Sustainability

Aligned with global objectives and goals, Takasago Brazil seeks to continuously improve its processes, protecting the environment and aiming at reducing impact of its activities and prevent pollution / depletion of natural resources.

As part of the global management policy, in 2017 the site was accredited for the international ISO 14001:2015, as well as ISO 9001 (Quality management). Besides, it was certified by FSSC22000, which is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) based on existing ISO standards. This demonstrates that Takasago Brazil has a robust Food Safety Management System that meets requirements of its customers.

Reduction of waste to landfill

Takasago Brazil promotes a culture of environmental responsibility by encouraging employees to contribute on actions and practices aimed at minimizing waste of materials and products, as well as saving nature of the extraction of resources.

Within this context, some actions were established to contribute to the reduction of wastes from production processes, such as:

• Recovery, recycling and reverse logistics of packaging and coprocessing of liquid waste.
• During last years, TBR has stopped sending 45% of waste to the landfill, contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, as well as other greenhouse gases (GHG).

By having as a reference the 3R's principle, projects were developed to achieve this result: Reduction, Direct Reuse of products and Recycling of materials, as well as initiatives focused on awareness, such as employees’ disposal of disused electronic equipment, broken and accumulated at home or in offices.

Energy Efficiency

As part of the Environment training, interactive activities were conducted among teams addressing the theme of energy reduction.

This moment contributed to reflection on the theme through the exchange of experiences among the group, encouraging individual or collective actions in a practical way emphasizing global thinking through local actions. Within this context, some actions were established that contributed to reduce energy consumption in the production process such as:

• It was redefined the use of spray dryer gas scrubbers at flavors production.
• Replacement of engine and floats in the WTP Waste Treatment Plant has contributed to treatment efficiency as well as reduced energy consumption in the WTP.

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In addition, all external reflectors have been replaced by LEDs. The internal lightening will be gradually replaced by LED lamps reducing consumption of energy. Goals and targets were established for the installation of at least 10% of renewable energy sources. (photovoltaic). 

Water Efficiency

Efficient and sustainable use of water is a priority in all phases of the production process. Takasago Brazil implemented, over seven years, measures that resulted in savings of approximately 25% of the water consumption in the plant, which is equivalent to a reduction of approximately 298 m³ of water per tons of production.

To achieve this result, Takasago Brazil monitored over a period of time to investigate the profile and history of the unit and set targets to achieve consumption reduction.

Main activities performed in this action are related to analytical monitoring with weekly inspections, continuous monitoring of the meters (water meters), adjustment of the water flow of the toilets / changing rooms, as well as hydraulic maintenance in pipes. The water supply is made by deep well and serves all uses, involving restaurant, toilets, cooling towers, floor cleaning, productions, etc.

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Food and hygiene products donation

Takasago Brazil carried out a campaign to collect food and hygiene products among its employees. As a result of this action, they collected more than 500kg in products that were donated this month to the “Santa Dulce dos Pobres” .

This non-governmental organization “Santa Dulce dos Pobres”, has the function of welcoming migrants who came with their families in search of a better living condition, offering space for shelter, with the right to stay overnight, meals, medicines, food baskets and social assistance. This NGO (non-governmental organization) also welcomes people who roam the streets in search of shelter.

With the advance of drugs and the ease of buying and consuming alcoholic beverages, there is a large increase in the number of addicts, especially alcoholics, occupying the city's streets, coming from other cities and states.  We decide to help this place because they offer a dignified and humanized service with possibilities for the individual's reintegration into society with their high esteem and the certainty of finding friendly people always willing to extend their hands.

During the donation period, all employees, regardless of their position, participated in the donation. Each one donated what was possible, they could participate the delivery to the NGO and it was a very nice gesture to see the whole company united for the common good. The Pandemic showed us that there are many more vulnerable people in Brazil and that we are very privileged to be employed and to be able to help those most in need. Solidarity is the fuel to change the world and it is in this spirit of cooperation that we are able to do our part for a better place.

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