Bunge maintains initiatives in Brazil that promote environmental responsibility, conservation, education and community involvement. Our commitment to sustainability is described in our Policy of Sustainability in Brazil.

Below are some examples of how Bunge promotes sustainability in Brazil. These efforts involve corporate investments, employee volunteering, partnerships and collaboration. To learn more, read Bunge's 2007 Sustainability Report for Brazil [PDF] or visit the 2007 Sustainability Report companion web site.

Bunge is working with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the global standard-bearer for sustainability reporting, and other food companies and stakeholder groups to develop sustainability indicators for the food industry. Bunge publishes its sustainability report in Brazil in accordance with GRI guidelines.

Bunge promotes responsible agriculture in our work with farmers nationwide. Through field meetings, workshops and lectures, we provide education and consultation on crop rotation, soil conservation, land-use planning and precision farming methods that increase farm productivity and reduce the need to cultivate new land. Each year, Bunge recognizes farmers who demonstrate outstanding environmental performance.

Through the global Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS), Bunge and other agribusiness companies are working with governments, NGOs and scientific and technical experts to create global principles and practices for responsible soy production, processing and trading. The RTRS Final Draft Principles document articulates basic tenets of environmental, social and economic responsibility and is the starting point for these efforts. Bunge is also a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). We buy and handle limited quantities of palm oil on the open market, but we do not own or operate palm plantations or processing facilities.

Bunge, global NGO Conservation International and Brazilian NGO Oréades are helping farmers adopt environmental best practices, comply with forestry laws and set aside land to build biodiversity corridors in the Cerrado. Learn more.

Bunge Natureza (Bunge Nature) is a dedicated environmental program managed by Bunge Alimentos. In partnership with regional institutions, organizations and municipalities, Bunge Natureza operates educational centers, manages conservation projects and works within the community to promote environmental responsibility, including recycling and reuse.

Bunge Natureza, in consultation with the Regional University of Blumenau (FURB), has established the Figueira Branca Reservation in the Atlantic Forest, a biodiverse coastal habitat with many rare plant and animal species.