Environmental certificates and reports: how to use them in ESG reports

Importance of environmental certificates and reports in ESG reports

Environmental certificates and reports are essential documents for preparing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reports. These reports require precise information on the environmental performance of operations to ensure transparency and compliance with current legislation, such as Law No. 12.187/2009, which establishes the National Policy on Climate Change.

Official documents and their relevance to environmental compliance

Environmental certificates, issued by official bodies such as the CETESB, attest to compliance with specific environmental control standards. Technical environmental reports generated by qualified professionals assess environmental impacts and risks, underpinning decisions in ESG reports.

Applicable standards and legislation

Compliance with CONAMA Resolution No. 01/86, which deals with environmental licensing, and Decree No. 10.240/2019, which regulates the National Environmental Information System, are examples of standards that underpin the fidelity of environmental documents to ESG reports. The accuracy of these documents ensures adherence to established sustainability and governance goals.

Integration of certificates and reports into ESG reports

To integrate environmental certificates and reports into ESG reports, periodic updating of the documents must be guaranteed, ensuring that they reflect the current state of operations. Information such as inventories of greenhouse gas emissions, waste treatment and use of natural resources must be supported by official documentation.

Responsible management of electronic waste

The correct management of electronic waste contributes directly to environmental indicators in ESG reports. The adoption of certified processes for the collection of electronic waste ensures the environmentally appropriate disposal of these materials, mitigating environmental impacts and legal risks.

Security in the disposal of storage media

To guarantee the security of information and environmental compliance in the disposal of storage media, certified processes for the safe disposal of hard drives and other media must be used. This practice is in line with the governance and data protection policies required in ESG reports.

Conclusion

Using properly updated environmental certificates and reports issued in accordance with current legislation is fundamental to guaranteeing the quality of ESG reports. These documents provide a technical basis for environmental assessments, ensuring transparency, compliance and credibility in the information disclosed.