Environmental Policy

FBDS aims to understand and minimize the impact on the environment by means of the continuous development and implementation of this policy.

We are especially committed to::

1. Identify, on continuous basis, the environmental risks of our operations and define activities in order to minimize any negative impact on the environment;
2. Review and update, on regular basis, our Environmental Policy guide.

Areas at risk to the environment::

The areas below have been identified as those in which there is a risk that our operations may have a negative impact on the environment:

1. Daily office and operations activities (power, water, garbage, commuting);
2. Trips (emissions related to transportation, lodgings);
3. Acquisition of products and services;
4. Externalities associated with the projects.

Environmental Management Guidelines

1. Daily office and operations activities

   In FBDS daily operations, we aim to reduce consumption and minimize waste and, whenever possible, reuse or recycle. We will:

   • Monitor and periodically analyze the amount of paper, energy and water being used;
   • Encourage the use of reusable products (packaging, bags, glasses, etc.);
   • Recycle office supplies and equipment whenever possible, including: the waste of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, cans, printer cartridges and batteries. In case it is not possible to reuse, the products will be properly disposed;
   • Use low-pollution cleaning products whenever possible;
   • Use low solvent inks whenever possible when printing FBDS publications material;
   • Energy efficiency will be taken into account in all purchases of electrical equipment;
   • Actively reduce energy consumption in the office by encouraging lights and electrical equipment to be turned off;
   • Encourage employees and visitors to use public transportation, bicycles or walk to the office, providing clear information about options.
2. Trips
   • Trips should be organized, in every possible way, in order to minimize domestic and international flights.
   • In regions where there is a good railway infrastructure, trips by train rather than by plane should be considered and encouraged.
   • When booking hotels, preference should be given to those that, within the same price range, comply with international sustainability standards and minimize environmental impacts.
3. Acquisition of products and services

   As long as the requirements of price, quality and technical specifications are met, FBDS will give preference to:

   • Suppliers that actively seek to minimize environmental impacts in their activities.
   • Products that have minimal environmental impact and that support the sustainable use of natural resources, including locally produced food products and products certified by reliable standards.
   • Products that are FSC certified, in the case of wood-based products such as paper, furniture, printing materials (business cards, brochures, reports, etc.).
4. Externalities associated with the projects

   As the mission of the FBDS is to promote sustainable development and protection of the environment in all spheres of society and the Brazilian economy, the Foundation is committed to not implementing projects that have negative environmental or social consequences.