“Our actions on improving work conditions have become a benchmark
of social responsibility in the carnauba sector.”
What We Do
Pontes Industria, and the Pontes team, share a commitment to the improvement of economic and social conditions in the local communities which contribute to the Carnauba economy. This commitment is delivered upon through the “Pontes Para o Crescimento” programme.
Since 2016, “Pontes Para o Crescimento” undertakes initiatives designed to empower those who work in the extraction fields, encouraging better working practices, health and safety, and opening up educational opportunities.
Due to the sanitary situation in Brazil related to COVID-19 (New Coronavirus), the Campaign has been carried out in a creative and innovative fashion. Pontes produced educational videos with important information about field harvesting and shared them on social media platforms, as well as making available to download the booklets on “Good Manufacturer Practices” and “Good Manufacturer Practices Specifically for Carnauba Powder Extraction Machines ”, all this to offer continuous support to producers and rural workers during this time of social restrictions.
Pontes Industria has been awarded Benchmarking Certification for the Programme Pontes para Crescimento by Benchmarking Brasil, and joins the roll of 2019 Brazil’s Best Socio-Environmental Practices. Pontes was selected for Certification under Goal 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth) of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
“Pontes Industria is working for real change.”
Fifth Year of Activity
In its fifth year of the programme Pontes para o Crescimento, Pontes shows once again its commitment to the ethical principles of bio-business, as well as its respect for people, biodiversity and Caatinga biome, all through the execution of a wide range of hands-on activities.
2021 Pontes’ Team
Socio-educational lectures are taught by a qualified team of 19 professionals including:
- Health and Safety Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Agricultural Engineers
- Food Engineer
- Labour Lawyer
- Quality Control Managers
- Social Responsibility Team
- First Aid Professional
Maximum Participation and Impact
The “Pontes Para o Crescimento” team is meeting with the workers in the fields of Ceará, Piauí, Maranhão and Rio Grande do Norte States, facilitating the participation of a greater number of people involved in the carnauba wax extraction.
