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GRI 102-8 | Information on employees and other workers

At the end of 2017/2018, our team totaled 29,514 employees, 86% men and 14% women, the majority (93%) concentrated in the Southeast.

In 2017/2018, the highest turnover rates were recorded in April 2017 and January 2018, with a high number of hires; and March 2018, with a high number of terminations - which is due to the beginning and end of the harvest, respectively. In December 2017, there was a large number of terminations due to the hibernations of the units of Tamoio, in Araraquara (SP), and Dois Córregos, in Dois Córregos (SP). May 2017 was the month with the largest number of employees (active and on leave)

Total number of employees by gender1

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest22017/2018 Harvest3
Men33,37729,84725,54725,349
Women5,1954,5404,0104,165
Total38,57234,38729,55729,514

1 Does not include interns or contractors; includes active employees and employees on leave.
2 As of 2016/2017, we started to consider the total number of employees in the month of March each year, since it is the final month of the harvest period. In previous periods, employees were accounted for at the height of the harvest; there was a change in the calculation of this indicator and, therefore, a variation in values.
3 Includes young apprentices..

Total number of employees by type of employment and employment contract

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Type of employment / employment contractFull-time¹Part timeFull-time¹Part timeFull-time¹Part timeFull-time¹Part timeTotal
Men - open-ended contract31,0133226,3673423,6843124,3213124,352
Women - open-ended contract4,854154,131183,927204,059294,088
Men - fixed-term contract2,33203,44601,8320894103997
Women - fixed-term contract32603910630572077

1 Full-time considers over 150 work hours/month.

Total number of employees by gender and region

 2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
 MenWomenMenWomenMenWomenMenWomenTotal
South24825216202252222725252
Southeast31,1104,93028,0094,29623,7613,78123,5343,93227,466
Midwest1,7432191,3181971,2331781,2491751,424
Northeast18716202192041820923232
North89510281241113010140
 

 

Percentage of employees by region

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GRI 102-9 | Supply chain

Sugarcane producers

Our Agricultural Business team is responsible for contracts with suppliers of sugarcane, and the Sustainable Development team is responsible for managing initiatives such as the ELO Program. In 2017/2018, a total of BRL 3,550,000 was invested in the relationship with this audience.

Carriers

In the harvest, expenses for fuel and sugar carriers totaled approximately BRL 1.35 billion. Spending on suppliers results from negotiations that establish a fixed amount, to be paid for the availability of each truck, and a variable amount, depending on the mileage traveled at our service. Carriers - responsible for pickup, transfer, and delivery of the products - are located in all regions in Brazil, with the highest concentration in the Southeastern and Southern regions.

Supply chain

Information provided here.


Economic

GRI 201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed

 

Raízen Energia

Raízen Energia – value added statement (BRL thousands)

2015/20162016/20172017/2018
Revenues
Gross sales of products and services12,557,26812,900,64515,844,028
Returns of sales, discounts and abatements(10,198)(11,257)(31,266)
Reversal (constitution) of provisions for doubtful debts(5,025)(1,811)(182)
Other operating revenue (expenses)49,88525,989114,241
Revenues - Total12,591,93012,913,56615,926,821
Inputs acquired from third parties
Cost of goods sold and services provided(5,981,389)(6,124,579)(8,521,465)
Materials, energy, third-party services, and other(769,049)(809,235)(973,690)
Changes in the fair value of biological assets637,937304,621(367,432)
Changes in the fair value of sugarcane harvested (Agricultural Product)000
Constitution of provision for inventory obsolescence(377)(72,383)54,277
Constitution (reversal) of estimated losses on investments, fixed and intangible assets, net0(156,200)14,263
Inputs acquired from third parties - Total(6,112,878)(6,857,776)(9,794,047)
Gross value added6,479,0526,055,7906,132,774
Depreciation and amortization(1,876,896)(1,818,791)(2,136,639)
Net value added produced4,602,1564,236,9993,996,135
Value added received in transfers
Results of equity accounting(73,260)(69,635)(21,423)
Financial income664,798665,347646,169
Exchange rate variation195,8622,70629,585
Gains in operations with derivatives668,922736,068148,816
Value added received in transfers - Total1,456,3221,334,486803,147
Value added for distribution6,058,4785,571,4854,799,282

Raízen Energia – value added distribution (BRL thousands)

2015/20162016/20172017/2018
People
Direct remuneration1,273,0541,234,9311,102,838
Benefits236,691276,800288,020
FGTS (Workers' Severance indemnity Fund)117,679117,464118,351
Value added distribution Personnel - Total1,627,4241,629,1951,509,209
Taxes, fees and contributions
Federal374,844576,159773,247
Deferred federal taxes387,202121,858(109,607)
State460,644463,286551,613
Municipal2,5728,1587,928
Taxes, fees and contributions - Total1,225,2621,169,4611,223,181
Remuneration of third-party capital
Financial expenses969,697868,270875,762
Net exchange rate variation637,38770,87052,721
Losses in operations with financial instruments91,562059,228
Leases321,502429,110436,387
Remuneration of third-party capital - Total2,020,1481,368,2501,424,098
Remuneration of own capital
Dividends and interest on capital9,865211,6360
Retained earnings1,175,7791,193,031642,807
Share of non-controlling shareholders in retained earnings0(88)(13)
Remuneration of own capital - Total1,185,6441,404,579642,794
Value added distributed6,058,4785,571,4854,799,282

Raizen Combustíveis

Raízen Combustíveis – value added statement (BRL thousands)1

Revenues
Sales of goods and services76,907,237
Gross revenue77,739,353
Returns(439,725)
Other deductions(392,391)
Other operating revenue219,864
Revenue associated with the construction of own assets0
PDD - Reversal / (constitution)(26,426)
Revenues77,100,675
Inputs acquired from third parties
Cost of goods sold(70,543,533)
Materials, energy, third-party services, and other(1,112,048)
Loss / recovery of assets0
Other16,827
Inputs acquired from third parties(71,638,754)
Gross value added5,461,921
Depreciation, amortization, and depletion(603,853)
Depreciation and amortization(206,898)
Amortization of exclusive supply rights(396,955)
Net value added produced by the entity4,858,068
Value received in transfer687,942
Financial income139,098
Fair value of financial instruments40,026
Active exchange rate variation98,999
Gain on derivatives253,554
Equity accounting income0
Other values received in transfer156,265
Total value added for distribution5,546,010

1. Since there was a change in the way the information was reported in the 2017/2018 harvest, we did not include data referring to previous harvests. To consult these data, visit: https://www.raizen.com.br/relatorioanual/pt/indicadores-da-gri.html

Raízen Combustíveis – value added distribution (BRL thousands)

