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São Martinho reports Net Income of R$ 424.1 million in 3Q26

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:02:00 GMT

São Martinho reports Net Income of R$ 424.1 million in 3Q26

Company releases financial results for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 crop year (3Q26)

São Paulo, February 10, 2026 – São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar-energy companies, released its results for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 crop year (3Q26), covering the period from October to December 2025, as well as the cumulative results for the crop year to date.

The Company’s Net Income totaled R$ 424.1 million in 3Q26 (+168.5%) and R$ 663.3 million in 9M26 (+46.9%), reflecting: (i) the recognition of government grant tax credits; (ii) the mark-to-market effect of long-term debt derivative contracts (SWAP), due to fluctuations in the CDI rate; partially offset by (iii) the negative impact from the variation of biological assets as a result of the decline in sugar prices and the consequent impact on Consecana.

Reflecting the commercial strategy adopted during the period, Adjusted EBITDA amounted to R$ 787.1 million in the quarter (-25.6%), with a margin of 49.4%, demonstrating the operational efficiency of the business despite the challenging environment. In the first nine months of 2026 (9M26), Adjusted EBITDA reached R$ 2,409 million (-9.9%), with a margin of 46.4%.

Net revenue totaled R$ 1,593.2 million in 3Q26, down 13.6% compared to 3Q25, mainly reflecting: (i) lower ethanol sales volumes, due to the commercialization strategy of allocating a greater portion of volumes to the fourth quarter of the crop year in anticipation of improved biofuel prices; and (ii) lower prices and volumes of CBIOs sold. These effects were partially offset by higher revenues from Electric Power (+6.2%), Yeast (+97.0%) and DDGS (+7.4%).

In 9M26, net revenue reached R$ 5,190.3 million (-4.9%), impacted by lower prices and volumes of sugar and ethanol sold, partially mitigated by higher revenues from Electric Power (+21.1%), Yeast (+49.5%) and DDGS (+20.7%).

Operational highlights

At the end of the crushing season (as disclosed in the Material Fact released on November 10, 2025), São Martinho processed approximately 21.7 million tons of sugarcane, a 0.5% decrease compared to the previous crop year, and produced approximately 3,021 thousand tons of ATR (-2.7%) from sugarcane. Performance during the crop year reflects lower rainfall during the crop development period, impacting both yield (-3.8%) and average ATR (-2.2%).

Sugarcane operations produced approximately 1.4 million tons of sugar (+7.1%) and 1.1 million cubic meters of ethanol (-7.9%). In 9M26, corn processing added 175.0 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+4.4%), 111.7 thousand tons of DDGS (+3.8%) and 6.2 thousand tons of Corn Oil (+0.6%). Combined sugarcane and corn processing operations produced 3,326.0 thousand tons of ATR (-2.1%) by the end of 3Q26.

São Martinho reports Net Income of R$176.4 Million in 2Q26

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:47:00 GMT

São Martinho Reports Net Income of R$176.4 Million in 2Q26

Company releases financial and operational results for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 crop year (2Q26)

São Paulo, November 2025 – São Martinho, one of the largest sugar and energy companies in the world, released to the market on November 10 the results for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 crop year (2Q26), highlighting a Net Income of R$176.4 million (-5.9% vs. 2Q25).

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totaled R$816.8 million (-13.4% vs. 2Q25), with a margin of 47.0% (-1.2 p.p.). Adjusted EBIT reached R$366.8 million (-26.2% vs. 2Q25), with a margin of 21.1% in 2Q26.

In the first half of the 2025/2026 crop year, São Martinho processed approximately 17.6 million tons of sugarcane, a 1.8% decrease compared to 6M25, mainly due to lower agricultural productivity (-7.4%), impacted by drier weather conditions observed between January and May 2025.

In 6M26, sugarcane operations produced approximately 1.2 million tons of sugar (+6.8%) and 817.3 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (-11.4%). Corn processing added 116.7 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+6.4%), 75.3 thousand tons of DDGS (+6.1%), and 4.1 thousand tons of corn oil (+3.4%).

The combined sugarcane and corn processing operations produced a total of 2,622.8 thousand tons of TRS (Total Recoverable Sugar) (-4.0%) by the end of 2Q26, of which 2,419.1 thousand tons came from sugarcane crushing (-4.8%). The average TRS decreased by 3.0% in the period.

The Company also released its production guidance for the 2025/2026 crop year. Sugarcane operations are expected to produce 3,027.5 thousand tons of Total Recoverable Sugar (TRS produced) in 12M26, a 4.2% decrease compared to the guidance disclosed on June 23, 2025 (“initial guidance”), as a result of the crushing of 22.0 million tons of sugarcane (a 2.7% decrease vs. the initial guidance) and an average TRS of 137.6 kg/ton (1.6% below the initial guidance).

The expectation of lower TRS production reflects adverse weather conditions, notably the low rainfall between January and May 2025, which negatively impacted sugarcane field productivity (in tons of cane per hectare) and the average TRS of São Martinho—as well as of the sector—for 12M26.

The production mix remains more ethanol-oriented, with 49% of total recoverable sugars allocated to sugar production, reflecting the current market dynamics for both sweetener and biofuel. There were no changes in the production estimates for corn ethanol operations.

São Martinho reports cash earnings of R$157 million in 1Q26

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH EARNINGS OF R$157 MILLION IN 1Q26

Company releases financial results for the first quarter of the 2025/2026 harvest year (1Q26)

São Paulo, August 11, 2025 – São Martinho, one of the world’s largest sugar and ethanol producers, announced its results for the first quarter of the 2025/2026 harvest year, highlighting Cash Earnings of R$157.0 million for the period.

Adjusted EBITDA reached R$805.0 million in 1Q26 (+19.7% vs. 1Q25), with a margin of 43.3% (+2.7 p.p.). The quarterly performance mainly reflects higher ethanol prices and sales volumes, partially offset by lower sugar prices and quantities sold in the period.

Adjusted EBIT totaled R$331.1 million in 1Q26 (+7.6%), with a margin of 17.8%. Net Income reached R$62.8 million in the quarter, a 40.9% decrease compared to 1Q25, reflecting changes in the fair value of biological assets and the timing of Interest on Equity (JCP) payments, which occurred in the second quarter of the current harvest year, versus the first quarter in the 2024/25 harvest.

The Leverage Ratio stood at 1.36x Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) at the end of 1Q26. As of June 30, 2025, sugar price hedges for the 2025/26 harvest totaled approximately 711 thousand tons, at an average price of ~R$2,529/ton.

Regarding operational results, during the first quarter of the 2025/26 harvest year, São Martinho processed approximately 8.2 million tons of sugarcane, a 7.6% decrease compared to the same period of the previous harvest. This decline reflects lower agricultural productivity (-11.7% tons per hectare vs. 1Q25), mainly due to the water deficit recorded in February and March 2025, which impacted crop development.

In 1Q26, sugarcane operations produced approximately 475.1 thousand tons of sugar (-11.3% vs. 1Q25) and 297.8 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (-13.1%). Corn processing added 56.7 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+11.6%), 38 thousand tons of DDGS (+18.8%), and 1.9 thousand tons of corn oil (+6.9%).

The combined sugarcane and corn operations produced a total of 1,097.4 thousand tons of TRS (Total Recoverable Sugar) (-10.9% vs. 1Q25), of which 998.4 thousand tons came from sugarcane crushing (-12.6% vs. 1Q25). The average TRS decreased 5.5% due to the water deficit during the cane maturation period.

São Martinho reports Cash Net Income of R$140.5 million in 4Q25

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:21:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH NET INCOME OF R$140.5 MILLION IN 4Q25

Company releases financial results for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 crop year (4Q25), closing another harvest year (12M25)

São Paulo, June 25, 2025 – São Martinho, one of the largest sugar-energy companies in Brazil, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 crop year (4Q25), thus consolidating the performance for the last 12 months (12M25).

Adjusted EBITDA reached R$771.4 million in 4Q25 (-33.2%), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 44.4%. In the 12-month period, Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$3,445.2 million (+12.2%), with a margin of 47.9%. The quarterly result mainly reflects lower volumes of ethanol and sugar sold in the period, partially offset by the recognition of tax credits. The full-year increase was driven by stronger ethanol performance and tax credit recognition in the second half, which partially offset the weaker sugar performance.

Adjusted EBIT was R$252.3 million in 4Q25 (-45.9%), with a margin of 14.5%. For the full crop year, Adjusted EBIT reached R$1,571.4 million (+27.8%), with a margin of 21.8%. Net Income for the quarter was R$105.0 million, down 83.3% compared to 4Q24. For the 12-month period, Net Income totaled R$556.7 million (-62.3%), impacted by the end of the Copersucar (IAA) court-ordered receivables and the same factors that affected Adjusted EBITDA both in the quarter and across the crop year.

The leverage ratio stood at 1.43x Net Debt/Adjusted LTM EBITDA at the end of 4Q25. As of March 31, 2025, sugar price hedges for the 2025/26 crop year totaled approximately 806,000 tons at an average price of ~R$2,565/ton.

