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We promote best practices throughout our entire value chain. We work in partnership with more than 6,000 suppliers of goods and services distributed across 24 states, as well as approximately 1,100 sugarcane management accounts located in 4 states. Each partner plays a fundamental role in our ecosystem, and we value relationships based on legal, socio-environmental responsibility and safety.

SUGARCANE
PRODUCTION CHAIN

Around 50% of the sugarcane processed by Raízen comes from a partnership with sugarcane farmers. To support the evolution and growth of these producers, we have developed the Elos Raízen and Jornada Cultivar programs. We provide continuous and personalized monitoring, including technical assistance throughout the harvest year.

Big numbers

Around 50%

of the sugarcane milled by Raízen comes from farmers

Around 1,100

management accounts in Raízen's portfolio

+400 thousand

ectares of productive land

Present

in +200 municipalities across 4 states: SP, MS, GO, and MG

Performance of programs

See how the Elos Raízen and Jornada Cultivar programs transform the reality of producers, producing sugarcane more efficiently and conscientiously.

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Elos Raízen

Elos Raízen is a program aimed at promoting continuous improvement throughout the sugarcane chain, contributing to the quality of life of rural workers, environmental preservation, and the prosperity of businesses both inside and outside the farm.

The initiative is led by a team of experts and involves partnerships with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as Solidaridad Foundation, wichi is specialized in the development of sustainable production chains, and Imaflora (Institute for Forest and Agricultural Management and Certification), a recognized accreditation institution for development of the program.

Methodology

The Elos Raízen methodology is focused on continuous improvement and combines diagnosis, planning, personalized guidance, and engagement. The approach aims not only at achieving specific goals but also at strengthening a culture of socio-environmental responsibility and respect for human rights in the surroundings of our operations. 

01 Diagnosis
02 Individual guidance
03 Technical Monitoring
04 Verifications
05 Engagement for continued improvement

01 Diagnosis

This is the stage that aims to understand the individual realities and challenges faced by the producers participating in the Program.

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02 Individual guidance

Our team of specialists provides individual guidance, suggesting specific strategies and activities that can be implemented for the improvement of production and the adoption of best socio-environmental practices.

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03 Technical Monitoring

Technical monitoring of our specialists throughout the harvest year. The number of visits to each property varies depending upon the complexity of the activities set forth in the action plans.

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04 Verifications

This stage is conducted by an independent third party - the Forestry and Agricultural Management and Certification (Imaflora) - with the aim of ensuring that the results of the program are transparent and credible.

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05 Engagement for continued improvement

Undertaken in the form of meetings with the suppliers, partnerships with associations, events and talks, training sessions, publication of informative materials, encouragement in the use of technologies, promotion of knowledge, and longlasting relationships.

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  • Pilares temáticos
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Recognition
  • Operating areas

Pilares temáticos

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Elos is aligned with Raízen's 2030 goals, meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Recognition

External recognitions credit the Elos Raízen methodology.

Sustainability Big Push - Elos Raízen is included in the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) case repository as a “Sustainable Big Push in the sugarcane production chain”.

SAI Platform and Bonsucro - The initiative is recognized by SAI Platform and Bonsucro as a program in compliance with global sustainability standards, promoting responsible production.

Operating areas

With approximately 1,100 sugarcane management accounts, the Elos program is present in all of Raízen's operating areas.

Jornada Cultivar

Jornada Cultivar plays a fundamental role in providing support to farmers, facilitating access to management support initiatives, financial solutions, and resource optimization, as well as stimulating efficiency and productivity so that everyone grows together.

The program's ecosystem offers solutions that connect people and businesses, enhancing results throughout the chain. The program counts on partnerships with several relevant companies in the sugarcane and financial sectors, as well as partnerships for management support and training. Click here to learn more.

Reports

Committed to transparency, we publish annual information and indicators on the programs. Check out the highlights of each year in the reports.