inpEV contributes to society mainly by improving environmental conditions by means of receiving and providing final disposal of crop protection packaging carried out by the Campo Limpo System.

Thus, the sector mitigates its environmental impacts by managing waste and recycling material and using the so-called return shipment (reverse logistics) for transportation purposes.

In 2016, inpEV invested R$ 13.6 million in environmental protection actions and in its management process in order to preserve natural resources. All environmental norms in force related to executing its activities are fulfilled, without any sanctions related to environmental matters in 2016. GRI G4-EN27, GRI G4-29, G4-EN31

Energy

Electric power consumption increased 33% over the previous year, totaling 270.3 GJ in 2016. This increase is due to the incorporation of two more central stations directly managed by inpEV and the expansion works at the Rondonópolis (MT) station, which required the use of machinery for about seven months. At the institute's headquarters in São Paulo, actions to reduce energy consumption and use air-conditioning in a conscientious fashion during the summer and heaters in the winter are constantly put into practice. GRI G4-EN3

The institute has invested R$ 13.6 million in environmental protection actions

Water

inpEV consumed 964.2 m³ of water during the year. Total consumption increased 20% due to the works in Rondonópolis. At the headquarters building, where a large part of the employees are located, consumption is not individualized, making it impossible to analyze performance. The headquarters and receiving unit volumes are supplied by local concessionaires, except for the Unaí, Alto do Parnaiba and Boa Vista do Incra receiving stations, which have artesian wells. GRI G4-EN8

Emissions

The return shipment concept itself is a great ally in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reverse logistics implies using the same vehicle that delivers crop protection products from the industry (manufacturers) to distributors and cooperatives to make the return trip hauling the empty packaging returned to the receiving units.

Recycling also prevents new natural resources from being extracted to supply the manufacturing industry. The Ecoplástica crop protection packaging, produced by Campo Limpo Plastic Recycling and Transformation, for example, emits four times less greenhouse gases than a conventional package. This innovative packaging offers high resistance and is the first in its category to receive UN certification (group II, 1.4 g/cm3 density) for maritime and ground transportation of hazardous products. GRI G4-EN19, G4-EN27

Every year, the Espaço Eco Foundation measures the benefits that the Campo Limpo System generates for the environment. In order to have an idea of this benefit, between 2002 and 2016 572,000 tons of CO₂ atmospheric emissions were avoided, equivalent to the non-extraction of 1.3 million barrels of oil. GRI G4-EN27

inpEV's commitment to reduce emissions was ratified in 2015, with its voluntary adhesion to the Climate Protocol of the São Paulo State Government. The purpose of this initiative is to stimulate companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt actions to adapt to climate changes. GRI G4-15

We work to maximize recycling, by employing new material separation methods and attributes that can be generated based on recycled resin. It is rewarding to work at an institution that prioritizes reutilization, by re-inserting into the chain what would otherwise just become waste.

Alexander Santos, Final Disposal and Technological Development manager, at inpEV since 2008

Transportation

Combined with the reduction in GHG emissions, the reverse logistics uses the same vehicle that delivers crop protection products to distributors to transport the empty packages

Investments in environmental protection (R$ x 1,000) GRI G4-EN31

1 Actions and programs developed in partnership with state government organs.
2 Leftover post-consumption products returned by farmers to licensed SCL units.
3 The costs associated with the disposal of illegal products have been fully transferred to Sindiveg starting in 2015.
4 These include the investments in awareness and education, such as events, the DNCL, materials produced to be used in presentations and field days, besides materials used by facilitators.
5 The numbers reflect monitoring actions after empty packages have been washed by producers, besides related consulting work.

Water consumption (m³) GRI G4 EN8

Energy consumption (GJ) GRI G4 EN3

Benefits of the System

Every year, the Espaço Eco Foundation measures the contribution that the correct disposal of empty crop protection packaging generates for the environment. From 2002 to 2016:

WASTE

410,000

tons
of empty packages were disposed

EMISSIONS

572,000

tons
of CO₂ were avoided

OIL AND GAS

1.3 million

barrels
of oil were spared

Source: Espaço Eco Foundation