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• Foment large-scale production of bioelectricity for Brazil ’ s domestic market ;
• Assist member companies in becoming sustainability benchmarks ;
• Disseminate solid , credible scientific data about the competitiveness and sustainability of sugarcane ethanol .
Company Information
Industry
Energy
Headquarters
São Paulo / Brazil
Key Strategies
• Support best practices in the sugarcane industry , in a competitive , free market environment ;
• Promote the global expansion of ethanol production and use ;
• Encourage the continuous advancement of sustainability throughout the sugarcane industry ;
• Play a leading role in negotiations to eliminate trade-distorting barriers against sugar and ethanol ;
• Promote bioelectricity as a reliable alternative to fossil fuels ;
• Support research into new technologies and uses for ethanol , particularly biorrefineries ;
• Become a global reference for solid , reliable analysis and data about the sugarcane industry . established
1997
number of members
130
management
CEO : Elizabeth Farina Executive Director : Eduardo Leão de Sousa Technical Director : Antonio de Padua Rodrigues Legal Director : Francesco Giannetti
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