2015/20162016/20172017/2018
People
Direct remuneration272,222272,357301,200
Benefits47,82256,14358,889
FGTS (Workers' Severance indemnity Fund)15,51815,97316,808
Value added distribution Personnel - Total335,562344,473376,897
Taxes, fees and contributions
Federal550,350723,6611,138,670
State1,390,8591,342,2071,504,122
Municipal10,34612,88611,651
Other taxes and fees09,2152,508
Taxes, fees and contributions - Total1,951,5552,087,9692,656,951
Remuneration of third-party capital
Financial expenses120,047180,277222,014
Passive exchange rate variation404,41645,351400,811
Losses in operations with financial instruments564,2271,022,426171,263
Leases55,06354,26049,854
Change in the fair value of financial instruments - Expenses090,1500
Remuneration of third-party capital - Total1,143,7531,392,464843,942
Remuneration of own capital
Dividends and interest on capital953,1641,431,0001,453,986
Retained earnings62,812167,815153,099
Share of non-controlling shareholders in retained earnings184,50059,75861,135
Remuneration of own capital - Total1,200,4761,658,5731,668,220
Value added distributed4,631,3465,483,4795,546,010

GRI 201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change

In 2017/2018, we completed a study that mapped the main risks and opportunities arising from climate change in each business and in the long-term (up to 2040). The results were added to our risk management process and to strategic planning.

Regarding the risks, we recorded those referring to changes in water dynamics (increase of drought periods and consequent competition for a scarcer resource) and the higher incidence of extreme weather events. On the other hand, in the field of opportunities, there is space for differentiated public policies and lines of credit - with increasing incentives for production and marketing of low-carbon energy solutions such as biofuels and electricity from alternative sources, products that are part of our portfolio. In addition, sugarcane is a crop that potentially benefits from the increase in average temperatures.

The risks and opportunities mapped out are of either a physical, regulatory, reputational or market nature. The impacts associated with these risks would mainly result in reduced productivity or damage to our physical structures, while the opportunities would result in greater market share, easier access to low-cost credit and larger areas for sugarcane cultivation.

The potential financial implications were not quantified on a consolidated basis, but they would certainly be substantial. We do not monitor expenditures to manage such risks and opportunities, even though we understand that they occur constantly whenever we invest in the efficient use of agro-industrial resources as we reduce our carbon intensity.


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Market Presence

GRI 202-1 | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage

Our Salary Management Policy aims to maintain attractive salary ranges compared with other companies in the market. The goal is to ensure that even the lowest salary paid is equal to or higher than the floor of the Union category. In 2017/2018, the lowest salary paid to men was 112% and to women it was 116% of the Brazilian minimum wage, which ended 2017 at BRL 937.00. Thus, the lowest wage paid was 1.12 times higher than the national minimum wage. Regarding the minimum wage in São Paulo1, the lowest amount paid to men and women was equivalent to 101% of the floor established for the State.

1 This excludes the Jataí unit in Goiás.

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We do not monitor remuneration of contractors; however, we prioritize partnerships with reputable companies.


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Indirect Economic Impacts

GRI 203-1 | Infrastructure investments and services supported

In 2017/2018, more than BRL 11 million was invested in various social projects.

Number of people benefiting from Raízen's social projects 1

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Educational projects337,000225,00053,000
Social inclusion projects615,000274,000800,000
Raízen Foundation projects333,000309,000193,000
Training and professional inclusion21,0005,0004,000
Volunteerism and internal campaigns171,000196,000201,000

1 We considered the number of direct and indirect beneficiaries; the number of indirect beneficiaries was estimated.

Raízen’s social investments, in BRL thousands

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Incentivized projects17,5847,0036,157
Raízen Foundation24,8485,0985,604
Total16,83014,09311,761

1 Social projects with incentives from FUMCAD, PRONON, and IMF.
2 Operation under the following pillars: professionalizing, social-educational, and education and citizenship projects in the community (at no cost).

Impacts on surrounding areas were not evaluated.


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Procurement Practices

GRI 204-1 | Proportion of spending on local suppliers

In 2017/2018, approximately BRL 3.56 billion was spent on suppliers, of which 15% refers to contracts with local suppliers.

Percentage of spending on local suppliers, by regional complex (%)

2015/201612016/201712017/2018
Araçatuba Complex22.921.019.9
Araraquara Complex9.98.29.0
Assis Complex6.97.55.8
Caarapó Complex2.94.54.8
Jataí Complex6.99.311.9
Jaú Complex7.17.56.3
Piracicaba Complex12.09.110.8

1 Indices refer to SAP ECC (mills). As of 2017/2018, all purchases by the Procurement area are considered.

Considering purchases with suppliers registered in the same State where each mill is located, we have the following result:

Percentage of Procurement spend on local suppliers, by State (in %)1

2016/20172017/20181
Amazônia (AM)-20.9
Ceará (CE)35.914.0
Espírito Santo (ES)48.422.6
Goiás (GO)22.120.3
Minas Gerais (MG)26.523.8
Paraná (PR)62.841.7
Paraíba (PB)20.515.2
Rio de Janeiro (RJ)26.814.2
Rio Grande do Sul (RS)34.226.2
São Paulo (SP)90.787.3
Grand total78.475.6

1 All other States account for less than 20% of purchases. Totals for AM in 2016/2017 are unavailable because, in the previous harvest, the State was included in the "other States" category.


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Anti-corruption

In 2017/2018, we submitted 100% of our operations to risk assessments related to corruption. The risks refer to negotiation with counterparts under administrative or judicial investigation, in Brazil or abroad; trade negotiations with PEPs (Politically Exposed People); exposure of employees who interact with public agencies and autonomous public agencies, and quasi-public companies. More information regarding this topic can be found here


GRI 205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

In 2017/2018, all members of Senior Management were informed about anti-corruption policies and received training on the subject. Communications addressed to business partners and employees or training provided to employees on the subject were not considered.

Training is provided whenever an employee joins our team and is refreshed every two years, except for employees with exposure to risks, who have a different frequency - possibly annual - and may require training from the Compliance area at any time about general topics or specific subjects.


GRI 205-3 | Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

In 2017/2018, our Ethics Channel recorded 35 reports associated with fraud, bribery, embezzlement/theft and antitrust - in 24 operations (15% of the total), of which eleven were confirmed (five cases of fraud, five of embezzlement, and one of bribery). As a consequence, nine cases resulted in termination of employees and one case resulted in termination of the agreement with a business partner.


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Anti-competitive behavior

There were no cases of unfair competition in the reporting period. To prevent occurrences, we offer antitrust online and classroom training, which will be relaunched in 2018/2019.


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Environmental

Energy

GRI 302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization

In 2017, our energy consumption was greater than 168 million GJ and 8,392,352.58 GJ were sold through government or spot market auctions.

