Sustainability for the Future
Laborsan Agro works continuously in the areas of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), offering the market sustainable products and promoting social responsibility and human development, to do our part towards a future with a better quality of life for all.
Sustainability Report Laborsan Agro - GRI
We are pleased to announce the launch of Laborsan Agro's first Sustainability Report for the year 2024, developed based on the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), one of the world's most recognized methodologies for transparency in sustainability. This document marks an important step in our commitment to social, environmental and governance (ESG) responsibility!
Highlights include the results evident in the global sustainability indicators:
- Committed to responsible innovation and reducing environmental impact, the LabFix G5 Eco line was developed, a biodegradable polymer formulated from sustainable raw materials and free of microplastics, reinforcing our strategy of investing in technologies that boost sustainability with product lines in line with the environmental requirements of the most demanding markets.
- On the social side, we continue to help with inclusion and inequality: there has been a 54% increase in the number of women on the team over the last four years (GRI 405-1), leaving a more diverse and representative climate.
- A 19% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GRI 305-1), driven by improvements in operations and energy management.
- The advances are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Action against Global Climate Change) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
O complete document is available below:
Certifications and Compliance
GPTW Seal
Company certified with the Great Place To Work Seal, the best company to work for in Brazil.
GPTW certifies companies that value excellence in their cultures and work environments, and is the largest institution in the world for this purpose.
Obtaining this seal is a reflection of our commitment to quality and sustainability in every sense, which for us includes well-being and a constant concern for the growth of our employees!
ISO 9.001
ISO 9001 - Quality Management System certified company, which makes it possible to optimize and monitor processes to meet market requirements and customer satisfaction. We work to obtain the best results, aiming for continuous process improvement and always seeking new technologies to offer high-performance products.
ISO 14.001
Company certified to ISO 14.001 - Environmental Management System, which helps Laborsan Agro to effectively identify, manage, monitor and control its environmental aspects. It is designed so that organizations can achieve a balance between profitability and minimizing environmental impacts, offering tools to continuously improve sustainability practices.
Environmental labeling
The company is certified with the Green Seal (Type I Environmental Labeling), based on the ISO 14024 standard, which evaluates and certifies products with strict sustainability criteria. Type I labeling considers multiple aspects, such as energy consumption, resource use, emissions and waste, promoting a broad and careful approach to sustainability.
GREEN SEAL
Company certified with the Green Seal, an environmental certification that attests to the company's commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. Awarded by the Jornal do Meio Ambiente, the seal is a recognition that is earned and not bought, reflecting the company's continuous effort to adopt practices that minimize environmental impact and promote the preservation of natural resources. Laborsan Agro was selected following a survey carried out by its Sustainability Committee, in consultation with Federal, State and Municipal environmental bodies, such as IBAMA, Environmental Secretariats and City Halls.
Social Responsibility Seal
Company certified with the Social Responsibility Seal, a certification granted by The Rotary Foundation - ABTRF, which demonstrates the company's commitment to causes that have a positive impact on the country. The Citizen Company Program is a way of directing companies' social investments towards humanitarian projects in Brazil in the areas of health, education, water and sanitation, environmental protection, peace promotion and community economic development.
eureciclo® seal
We hold the eureciclo® Seal, which proves our ongoing commitment to sustainability and social and environmental responsibility. It recognizes our contribution to the environmental compensation of packaging, ensuring that it is disposed of in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Committee ESG
Improvements and implementation of environmental, social and governance practices are carried out in conjunction with the committee, in order to:
Specific ESG
See below some of the actions that Laborsan Agro is already taking:
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETE)
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETE):
Laborsan Agro has its own industrial effluent treatment plant, complying with all the legal requirements applicable to the operation and ensuring proper and environmentally responsible disposal.
Disposal of industrial waste
Disposal of industrial waste:
Laborsan Agro is constantly striving to reduce waste. However, the waste generated is treated through the process of blending for co-processing, a technology that converts industrial waste into fuel or raw material, which can be used by cement factories throughout the country.
Environmental practices
Environmental practices:
All the waste generated by Laborsan Agro is monitored. To this end, Laborsan Agro has selective collections strategically positioned throughout the company to ensure that the waste generated is disposed of and disposed of correctly.
Training
Training:
Laborsan Agro employees receive regular training in environmental education and quality management, with the aim of ensuring knowledge and understanding of climate change and its implications.
Monitoring Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
Monitoring Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions:
In 2024, Laborsan Agro carried out the first Greenhouse Gas survey (base year 2023) - Scope 1 and 2, using the methods and tools provided by the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program.
Starting with this first survey, Laborsan Agro aims to carry out complete inventories every year, in order to use them as a tool for its GHG management, through a historical and evolutionary record of its emissions.
Safety of all employees
Safety of all employees:
Laborsan Agro has an Internal Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA), made up of members who ensure the safety of all employees. They hold weekly Safety Dialogues to discuss relevant issues related to health and safety in the workplace.
Gender equality and female empowerment
Gender equality and female empowerment:
We promote gender diversity at all levels of the organization, from hiring to decision-making, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment, while also implementing transparent and fair pay policies, with impartial and merit-based evaluations, so that women and men receive the same pay for work of equal value.
Code of ethics
Code of ethics:
Laborsan Agro has adopted a Code of Ethics that guides the conduct of its employees, promoting values such as integrity, respect and responsibility. This document establishes clear standards of behavior, reinforcing the company's commitment to ethics, transparency and the well-being of all those involved in its operations.
Participation in fairs and events
Participation in fairs and events:
Laborsan Agro supported the first National ESG Congress, one of the largest ESG events in Latin America, which was attended by more than 500 people. The event was an opportunity to discuss, learn and share practices and solutions related to the three pillars that form the acronym ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance.
Awards and recognition
3rd place in the 4th Planeta Campo Award, from Canal Rural
Laborsan Agro won third place in the Agroindustry category of the 4th Planeta Campo Award in 2025, being recognized for its sustainable and innovative practices in agribusiness, alongside companies such as Nestlé and Elanco. With almost 30 years of experience, the company reinforces its commitment to ESG through significant environmental reductions, biodegradable solutions, and certifications, consolidating its role in the development of a more sustainable agriculture.
Check out our video gallery below from the first edition of the National ESG Congress, held in 2024, which features videos about the event and testimonials from our board of directors, employees, clients and partners:
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Take a look below at the second edition of the National ESG Congress, held in 2025. In our video gallery, you'll see the event and testimonials from our employees, clients and partners:
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