SUMMARY
Etanol Mais Verde Protocol Intention Protocol that grants continuity to the Etanol Verde Protocol (2007-2017) with the objective of consolidating sustainable development initiatives of Sugar and Ethanol Industry and directing actions to over-
come challenges brought about by the mechanization of sugarcane harvest. Celebrated in 2017, the protocol is effective for 60 months, extendable for an equal period. Based on the establishment of a dialog channel with
the Sugar and Ethanol Industry, the Etanol Mais Verde Protocol was a historic landmark as a partnership initiative for sustainability with a productive sector based on ecological-economic zoning (ZEE/SP).
Results of the Etanol Mais Verde Protocol Commitment to sustainability: 2.4 - By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality. Biological control widely used by signatories for controlling sugarcane pests and improving good practices in the use of pesticides; Social actions: over 500,000 people benefited by social and environmental actions of the signatories in their surrounding community;
6.4 - By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity. Water economy: 46% reduction in water consumption, reaching an average level of 0.82 m3/ton of crushed cane.
7.B - By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services. Power cogeneration: 1,743,000 GWh produced and 997,000 HWh exported to the electrical distribution network in the 20/21 Harvest.
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