Total energy consumption by type of fuel, in GJ 1

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Sugarcane bagasse144,211,506.60144,833,877.38163,835,647.00164,382,412.58
Hydrous ethanol151,540.72139,286.22139,279.21146,560.21
Anhydrous ethanol--217.02220.47
Biodiesel--247,206.31274,314.97
Total energy consumption - renewable sources144,363,047.32144,973,163.60164,222,349.54164,803,508.23
Diesel3,427,117.043,186,108.333,536,226.243,456,991.37
Gasoline C2,271.152,062.30863.89859.47
LPG123,942.26158,770.716,453,510.9917,066.33
Heavy fuel oil19,763.8116,326.9614,967.3515,046.28
Total energy consumption - non-renewable sources3,573,094.263,363,268.3010,005,568.473,489,963.46
Electricity purchased from utility companies531,965.60477,676.80499,945.00517,312.55
Total energy consumption148,468,107.18148,814,108.70174,727,863.01168,810,784.25

1. Conversion factors available in the National Energy Balance were used for calculation. The information is collected for calculating emissions using the methodology of the GHG Protocol and has been taken from the Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG).


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GRI 302-2 | Energy consumption outside the organization

We map the energy consumed in transportation of our products. In 2017, contracted carriers consumed 6,589,225.19 GJ¹ in fuels.

1. The conversion factor available in the National Energy Balance was used for the calculation. The information is collected for calculating emissions using the methodology of the GHG Protocol and has been taken from the Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG).


GRI 302-3 | Energy intensity

In the 2017/2018 harvest, our energy intensity was 2.92 GJ consumed from scope 1 sources, per ton of sugarcane crushed; and 0.01 GJ from scope 2 sources, per ton of sugarcane crushed. The energy used to calculate the indicator included the energy consumed within the organization and the energy sold (from the burning of sugarcane bagasse).


Water

GRI 303-1 | Water withdrawal by source

In 2017/2018, we withdrew 58,023,538 m3 of surface waters and groundwater to be used in industrial and irrigation processes, among other uses. This is our most significant consumption. Thus, other activities were not considered in the calculation of this indicator. Data for the new units (Paraíso and Santa Cândida) will only be included as of the next report.

Total volume of water withdrawn, in m3

Type of use2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Industrial Use (harvest)155,950,11447,729,47848,750,108
Industrial Use (off-season)2--1,220,527
Use in Irrigation6,519,3675,530,7685,199,711
Other uses213,271,1592,954,9842,853,191
TOTAL75,740,64056,215,23058,023,538
Surface waters63,445,31339,077,63653,255,049
Groundwater12,295,32717,137,5934,768,489

1. Total withdrawn from April 1 to December 31, 2017.
2. Total withdrawn from January 1 to March 31, 2018.


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Biodiversity

GRI 304-1 | Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas

We operate industrial units and sugarcane cultivated areas leased from third parties in the States of São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás and Paraná, totaling more than 800,000 hectares. One of the ways to ensure preservation of biodiversity is through the Bonsucro certification, which reached 20 units at the end of the 2017/2018 harvest. This is because, among the criteria used for certification, is that there cannot be sugarcane cultivation in protected areas or in areas of high conservation value. Although biodiversity is one of the topics addressed in Bonsucro’s Environmental Management Plan for certified units, we do not have a methodology to estimate the value of biodiversity for the locations where we operate.


GRI 304-2 | Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity

The flow of trucks around production units and emissions of pollutants due to industrial activities can interfere with the dynamics of the region's wildlife, which we understand as the greatest potential impact of our activities on biodiversity. In addition, the use of substances to control pests and insects can have adverse impacts if not well managed. Therefore, we use biological pest control and optimize the application of fertilizers and pesticides. The potential impacts of this category would be related to the practices of intentional pre-harvest burning (slash and burn) of sugarcane fields. Considering that this practice is 100% extinct in our operations - in line with the commitment we voluntarily assumed in the Agro-Environmental Protocol - it is our understanding that the impacts on biodiversity have been significantly reduced. Other relevant potential impacts associated with agricultural practices and that should be fought are loss of riparian vegetation, curbed by mapping the existing preservation areas on properties we manage, and the road kill mortality rate of animals, which is mitigated through training initiatives for employees and appropriate signage. We do not monitor other impacts such as changes in ecological process and conversion of habitats. Also, regarding the impacts identified, we do not monitor the extension of impacted areas or duration and reversibility of impacts.


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Emissions

GRI 305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions 1

GRI 305-2 | Indirect Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the purchase of energy (Scope 2).

GRI 305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions2

1 The main sources of emissions in this scope are agricultural activities (use of field machinery, agricultural and industrial inputs) and biomass boilers that generate energy by burning sugarcane bagasse for the production of sugar and ethanol. Emissions from consumption of biomass are segmented between biogenic and non-biogenic. Biogenic emissions are considered neutral and accounted for separately, given the CO2 absorbed from the atmosphere in the photosynthesis process.

2 Agricultural emissions and emissions from mobile sources, i.e. air travel, biomass burning in rural areas and third party vehicles were considered.

Information provided here. We include, in our inventory of emissions, 100% of the operations over which we have control or influence, even when control is shared.

Gases considered in the calculation were: CO₂, Methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) and the families of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and perfluorocarbons (PFC) gases. Emissions from SF6, NF3 and PFC gases are not applicable to our activities. In the case of indirect emissions from the purchase of energy, however, emissions consider only CO2, as per calculation conducted and made available by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC).

This report also includes the operations of the two production units acquired in 2017: Santa Cândida and Paraíso – although they were not under our operation for the entire reporting period. Therefore, these emissions were estimated based on an extrapolation of data from nearby units. In addition, for the first time, we estimated the emissions of N2O referring to the incorporation of nitrogen from straw into the soil after sugarcane harvest. For these two reasons, the numbers referring to 2017 present a significant increase in relation to historical emissions.

We consider 2013 as the base year, since it better represents the scope of our activities. In that year, we incorporated into our inventory the emissions from vinasse and filter cake, which accounted for 14% and 18%, respectively, of total emissions from fertilizers.

Calculation refers to the 2017 calendar year and was performed according to the specifications of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program - developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) -, managed in Brazil by the Center for Sustainability Studies (GVces) of the Business Administration School of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV-Eaesp); and standards NBR ABNT ISO 14.064-1 – guidance to quantify and report emissions and removal of greenhouse gases. Where applicable, the methodology also followed the determinations for calculations set out in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National GHG Inventories of the United Nations and in the Reference report of the Second National Inventory. The main sources of the emission factors used were:

  • IPCC, 2006;
  • Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC);
  • 2017 Guidelines to Defra / DECC's GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting;
  • Greenhouse gas emissions in production and use of ethanol from sugarcane in Brazil;
  • Calculation tool of the GHG Protocol Agriculture Guidance;
  • Third Inventory of Brazilian Anthropic Emissions of Greenhouse Gases: Reference Reports of Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soils;
  • Internal studies.

The global warming potential rates adopted as reference used the PAGs presented by the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report: Climate Change – Errata (2007) for a time span of 100 years.