In operational terms, by the end of the 2024/2025 crop year, the Company had processed approximately 21.8 million tons of sugarcane, a 5.5% decrease compared to the same period of the 2023/2024 crop year, due to: (i) lower availability of own cane (-8.1%) as a result of fires; (ii) rainfall between October and December 2024, which reduced the number of crushing days; and (iii) the carryover volume of sugarcane (“cana bisada”) for the 2025/2026 crop year, as disclosed in the Material Fact of December 27, 2024.

During the crop year, sugarcane operations produced approximately 1.3 million tons of sugar (-9.5%) and 1.2 million cubic meters of ethanol (+10.6%), due to the impact of fires which reduced the industrial conversion of TRS into sugar, affecting the production mix. Corn processing contributed with 212.6 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+36.3%), 137.4 thousand tons of DDGS (+36.8%), and 8 thousand tons of corn oil (+43.3%).

The combined sugarcane and corn processing operation produced a total of 3,476.4 thousand tons of TRS in the 2024/25 crop year (+1.6%), of which 3,105.6 thousand tons came from sugarcane crushing (-1.6% vs. 12M24). The average TRS rose by 4.2%, supported by dry weather during the crop and the effects of the fires.

New Trichogramma Biofactory Reinforces São Martinho’s Commitment to Sustainability, Efficiency, and Innovation

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:12:00 GMT

New Trichogramma Biofactory Reinforces São Martinho’s Commitment to Sustainability, Efficiency, and Innovation

With an investment of R$15 million, the biofactory inaugurated at the São Martinho Unit in Pradópolis (SP) produces micro-wasps for the biological control of pests, replacing chemical pesticides with natural solutions

São Martinho, one of the world’s largest sugar-energy companies, has taken a major step forward in its sustainable agriculture strategy with the inauguration of its new Trichogramma Biofactory, located in Pradópolis (SP). A pioneer in the sector, this initiative strengthens the company’s Integrated Total Management (MIT) approach, which combines technology, science, and environmental responsibility—reinforcing São Martinho’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

With a R$15 million investment, the new 3,000 m² facility was designed to serve over 400,000 hectares, considering three applications per cycle. The complex is staffed by a highly qualified team, including master's and PhD-level professionals, ensuring high standards of excellence and strict quality control across the company’s four units.

The core objective of the new biofactory is the large-scale production of the micro-wasp Trichogramma galloi, a natural enemy used in the biological control of the sugarcane borer (Diatraea saccharalis). This species parasitizes the pest’s eggs, complementing the action of Cotesia flavipes—another wasp that São Martinho has been producing for over four decades to target the larval stage of the pest. By using a natural enemy to fight pests, the technology offers a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, minimizing impacts on soil, water, and air.

A key differentiator of this operation is the in-house production of the alternative host Ephestia kuehniella, which is essential for the development of Trichogramma. “We are the only company in Brazil with complete mastery of this entire chain—from breeding the host to field application. This strengthens São Martinho’s position as a leader in applying biotechnology to agribusiness, combining science, technology, and sustainability to boost productivity, safeguard the environment, and deliver consistent financial results,” says Luís Gustavo Teixeira, São Martinho’s Agricultural and Technology Director.

Aligned with the company’s ESG strategy, the new biofactory reinforces São Martinho’s commitment to sustainability and integrates an innovative pest management model, in which more than 85% of pest control is conducted using biological agents. This significantly reduces the use of chemical pesticides and contributes to preserving soil, water, and biodiversity. It also delivers strong operational benefits, including increased efficiency, lower costs, and greater predictability throughout the production cycle—enhancing the company's competitiveness with environmental responsibility.

With six biofactories in operation, São Martinho has cemented its leadership in the production of biological control agents such as Cotesia flavipes, Beauveria bassiana, and Metarhizium anisopliae. These investments in biological control reinforce the company’s pioneering role in building an innovative, productive, and environmentally responsible agribusiness model.

Project documents wildlife biodiversity in reforested areas of São Martinho

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:17:00 GMT

Project documents wildlife biodiversity in reforested areas of São Martinho

Wildlife monitoring and recording activities identify different animal species in reforested areas of the Company’s units

Since 2000, São Martinho has been running the Viva Natureza Project, aimed at restoring riparian forests through the planting of native trees and promoting various environmental conservation initiatives. More than 2,580 hectares of vegetation have already been restored across its areas, with over 4.3 million seedlings planted. The initiative contributes to a more balanced and biodiverse ecosystem, preserving forests and ecological corridors, and providing ideal conditions for the development of various species. A key example of this work is reflected in the company’s wildlife monitoring project, which identified 578 animals from 67 species in the reforested areas of São Martinho’s four units during the 2024/2025 harvest.

By recovering riparian forests and protecting ecological corridors, the company contributes to the preservation of local wildlife. The restored areas offer shelter, food, and the ideal conditions for the survival of several animal species—mammals, birds, and reptiles—including species considered vulnerable, such as the giant otter and the lowland tapir, and those classified as near threatened, such as the red-and-green macaw.

Of the total animals sighted, 59.34% were mammals, 26.64% birds, and 14.01% reptiles. São Martinho uses the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature) as a reference to assess the threat levels of monitored species. The majority (49.83%) are classified as Least Concern (such as the burrowing owl). Meanwhile, 18.51% fall under the Vulnerable category (including the tapir and maned wolf), 1.9% are Near Threatened (such as the red-and-green macaw and the cougar), 26.82% are unclassified, and 2.94% are not yet evaluated.

André Tebaldi, Environmental Advisor at São Martinho, highlights that the wildlife monitoring project has implemented a structured procedure for the observation and recording of fauna in and around the company’s operational areas. “This initiative aims to continuously monitor local biodiversity, protect native species, and identify potential environmental impacts from the company’s activities. Moreover, the procedure serves as a foundation for developing conservation actions aligned with sustainability and social-environmental responsibility practices, contributing to a balanced coexistence between our agricultural operations and environmental preservation,” says Tebaldi.

Photographer captures images of wildlife at São Martinho Unit in Pradópolis (SP)

The wildlife diversity in São Martinho’s restored areas can now be appreciated by visitors to the São Martinho Unit in Pradópolis (SP), as well as audiences beyond the company. São Martinho hired photographer Miguel Biasoli—a biology undergraduate at Unesp Jaboticabal—to document the various species inhabiting one of the unit’s forested areas. Walter Maccheroni, Innovation Advisor at São Martinho, explains that the project’s goal was to capture and preserve the visual beauty of wildlife encounters that surprise and delight both employees and visitors.

“We commissioned the photographer to document the fauna around the São Martinho Unit. He visited forests near the Prainha and Innovation Center reservoirs and the surrounding streams that feed into them, covering an area of approximately 2,400 hectares. Since these are restoration forests, they do not exhibit characteristics of a single biome, but rather contain species from both biomes present in our region (Cerrado and Atlantic Forest), forming a mixed phytophysiognomy. Some areas are more forested with taller trees, while others are more open, including wetland environments,” Maccheroni explains.

The fieldwork, carried out in 2024, resulted in the documentation of 160 animals at the São Martinho Unit, mostly bird species, along with reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and others. The photographer captured birds such as the seriema, savanna hawk, red-and-green macaw, sunbittern, and barred piculet; mammals like the capuchin monkey, crab-eating fox, deer, and peccary; and rare sightings of species like the cougar, giant anteater, maned wolf, ocelot, and gray brocket deer, as well as snakes such as the anaconda and boa constrictor.

Photographer Miguel Biasoli shared that the experience was both challenging and rewarding. “Image captures were made between March 2024 and January 2025, three days a week, from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. during my immersion in the forest. I also used trap cameras for nighttime recordings. It’s a demanding job, but one that brings important and surprising results—we captured iconic images like the cougar and the boat-billed heron,” he explains.

Photographic records showcasing the success of São Martinho’s environmental preservation efforts will be featured at the São Martinho Unit and compiled into a commemorative book. The publication will include photos and detailed information on the company’s biodiversity preservation projects. It will be bilingual (Portuguese and English), available both digitally (for broad accessibility) and in a special printed edition with limited copies that will not be sold. Additionally, the wildlife photographs will be displayed on the walls of the São Martinho Innovation Center.

Maccheroni emphasizes that, in addition to reinforcing the value of environmental care and biodiversity preservation, the species survey provides valuable insights into the animals inhabiting the company’s areas, highlighting the significance of biological diversity. “Using these images in visual displays and in a book allows the company to share the ecological and cultural importance of these species with a broader audience, while also raising awareness among our employees about the importance of protecting these environments. This initiative not only underscores our commitment to sustainability but also promotes environmental education and encourages the conservation of local ecosystems, strengthening the connection between our business activities and environmental stewardship,” concludes Maccheroni.

Partnership Between São Martinho and Case IH: Ethanol-Powered Two-Row Sugarcane Harvester Tested in Pradópolis (SP)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:40:00 GMT

Partnership Between São Martinho and Case IH

Ethanol-Powered Two-Row Sugarcane Harvester Tested at São Martinho Unit in Pradópolis (SP)

Aiming to revolutionize the agricultural machinery market while contributing to the decarbonization of agriculture, Case IH is introducing its ethanol-powered machinery project. The first step in this transformation was the field testing of the first ethanol-powered sugarcane harvester.

