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Sustainability

at Milhão Ingredients

Commitment to the Future

Our goal is to transform environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation, leaving a positive impact for future generations.

Our Sustainability Initiatives

With a focus on the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of environmental impact, our strategy is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Some of our main initiatives include:

Rational use and reuse of water in industrial processes to maximize water efficiency.

Optimized infrastructure for solar energy and the use of natural light in our facilities.

Partnerships that promote good agricultural practices and strengthen the local community.

Waste minimization and implementation of large-scale recycling programs.

Reduction of emissions through the adoption of biofuels.

Strategic collaborations with initiatives such as eureciclo.

ESG

Sustainable Development Goals

Milhão Ingredients is thinking about and acting on ESG in a proactive way. We have efforts and priorities in each of the pillars:

Environmental
Social
Governance

Sustainable Facilities

At Milhão, sustainability is not just a guideline—it is the foundation of all our operations.
In our industrial unit located in Goianira, we combine productive efficiency with innovative and environmentally responsible practices. Our goal is to transform environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation, leaving a positive impact for future generations.

Clean Energy

At Milhão, energy management is planned to meet the most demanding goals for efficiency and sustainability, turning challenges into concrete solutions.

Renewable Sources

All the energy we use is acquired on the free market and comes from 100% renewable sources, certified by the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC). This allows Milhão to zero out the carbon emissions associated with its electricity consumption, consolidating a highly efficient operational model.

GHG Protocol

We apply the guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to monitor and manage greenhouse gas emissions across all industrial operations. This practice allows for an annual reduction of more than 2,500 tons of CO₂, promoting greater transparency and environmental responsibility.

Biofuels

We have adopted ethanol as the sole fuel for our internal fleet, eliminating the use of gasoline. This transition significantly reduces carbon emissions from internal transportation, aligning with our emissions mitigation goals.

Water in the Oil Industry

In oil production, we use a closed-loop cooling system to eliminate effluents and maximize water reuse.

Greater water efficiency.

High-quality byproducts.

Continuous Reuse

Water circulates continuously within the system, eliminating any discharge into the environment.

Controlled evaporation is compensated by minimal replacement, ensuring thermal efficiency.

Benefits of the Closed-Loop System

Zero Effluent: Does not generate liquid waste for the environment.

Water Efficiency: Maximizes reuse and reduces the demand for new resources.

Loss Control: Only losses due to evaporation are monitored and compensated for.

Associated Technologies

Installation of automatic faucets and smart systems to prevent waste in operational areas.

How it works

It separates the corn components (germ, fiber, and starch) without generating liquid waste.

It uses minimal water spraying during the degermination phase, which evaporates during the process and eliminates liquid effluents.

Results

Greater water efficiency.

High-quality byproducts.

Dry-Milling

We use the Dry-Milling process to process corn with high efficiency. This industrial technique minimizes water consumption by eliminating the need for large volumes of water during processing, thereby optimizing natural resources and reducing environmental impact.

Waste Management

Waste management at Milhão is guided by the strict observance of current environmental legislation, ensuring that every step is carried out with maximum safety and efficiency.

To ensure the control and traceability of waste, the company requires its suppliers to provide:

Waste Transport Manifest (MTR): A mandatory document to track the transportation of waste to its final destination.

Final Destination Certificate (CDF): A certification that proves the correct destination of waste, required from all destination service providers.

In corn processing, no solid waste is discarded, as everything is reused. What is not intended for human food is redirected to animal feed, ensuring the complete use of resources.

Furthermore, Milhão adopts practices that follow the 4Rs principles, promoting an integrated approach to reduce environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency.

Recycle:

Partnerships with companies like Eureciclo ensure the recycling of 100% of the packaging for the brands Só o Ouro and Vó Biluca, through an environmental compensation system.

Corncob and cafeteria waste are used for composting, promoting the sustainable reuse of organic materials.

The company also recycles 100% of the materials used in the administrative sector, including paper, plastic, glass, and metal.

Reduce:

Strict monitoring and control of waste generated in the industry to minimize the production of unnecessary discards.

Segregation of sweeping waste and acquisition of Kraft paper packaging and pallets only from suppliers who use raw materials from sustainable sources.

Reuse:

Closed-loop systems in the oil industry ensure the continuous reuse of water, eliminating the generation of effluents.

Reuse of multiway packaging (big bags) for transporting products for up to 20 shipments, reducing the demand for new packaging.

Use of silo bags for making tarps for visual communication and applications in civil construction.

Rethink:

Milhão constantly seeks new solutions to make its processes more sustainable, challenging traditional industry standards.

Our Partners

Promotes reverse logistics and environmental compensation for packaging through recycling credits.

In 2024, Milhão achieved 100% compensation for the packaging it sent to the market.

A specialist in the management of chemical and special solid waste, ensuring de-characterization and safe incineration.

It offers complete traceability, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.

Manages electronic and technological waste, promoting the recycling and reuse of components.

It receives equipment discarded by Milhão, then processes and correctly disposes of the materials.

A local cooperative that connects the community to the responsible management of recyclable waste.

It receives support from Milhão through equipment and training, directly benefiting the cooperative member families.

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