GRI 305-4 | Intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

In 2017, the overall intensity rate of our GHG emissions was 0.0273 tCO2eq and was determined from the summation of scope 1 and 2 emissions, divided by the total sugarcane crushed. The GHGs included in the emission calculations are those controlled by the Kyoto Protocol: CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, SF6, NF3 and the families of HFC and PFC gases. Emissions from NF3, SF6 and PFCs are not applicable to our activities.

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Effluents and waste

GRI 306-3 | Significant spills

We recorded four controllable spills, of which: two in an uncontained area, with a spill of 9,316 liters of ethanol; and two in contained area, with 534 liters of diesel and 19,000 liters of kerosene - recovered. There were no significant spills1 for the purpose of our financial statements.

We monitor all spills, in both contained and uncontained areas, regardless of whether or not they are significant. All events are recorded, their causes are investigated and actions are planned to mitigate impacts and prevent recurrences.

1 Greater than BRL 1 million.


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Environmental Compliance

GRI 307-1 | Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations

In 2017/2018, we received five non-monetary sanctions - most of them related to contaminated areas, industrial effluents and fire-related incidents in sugarcane fields - that are being addressed at administrative and/or judicial levels. No significant environmental fines were recorded1.

1 Total greater than BRL 500,000.


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Supplier Environmental Assessment

GRI 308-1 | Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

GRI 414-1 | New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

Sugarcane producers

The process to hire sugarcane suppliers is associated with the signing of a term of general clauses and conditions considered essential for conducting business ethically and responsibly. The sustainable practices of sugarcane suppliers are also analyzed as part of the ELO Program.

Carriers

100%

Supply chain

100%


GRI 308-2 | Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

GRI 414-2 | Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Sugarcane producers

None.

Carriers

In 2017/2018, a carrier presented TRC/TRCF (reportable accident), two of which resulted in spills in uncontained areas and three were involved in accidents of controllable potential. Thus, six suppliers caused impacts, equivalent to 15% of the total number of suppliers in the area. In the same period, an operational agreement was terminated due to a performance level below required and potential for generating impacts. In addition, this supplier did not conform to the recommendations identified in inspections.

Supply chain

We consider negative social and environmental impacts: having contracts with companies that employ people under slave or compulsory labor or that do not collect taxes of their employees in a timely fashion; negotiating with suppliers involved in acts of corruption, suppliers that are not in good standings regarding taxes and that do not comply with the contractual conditions for term and quality.

In the harvest, 1,038 suppliers were assessed and registered, and additional 632 were retrained. In addition, 232 strategic suppliers participated in the performance monitoring (Supplier Training Index - IQF), of which 11 suppliers were blocked because they did not meet our minimum requirements for term and quality, and 91, with poor performance, participated in meetings to define action plans, and 21 of them showed improvements in the evaluation.

Twenty suppliers were blocked, since they were blacklisted for Slave Labor, 81 for involvement in the Lava Jato operation, and 384 because they were in the National Registry for disreputable and corrupt companies.


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Social

Employment

GRI 401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover 1

1 The average number of active employees is calculated based on the number of active employees in the month, less the employees hired in that month. The numbers do not include interns, but include young apprentices. In the 2016/2017 harvest, another calculation was used, which considered young apprentices and, thus, the numbers are comparable.

Total number of employees hired, by gender

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
GenderIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Male8,3403,54810,3704,3992,5068245,3643,259
Female1,2227041,18862710665856750

Total number of employees hired, by age group

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Age groupIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Under 201,19555091636312935500376
Between 21 and 303,9051,8614,2871,9288612902,3221,581
Between 31 and 402,6481,1673,6561,6049163262,0861,335
Between 41 and 501,3305221,9818485361821,015552
Between 51 and 6046715071228216956290159
Over 60172611076

Total number of employees hired, by region

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
RegionIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
South38383636333636
Southeast8,8853,67911,0154,4832,5117885,7603,549
Midwest5654614544549191378378
Northeast42422525222727
North32322828551919

Rate of employees hired by gender

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
GenderIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Male0.310.140.420.200.110.040.230.15
Female0.300.190.330.190.030.020.240.22

Rate of new hires (for the 2017/2018 harvest) = number of new hires/average number of active employees in the crop year.

Rate of employees hired, by age group

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Age groupIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Under 201.150.771.190.680.300.101.281.22
Between 21 and 300.410.230.510.270.110.040.330.24
Between 31 and 400.280.130.410.200.100.040.220.15
Between 41 and 500.190.080.320.150.090.030.170.10
Between 51 and 600.120.040.210.090.050.020.090.05
Over 600.030.000.010.000.000.000.010.01

Rate of employees hired, by region

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
RegionIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
South0.150.150.150.150.010.010.140.14
Southeast0.310.140.420.190.100.030.230.15
Midwest0.320.290.330.350.070.070.280.28
Northeast0.210.210.110.110.010.010.120.12
North0.330.330.250.250.040.040.140.14

Total number of employees hired who left the company, by gender

2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
GenderIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Men531,709606
Women00150103

Total number of employees hired who left the company, by age group

2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Age groupIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Under 200011654
Between 21 and 3043631220
Between 31 and 4000643267
Between 41 and 5010342122
Between 51 and 600012545
Over 600021

Total number of employees hired who left the company, by region

2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
RegionIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
South0044
Southeast531,773623
Midwest008080
Northeast0011
North0011

Total number of employees terminated, by gender

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
GenderIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Male12,7548,01710,0536,1422892877,1744,559
Female2,0901,4981,3601,0575050882802

Total number of employees terminated, by age group

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Age groupIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Under 2092040752122633271156
Between 21 and 305,2963,1633,6912,1381241242,4131,512
Between 31 and 404,3972,9313,3612,0491021022,6751,753
Between 41 and 502,5981,7582,2561,50544441,6581,105
Between 51 and 601,3651,0061,2739765151866665
Over 602682503113051515173170

Total number of employees terminated, by region

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
RegiãoIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
South97973535333535
Southeast13,7558,65710,7036,5802962967,5974,902
Midwest9487176355443333389389
Northeast23232121112323
North21211919661212

Turnover rate, by gender

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
GenderIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Male0.390.240.420.240.060.030.270.18
Female0.400.290.350.250.020.020.250.22

Turnover = (number of hires + number of terminations)/2/average number of active employees in the crop year.

Turnover rate, by age group

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Age groupIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
Under 201.020.670.940.550.150.060.990.86
Between 21 and 300.490.300.480.280.060.030.330.24
Between 31 and 400.370.230.390.230.060.030.260.18
Between 41 and 500.290.180.350.210.050.020.220.15
Between 51 and 600.240.160.290.190.030.020.180.13
Over 600.230.210.320.310.020.020.180.18

Turnover rate, by region

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Age groupIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workersIncluding harvest workersNot including harvest workers
South0.270.270.150.150.010.010.140.14
Southeast0.390.240.410.240.060.020.270.18
Midwest0.420.370.400.380.050.050.290.29
Northeast0.160.160.110.110.020.050.110.11
North0.270.270.210.210.020.020.110.11

For more information, refer to disclosure in indicator GRI 102-8.


