Carnauba, known as the “tree of life,” is a symbol of Northeastern Brazil and a palm recognized worldwide. From it comes carnauba wax, a natural, biodegradable, and versatile ingredient used in industries from food and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and automotive. Beyond its many applications, carnauba plays a crucial environmental role: contributing to carbon sequestration and helping to tackle climate change.
For companies committed to decarbonization, sourcing from Pontes represents a unique opportunity. By choosing our natural carnauba wax, businesses not only secure a high-quality, traceable, and ethical raw material but also strengthen their own climate strategies by integrating a supply chain that actively removes carbon from the atmosphere.
Sustainable Extractivism that Captures Carbon
Carnauba extractivism is unlike other forms of plant exploitation: trees are never cut down. Instead, only the leaves are harvested, ensuring the palm continues to grow and sequester carbon. This pruning process stimulates new, younger leaves, more efficient in photosynthesis, thereby boosting carbon capture.
In other words, every kilo of Pontes’ carnauba wax is linked to a regenerative process where economic activity and climate benefit reinforce each other. Companies that incorporate Pontes’ wax into their supply chains can credibly demonstrate climate-positive sourcing aligned with global Net Zero targets.
A Decarbonization Partner for Your Value Chain
Pontes is proud to be the only company in the carnauba sector to measure, publish, and verify its CO₂ emissions across the entire operation—achieving Carbon Neutral certification under the GHG Protocol Brazil. In 2024 alone, we already achieved a 42% reduction target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
This means that by sourcing from Pontes, companies are not just buying a product, they are joining a value chain that is already aligned with international decarbonization frameworks such as the SBTi, CDP, UN Global Compact, and EcoVadis Platinum standards.
Why It Matters for Your Business
Today, investors, regulators, and consumers demand that companies prove real progress toward Net Zero. Integrating Pontes’ carnauba wax into your supply chain allows your business to:
• Advance Scope 3 decarbonization efforts, as our operations are already carbon neutral and regenerative.
• Strengthen ESG performance with a raw material tied to biodiversity conservation, ethical extractivism, and verified carbon management.
• Ensure compliance with emerging regulations.
• Differentiate products with a natural, biodegradable wax that supports both sustainability goals and brand reputation.
A Shared Commitment to the Future
At Pontes, we see our role not only as a supplier but as a partner in global climate action. Our Responsible Carnauba initiative protects over 25,000 hectares of the Caatinga biome while restoring degraded areas and supporting thousands of families. By sourcing from us, companies can transparently report that their raw material choices are directly contributing to carbon sequestration and ecosystem preservation.
As the new harvest begins, we reaffirm our mission: to provide the world’s most sustainable carnauba wax, enabling our partners to reduce their carbon footprint, meet ambitious climate targets, and build a truly regenerative future.