"Case IH has been investing in alternative propulsion systems for years, and we have found that ethanol is the best solution, especially for Brazil, for several reasons: it is a widely produced and used fuel in the country, and it does not require new infrastructure or logistics investments from producers," explains Christian Gonzalez, Vice President of Case IH for Latin America.

The first phase of the project was presented during Agrishow 2024, when the brand announced and showcased the ethanol-powered engine prototype for sugarcane harvesters. Developed by FPT Industrial, the engine is a Cursor 13, and its main differentiator is being an Otto Cycle engine—the same technology used in flex-fuel cars.

The engine then underwent bench testing for the rest of the year before being installed in a two-row Austoft 9000 series harvester for field trials. The first tests were conducted at the end of 2024, lasting about 10 days, at one of São Martinho's units in Pradópolis (SP), a long-time partner of the brand in developing solutions for the sector.

The results were positive, and the machine will return to the field at the beginning of the next harvest. “The two-row harvester requires a lot of power due to its high efficiency. This means we are already testing the engine very close to its maximum potential,” says Gonzalez.

For Fábio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho, the project has the potential to transform not only the sugar-energy sector. “We believe it has the potential to bring a significant transformation in terms of carbon footprint, not just for our industry but for agriculture as a whole,” he emphasizes.

Using ethanol as a fuel alternative for agricultural machinery offers several benefits. It is a renewable fuel that reduces carbon emissions, contributing to environmental and regulatory goals in the agricultural sector, such as the CBIOS (decarbonization credits) market.

Studies show that when considering the full life cycle of fuels, ethanol can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels. Additionally, it can lower operational costs related to transportation and logistics while offering more stable prices than petroleum-based fuels.

Case IH firmly believes that ethanol is the future of agricultural machinery—a sustainable fuel that requires minimal investment from farmers and is abundantly produced in Brazil. That is why the sugarcane harvester is just the beginning of a broader project that will include a portfolio of ethanol-powered machines.

“It makes perfect sense to start this project with the sugarcane sector, helping them achieve a self-sufficient cycle within their own farms. But ethanol is also produced from corn, and there is a high demand from the grain sector as well. Our goal is to offer other ethanol-powered machines, such as tractors and grain harvesters,” concludes the vice president.

History

Case IH's pursuit of ethanol-powered machines that deliver higher performance and autonomy is not new. In 2012, the brand began the first tests of an adapted diesel cycle engine in partnership with São Martinho. At the time, the project was a pioneering innovation initiative. A few years later, the brand also tested a hybrid engine in tractors that allowed for both diesel and ethanol injection. Although the results did not meet expectations, these experiences provided valuable insights for developing more efficient technologies.

The project was then revived a few years ago, and its first phase was presented at Agrishow 2024. Widely used in Europe, FPT has an extensive fleet of gas-powered engines for trucks, and the manufacturer leveraged this expertise to develop the ethanol-powered Otto Cycle engine. The project is led by the Brazilian engineering teams of both brands, in partnership with São Martinho.

São Martinho Reports Cash Profit of R$ 186.4 million in 3Q25

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:32:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH PROFIT OF R$ 186.4 MILLION IN 3Q25

Company released its financial results for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 crop year (3Q25)

São Paulo, February 7, 2025 – São Martinho, one of Brazil's largest sugar-energy companies, has released its financial results for the third quarter of the 24/25 crop year, which runs from October to December, along with the overall accumulated results for the season.

At the end of the quarter, Cash Profit totaled R$ 186.4 million in 3Q25. Adjusted EBITDA reached R$ 1,058.4 million for the period (+50.4%), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 57.4%, and R$ 2,673.8 million in 9M25 (+39.5%), with a margin of 49.0%. The quarterly results reflect stronger ethanol performance and the recognition of tax credits during the period—factors that also explain the expansion of this metric in the accumulated crop year, along with improved sugar performance.

Adjusted EBIT totaled R$ 514.1 million in 3Q25 (+105.4%), with a margin of 27.9%. For the crop year, this metric reached R$ 1,319.1 million (+72.7%), with an Adjusted EBIT margin of 24.2%.

Meanwhile, Net Profit of R$ 157.9 million in 3Q25 represented a 25.0% decline compared to 3Q24, and R$ 451.7 million for the first nine months of the crop year (-46.8%), mainly due to the conclusion of payments related to the Copersucar (IAA) court-awarded debt, partially offset by the expansion of Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter and year-to-date.

The company recorded a Leverage Ratio of 1.34x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA LTM at the end of 3Q25. As of December 31, 2024, sugar price hedging for the 24/25 crop year totaled approximately 170 thousand tons at an average price of ~R$ 2,399/ton. For the 25/26 crop year, around 499 thousand tons have been hedged at ~R$ 2,556/ton.

Operational Highlights

By December 2024, São Martinho had processed approximately 21.8 million tons of sugarcane, a 5.5% decrease compared to the same period in the 2023/24 crop year. This was primarily due to a lower availability of company-owned sugarcane (-8.1%), resulting from wildfires. The reduced milling volume was also impacted by two additional factors: i) rainfall between October and December 2024, which limited the number of available milling days, and ii) the carryover of sugarcane (“cana bisada”) to the 2025/26 crop year, as announced in a material fact disclosure on December 27, 2024.

For the crop year, sugarcane operations produced approximately 1.3 million tons of sugar (-9.5%) and 1.0 million cubic meters of ethanol (+6.4%), reflecting the impact of wildfires, which reduced ATR industrial conversion into sugar, affecting the product mix. Corn processing contributed 167.6 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+27.0%) and 107.6 thousand tons of DDGS (+25.4%).

The combined sugarcane and corn processing operations produced a total of 3,398.1 thousand tons of ATR (+0.5%) in the first nine months of the crop year, of which 3,105.7 thousand tons (-1.6%) came from sugarcane milling. Average ATR levels increased by 4.3% due to dry weather conditions and the impact of wildfires.

São Martinho Strengthens Partnership with IFC and Announces $165 Million Financing for Project at Santa Cruz Unit

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:35:00 GMT

São Martinho Strengthens Partnership with IFC and Announces $165 Million Financing for Project at Santa Cruz Unit

Financing will support the implementation of the biomethane plant using sugarcane field treatments and a community training project in Américo Brasiliense (SP)

São Martinho, one of the world's largest sugar-energy companies, has secured $165 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The 10-year credit line will support the implementation of the company's first biomethane plant, to be installed at the Santa Cruz Unit in Américo Brasiliense (SP). The plant will produce renewable natural gas through the biodigestion of vinasse, a byproduct of sugarcane ethanol production. The funds raised will also be used for renewing sugarcane fields and treating the sugarcane crops at the Santa Cruz Unit, which will supply the biomethane production project, a renewable energy source.

In addition to this financing, which will contribute to the expansion of clean and renewable energy production in Brazil, the IFC will support, based on its global experience in promoting decarbonization, two São Martinho projects focused on sustainable development: São Martinho Inova (Renewable Carbon Production) and Formação de Agentes Locais (Community Capacity Building).

The São Martinho Inova program guides the company's future, focusing on new business opportunities to ensure the continuous production of low-cost renewable carbon, transforming it into higher-value products.

Meanwhile, the Formação de Agentes Locais project is part of the Social Transformation through Education Program (Transforma 3000), which promotes inclusion and diversity through education and professional qualification. This initiative aims to socially transform communities near São Martinho’s facilities in Pradópolis, Iracemápolis, Guariba, Américo Brasiliense (SP), and Quirinópolis (GO).

Given the high sustainability standards of these projects, and the commitment of both IFC and São Martinho to sustainable private sector development, IFC will support the Training of Local Agents initiative, which will be implemented in Américo Brasiliense (SP), where the Santa Cruz Unit is located.

This is IFC's third investment in São Martinho's innovative and sustainable projects. IFC has a recognized track record of contributing to poverty reduction and promoting prosperity amid the challenges of climate change through social financing. “This new operation strengthens our partnership with IFC and demonstrates the institution's confidence in our sustainable and competitive business model, which invests in innovation to produce clean energy from renewable carbon, fostering economic growth, preserving the environment, and contributing to the social well-being of the communities where we operate,” highlights Felipe Vicchiato, CFO of São Martinho.

“We are pleased to establish this third partnership with São Martinho, this time to support its decarbonization efforts and the implementation of innovative technologies that promote sustainability in the agricultural sector,” said Manuel Reyes-Retana, IFC Regional Director for South America. “This project will not only contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but will also help stimulate sustainable and inclusive economic development in the agricultural sector, benefiting local communities and strengthening Brazil’s climate resilience.”

Low-Cost Renewable Carbon

São Martinho announced in October 2023 its project to build the Company's first biomethane plant, designed to produce renewable fuel capable of replacing fossil natural gas. Developed through the biodigestion of vinasse, a residue from ethanol production, the plant will process 100% of the vinasse generated at the Santa Cruz Unit and will have an initial capacity to produce approximately 15 million cubic meters of biomethane per harvest. By replacing fossil natural gas consumption, São Martinho's biomethane has the potential to prevent the emission of up to 32,000 tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gases.

