Environment
and Climate
Responsible Development
We conduct our business responsibly and focus on high environmental performance to ensure legal compliance and proper management of environmental aspects and risks.
We pursue synergies and disseminate good environmental practices to the other companies located in the port, as well as suppliers, customers, and other business partners.
These actions are enhanced through agreements and partnerships¹ with other organizations.
With the Caruara Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), we work on the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the region.
We carry out actions to protect sea turtles through monitoring activities and environmental education, as well as operational control measures that prevent and minimize the risk of accidental interaction with these animals.
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Environmental Managemant
Our environmental management is based on mapping environmental aspects and risks through assessments and technical studies, and follows the guidelines of standards and procedures aligned with our Sustainability Policy.
Biodiversity
We recognize the importance of preserving biodiversity in line with the sustainable development of our activities, and we support preservation via the Caruara Private Natural Heritage Reserve
Climate Agenda
In developing our business, we seek to fully incorporate risks and opportunities related to climate change. Our work is based on three pillars: mitigation, focusing on energy transition and low-carbon businesses
LATEST RECOGNITIONS:
- 2024 – IAPH Sustainability Award, Infrastructure category: We won the award with the "Low Carbon Hydrogen Hub and Derivatives" case.
- 2024 – Brazilian Association of Private Ports Terminals Award, Social Impact category: We secured third place with the "Reserva Caruara: Biodiversity for All" case.
- 2023 – IAPH Sustainability Award, Environmental Care category: We were finalists with the "Reserva Caruara: Biodiversity for All" case.
- 2022 - Firjan Sustainability Award, Solid Waste category: We achieved first place with the circular economy project "Soil Enrichment for Forest Restoration: Adding Value to Solid Waste”.
- 2022 - Antaq Award, Socioenvironmental Initiatives category: We secured first place with the project "Transition to a Low Carbon Economy and the Development of Offshore Wind Energy Production in Brazil: Porto do Açu's Contributions to Marine Spatial Planning," in partnership with Argonáutica Engenharia e Pesquisas.
1. For more information, please call the Port of Açu Hotline at 0800-729 0810
