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Social and environmental
CERTIFICATES, RECOGNITIONS
AND MEMBERSHIPS
Certification for fair trade, respect for human rights, fair working conditions, promotion of biodiversity, sustainable agricultural practices, and positive local impact.
BIOETHICAL CARNAUBA SEAL
Ensuring ethical sourcing, social responsibility, and biodiversity protection.
RECOGNITION FROM THE CDP AWARDS LATIN AMERICA 2026
Pontes was honored at the CDP Awards Latin America 2026, one of the most relevant global events dedicated to environmental transparency.
ECOVADIS GOLD MEDAL
The Gold medal is awarded to companies that are in the top 5% of the organisation’s sustainability performance. Its analyses cover four key pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
RECOGNIZED BY UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT FOR OUR CASE STUDY “DECARBONISATION JOURNEY”
Our case study dealt with the initiatives undertaken by Pontes to lower our emissions, leading to their complete neutralisation across our operations.
RECOGNIZED BY UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT FOR GENDER EQUALITY – Elas Lideram 2030
The award, given during the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, recognises companies that stand out in defending the human rights of women and young girls, especially the most vulnerable.
TARGETS APPROVED BY THE SBTI
The SBTi is a global initiative that helps companies set ambitious emission reduction targets in line with the latest climate science.
GOLD SEAL IN THE GHG PROTOCOL PROGRAM
The Gold Seal is awarded to companies that demonstrate excellence in their greenhouse gas emissions management practices. This recognition is an important milestone in our commitment to sustainability.
UEBT ETHICAL BIOTRADE MEMBERSHIP
Pontes is a member of UEBT: we are committed to sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity.
SIGNATORIES CARNAÚBA SUSTENTÁVEL
It commits the signatories to contribute effectively to the conservation of the Caatinga biome and to invest in the social sustainability of the carnauba production chain.
AWARD FROM WECONNECT INTERNATIONAL IN THE “ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT” CATEGORY
This recognition is the result of our commitment to preserving the Caatinga biome.
WOB CERTIFICATION BY WECONNECT
By supporting Women-owned businesses certified companies, you help support not only the company, but the entire economy.
PONTES RECOGNIZED AS A BENCHMARK COMPANY IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Benchmarking Brazil is one of the most renowned sustainability seals of the country that acknowledges, certifies and shares the best Brazilian institution social and environmental practices.
Market Access
HIGH STANDARD FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Certifies that the products are organic, produced without the addition of chemical fertilisers and agrochemicals. Synthetic chemical fertilisers of high solubility and transgenic are forbidden.
VEGAN CERTIFICATE
Attests that the products have not been tested on animals, are free of animal ingredients, and are cruelty-free.
HALAL CERTIFICATION
Norms, standards of excellence and requirements to meet the Islamic market.
KOSHER CERTIFICATION
Norms, standards of excellence and requirements to meet the Jewish market.
DRUG MASTER FILES (DMF)
Our product is registered on the list of Drug Master Files (DMF) for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
COSMOS APPROVED
Raw material verified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, conforming to the Cosmos Standard.
Ensures that our carnauba wax is a natural and sustainable ingredient that respects criteria of origin, processing, and environmental impact.
Food quality and Safety
‘HIGHEST STANDARD’ IN QUALITY AND SAFETY
FSSC 22000
Food safety certification based on the internationally recognised ISO 22000 and complemented by technical standards such as ISO TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing and FSSC 22000 additional requirements.
FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT
Certification that guarantees food safety. It demonstrates that a company provides a solid structure for control measures and preventive verification in the processes that involve growing, harvesting, packaging and preserving products for human consumption.
Quality & food safety policy
Pontes Industria has implemented the following quality & food safety policy:
1. Eliminate or reduce the physical, chemical and biological risks that may exist at all stages of the process.
2. Meet all statutory and regulatory requirements for quality and food safety applicable to the product.
3. Ensure continuous process and product improvement through the Management System, in support of the Quality & Food Safety Policy.
4. Ensure customer satisfaction.