The new business is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2025 and is part of a master plan designed by the Company to explore its full potential for biomethane production from vinasse. The first step, launched at the Santa Cruz Unit, will operationalize 20% of this ambition. The remaining 80% is being evaluated based on the competitive advantages and specific characteristics of the Company's three other units: São Martinho and Iracema, also in the countryside of São Paulo, and Boa Vista, in Goiás.

"The securing of this loan from the IFC will support the implementation of the Santa Cruz biomethane plant, marking São Martinho's entry into the renewable natural gas market and reinforcing our commitment to effectively contribute to the energy transition towards a low-carbon economy. Access to this investment highlights the uniqueness of the Company's project in the pursuit of producing the lowest-cost renewable carbon. Our plant will be connected to the distribution system via pipeline and will be able to offer a renewable alternative to a region with high fossil fuel consumption," adds Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho.

The business will allow the Company to serve customers through the sale of pressurized biomethane or biomethane injected into the gas distribution network in the Araraquara region, in the northeast of the state of São Paulo. Venturelli also highlights that the biodigested vinasse will continue to be used as organic fertilizer in the unit's sugarcane fields, as was previously done with raw vinasse, reinforcing São Martinho's circular economy process. Additionally, São Martinho's innovative business model for entering the biomethane market is worth mentioning.

Unlike other announced projects, the Company will operate under a model in which it owns 100% of the biomethane molecule produced, with full production and commercialization autonomy. Among other advantages, this provides independence in utilizing the molecule in the best possible way, such as continuing to develop tests and research aimed at replacing diesel use in its fleet, particularly in trucks that require high power and torque when operating in sugarcane field conditions. These tests have been ongoing at São Martinho since 2016.

The Company also states that to secure the new financing from the IFC (the IFC's third investment in São Martinho since 2017), it was necessary to present an action plan highlighting some of the practices developed by the Company in the areas of Environmental and Social Risk and Impact Assessment and Management, Working Conditions and Employment, Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention, Health, Safety, and Community Protection, and Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources.

The $165 million financing from the IFC for the new biomethane plant adds to other previously announced funding, secured through financing from the Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) – under the BNDES Climate Fund program and the Renewable Energy subprogram – and the Financier of Studies and Projects (FINEP) – from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations (MCTI).

São Martinho reports Adjusted Ebitda of BRL 943.1 million in 2Q25

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:54:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS ADJUSTED ABITDA

OF BRL 943.1 MILLION IN 2Q25

The company released to the market its financial results for the second quarter of the 2024/2025 harvest year (2Q25), reporting an Adjusted EBIT of BRL 497.2 million.

São Paulo, November 2024 – São Martinho, one of the largest sugar-energy companies in Brazil, announced its 2Q25 results for the 2024/2025 harvest year to the market on November 11. A highlight was the Adjusted EBITDA recorded in the second quarter, totaling BRL 943.1 million (+44.0% vs. 2Q24), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 48.1%. The quarterly performance was driven by higher prices and volumes sold (ATR sold), especially for ethanol, and by a reduction in the unit cash cost of sugar (-5.9% vs. 6M24).

Adjusted EBIT totaled BRL 497.2 million (+66.9% vs. 2Q24), with an Adjusted EBIT margin of 25.4% in 2Q25. Net Income of BRL 187.5 million in 2Q25, a reduction of 55.2% compared to 2Q24, was mainly due to the conclusion of Copersucar Precatório (IAA) payments. The leverage ratio stood at 1.35x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA LTM at the end of 2Q25.

As of September 30, 2024, sugar price hedges for the 24/25 harvest totaled approximately 428 thousand tons at an average price of ~BRL 2,387/ton. For the 25/26 harvest, approximately 295 thousand tons have been hedged at ~BRL 2,497/ton. During the first half of the 24/25 harvest, São Martinho processed around 18.0 million tons of sugarcane, an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period in the 23/24 harvest, primarily due to greater utilization of installed capacity and higher third-party cane supply (+4.8%).

Fires that impacted the interior of São Paulo state during the quarter, particularly at the end of August, with historically high occurrences, led to an accelerated milling pace and an increase in daily sugarcane processing. These fires also resulted in reduced raw material availability for the remainder of the 24/25 harvest (-1.0%), as updated in the Guidance published via a material fact on November 11, 2024.

During the harvest, sugarcane operations produced approximately 1.1 million tons of sugar (-1.9% vs. 6M24) and 813.1 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+13.1%), a result of the product mix adjustment caused by the fires. Corn processing added 109.7 thousand m³ of ethanol (+33.5%) and 70.9 thousand tons of DDGS (+29.6%), confirming the achievement of project parameters in the operation and superior performance compared to the same period in the previous harvest, impacted by the plant’s ramp-up phase.

The combined sugarcane and corn processing operations produced a total of 2,731.7 thousand tons of ATR (+7.1% vs. 6M24), of which 2,540.4 thousand tons (+5.5%) came from sugarcane milling. Average ATR increased by 2.8% due to drier weather conditions during the period.

São Martinho's net revenue reached BRL 1,960.5 million in 2Q25, an increase of 27.6% compared to 2Q24, driven by higher prices and volumes of ethanol sold, further boosted by an increase in sugar sales volumes, albeit at lower prices. In 6M24, net revenue totaled BRL 3,615.3 million, an expansion of 25.1% compared to the same period in the previous harvest, due to price and volume dynamics affecting the semester.

São Martinho: Best Company in Brazil in the Bioenergy Sector

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:38:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO, THE BEST COMPANY IN BRAZIL IN THE

BIOENERGY SECTOR ACCORDING TO VALOR ECONÔMICO

São Martinho has been named the Best Company in Brazil in the Bioenergy Sector in the 24th edition of the VALOR 1000 yearbook, the largest and most important ranking of Brazilian companies.

The Valor Econômico awards ceremony took place on September 16th in São Paulo, with the presence of São Martinho executives: President Fabio Venturelli, who received the trophy; Guilherme Fontes Ribeiro, Chairman of the Board; Felipe Vicchiato, Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer; Helder Luiz Gosling, Commercial and Logistics Director; Luciana Cortes Carvas, Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Social Responsibility Director; and Edi Claudio Fiori, Head of Information Technology.

This recognition is the result of our employees' collective efforts and their daily commitment to safety, excellence, and productivity. It is the São Martinho Way in action, ensuring the sustainability of our business!

Together, we continue shaping a more sustainable future for the sugar-energy sector and for Brazil. Our growth will remain focused on key elements of the energy transition.

São Martinho announces Adjusted EBIT of BRL 307.7 million for the first quarter of the 24/25 Harvest Year

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:16:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO ANNOUNCES ADJUSTED EBIT OF BRL 307.7 MILLION FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 24/25 HARVEST YEAR

The company released its financial results for the first quarter of the 2024/2025 harvest year (1Q25) to the market

São Paulo, August 2024 – São Martinho, one of Brazil's largest sugar and energy companies, announced on August 12 the results for 1Q25 of the 2024/2025 harvest year, highlighting an Adjusted EBIT of BRL 307.7 million (+42.7% vs. 1Q24), with a margin of 18.6% in 1Q25.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled BRL 672.3 million in 1Q25 (+20.7%), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 40.6%. The performance for the quarter is attributed to higher sugar prices and greater commercial volume (ATR sold), partially offset by lower ethanol prices.

The Company's Net Income for the period was BRL 106.3 million in 1Q25, a decrease of 51.7% compared to 1Q24, mainly due to the impact of the mark-to-market valuation of debt swaps and changes in the fair value of biological assets, both of which had no cash effect.

The Leverage Ratio recorded was 1.27x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA LTM at the end of 1Q25. As of June 30, 2024, sugar price fixations for the 24/25 harvest totaled approximately 729,000 tons, at a price of about BRL 2,454/ton. For the 25/26 harvest, about 179,000 tons are fixed at approximately BRL 2,436/ton.

Regarding operational results, São Martinho processed around 8.9 million tons of sugarcane in the first quarter of the 24/25 harvest, an expansion of 16.6% compared to the same period in the 23/24 harvest, mainly due to improved productivity (+11.8% in tons of cane per hectare) and better time management.

The operational progress is a result of the Company’s initiatives and investments over the past few years, positively impacting production, and also of better climatic conditions, which favored the milling schedule during the period. The performance is aligned with the Guidance published via a material fact on June 17, 2024.

In the first quarter of the harvest, sugarcane operations produced approximately 535,4 thousand tons of sugar (+26.4% vs. 1Q24) and 342,9 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+14.8%), resulting from improved productivity and a more sugar-rich mix during the period. Corn processing contributed an additional 50,8 thousand m³ of ethanol and 31,9 thousand tons of DDGS.

The combined operation of sugarcane and corn processing produced, by the end of 1Q25, a total of 1,231,500 tons of ATR (+21.2% vs. 1Q24), of which 1,142,800 tons (+20.0%) came from sugarcane milling. The average ATR increased by 2.8% due to the drier climate during the period.

