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Diversity and Development

We aim to promote diversity and inclusion, fostering the social and financial development of people and companies for a fairer and more prosperous country.

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 SDG 5 icon – Gender Equality, with the number 5 stylized in white in a red background, accompanied by the symbol of equality in the middle of an icon that combines elements of female and male symbols.
The image represents Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth. The background is dark red, the number 8 is featured in the upper left corner, accompanied by a white text reading “Decent Work and Economic Growth”. A white icon of a bar graph with an arrow pointing upward is featured in the center, symbolizing economic progress combined with fair working conditions.
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SDG 10 icon: a red-orange background, with the number 10 in white, and the symbol of equality with directional arrows, representing reduced inequalities.
The image represents Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production. The background is golden brown, the number 12 is featured in the upper left corner, followed by a white text reading “Responsible Consumption and Production”. An icon of a stylized infinity symbol with an arrow is featured in the center, representing the idea of circularity, efficient use of resources and sustainability in consumption and production patterns.
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Learn more about our strategic goals:

Diversity Goals

We are made up of people and we believe that a workforce with a plurality of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, experiences, races, disabilities, genders, affective-sexual orientations and generations broadens perspectives, and contributes to an environment of respect for and appreciation of differences.

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Gender

  • Have 35% to 40% women in leadership positions¹ by 2025, and representation of 50% in entry level jobs (hiring).1.
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Race

  • Have 27% to 30% black employees in the organization by 2025, with increases at all hierarchical levels, including senior management, and 40% in entry level jobs (hiring) 2.

1 considers executive level positions, directors, superintendents, managers and some specialists.

²not including apprentices and interns.

Learn more about how our employee and society-oriented initiatives reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, by accessing our ESG Report.

 

Entrepreneurship Goals 

We understand that it is essential to foster and promote entrepreneurship in Brazil. Through our products and services, partnerships and investments, we encourage the development of businesses by providing access to funds, tools and solutions that improve business management and expand their growth potential. 

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Entrepreneurship

By 2030, continue to foster entrepreneurship by financing micro and small businesses, reaching R$67.1 billion in credit volume.

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Companies led by women

By 2030, increase the volume of credit to companies led by women¹, reaching a portfolio of R$34.7 billion.

¹companies with more than 50% female ownership. 

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Microcredit

By 2030, direct R$15 billion in microcredit operations to help micro-entrepreneurs grow².

²Baseline – January 2025.

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Goals for Suppliers

By 2030, engage 100% of our active suppliers in ESG topics, strengthening the supplier chain with responsible E&S practices aligned with our values, and mitigating risks in the more sensitive links. 

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ESG literacy for active suppliers1

  • By 2030, have 75% of these suppliers complete the basic training.
  • By 2026, have the questionnaire about ESG practices answered by 100% of these suppliers.

    1 Suppliers’ contracts are centralized by the Procurement department.
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Audit of sensitive suppliers2

  • By 2030, conduct an ESG audit of 100% of these suppliers.
  • By 2026, ensure the implementation of the whistleblowing channel in 100% of these audited suppliers.
  • By 2030, ensure the implementation of a Diversity and Inclusion census in for 100% of these audited suppliers.

    2 Sensitive suppliers are considered based on environmental, social and climate risks.

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