GRI 401-3 | Return to work and retention rates after parental leave

In 2017/2018, a total of 1,000 employees took maternity/paternity leave, as shown in the table below:

Use of maternity/paternity leave and rate of return1

2017/2018 Harvest
MenWomen
Employees entitled to take the leave782218
Employees who took the leave782218
Returned to work at the end of the leave781162
Returned to work and remained employed after 12 months538115
Rate of return to work87.2%80.7%
Retention rate of employees who took leave78.3%65.0%

1 Since it is not possible to determine the number of employees who were entitled to take paternity leave in the period, considering that it is not possible to quantify the total number of male employees who actually had children in the period, the indicator considers the total number of employees who requested the benefit in the period covered by the report.


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Occupational Health and Safety

GRI 403-1 | Workers representation in formal joint management–worker health and safety committees

All our employees are represented in formal health and safety committees. Several employment levels are involved in each business unit, as described below:

Ethanol, Sugar, and Bioenergy (EAB):

  • Corporate HSE Committee: President, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and other representatives of HSE and of the operational areas;
  • Production Meeting: Vice President of EAB, Chief Operating Officers, Corporate Officers, and Managers of complex1;
  • Meeting about Total Quality Raízen (QTR - Qualidade Total Raízen): Unit Administrative Coordinator, Operational Managers, at least one member of the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT) and other representatives of the areas according to the agenda of the meeting;
  • Internal HSE Committee - per unit: Unit Industrial Manager, representatives of the Employees and representatives of the Employer.

Logistics, Distribution, and Trading (LD&T):

  • Corporate HSE Committee: President, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and other representatives of HSE and of the operational areas;
  • HSE Committee Operations: HSE Operations Manager, Operations Managers, HSE Advisors, Chief Operating Officer, Operations Managers, Operations Support Group and other representatives as needed;
  • HSE Committee Transportation: Logistics Director, Transportation Manager, Transportation Advisors, HSE Transportation Coordinator and Advisors and other representatives as needed;
  • Internal HSE Committee (CISSMA), per terminal: Manager, superintendent, employees, and terminal contractors.

Comercial

  • Corporate HSE Committee: President, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and other representatives of HSE and operational areas;
  • Commercial HSE Committee (MTC): Commercial VP, HSE Directors, Sales, Retail, B2B, Engineering, Finance and Aviation;
  • Operational Committee of Commercial HSE : HSE Directors, HR and other appointed directors, HSE Manager;
  • Light Fleet Committee: Representatives of administration (directors).

1 Responsible for taking the information to Unit managers and supervisors.


Health and safety indicators follow the standards set out by NBR 14.280 and OSHA 3.245 09R, as well as internal procedures: Element 7 of the Operations Management System (SIGO) and PMR Specification Shell. Minor injuries (first aid) are not considered in the Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) or Total Recordable Case Frequency (TRCF) indices, but are monitored and tracked. To record exposure and accidents, we have in place external systems (Work Accident Communication - CAT, NEXO System) and internal systems (Sustainability Indicators System - SIS, Emergency Response Center - CAE, and AlertaWeb).

The numbers of accidents and fatalities refer only to accidents classified as controllable/avoidable, i.e., those that are included in the HSE indicators due to characteristics of relevance for learning, actual consequences, potential risks or operational and reputational impacts.

The following information is available for each business unit:

Ethanol, Sugar, and Bioenergy (EAB)1

Main results for occupational health and safety for EAB:

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Lost time injury frequency for own employees and contractors - LTIF/TF0.400.280.180.14
Total Recordable Case Frequency (with and without lost time, except first aid) for own employees and contractors - TRCF/TAR2.551.731.340.98

1 Does not include data from the Shared Services Center (SSC). However, no accidents were recorded in this unit in the crop year.

Lost time injury frequency for own employees and contractors, by region (LTIF/TF)

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Araçatuba0.180.050.00
Araraquara0.280.500.45
Assis0.830.090.00
Jaú0.210.250.19
Piracicaba0.130.000.00
Midwest1--0.27
Corporativo0.000.000.00

1 The information about this region started to be reported in 2017/2018, and as such, it is not available for previous years.

Total Recordable Case Frequency for own employees and contractors (TRCF/TAR)

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Araçatuba1.571.431.07
Araraquara1.991.661.58
Assis2.50.981.02
Jaú1.831.710.63
Piracicaba1.221.040.80
Midwest1--0.94
Corporate0.290.250.00

1 The information about this region started to be reported in 2017/2018, and as such, it is not available for previous years.

Number of fatalities of own employees and contractors

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Araçatuba000
Araraquara100
Assis000
Jaú110
Piracicaba000
Midwest1--0
Corporate000

1 The information about this region started to be reported in 2017/2018, and as such, it is not available for previous years.

Logistics, Distribution, and Trading (LD&T)

Main results for occupational health and safety for LD&T

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest1
Lost time injury frequency for own employees and contractors - LTIF/TF0.060.060.00
Total Recordable Case Frequency (with and without lost time, except first aid) for own employees and contractors - TRCF/TAR0.130.330.05

1 One controllable accident without lost time in the northern region of the country, involving a male employee.

There were no fatalities in the period.

Commercial

Main results for occupational health and safety for the Commercial area

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest1
Lost time injury frequency for own employees and contractors - LTIF/TF0.000.000.00
Total Recordable Case Frequency (with and without lost time, except first aid) for own employees and contractors - TRCF/TAR1.090.000.38

1 One controllable accident without lost time in Aviation Operations, in the northern region of the country, involving a male employee.

There were no fatalities in the period.

Health management

Indicadores de gestão da saúde discriminados por negócio

Health management indicators for EAB1

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest2
MenWomen
Rate of occupational diseases3 for own employees6.466.620.040.13
Total number of lost days4 for own employees2,1252,4422,360158
Absenteeism rate5 for own employees0.960.830.781.70

1. Data not available for LD&T and Commercial, but they are already being recorded and will be reported starting next harvest.
2. The calculation methodology was modified in 2017/2018.
3. Calculation method: (number of diseases) / (MHW) *1,000,000
4. Considering lost days due to work-related accidents.
5. Calculation method (where MHA is the number of man-hours absent on medical leave - typical and commuting accidents and diseases less days on leave paid for by social security - INSS): (MHA) / (MHA + MHW) *100

Rate of occupational diseases1 for own employees, by gender and region

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Female0.00016.12
Male6.627.511.11
South0.0000
Southeast6.626.973.09
Midwest0.0000
Northeast0.0000
North0.0000

1 Calculation method: (number of diseases) / (MHW) *1,000,000. Includes only Raízen Energia (EAB).

Total number of lost days1 for own employees, by gender and region

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Female21489158
Male1,7132,3532,360
South000
Southeast1,7962,4262,518
Midwest131160
Northeast000
North000

1 Considering lost days due to work-related accidents. Includes only Raízen Energia (EAB).

Absenteeism rate1 for own employees, by gender and region

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Female0.211.621.7
Male0.690.730.78
South000
Southeast0.810.80.86
Midwest0.081.371.44
Northeast000
North000

1 Calculation method (where MHA is the number of man-hours absent on medical leave - typical and commuting accidents and diseases less days on leave paid for by social security - INSS): (MHA) / (MHA + MHW) *100

We did not monitor absenteeism rate, number of lost days and rate of occupational diseases related to contractors and employees of Commercial and LD&T.


