Introduction

The results of the Campo Limpo System follow the growth trend of agricultural production

The inpEV (Instituto Nacional de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias [The National Institute for Processing Empty Packages]) discloses, in its 2013 Sustainability Report, its annual performance in the economic, environmental and social areas, during the period from January 1 to December 31.
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For the fourth consecutive year, this publication is presented in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, which reporting format is adopted by companies from the public and private sectors as well as governmental agencies from around the world. The key performance indicators presented in this edition reflect the challenges faced by the institute, which manages the Campo Limpo System (SCL [Clean Field System]), a national and international reference in reverse logistics of post-consumption empty crop protection packaging material.

The economic-financial data were consolidated in accordance with Brazilian accounting principles, with the analytical support of an independent auditor. The social-environmental information, which refers to the administrative activities of inpEV and to those developed for and by SCL under the institute’s administration, determined with the support of internal areas, are not submitted to an external verification.<3.13>

By means of this annual report, inpEV continues its accountability regarding these initiatives, which covers its operational performance and activities strategies. Towards this effect, the purpose is also to reinforce the communication with stakeholders: farmers, distribution channels and cooperatives, employees of the System’s receiving units, member companies and entities, recycling companies and incinerators, institutional partners, suppliers, press agencies, representatives of the public sector, collaborators and society as a whole. <3.5>

The 2013 Sustainability Report, besides reassuring inpEV’s commitment towards the environmentally correct final disposal of empty crop protection packaging, also reveals a promising outlook of the growth perspectives of Brazilian agriculture, as well as the implications of this trend for all of SCL.

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The report contained hereinafter confirms inpEV’s commitment towards the environmentally correct final disposal of empty crop protection packages in Brazil. Besides, it presents the Campo Limpo System’s capacity to maintain its results when considering the growth trend of the country’s agriculture.