• Acelera ESG programme aims to generate jobs and income, promote the regional economy, and achieve sustainable development.
• Supports the agribusiness industry in achieving sustainability in Brazil.

Itaipu Binacional and Itaipu Parquetec have launched the Acelera ESG programme for Brazilian startups.

The goal of the programme is to connect startups that develop technological solutions focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects in Paraná and southern Mato Grosso do Sul states of Brazil.

The programme has gained insights from cooperatives and industry representatives to identify the challenges they face.

The main challenges identified are as follows:

• Waste and effluents
• Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas mitigation
• Traceability and logistics
• Inclusive innovations

An investment of R$ 2 million has been allocated for developing technologies to support the sector.

The programme will also help the participants form strategic partnerships and contribute to developing solutions, gain market differentiation and improved competitiveness, access the latest technologies, as well as improve operational efficiency through optimised processes.

To learn more about the programme, click here.

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Source: Itaipu Parquetec