São Martinho reports Cash Profit of R$ 504.7 million in 4Q24

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:37:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH PROFIT OF R$ 504.7 MILLION IN 4Q24

The company released to the market the financial results for the 4th quarter of the 2023/2024 harvest season (4Q24), concluding another harvest year (12M24)

São Paulo, June 18, 2024 – São Martinho, one of the largest sugar and ethanol companies in Brazil, released its results for the fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 harvest season (4Q24), thereby consolidating the overall results of the harvest over the past 12 months (12M24).

Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$ 1,154.1 million in 4Q24 (+25.8%), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 47.6%, and R$ 3,070.2 million in 12M24 (-8.5%), representing a margin of 44.4%. The performances in the quarter and the harvest season were driven by lower ethanol prices, partially offset by higher sugar prices and a larger volume of sugar sold (measured in ATR).

Adjusted EBIT amounted to R$ 466.1 million (+0.7% vs. 4Q23), with a margin of 19.2% in 4Q24. For the harvest season, the indicator accumulated R$ 1,229.8 million (-27.8% vs. 12M23). Net income was R$ 627.3 million in 4Q24, mainly due to the anticipation of the 2024 Copersucar Court-Ordered Debt Payment (Precatório) and the recognition of an additional Precatório in a single installment (3rd Precatório) during the period. Thus, in the 2023/2024 harvest season, Net Income totaled R$ 1,476.3 million (+45.3% vs. 12M23).

Cash Profit totaled R$ 504.7 million in 4Q24 (+48.2% vs 4Q23) and R$ 1,400.9 million in 12M24 (+8.5% vs 12M23). The Leverage Ratio was equivalent to 1.08x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA LTM at the end of 4Q24. As of March 31, 2024, sugar price hedging for the 24/25 harvest season totaled approximately 665 thousand tons, at a price of around R$ 2,658/ton.

In the 23/24 harvest season, São Martinho processed about 23.1 million tons of sugarcane, an increase of 15.2% compared to the 22/23 harvest season, due to improved productivity (+19.7% in tons of sugarcane per hectare). The company's operational progress is primarily the result of three factors: i) the normalization of weather conditions and regularization of rainfall patterns in the company's cane-growing regions, ii) differentiated agricultural management and the use of higher-yield genetic varieties, and iii) investments, mainly in cultural treatments, made in previous harvest seasons.

During the inaugural year of operation of the corn ethanol plant at the Boa Vista Unit (UBV) in Goiás, the factory reached and sustained full processing capacity, accumulating a milling of 390.7 thousand tons by March 2024."Na safra, as operações de cana-de-açúcar produziram aproximadamente 1.468,3 mil toneladas de açúcar (+21,7% vs. 12M23) e 948,0 mil metros cúbicos de etanol (+5,5%), decorrente dos avanços de produtividade da cana e do mix mais açucareiro no período. O processamento de milho adicionou 156,0 mil m3 de etanol, além de adicionais 100,4 mil toneladas de DDGS.

The combined operation of sugarcane and corn processing produced a total of 3,423.0 thousand tons of TRS (Total Recoverable Sugar) by the end of the 23/24 harvest season (+22.1% vs. 12M23), of which 3,155.1 thousand tons (+12.5%) came from sugarcane milling. The average TRS decreased by 2.4%, reflecting the extended harvest period until December and the higher occurrence of rainfall during this period.

São Martinho reports Cash Profit of R$ 167.9 million in 3Q24

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:59:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH PROFIT OF R$ 167.9 MILLION IN 3Q24

The company released to the market the financial results for the 3rd quarter of the 2023/2024 crop season (3Q24)

São Paulo, February 8, 2024 – With the conclusion of another quarter, São Martinho, one of the largest sugarcane and energy companies in Brazil, has released the results for the third quarter of the 23/24 crop season, spanning from October to December, along with the overall cumulative results for the entire crop season.

The reported figures show a Cash Profit of R$ 167.9 million. The Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$ 703.8 million in 3Q24 (-9.2%), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.7%, and R$ 1,916.1 million in 9M24 (-21.4%) with a margin of 42.6%. The performance in the quarter and cumulatively is attributed to: i) lower prices and volumes of ethanol traded, partially offset by higher prices and volumes of sugar, and ii) increased costs in 3Q24 (+7.2%), resulting from the extension of the milling period until December.

The Adjusted EBIT amounted to R$ 250.3 million (-29.9% vs 3Q23), with a margin of 15.6%, in 3Q24. For the crop season, the indicator accumulated R$ 763.8 million (-38.5% vs 9M23). Meanwhile, Net Profit amounted to R$ 210.6 million in 3Q24 (-51.0%), primarily due to the early recognition of the Copersucar Precatory of 2023. In 9M24, Net Profit accumulated R$ 848.9 million (-1.7%).

At the end of 3Q34, the Company reported a Leverage Ratio equivalent to 1.66x Net Debt/Adjusted LTM EBITDA. As of December 31, 2023, sugar price fixations for the 23/24 crop season amounted to approximately ~386 thousand tons at a price of ~R$ 2,608/ton. For the 24/25 crop season, as of the same date, around ~503 thousand tons of sugar were fixed at ~R$ 2,694/ton.

Operational Highlights

In terms of operational highlights, as of December 31, 2023, the Company processed approximately 23.1 million tons of sugarcane, marking a growth of 15.2% compared to the same period in the 22/23 crop season. This increase can be attributed to improved productivity, with a 19.2% rise in tons of cane per hectare.

The observed operational progress is a result of: i) the normalization of climatic conditions between October 2022 and September 2023; ii) differentiated agricultural management and the use of genetic varieties with higher productivity; and iii) investments, primarily in cultural practices, made in previous crop seasons.

The operational ramp-up of the corn ethanol plant at the Boa Vista Unit (UBV) in Goiás was completed in 3Q24, and the factory reached its full processing capacity, accumulating a milling of 332.7 thousand tons by December 31, 2023.

During the crop season, approximately 1,468.3 thousand tons of sugar (+21.7%) and 948.0 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+5.5%) were produced, reflecting improved sugarcane productivity and a more sugarcane-oriented mix during the period. Corn processing contributed to 132.0 thousand cubic meters of this ethanol, along with an additional 85.8 thousand tons of DDGS.

The combined operation of sugarcane and corn processing produced a total of 3,381.7 thousand tons of Total Recoverable Sugars (ATR) in the first 9 months of the crop season, representing a growth of 20.6%, with 3,155.1 thousand tons (+12.5%) originating from sugarcane milling. The average ATR showed a decline of 2.4% due to the extended harvest period until December and increased rainfall during the crop season.

São Martinho concludes milling for the 23/24 harvest with a record volume of 23.07 million tons of processed sugarcane

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO CONCLUDES MILLING FOR THE 23/24 HARVEST WITH A RECORD VOLUME OF 23.07 MILLION TONS OF PROCESSED SUGARCANE

The company has released to the market the results of the conclusion of the milling period for the 2023/2024 harvest year.

São Paulo, December 2023 – São Martinho, one of the largest sugarcane and energy companies in Brazil, announced to the market on December 22nd the conclusion of the sugarcane milling period for the 2023/2024 harvest, achieving a record result in the processing of raw material: a total of 23.07 million tons of sugarcane.

The record amount of processed sugarcane in this harvest surpasses the previous record by about 2%, reaching 22.64 million tons in the 2019/2020 harvest, and exceeds the Guidance disclosed by São Martinho in a Relevant Fact on June 19, 2023.

The milling for the 2023/2024 harvest concludes with an average ATR (Total Recoverable Sugar) level of 136.8 kg/ton (-3.6% compared to the Guidance). The decrease in the average ATR is a reflection of the extension of the milling period from November to December and the increased occurrence of rains between June and December 2023.

According to Felipe Vicchiato, Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Director of São Martinho, the improved sugarcane productivity stems from three main factors. "Normalized climatic conditions between October 2022 and September 2023; investments made by the Company, especially in cultural practices, in previous harvests; and differentiated agricultural management, combined with the use of genetic varieties with better productivity, have contributed to this result," highlights Vicchiato."

The effective production mix of the Company reflects market conditions that favored the commercialization of sugar over ethanol, with 49% of the crushed sugarcane directed to sugar production and 51% to ethanol. With the conclusion of the milling period, São Martinho recorded the production of approximately 1,468 thousand tons of sugar (+6.4% vs. Guidance) and 948 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+0.3% vs. Guidance).

It is worth noting that the Company's announcement refers only to the sugarcane agricultural operation. São Martinho's corn ethanol and electricity production units remain in operation, following the Guidance disclosed via Relevant Fact on June 19, 2023.

São Martinho reports cash profit of r$ 400.2 million in the second quarter of the 2023/2024 crop year

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:28:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH PROFIT OF R$ 400.2 MILLION IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF THE 2023/2024 CROP YEAR

The company released its financial results to the market for the 2nd quarter of the 2023/2024 crop year (2Q24)

São Paulo, November 2023 – São Martinho, one of the largest sugarcane and energy companies in Brazil, announced its financial results for the 2nd quarter of the 2023/2024 crop year (2Q24) on November 9th. Among the highlights of the period, the company recorded a cash profit of R$ 400.2 million.

