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The initiative brings together Banco BV, CBA – Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, Citrosuco, Reservas Votorantim, and Votorantim Cimentos for a program focused on carbon, biodiversity, and innovation for a green economy.
Five companies from the Votorantim S.A. portfolio have created a dedicated space in Belém, in the state of Pará, Brazil, to foster discussions on climate solutions during COP30. Banco BV, CBA – Brazilian Aluminum Company, Citrosuco, Reservas Votorantim, and Votorantim Cimentos will host the “Legacy & Future Votorantim Space,” designed to connect business leaders, experts, and initiatives that demonstrate how economic and environmental value can be generated through real examples of innovation and sustainability across different sectors. The venue is located near Estação das Docas, one of the city’s main landmarks and on the path to the Blue Zone, the official area of the United Nations (UN) climate change conference.
The “Legacy & Future Votorantim Space” features a panel program showcasing pioneering initiatives from the companies, facilitating experience exchange and deepening discussions on the climate agenda. Topics include:
- “Carbon & Climate Transition” (Nov 12) – exploring the companies’ role in the low- carbon economy and value generation from forests;
- “Nature & Biodiversity” (Nov 14) – highlighting nature as infrastructure and a strategic asset for businesses and communities;
- “Circularity & Innovation and Climate Justice & Territorial Development” (Nov 17) – focusing on circular industrial solutions and building more resilient territories.
Event registration is available at http://www.reservasvotorantim.com.br/cop30, where the full schedule can also be found.
Aligned with the climate agenda through discussions on sustainable finance and tools for a just transition, Banco BV, one of Brazil’s largest financial institutions, emphasizes the importance of being present in Belém. “Banco BV’s participation in COP30 reinforces our commitment to the climate agenda and our contribution to the transition toward a low-carbon economy, highlighting our role as a transformative agent in the financial market. We support our clients in their energy transition by offering more sustainable retail credit lines, such as solar panel financing, and by offsetting the carbon emissions from our financed vehicle fleet,” says Claudia Furini, Director of Marketing, Client Strategy, and ESG at Banco BV.
A global reference in low-carbon industrial practices, as well as in aluminum recycling and circularity, CBA is also present through the materials used in the construction of the Legacy & Future Space. Among them are extruded aluminum profiles that make up the Primora system, offered by CBA for civil construction and architectural applications. “Aluminum is a key ally in building sustainable solutions due to its versatility and its high potential to contribute to carbon emission reductions and energy transition. At the space in Belém, the presence of aluminum embodies innovation and socio-environmental responsibility in a hub designed to foster meetings and discussions on sustainable development and conscious resource use,” says Luciano Alves, CEO of CBA. All CBA aluminum products featured in the space are certified with the Alennium seal—the sustainable aluminum label—which guarantees emissions of less than 4 tons of CO2 e per ton of liquid aluminum produced.
A pioneer in developing regenerative agriculture methodologies and nature-based solutions, Citrosuco will host a series of events focused on these themes, as well as on strengthening its platforms for high-integrity carbon credits with positive impact. “Citrosuco, one of the global leaders in orange juice, has both the responsibility and the opportunity to drive sustainable solutions that combine productivity with preservation. COP30 is a key milestone for reinforcing the role of Brazilian agribusiness as a protagonist in the transition to a low- carbon economy, through initiatives that regenerate soil, capture carbon, and generate shared value,” says Clauber de Andrade, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Citrosuco.
A national reference in nature-based solutions and a pioneer in developing carbon credit methodologies for the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest biomes, Reservas Votorantim celebrates the creation of a space open to dialogue. “Talking about climate means talking about collaboration. Global warming knows no borders or sectors—it demands that we work together. The Legacy & Future Votorantim Space is an opportunity to show that it is possible to build solutions that protect nature while also generating value for people and the economy,” says David Canassa, CEO of Reservas Votorantim.
As a company focused on construction materials and sustainable solutions, Votorantim Cimentos highlights the importance of its presence in Belém. “Our participation in COP30 reinforces that, for us, the climate change agenda also means competitiveness. We see ourselves as part of the solution for the planet’s decarbonization and have several initiatives in this direction. The use of açaí pits as alternative fuel in our plant in Primavera, Pará, is an example of how we work to reduce CO2 emissions in cement production. Globally, we are implementing new sites, co-processing systems, renewable energy solutions, advancing pilot projects for CO2 capture, and launching low-carbon products. In Brazil and worldwide, all these efforts contribute to achieving our 2030 Sustainability Commitments and our ambition to produce carbon-neutral concrete by 2050,” says Álvaro Lorenz, Global Director of Sustainability, Institutional Relations, Product Development, Engineering, and Energy at Votorantim Cimentos.
STRUCTURE
The “Legacy & Future Votorantim Space” is part of EY House, a 3,000-square-meter hub created by the global leader in consulting and auditing to serve as a new meeting point for experts and executives from key sectors driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. The venue includes auditoriums, meeting rooms, a restaurant, and a large garden. The entire construction incorporates photovoltaic solar energy systems, water reuse and conservation, waste recycling, renewable materials, and modular construction techniques—all designed to minimize environmental impact. Part of EY House’s foundation was built using Poty cement made with açaí pits at Votorantim Cimentos’ plant located in Primavera, in the state of Pará, Brazil, along with low-carbon extruded aluminum profiles from CBA, which underwent surface painting treatment and are part of the Primora system. Consolidating a physical and social legacy, after COP30, the entire EY House structure will be donated to the Secretariat for Indigenous Peoples of the State of Pará.