GRI 403-4 | Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions

We comply with the legislation that provides on occupational health and safety standards, although not all aspects are provided for in the collective bargaining agreements. We established clauses referring to this topic, such as the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), first aid, composition of the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT), conditions of vehicles that transport and provide assistance to the injured, reinforcing what is already provided for in current labor legislation.


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Training and Education

GRI 404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee

In 2017/2018, we offered an average of 29.06 training hours for men and 14.06 for women. Training totaled more than 849,000 hours, offered through more than 18,757 classes in 22,152 training sessions.

The steps to determine the need for training, planning of activities, execution, recording and evaluating results are defined based on the requirements of standard ISO 9001:2015, in which we are certified.

This process is monitored through the Effectiveness Dashboard Assessment, based on feedback from an evaluation sent to the manager of participants, preferably 90 days after each training course. The goal for this indicator is greater than or equal to 90%. In 2017/2018, the result was 100% effectiveness of the activities evaluated.

Below is the breakdown by gender and employment category:

Average number of training hours per employee, by gender

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Men23.328.826.729.1
Women12.413.11214.1

Average number of training hours per employee, by employment category

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Apprentice0.80.00.71.9
Operation7.02.64.24.3
Production23.729.627.930.8
Administration9.79.88.511.4
Coordination/Supervision10.319.211.113.2
Management7.714.48.67.3
Directors2.30.84.12.3
Vice Presidency0.50.00.00.3
Presidency0.00.00.00.0

There were more than 39,000 hours of classroom training and more than 56,000 hours of online training for Logistics, Distribution and Trading (LD&T) employees - the unit does not monitor training for third parties. The Commercial unit offered a total class time of 7,983 hours for employees and 197,771 for contractors, as detailed below:

Training for the Commercial area

2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Own employees
Training hours for classroom training10,1076,520
Training hours for online training4,5121,463
Total training hours for own employees14,6197,983
Third parties
Training hours for classroom training150,686150,398
Training hours for online training31,59847,373
Total training hours for contractors182,284197,771

Other results of Raízen's learning programs

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Number of professionals served by the Leadership Academy179381-
Number of training courses taught through the Skills Cycle231526
Number of employees served by scholarships and courses for professional development1531,007101
Total number of classroom training hours offered to all employees964,624 hours808,683 hours849,806 hours

GRI 404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

In 2017/2018, 15% of the male employees and 46% of the female employees received performance and career development reviews. Below is the breakdown by employment category:

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development review, by gender (%)

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Men891015
Women16222746

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development review, by employment category (%)

2014/2015 Harvest2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Apprentice0000
Operation96888989
Production0000
Administration53626159
Coordination/Supervision10010099100
Management100100100100
Directors100100100100
Vice Presidency9100100100
Presidency100100100100

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Diversity and Equal Opportunity

GRI 405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employees

Percentage of employees by employment category, age group and gender, in the 2017/2018 harvest (%)

Under 20Between 21 and 30Between 31 and 40Between 41 and 50Between 51 and 60Over 60Total
AdministrationMen0.04%3,23%2.88%0.96%0.48%0.13%7.71%
Women0.06%2.69%2.15%0.51%0.11%0.03%5.55%
ApprenticeMen0.33%0.02%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.35%
Women0.06%0.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.07%
Coordination/SupervisionMen0.00%0.34%1.10%0.45%0.19%0.02%2.09%
Women0.00%0.12%0.40%0.09%0.01%0.00%0.62%
DirectorsMen0.00%0.00%0.02%0.07%0.03%0.00%0.12%
Women0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.01%
ManagementMen0.00%0.00%0.35%0.29%0.13%0.01%0.78%
Women0.00%0.00%0.08%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.14%
OperationMen0.02%0.55%0.98%0.57%0.18%0.02%2.31%
Women0.00%0.00%0.01%0.01%0.00%0.00%0.01%
PresidencyMen0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Women0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ProductionMen0.99%16.42%22.65%17.62%11.44%3.39%72.50%
Women0.10%1.94%2.36%1.90%1.02%0.38%7.71%
Vice PresidencyMen0.00%0.00%0.00%0.01%0.01%0.00%0.02%
Women0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
TotalMen1.37%20.55%27.99%19.97%12.46%3.55%86%
Women0.21%4.76%5.01%2.56%1.15%0.41%14%
Total1.58%25.31%33.00%22.53%13.61%3.96%100%

Percentage of People with Disabilities (PwD) by employment category and gender

2015/2016 Harvest2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Administration1.0%2.6%2.4%
Men1.6%2.8%4.4%
Women1.4%2.2%1.4%
Coordination/Supervision0.3%0.3%0.5%
Men0.2%0.2%0.5%
Women0.8%0.6%0.6%
Directors0.0%0.0%0.0%
Men0.0%0.0%0.0%
Women0.0%0.0%0.0%
Management0.4%0.4%0.4%
Men0.4%0.4%0.4%
Women0.0%0.0%0.0%
Operation0.2%0.4%2.1%
Men0.0%0.4%2.0%
Women0.2%0.0%3.2%
Presidency0.0%0.0%0.0%
Men0.0%0.0%0.0%
Women0.0%0.0%0.0%
Production1.2%1.6%2.1%
Men1.1%1.5%0,0%
Women2.0%2.6%0.0%
Vice Presidency0.0%0.0%0.0%
Men0.0%0.0%0.0%
Women0.0%0.0%0.0%
Grand total2.0%1.7%2.1%

Percentage of members of the governance bodies, by gender (%)

2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest
Men86.589.2%
Women13.510.8%

Percentage of members of the governance bodies by age group and gender (%), in the 2017/2018 harvest

MenWomenTotal
Under 200.00%0.00%0.00%
Between 21 and 300.00%0.00%0.00%
Between 31 and 4035.1%10.8%45.9%
Between 41 and 5035.1%0.00%35.1%
Between 51 and 6018.9%0.00%18.9%
Over 600.00%0.00%0.00%
Total89.2%10.8%100.0%

We do not monitor other indicators of diversity.


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Non-discrimination

GRI 406-1 | Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Eight reports of discrimination were recorded by the Ethics Channel in the period. The cases were investigated by the relevant areas and, depending on the origin of the report, administrative measures were taken, such as verbal and written warning or even termination of the employee. We also received 47 labor lawsuits related to discrimination during the crop year, which were analyzed by the Legal Department. All cases were considered to be founded, 41 are under analysis and 6 were completed in the crop year.