In the second quarter of the current crop season, Adjusted EBITDA amounted to R$ 654.9 million (-16.9%), with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 42.6%, and R$ 1,212.2 million in the 6M24 (-27.1%), with a margin of 41.9%. The performance of this indicator, both for the quarter and cumulatively, is a result of lower prices and volumes of ethanol sold, partially offset by higher prices and volumes of sugar.

Adjusted EBIT totaled R$ 297.9 million (-29.1%), with a margin of 19.4%. In the first half of the 2023/2024 crop year, this indicator amounted to R$ 513.5 million (-41.9%). Net Profit was R$ 418.1 million (+96.7%), representing a margin of 27.2% in 2Q24 and R$ 638.4 million (+47.0%) in the first 6 months of the crop year. The Leverage Ratio is equivalent to 1.51x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA as of September 30, 2023.

As of the same date, sugar price hedging for the 23/24 crop year totaled ~547 thousand tons (~73% from own sugarcane) at a price of ~R$ 2,676/ton. For the 24/25 crop year, approximately 267 thousand tons of sugar were hedged at ~R$ 2,762/ton. During this period, the company also recorded the receipt of court-ordered payment from Copersucar, with a net value of taxes of R$ 502.8 million, contributing R$ 331.6 million to net profit in the period.

Operational Highlights

In the first 6 months of the 23/24 crop year, the Company processed approximately 17.5 million tons of sugarcane, a 4.6% increase compared to 6M23, reflecting improved productivity during the period (TCH showed a growth of 18.7% compared to 6M23). It's worth noting that the productivity recovery is observed due to three factors: i) normalization of weather conditions between October 2023 and September 2024; ii) differentiated agricultural management and the use of genetically more productive varieties; and iii) investments, mainly in cultural practices, made in previous crop years.

As São Martinho reported in the 1T24 results announcement in April 2023, the Company began the commercialization of ethanol derived from corn processing at the Boa Vista mill (UBV) in Goiás. The new plant, still in the operational adjustment phase, processed 213 thousand tons of corn in the first half of 23/24.

In 6M24, approximately 1,129.8 thousand tons of sugar were produced (+12.3% vs. 6M23) and 801.3 thousand cubic meters of ethanol (+6.7% vs. 6M23), reflecting better raw material productivity and a more sugar-oriented mix during the period. The corn processing contributed 82 thousand cubic meters of this ethanol and an additional 54.7 thousand tons of DDGS.

São Martinho announces construction of biomethane plant and expands its portfolio of renewable products

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:54:00 GMT

São Martinho announces construction of biomethane plant and expands its portfolio of renewable products

The renewable natural gas, manufactured through the anaerobic digestion of vinasse, will be produced at the Santa Cruz unit, located in Américo Brasiliense (SP)

With an investment of R$ 250 million, the company innovates and will have 100% ownership of the biomethane molecule

São Paulo, October 31, 2023 - São Martinho, one of the world's largest sugarcane energy companies, will construct its first biomethane plant, a renewable fuel capable of replacing fossil natural gas. Produced through the anaerobic digestion of vinasse, a residue from ethanol production, the plant will process 100% of the vinasse generated at the Santa Cruz unit, located in Américo Brasiliense, in the interior of São Paulo (SP), to produce approximately 15 million cubic meters of biomethane per harvest. At this volume, by replacing the consumption of fossil natural gas, São Martinho's use of biomethane has the potential to prevent the emission of up to 32,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases. This quantity is equivalent to 91,000 truck trips between the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro per year or 250 trips per day.

With an approximate investment of R$ 250 million, the new venture will commence its operations in the second half of 2025. It is part of a master plan devised by the company to fully explore its potential for biomethane generation from vinasse. The first step, initiated at the Santa Cruz unit, accomplishes 20% of this ambition. The remaining 80% is under evaluation, considering the competitive advantages and unique characteristics of its other three units: São Martinho and Iracema in the interior of São Paulo (SP), and Boa Vista in the interior of Goiás (GO).

"The Santa Cruz biomethane plant marks São Martinho's entry into the renewable natural gas market and strengthens our commitment to effectively contribute to the energy transition towards a low-carbon economy. This new venture aligns with our strategic plan, enabling us to increase profitability per cultivated hectare, generating more value for our shareholders while ensuring the production of low-cost renewable carbon. The biomethane production begins with 20% of our potential, connected to the distribution system via pipelines and capable of providing a renewable alternative to a region with high fossil fuel consumption," highlighted Fabio Venturelli, President of São Martinho, regarding the project that will enable customer service through the sale of pressurized or injected biomethane from the gas distribution network in the Araraquara region, northeast of the state of São Paulo.

"It is worth emphasizing that the digested vinasse will continue to be used as organic fertilizer in the unit's sugarcane fields, just as it was done before with raw vinasse. This is yet another significant example of circular economy at São Martinho, transforming what was once considered waste into revenue, and sustainably contributing to economic progress in the use of renewable energy sources," Venturelli concluded. For this initiative, the company relies on financing from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) under the BNDES Climate Fund program and the Renewable Energies subprogram, as well as from the Financier of Studies and Projects (FINEP) under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations (MCTI).

Another innovation brought by São Martinho upon entering this market pertains to the business model developed for exploring this opportunity. Unlike other announced projects, São Martinho will operate under a model in which it owns 100% of the generated biomethane molecule, providing autonomy in production and commercialization. Among other aspects, this independence allows for the optimal utilization of the molecule, such as continuing the development of tests and research towards replacing the use of diesel in its own fleet, especially in trucks that require high power and torque when subjected to the conditions of sugarcane operations. Such tests have been ongoing at São Martinho since 2016.

Biogas History at São Martinho

The newly announced business for biomethane production is the result of the company's consistent investments in innovation and sustainability throughout its history. Since 1987, the company has been working on developing technologies for biogas production from vinasse. In 1993, the first plant with Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) technology, equipment developed and patented by the company, began operations at the São Martinho unit in Pradópolis, São Paulo (SP). This plant operated for more than 20 years, utilizing the produced biogas for yeast drying.

São Martinho sponsors project bringing technology and innovation to the municipal education of Américo Brasiliense

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:13:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO SPONSORS PROJECT BRINGING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO THE MUNICIPAL EDUCATION OF AMÉRICO BRASILIENSE

The Bright Minds Project promotes extracurricular activities during the school break for 200 9th-grade students from EMEF Américo Roncalli and Professor Virgílio Gomes.

Through the Cultural Incentive Law, São Martinho is the sponsor of the Bright Minds project, which aims to awaken the creative potential of students in the municipal education system of Américo Brasilense. With an innovative educational methodology connected to the current social challenges, the project exposes students to skills and knowledge in science and technology in a creative and interactive way.

Since August, through extracurricular activities, the initiative has been serving 9th-grade students from EMEF Américo Roncalli and Professor Virgílio Gomes in Américo Brasiliense, the city where one of the company's mills, Santa Cruz, is located.

The Bright Minds project is executed by the São Paulo Institute of Art and Culture in partnership with the Municipal Government and follows the guidelines of the National Education Law, which envisions the reform, adaptation, and implementation of dedicated laboratories for the development of socio-economic competencies, research and innovation, and the development of skills for the 21st century in public schools.

With São Martinho's sponsorship, the project includes the establishment of two robotics centers, one in each school, and the training of eight public school teachers to act as multipliers in the education network. There are 100 potential slots per school with a workload of 196 hours per year, and activities are conducted during the school break.

Each robotics center is equipped with a workstation, six tablets/notebooks, multimedia projector/LED TV, sound equipment, suitable furniture, as well as Lego Academy robotics kits (the methodology used in the project). The activities focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) knowledge with the goal of developing skills and competencies in a creative and interactive manner.

According to Luciano Augusto Gama Viana, Social Responsibility Coordinator at São Martinho, sponsoring Bright Minds aligns with the ESG pillars of our Company, aiming to contribute to actions that promote quality education focused on sustainable development. "The project is an initiative of educational transformation that combines cutting-edge technology, connectivity, innovative methodology, contributing to the students' education by acquiring knowledge, experiences, and unique skills," says Viana.

Cubo Agro celebrates two years of operation with an expected 60% increase in startups' revenue

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:09:00 GMT

Cubo Agro celebrates two years of operation with an expected 60% increase in startups' revenue

With over 400 connections and 40 ongoing Proof of Concepts (POCs), the hub invests in AI initiatives for efficiency and productivity

São Paulo, August 17, 2023 – Cubo Agro, an initiative by Cubo Itaú in partnership with Corteva Agriscience, São Martinho, Itaú BBA, CNH Industrial, and Suzano, aiming to promote technological entrepreneurship through startups offering solutions for the agribusiness chain, marks its two-year anniversary with nearly 400 connections. This has resulted in 40 Proof of Concepts (POCs) with startups in the following market segments: 71.8% agriculture and livestock; 10.3% financial; 7.7% data analysis; 5.1% sustainability, 2.6% industry, and 2.6% logistics.

