Green economy and cooperatives: how ESGreen strengthens sustainable initiatives in Brazil

Brazil's cooperative movement is establishing itself as a leading force in the transition to a greener, more responsible economy. With practices that reduce environmental impact and strengthen governance, the sector has stood out in projects that connect sustainability, social impact and innovation.

A recent example is the Economia Verde (Green Economy) project, led by Sicredi Ouro Verde MT (a Sicredi credit cooperative in the state of Mato Grosso) in partnership with ESGreen, which earned international recognition as the only Brazilian project selected for the Leaders Summit 2024, held at UN headquarters in New York.

What the Economia Verde project is #Link para esta seção

The project aims to broaden access to green credit lines for micro and small entrepreneurs, as well as family farmers. To do so, it uses an ESG score built on the ESGreen platform, which measures the degree of maturity in environmental, social and governance practices.

With this model, small businesses that previously had no access to this type of funding become recognized for good ESG practices, something usually available only to large companies.

ESGreen's role in the transformation #Link para esta seção

As a systemic partner of Sicredi, ESGreen supports cooperatives, suppliers and members across different segments, offering technology that turns data into practical decisions. In addition, the project includes a rewards system that encourages ongoing engagement in sustainable practices.

Why this project is a milestone #Link para esta seção

• First Brazilian project selected for the Leaders Summit 2024
• Inclusion of micro and small entrepreneurs and family farmers in access to green credit
• Use of pioneering technology for ESG scoring in the cooperative sector
• International recognition of a project that uses the ESGreen platform as a lever for social and environmental impact

Cooperatives as agents of sustainable impact #Link para esta seção

The recognition of the Economia Verde project at the UN reinforces the role of cooperatives as agents of transformation. Alongside ESGreen, Sicredi shows that it is possible to democratize access to ESG practices and create a virtuous cycle of positive impact that benefits the entire chain.

ESGreen and cooperatives: together for the green economy #Link para esta seção

The journey of the Economia Verde project proves that innovation, technology and cooperation are pillars for accelerating the transition to a green economy. ESGreen is proud to be on the front line of this transformation, offering reliable data, comparable indicators and technology that puts ESG into practice.