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Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

GRI 407-1 |Operations and suppliers where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk

None. Our managers are made aware of the role of Labor Unions, the dynamics of collective bargaining, and the labor legislation in effect. Furthermore, we train all managers and operation leaders in all business units.


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Child Labor

GRI 408-1 | Operations and suppliers with significant risk of incidents of child labor

Although the sugarcane chain is labor intensive, we have identified that there is no significant risk in the supply chain due to the actions carried out under the ELO Program. The actions involve technical follow-up, document checks, visits to suppliers, definitions of improvement plans, among other actions.


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Forced or Compulsory Labor

GRI 409-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

Although the sugarcane chain is labor intensive, we have identified that there is no significant risk in the supply chain due to the actions carried out under the ELO Program. The actions involve technical follow-up, document checks, visits to suppliers, definitions of improvement plans, among other actions.

In the supply chain, documents of the companies hired are checked and, in the case of irregularities, a block from new contracts is put in place until the issue is resolved. In the crop-year, 20 suppliers were suspended because they were blacklisted for slave labor.


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Rights of Indigenous Peoples

GRI 411-1 | Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples

In 2017/2018, there were no incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples.


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Local Communities

GRI 413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs

On average, 37% of our operations undertake programs for engaging surrounding communities and assessing impacts. Another 21% create programs for local development.

Scope of programs developed by Raízen, in percentage, by type of operation and program

ProjectOfficesProduction unitsDistribution terminalsAirports
Amigo Leal (Loyal Friend)67%29%9%0%
Winter Clothes Drive100%96%39%5%
Christmas Campaign100%100%34%9%
Projects originating from incentives acts100%92%8%9%
Professional training courses0%17%0%0%
Volunteering100%25%0%0%
Projects derived from investments from BNDES0%1%0%0%

GRI 413-2 | Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities

Potential or actual negative impacts on communities surrounding the agricultural and industrial operations of our production units include:

  • Noise from nighttime cutting and loading operations;
  • Dust, vibration and noise generated by transportation of sugarcane;
  • Odor and possible contamination of neighboring crops or soil resulting from the application of vinasse and agricultural pesticides;
  • Noise and odor in areas surrounding industrial plants - generated by industrial operations.
  • Shutting down of a production unit in municipalities with small population, since the units are labor-intensive and layoffs can negatively impact the local economy.

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Public Policy

GRI 415-1 | Political contributions

We do not make contributions to political parties or candidates nor provide assets (physical, human and/or financial) for election campaigns.


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Socioeconomic Compliance

GRI 419-1 | Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area

In 2017/2018, we recorded three infraction notices by Regulatory Agencies, which totaled BRL 380,100. In addition to the three fines indicated above, we point out the receipt of four notices of infraction for the sale of hydrous ethanol out of specifications concerning methanol content. We filed an appeal against the notice of infraction and the cases are awaiting judgment by the ANP.

2016/2017 Harvest2017/2018 Harvest1
Total number of nonconformities53
Total value of nonconformities (in BRL)R$ 404,000R$ 380,100

1 We considered occurrences that represented significant and non-standard notices of infraction received

There were no non-monetary sanctions or proceedings brought by arbitration mechanism in the period.

The topic is managed by the legal areas2 of the business units, which evaluate nonconformities and fines received in order to identify causes and address the problems. Regarding tax matters, the contingency related to significant fines, notices of infractions or sanctions drawn up by public agencies, object of administrative or legal proceedings, for alleged non-compliance with tax laws and regulations in the harvest period, is duly reported in the Financial Statements of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A., available here.

2 Each area is responsible for setting the criteria for significant fines and sanctions.


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GRI CONTENT INDEX |GRI 102-55|

GRI 100: General Disclosures

GRI StandardDisclosurePage number or link/direct disclosureOmissionSDG
GRI 100: General Disclosures
Organizational Profile
102-1Name of the organizationWho we are  
102-2Activities, brands, products and servicesInstitutional, Operations  
102-3Location of headquartersAvenida Faria Lima, 4.100 - 11o andar, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo - SP  
102-4Location of operationsGreat numbers  
102-5Nature of ownership and legal formShareholding Structure
We are a joint venture whose control is equally shared between Royal Dutch Shell and Cosan. Our operations comprise Raízen Energia S.A., a joint-stock company that issues debentures registered with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários - CVM), category B; and Raízen Combustíveis S.A., a privately held company.
  
102-6Markets servedInstitutional, Operations, Greate numbers  
102-7Scale of the organizationInstitutional, Great numbers, Raízen team  
102-8Information on employees and other workersWho we are, GRI Content  
102-9Supplier chainBusiness partners, GRI Content  
102-10Significant changes to the organization and its supply chainNew operations
We also disclose that we sold 100% interest in the company Terminal Exportador de Álcool de Santos Ltda. (TEAS) to Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. (TEQUIMAR). In 2017/2018, there was no material change to the structure of our capital stock or to our supply chain.
  
102-11Precautionary Principle or approachThrough a structured sustainability governance process, the precautionary principle integrates strategic planning and risk management of our activities. Care for employees, with policies and tools to promote health, safety, and quality of life are among the aspects observed. We also have in place programs to ensure professional training and recognition of our team's performance. Promoting sustainability in our value chain includes actions with suppliers in order to stimulate the development of increasingly innovative products and solutions.  
102-12External initiativesCertifications and registrations, Movimento Combustível legal (Legal Fuel Movement)  
102-13Interest in associationsWe participate in the following organizations: União da Indústria de Cana-de-Açúcar (UNICA); Associação Brasileira de Biotecnologia Industrial (ABBI); Associação da Indústria de Cogeração de Energia (COGEN); Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) – Business initiatives; Plural, former Sindicato Nacional das Empresas Distribuidoras de Combustíveis (SINDICOM); Associação Brasileira dos Terminais Portuários (ABTP); Bonsucro – organization responsible for the certification of sustainability aspects in the production of sugarcane; and Associação Brasileira do Agronegócio (ABAG).  
Estratégia
102-14Statement from senior decision-makerMessage from the president  
Ethics and integrity
102-16Values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviorEthic conduct, Our Culture  
Governance
102-18Governance structureGovernance structure  
Stakeholder engagement
102-40List of stakeholder groupsPress, fuel dealers, shareholders, employees, customers, business partners, communities, universities, public authorities, and trade associations.  
102-41Collective bargaining agreementsAll our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.  
102-42Identification and selection of stakeholdersThrough our Annual Report, Ombudsman's Office, Digital Social Networks and Customer Service (SAC), we map out stakeholders and their issues of concern.  
102-43Approach to stakeholder engagementMateriality process
To learn more about our relationship procedures with our audiences, click here.
  