A survey conducted by the community shows that in 2022, startups in the hub generated over R$310 million in revenue and received over R$1 billion in investments from previous years, representing nearly 30% of the total received by the entire community. The founders' expectation is that in 2023, with participation in Cubo Agro, revenue will increase by more than 64% compared to 2022, while the average investment for each startup will increase by 92%.

"As a major bank, we understand that agribusiness is one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy, and we play a fundamental role in its development. Therefore, we aim to stay ahead of innovations and opportunities in this sector. Being part of an agricultural innovation hub like Cubo allows us access to the best technological solutions, renowned experts, promising entrepreneurs, and potential business partners. This enables us to expand our customer base, diversify our products and services, learn from the ecosystem, and consolidate our leadership in the market," says Matheus Borella, Agrointelligence Leader at Cubo Agro.

According to the 2022 Agtech Radar, a survey conducted by Embrapa, SP Ventures, and Homo Ludens, there are over 1,700 startups focused on agribusiness solutions in Brazil, with 242 before the farm, 705 on the farm, and 756 after the farm. Among the highlighted categories, 16.5% work on innovative foods and new dietary trends, developing or providing foods with better nutritional values, the use of substitute ingredients, and new uses for existing ingredients; 10% offer rural property management systems, providing online platforms to assist farmers in managing, organizing, and decision-making; 7.3% focus on marketplaces and platforms for trading and selling agricultural products; and 7.1% are integrative platforms for agronomic variables and management solutions or traceability of the production chain.

Another significant point identified by the study is a slight trend of decentralization of startups in the Southeast and a proportionally greater advancement in the Northeast region. Currently, every Brazilian state has at least one agtech. "Such a significant sector for the country's economy, accounting for 8% of the total GDP in the first half of this year, needs to bring expertise together to bring more technology to the field. A hub like Cubo Agro allows these entrepreneurs to be connected to business opportunities, regardless of their location," explains Paulo Costa, CEO of Cubo Itaú.

It's worth mentioning that in recent years, Cubo Agro has become a vital innovation hub globally, extending beyond national borders. Currently, foreign startups from countries such as Argentina, Israel, Spain, and the United States of America are accessing the Brazilian market through the hub, serving as a catalyst for internationalization and entry into the ecosystem. Cubo Agro also supports startups by acting as a gateway to investment funds, partners, and clients while facilitating knowledge sharing about Brazil and creating a network of connections among entrepreneurs in similar contexts.

Highlights

A success story is Agrolend, a startup specializing in sustainable credit for small and medium-sized farmers in Brazil. The solution is essential to finance agricultural productions and encourage investment in equipment and technology to increase productivity and profitability. This year, the company received authorization from the Central Bank to become a financial institution. In a new category, the company plans to issue R$1 billion in Agribusiness Credit Letters (LCA) to raise funds for operations. The goal is to multiply the credit portfolio from the current R$200 million to R$2 billion in the 2023/2024 harvest, serving approximately 10,000 farmers.

"Cubo Itaú was fundamental to the construction and growth of Agrolend, the largest Digital Agro Bank. Agrolend benefits from Cubo and Itaú's support in various areas, such as investments from Itaú Asset in our securitization vehicles, current account services, investment management, distribution of LCAs, investment banking to attract investors, among other financial services. Cubo especially supported us in interacting with equity investors, relating to the investor ecosystem, and served as a platform to showcase Agrolend to the entire startup community. Cubo Agro's structure is essential, allowing us to be very close to BBA Agro, where we have several interactions and collaborative work opportunities, as well as direct relationships with the leading agricultural companies in Brazil," says André Glezer, CEO of Agrolend.

Additionally, the startup has been identified as one of the contenders to become a unicorn. According to the "Unicorn Race" survey, which evaluates the most promising startups year by year and is published by Distrito, Agrolend is ranked 21st among the top 50 most promising startups.

Another successful connection made at Cubo Agro is CNH Industrial, through Banco CNH Industrial, with Agrotoken, a pioneering startup in agricultural product tokenization, resulting in a solution enabling machine financing through 'digital grains'. The first transaction took place in March this year, and the institution aims to expand this offer to more farmers. "Our participation in Cubo Agro has been extremely relevant for CNH Industrial, as it helps us address our clients' internal and external challenges, supporting our Customer Experience pillar and boosting our innovation culture based on Open Innovation," says Carlos Visconti, Open Innovation Manager at CNH Industrial.

Besides being a sponsor of Cubo Agro, Corteva Agriscience operates within the ecosystem, connecting with partners and clients. Internally, the company develops Escala, a cooperative relationship program. Since 2021, Escala has conducted innovation initiatives with more than 35 cooperatives (the main ones in Brazil), and Cubo Agro has become one of the tools for connection and relationship in the project. "Corteva believes that this is a valuable connection for agribusiness and the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Therefore, we are dedicated to strengthening and expanding the initiative," emphasizes Nicolás Loria, Digital Leader for Latin America at Corteva.

Future and Artificial Intelligence

One of the current trending topics, artificial intelligence has also been explored in the context of agribusiness. The "2023 Trends in Data and Artificial Intelligence Report" produced by Google shows that among the trends for an interconnected data strategy are using insights everywhere and understanding unknown data. In the coming years, 75% of organizations will require new decision support capabilities unavailable in their legacy BI software. This implies improved decision-making, rapid development of new revenue streams, and enhancement in customer acquisition and retention.

The Polo Sebrae Agro released material focused on the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the sector. According to the study, the effect can be so significant that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has partnered with IBM and Microsoft to develop AI focusing on food security. The goal is to feed a global population of nearly 10 billion by 2050. According to the material, the AI market in agriculture is estimated to grow by 25.5% from 2020 to 2026, driven by the increasing use of data, sensors, and aerial images for crops, increasing productivity through machine learning technology.

Mindful of future trends, the hub has been working with this technology. São Martinho, one of Brazil's largest sugarcane energy companies, brought a specific challenge from its industry related to automating the yeast concentration control process in one stage of industrial processing to Cubo Agro. With the help of Embeddo, a startup developing integrated solutions for Edge Computing, Industrial IoT, and Artificial Intelligence, São Martinho developed a proof of concept capable of automatically and in real-time analyzing yeast concentration. The solution has shown a positive impact on the operational efficiency of this process and contributes to increased safety in its execution, ensuring greater reliability in results and contributing to better fermentative performance.

"Putting our employees in contact with other companies and professionals in the Cubo Agro environment expands knowledge and connects them with the company's strategies and visions regarding innovation. Being part of Cubo Agro has brought us several alternative solutions for our agro-industrial processes. It also keeps us connected to the newest developments in the market while contributing to startups' growth, offering a wealth of experience in the sugarcane energy sector to build new solutions. This way, we encourage open innovation and promote the culture of innovation in our company," says José Henrique Martins, Industrial Manager at Santa Cruz, São Martinho's unit.

Another equally relevant initiative currently underway is the partnership between Suzano, a global leader in bioproduct manufacturing from eucalyptus cultivation, and Pix Force, a startup developing solutions using computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning technologies. The project involves using AI-powered cameras for automatic counting of products and identification of damages. Tests conducted have demonstrated increased accuracy and cost reduction due to greater efficiency and product quality.

"Cubo has become an increasingly strategic partner for Suzano, helping disseminate the culture of innovation, connecting us with startups for our business challenges, and being a trend radar in strategic sectors such as agriculture, industry, and logistics," adds Beatriz Claudino, Open Innovation Manager at Suzano.

São Martinho: 3rd Most Innovative Agribusiness Company in Brazil

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:54:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO: 3RD MOST INNOVATIVE AGRIBUSINESS COMPANY
AND THE 48TH MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANY IN BRAZIL, IN THE OVERALL RANKING

São Paulo, August 2023 - São Martinho is among the top 50 most innovative companies in Brazil. The 9th edition of the "Valor Innovation Award Brazil," organized by Valor Econômico newspaper in newspaper in partnership with Strategy& consultancy, has released its annual ranking - the Company ranked 48th position in the national list.

In the agribusiness sector, São Martinho has maintained a prominent position, ranking 3rd among the five best and most innovative companies. This marks the 7th edition of the award since 2016, in which the Company consistently claims a spot in the sector's Top 5.

Each year, São Martinho allocates 1% to 2% of its gross revenue for innovation. In 2022, the company invested R$ 1.1 billion in two significant ventures.

The first is the new refinery operating within the Boa Vista unit complex (Quirinópolis – GO), with a potential annual bioethanol production capacity of 600 million liters.

The second initiative focuses on the production of bioinputs - products derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms that serve as alternatives to chemical inputs used for pest and disease control, as well as fertilizers or growth stimulants for plants and animals. "São Martinho is one of the largest users of bioinputs on the planet, with over a million hectares receiving various types of solutions," states Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho.

São Martinho apresenta Lucro Caixa de R$ 1.291,4 milhões na safra 22/23

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:57:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO APRESENTA LUCRO CAIXA DE R$ 1.291,4 MILHÕES NA SAFRA 22/23

São Paulo, 20 de junho de 2023 – Após o encerramento de mais um trimestre, a São Martinho, uma das maiores companhias sucroenergéticas do Brasil, divulgou os resultados do quarto trimestre da safra 22/23, assim como os resultados gerais da safra realizada nos últimos 12 meses (12M23).

