Pontes, a global benchmark in the production and commercialization of sustainable carnauba wax, has been awarded EcoVadis Platinum, the highest rating awarded by EcoVadis, the world’s leading organization for assessing corporate sustainability.
The Platinum rating is granted globally to only the top 1% of over 150,000 evaluated companies across more than 185 countries and 250 industries. Achieving the highest Platinum level reinforces our position as one of the most sustainable companies in our industry and communicates our transparency, ethics, and sustainability to our stakeholders.
“Achieving the EcoVadis’ highest Platinum rating demonstrates that our sustainability management is well integrated into our business model. As a world-leading in the production and commercialisation of sustainable Carnauba wax, for key industries such as food and cometics, this means a lot to us. Our excellent performance reassures our customers that we can support them in achieving their own sustainable goals by reducing the impact of the products they buy.”
Lara Pontes, CEO of Pontes
What is EcoVadis Platinum certification?
EcoVadis is an organisation that assesses more than 150,000 companies around the world based on strict sustainability criteria. Its analyses cover four key pillars:
Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
The Platinum medal is only awarded to companies that are in the top 1% of the organisation's sustainability performance. The assessment criteria are based on international corporate sustainable standards, such as Global Compact Principles, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard and the ISO 26000 standard.
Sustainability in practice: Pontes’ differential
Pontes stands out in the sector not only for the quality and purity of its carnauba wax, but also for integrating sustainable practices into every stage of its production chain. From the responsible extraction of carnauba in the northeastern biome to the sale to national and international markets, measures are adopted that minimise environmental impacts and strengthen practices of social and environmental responsibility.
Among the actions adopted by Pontes, we have:
• Training and inclusion programmes for local workers, generating income and decent work for the most vulnerable regions of Brazil;
• Investment in clean technologies and production processes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the use of natural resources;
• Achieving carbon neutrality on operations;
• Reducing internal waste by reusing, recovering or repurposing materials;
• Regular assessment of suppliers on social and environmental practices;
• Drawing up a comprehensive policy on labour practices and human rights, including decent working conditions, career management with a focus on training, health and safety at work, combating child labour and forced labour;
• Fostering a diverse work culture;
• Making an ombudsman's office available as an official channel for receiving complaints, claims, and manifestations from interested parties, guaranteeing transparency and integrity in the processes.
The importance of sustainable carnauba wax on the global stage
Pontes' natural carnauba wax is a valuable product with high added value that offers high-performance solutions for different industrial sectors, such as the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, among others.
Our products adhere to the strictest standards of quality, ethics and social and environmental responsibility, guaranteeing technical excellence without sacrificing our commitment to the environment.
Adopting sustainable practices in the extraction and processing of wax is fundamental to ensuring the longevity of the sector, the preservation of local biodiversity, and respect for the working conditions of the people involved.
As a pioneer in responsible carnauba production, Pontes invests in technology and innovation aimed at strengthening the regional bioeconomy, actively contributing to the conservation of the Caatinga and the development of local communities. We promote robust welfare, education and social inclusion initiatives, ensuring that every stage of our process generates real value for the planet and for people.
By obtaining EcoVadis Platinum certification, Pontes not only differentiates itself in the market, but also demonstrates to its customers and partners that sustainability is a central principle in the company's decision-making and strategies.
The achievement reaffirms Pontes' commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible development. It is the reflection of continuous and structured work, which places the company among the world's most engaged in social and environmental good practices. This recognition values the company's commitment to social and environmental innovation and highlights the importance of continuing to advance with solutions that benefit the future of our planet.
