that guide us
Committed to the #ESG and signatories to the Global Compact, we have defined our UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Actions that build a new tomorrow!
Environmental Education Center
Our environmental education center is located in Paulínia and has been a benchmark in Brazil since 2006. We receive more than 30 thousand people a year.
With the purpose of contributing to strengthening environmental education in education systems, we developed an Environmental Education Program (PEA) that fosters discussions about waste and the environment.
Social Development and Local Communities
We understand that we have responsibilities towards the communities surrounding our Ecoparks. Therefore, we prioritize hiring residents in the area where our Ecoparks are present, in addition to sponsoring and promoting social, sports, environmental and cultural actions with the objective of developing, training and providing opportunities for these people.
The pillar that sustains ESG
Governance and ethics are our commitments!
As a member of Novo Mercado, B3’s highest level of corporate governance, we are committed to acting in compliance with the principles of transparency, equity, accountability and corporate responsibility, valuing ethics in the relationship with shareholders and other stakeholders.