102-44Key topics and concerns raisedRelevant topics, Satisfaction survey  
Reporting practices
102-45Entities included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documentsAbout this report  
102-46Defining report content and topic BoundariesAbout this report, Materiality process  
102-47List of material topicsRelevant topics  
102-48Restatements of informationAny restatements of information provided in previous reports will be presented throughout the report.  
102-49Changes in reportingAny significant changes in relation to periods covered by previous reports in Scope and Boundaries of the aspects will be presented throughout the report.  
102-50Reporting periodAbout this report  
102-51Date of most recent reportSeptember 2017.  
102-52Frequency of the reporting cyclesAbout this report  
102-53Contact point for questions regarding the reportAbout this report  
102-54Report of the "in accordance" option chosen by the organizationAbout this report  
102-55GRI Content IndexGRI content  
102-56External AssuranceAbout this report, Limited Assurance report  

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Material topics

GRI StandardDisclosurePage number or link/direct disclosureOmissionSDG
Material topics
Economic Performance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsShareholder structure, Highlights of the operation, Raízen Ventures, Financial results
For more information, access the earnings report, here, or the investor relations website.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016201-1Direct economic value generated and distributedRaízen Energia, Raízen Combustíveis, GRI content
201-2Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate changeGRI Content
Social and environmental aspects and impacts
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundariesRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsProjeto Capitólio, Governança de verbas incentivadas, Fundação Raízen, Environmental preservation
To manage this topic, we have in place the Sustainability Policy, the HSE Policy and the Social Performance Policy.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016202-1Ratio between standard entry level wage of the organization and minimum local wage by genderGRI Content1, 5, 8, 10
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016203-1Infrastructure investments and services supportedGRI Content2, 7, 8, 9, 11
GRI 303: Water 2016303-1Total water withdrawal by sourceGRI Content3, 6, 8, 12
GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016304-1Operational units owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areasGRI ContentWe did not disclose part of the information requested because data is not available.6, 15
304-2Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversityGRI Content6, 15
GRI 306: Effluents and Waste 2016306-3Significant spillsGRI Content3, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15
GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous and Traditional Peoples411-1Cases of violations involving rights of indigenous peoplesGRI Content10, 11
GRI 413: Local Communities 2016413-1Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programsGRI Content2, 11
413-2Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communitiesGRI Content2, 11
Relationship with suppliers, business partners, and clients
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsParceiros de negócio, Safe operation, Supply chain, Clientes
For a closer relationship with our business partners, we have in place open communication channels (click here), in addition to specific channels for Dealers, Suppliers and Sugarcane suppliers.
We did not publicly disclose our goals and objectives, since we have not yet defined them or consider them as strategic confidentiality.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016204-1Proportion of spending on local suppliersGRI Content12
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016308-1New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteriaGRI ContentWe did not disclose the percentage of new sugarcane suppliers that were screened based on environmental criteria because this information is not available.8, 11, 15
308-2Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions takenGRI Content8, 11, 15
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016407-1Operations and suppliers where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at riskGRI Content8, 16
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016408-1Operations and suppliers with significant risk of incidents of child laborGRI Content8, 16
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016409-1Operations and suppliers at significant risk of incidents of forced or compulsory laborGRI Content8
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016414-1New suppliers that were screened using social criteriaGRI ContentWe did not disclose the percentage of new sugarcane suppliers that were screened based on social criteria because this information is not available.
414-2Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions takenGRI Content
Ethics and integrity
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsConduta ética
Click here for more information.
We did not publicly disclose our goals and objectives, since we have not yet defined them or consider them as strategic confidentiality.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016205-1Operations assessed for risks related to corruptionGRI Content4, 16
205-2Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and proceduresGRI ContentWe did not disclose the number of people who received the communications and did not break down the information by region because data is not available.4, 16
205-3Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions takenGRI Content4, 16
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016206-1Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practicesGRI Content16
GRI 307: Environmental Compliance 2016307-1Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulationsGRI Content16
GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance 2016419-1Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic areaGRI Content16
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsSustainability in the strategy, Biofuels in the global scenario, Bioenergy, Second generation Ethanol (E2G), Biogas, Environmental preservation
This topic is managed by the vice-presidency of Ethanol, Sugar and Bioenergy (EAB - Etanol, Açúcar e Bioenergia), which manages our 26 production units and monitors the entire production process chain. We also have in place the Sustainability Policy to manage this topic. For information on the commitments made at COP21, click here.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
GRI 302: Energy 2016302-1Energy consumption within the organizationGRI Content7, 8, 12, 13
302-2Energy consumption outside the organizationGRI Content7, 8, 12, 13
302-3Energy intensityGRI Content7, 8, 12, 13
GRI 305: Emissions 2016305-1Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissionsBiofuels in the global scenario, GRI Content3, 8, 12, 13
305-2Indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissionsBiofuels in the global scenario, GRI Content3, 8, 12, 13
305-3Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissionsBiofuels in the global scenario, GRI Content3, 8, 12, 13
305-4Intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsGRI Content3, 8, 12, 13
People management
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsThis topic is managed by the vice-presidency of Human and Organizational Development. It is also guided by the HSE Policy and by the Code of Conduct, in addition to specific procedures. The Ethics Channel is also available for reports of violations of the guidelines and ethical principles set forth in the Code of Conduct.We did not publicly disclose our goals and objectives, since we have not yet defined them or consider them as strategic confidentiality.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
GRI 401: Employment 2016401-1New employee hires and employee turnoverGRI Content5, 8, 10
401-3Parental leaveGRI Content5, 8, 10
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016404-1Average number of training hours per year by employeeGRI Content4, 5, 8, 10
404-3Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviewsGRI Content4, 5, 8, 10
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016405-1Diversity of governance bodies and employeesGRI Content5, 8, 10
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016406-1Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions takenGRI Content5, 8, 10
Workplace safety
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsOur culture, Workplace safety, GRI Content
103-3Evaluation of the management approachWorkplace safety
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2016403-1Workers representation in formal health and safety committeesGRI Content8, 16
403-2Types and rates of injuries, occupational illness, lost days, absenteeism and number of work-related fatalitiesGRI Content8, 16
403-4Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unionsGRI Content8, 16
Innovation
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsOur culture, Raízen Ventures
To manage this topic, we have in place the Intellectual Property Policy. For a closer relationship with our stakeholders on this topic, we have open communication channels (click here), in addition to the investor relations website.
We did not publicly disclose our goals and objectives, since we have not yet defined them or consider them as strategic confidentiality.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.
Sustainability in the strategy
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016103-1Explanation of the material topic and its BoundaryRelevant topics
103-2The management approach and its componentsAbout this report, Sustainability in the strategy, Second-generation ethanol (E2G), Biogas, Environmental preservation
This topic is managed by the vice-presidency of External Relations and Strategy, which includes the Sustainability Department, responsible for integrating environmental and social aspects into our strategy and business management, contributing to growth, competitiveness and continuity. To manage this topic, we also have in place a Sustainability Policy, which encompasses our commitments and guidelines.
103-3Evaluation of the management approachThe evolution of the management approach for this topic is measured based on performance of our operations, determined through the corresponding indicators.