Environment

Aurora Coop Launches Its First Sustainability Report and Reinforces Commitment to the Future

Aurora Coop has just published its first Sustainability Report, referring to the 2024 fiscal year—a document that marks a new chapter in the cooperative’s journey. The launch reaffirms the institution’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy and management processes, consolidating its role as one of the largest agribusiness conglomerates in the country.

According to President Neivor Canton, the report is the result of work that combines governance, social responsibility, and a forward-looking vision. “For us, sustainability is not just a concept, but a practice embedded across all our production chains. This report demonstrates Aurora Coop’s maturity and our willingness to increase transparency with society,” he emphasized.

In 2024, Aurora Coop recorded gross operating revenue of R$ 24.9 billion, a 14.2% increase over the previous year. Present in over 80 countries across 13 commercial regions—including Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe—the cooperative has solidified its international prominence, accounting for 21.6% of Brazilian pork exports and 8.4% of chicken exports.

According to the Vice President of Agribusiness, Marcos Antonio Zordan, the figures attest to the strength of cooperativism and its ability to generate regional wealth. “The cooperative model proves its efficiency by combining production, competitiveness, and social commitment. These results are shared among members and communities, reinforcing the sector’s importance in the country’s development,” he stated.

Aurora Coop’s sustainability journey has been shaped in alignment with international standards and built upon active engagement with its strategic stakeholders. Key priority topics include: rational water use, effluent management, energy transition, labor practices, animal health and welfare, consumer safety, and local development. “This document reflects an organization that acknowledges its responsibility to operate within long and complex supply chains, such as poultry, pork, and dairy production,” Canton noted.

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

In 2024, the cooperative created 2,510 new jobs, reaching a workforce of 46,800 employees—31% of leadership roles are held by women. A total of R$ 3.3 billion was distributed in wages and benefits, along with R$ 580 million invested in social and infrastructure projects, with emphasis on the expansion of industrial units and structural improvements that boosted local economies.

The Aury Luiz Bodanese Foundation (FALB), Aurora Coop’s social arm, carried out over 930 initiatives across eight states, directly benefiting more than 54,000 people. In response to the climate emergency in Rio Grande do Sul, the institution donated 100 tons of food, advanced the 13th salary for regional employees, provided logistics support for donations, distributed PPE to volunteers, and allocated resources for the purchase of medicines.

The report highlights practices aimed at efficient natural resource use and waste management with a focus on circularity. In 2024, the cooperative intensified self-generation of energy from renewable sources and returned more than 90% of the water used—properly treated—back to the environment.

Other initiatives included reforestation projects, optimized logistics routes, and sustainable packaging: 79% of packaging materials came from renewable sources, 60% of cardboard used was recycled, and 86% of waste was reused, mainly through composting, biodigestion, and recycling. In partnership with Instituto Recicleiros, Aurora Coop engaged in national-level Reverse Logistics for packaging. “Environmental stewardship is part of our responsibility as food producers and as cooperative citizens,” Zordan emphasized.

Animal welfare and consumer safety are at the heart of the cooperative’s operations. Strict practices ensure respect for animals and the safety of food products, earning the trust of both domestic and international markets.

A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

For Neivor Canton, the publication of the first report is an institutional milestone that propels Aurora Coop to new levels of governance. “This document is not a finish line, but a starting point. By transparently communicating our actions and results, we strengthen our cooperative identity and reaffirm our commitment to generating shared prosperity and preserving resources for future generations.”

Marcos Antonio Zordan adds that this initiative places Aurora Coop among global companies that combine competitiveness with responsibility. “Sustainability is the path to ensure business longevity, strengthen social ties, and guarantee ethically and responsibly produced food.”

Aurora Coop’s 2024 Sustainability Report confirms the cooperative’s leadership role as a national and international reference in integrating economic performance, social responsibility, and environmental care. It is a publication that strengthens the cooperative identity and positions the institution as a key player in building a sustainable future.

The full report is available at the link:
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