In recent years, the company has undergone a profound transformation in its energy matrix, adopting innovative solutions to reduce emissions and increase its efficiency.
🚩 The Challenge
With operations spread across Brazil and the world, Natura needed to overcome some obstacles:
- High electricity consumption in factories and distribution centers
- The need to reduce CO₂ emissions throughout the supply chain
- Growing demand for more efficient processes
- Market pressure for more robust ESG practices
Furthermore, the expansion of production lines has increased the need for stable, predictable, and sustainable energy.
🔧 The Solution: Renewable Energy + Sustainable Management
To address these challenges, Natura has implemented a set of energy initiatives:
✔ Implementation of solar power plants at manufacturing facilities
The company invested in its own power generation, reducing its dependence on the public grid and ensuring clean electricity.
✔ Contracting renewable energy in the market
Part of the operations began using energy from sources such as wind and biomass.
✔ Modernization of air conditioning and lighting systems
Smart sensors and automation have helped eliminate invisible waste.
✔ Real-time energy monitoring and management
The adoption of energy control platforms has enabled rapid adjustments, greater efficiency, and cost reduction.
📉 Results Achieved
In just a few years, Natura has registered significant improvements:
✔ 100% renewable energy in its operations in Brazil
All units began operating on energy with low environmental impact.
✔ Reduction of more than 30% in carbon emissions
Resulting from the use of clean energy and operational efficiency.
✔ Reduced costs and greater predictability
Energy management has made expenses more stable and prevented waste.
✔ International recognition
The company has been recognized by organizations such as the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and has become a global benchmark in ESG.
⭐ Conclusion
Natura demonstrates that sustainability is not just an environmental strategy, but a competitive advantage.
Your efforts in renewable energy prove that:
- It is possible to reduce costs while simultaneously reducing emissions;
- Energy management is essential for modern operations;
- Brazilian companies can be global leaders in sustainable practices.
This success story reinforces the importance of integrating technology, energy management, and environmental commitment to achieve real and lasting results.