Donations with Tax Deduction: Why International Funds Should Support Ecobraz in Brazil

The Growth of Impact Investing

In recent years, international funds and institutional investors have expanded their impact investing strategies. Generating financial return alone is no longer enough: the global market now demands concrete ESG results.

In Brazil, this reality is even more pressing, given the country’s massive socio-environmental challenges and the need for scalable, credible projects with documentation. Within this context, Ecobraz Emigre emerges as the ideal partner.

Ecobraz: Global Scale and Local Legitimacy

Recognized as both an OSCIP (Public Interest Civil Society Organization) and a Public Interest Entity, Ecobraz is authorized to receive tax-deductible corporate donations.

Its operations are unique: Ecobraz is the largest NGO in the world dedicated to electronic waste recycling and digital inclusion. This ensures measurable environmental impact (safe disposal of millions of tons of e-waste) combined with social transformation (technology hubs in underserved communities).

For international funds reporting global ESG metrics, supporting Ecobraz is a strategic choice, offering transparency, scale, and audit-ready documentation.

How It Works in Practice

Multinational subsidiaries and corporate structures linked to global funds in Brazil can allocate up to 2% of their income tax due to Ecobraz.

➡️ Example: A corporation tied to an international fund with R$ 100 million in corporate income tax due can allocate R$ 2 million to Ecobraz.

Instead of being absorbed into the federal budget, this amount is transformed into:

• Nationwide e-waste collection and recycling, with full certification;

• Auditable ESG impact reports, aligned with global frameworks;

• Digital inclusion centers, empowering vulnerable communities;

• Enhanced global positioning, with strong narratives for investors and stakeholders.

Why This Matters to International Funds

1. Global Compliance – impact reports aligned with GRI, SASB, and SDGs.

2. ESG Alignment – real social and environmental impact, directly tied to UN Global Compact principles.

3. Reduced Risk – audited, independent projects, with no reliance on political or public funding.

4. International Reputation – stronger ESG narratives for annual reports and investor relations.

5. Tax Efficiency – no additional cost; funds are redirected from taxes already due.

Inspiring Cases

A private equity fund with operations in Brazil used this mechanism to support Ecobraz. The result: its global sustainability report included a dedicated section on socio-environmental impact in Brazil, with verifiable ESG metrics.

Another infrastructure-focused international fund reported that supporting Ecobraz strengthened asset evaluations with European institutional investors demanding concrete ESG proof.

Why Ecobraz Stands Out Among Other Projects

Many initiatives in Brazil compete for incentivized resources, but Ecobraz differentiates itself by offering:

1. Unique Scale – the world’s largest NGO in its segment.

2. Dual Impact – simultaneously addressing environmental and social challenges.

3. Complete Documentation – essential for international audits.

This combination makes Ecobraz the natural choice for funds seeking high-credibility ESG projects in Brazil.

Conclusion

Brazil is a key destination for impact investing, and international funds carry the responsibility of selecting credible projects with measurable outcomes.

By supporting Ecobraz through tax-deductible donations, funds unite tax efficiency, social transformation, environmental sustainability, and global recognition in a single decision.

➡️ Redirect part of your corporate income tax in Brazil to Ecobraz and turn taxes into global ESG impact.