Na temporada 22/23, a Companhia processou aproximadamente 20 milhões de toneladas de cana-de açúcar, em linha com o volume processado na safra anterior e guidance atualizado em nov/22. A produtividade refletiu as condições climáticas ocorridas ao longo da safra 21/22: seca prolongada no período e geadas (impactando parte dos canaviais em julho/21). O ATR produzido apresentou uma redução de 4% em relação ao mesmo período da safra passada em linha com a redução do ATR Médio (-4,6% em comparação aos 12M22).

O EBITDA Ajustado totalizou R$ 917,1 milhões no 4T23 (+19,0%), com margem EBITDA Ajustado de 50,5%. Em relação aos 12 meses da safra 22/23, o indicador resultou em R$ 3.355,5 milhões (+6,8%), representando uma margem de 50,5%. O desempenho no período advém do maior preço médio de comercialização de açúcar (+27,8% no 4T23 e 22,6% na safra), combinado com a expansão da comercialização de etanol para geografias com maiores prêmios.

O Lucro Líquido resultou em R$ 151,9 milhões (-32,6%) no 4T23 e R$ 1.015,7 milhões (-31,4%) na temporada 22/23. Em relação ao Lucro Caixa, o indicador somou R$ 340,6 milhões (+55,5%) no 4T23 e R$ 1.291,4 milhões (-15,5%) nos 12 meses anteriores. Outro indicador financeiro relevante, o Índice de Alavancagem da Companhia encerrou a safra em 1,05x (Dívida Líquida/EBITDA Ajustado), em 31 de março de 2023, em comparação ao índice de 0,93x registrado em março de 2022.

Vale destacar que, em 31 de março de 2023, as fixações de preço de açúcar para a safra 23/24 totalizavam 713 mil toneladas de açúcar (65% da cana própria), a um preço de R$ 2.314/ton.

Do ponto de vista operacional, ao final da safra 22/23, com moagem de cerca de 20 milhões de toneladas de cana-de açúcar, a Companhia produziu cerca de 1,2 milhão de toneladas de açúcar - queda de 7,4% sobre a safra 21/22, além de 989,9 mil m³ de etanol (-1,6%), e 754,5mil MWh de energia exportada (-0,7%). O mix de produção açúcar/etanol foi de 45%-55%, contra 47%-53% do mesmo período na safra passada. O ATR produzido nos 12 meses da safra recuou 4% em relação à temporada anterior, considerando a redução de 4,5% no nível de ATR médio (140,0 kg/ton).

São Martinho sponsors children and teenagers’ play “The Little Don Quixote” in Quirinópolis

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

São Martinho sponsors children and teenagers’ play

“The Little Don Quixote” in Quirinópolis

Under the Cultural Incentive Law, São Martinho sponsors the children and teenagers’ musical play “The Little Don Quixote,” which will be presented to 3rd and 4th-graders of a Quirinópolis Municipal Elementary School. The performances are taking place on the 16th and 17th of May, with sessions at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Municipal Theater of Quirinópolis, benefiting approximately 1,200 students aged 8 and 9 years.

The show is a free adaptation from the book “Don Quixote,” a great classic by Miguel de Cervantes. The story takes place in the midst of a circus-theatre troupe that arrives in the city and that will enact the misadventures of a wandering knight. The play aims to encourage reading and awaken imagination in children. The musical is written by Gustavo Libanori, with scenic direction by Bruno Ferian and musical direction by Dri Barea.

“In addition to encouraging reading and awakening children's imagination for cognitive development, an added purpose of this support from São Martinho is practicing two of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education and Reduction of Inequalities. It is also worth adding the performance of São Martinho’s Social Responsibility team, which plays an active and careful role in favor of the communities surrounding our local unit, the Boa Vista mill, in Quirinópolis, as well as all the Company's units,” Luciano Augusto Gama Viana, Social Responsibility Coordinator at São Martinho, adds.

The children and teenagers’ musical theater play "The Little Don Quixote" is produced by Mercúrio Cultural, under the Federal Cultural Incentive Law, sponsored by São Martinho, and backed by LS Nogueira and the Quirinópolis Culture Department.

Service

Children's Musical "The Little Don Quixote"

Date: May 16 and 17 (Tuesday and Wednesday), at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Venue: Teatro Municipal Palácio da Cultura Sodino Vieira

Address: Av. Dom Pedro I, 157 Centro (downtown), Quirinópolis

Free admission

More information: +55 64 3651-8815

São Martinho certified by GPTW as a great place to work

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:05:00 GMT

São Martinho certified by GPTW

as a great place to work

São Paulo, April 2023 – São Martinho, one of the largest companies in the sugar and energy sector in Brazil, makes yet another significant achievement, confirming the importance of a non-negotiable value for the Company: caring for people.

The company was certified with the GPTW – Great Place to Work stamp, which attests to São Martinho being an excellent place to work based on the opinion of employees.

The GPTW certification has been on the market for over 20 years and is currently one of the most highly regarded certifications. The survey is applied to employees and evaluates five pillars: credibility, fairness, camaraderie, respect, and pride. The surveyed requirements concern such issues as organizational environment, benefits, compensation, transparency in management, autonomy, and pride in being part of the organization, among others.

Fabio Venturelli, president of São Martinho, points out that the GPTW certification is an achievement for everyone at the Company and excellent news to mark the beginning of the current crop. “At São Martinho, we say that the best people make the best environment for working. This is the result of our chief value, which is to take care of the safety and development of our people with respect, trust, and partnership so that we can continue always evolving,” says Venturelli.

Excellent Place to Work

The GPTW stamp was created in the 1980s by journalist Robert Levering and is aimed at measuring the employees’ perception of the company they work for. Awarded by the global consultancy Great Place to Work, the certification also has the mission of supporting organizations in achieving better results through a culture of trust, high performance, and innovation.

“It’s a very important recognition to us because, from active listening to how employees view the company, we can better understand how existing practices in the organization are contributing to the evolution of people and the Company,” São Martinho Chief HR Officer Luciana Carvas explains.

The executive points out that all employee-related guidelines are developments from Strategic People Management, a management model linked to business planning and managed by the Board, the Executive Board and other leaders at the Company. “In recent years, we have matured our outlook on talent attraction and selection, retention, and development processes, and we are evolving on the diversity agenda,” Carvas concludes.

Other awards set São Martinho apart

The GPTW certification is an achievement that adds to important recognitions already received by São Martinho regarding people management and organizational environment. In 2018, the Company was voted the best company to work for in Brazil, according to Guia Você S/A - The 150 Best Companies to Work For. In the same year, the Company was chosen by the same survey as the Best in the Agribusiness Sector (award also won in 2017 and 2019), and the Best Large Company among the 150 largest (Highest Happiness at Work Index among companies with more than 1,500 employees), while being featured in the Leadership Category. It is worth mentioning that, until 2018, Guia Você S/A followed the GPTW methodology to assess the companies participating in the awards.

Qualcomm and São Martinho together on projects to implement technological solutions for the agribusiness

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:36:00 GMT

Qualcomm and São Martinho together on projects

to implement technological solutions for the agribusiness

São Paulo, April 2023 – São Martinho and Qualcomm Serviços de Telecomunicações Ltda. (“Qualcomm Brasil”) are at work in collaboration to assess the use of 5G technology to improve processes in the agribusiness. With the expertise of one of the largest sugar and energy companies in Brazil and using cutting-edge innovations from Qualcomm Technologies Inc., the collaboration aims to implement digital solutions for agribusiness with focus on productivity, operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

São Martinho is a pioneer in smart-farming for sugarcane, with 4G and 5G coverage at its mills located in the town of Pradópolis, State of São Paul. Its leading unit, the São Martinho mill, is the world’s largest sugarcane processing plant, with the capacity to crush up to 10 million tons per crop season, which makes it an ideal place to scale up solutions of this type.

Qualcomm will be looking into how systems based on a superposition of technologies like 5G and A.I. can deliver technological breakthroughs for companies in the agribusiness, with a particular focus on productivity.

With its vast experience in the sugar and energy sector, São Martinho will support it with its agricultural, operational and industrial knowledge so that potential solutions may help to effectively resolve the challenges facing the sector. Some of these challenges are mapped aiming to monitor and estimate plant growth and productivity, detect preliminary signs of threat to the crop, improve soil and climate analysis, optimize logistical and industrial aspects, among other things.

Applications being planned include the use of cameras, drones, hover vehicles, sensors and other equipment that, based on Qualcomm Technologies products, can collect data, learn patterns and provide information for the improvement of various processes.

In addition to contributing its agricultural expertise, São Martinho will be able to provide partners with access to the mill's operating environment, to the company's trained personnel and to historical and real-time data of its operations to support, for example, the development of artificial intelligence algorithms. São Martinho expects the first projects to start later this year at the São Martinho Innovation Center, an environment based on the open innovation model and focused on the development of digital solutions, located at the São Martinho mill, in Pradópolis, São Paulo.

“Reinforcing São Martinho's track record as an innovator and pioneer, as well as a benchmark for sugar, biofuel and renewable energy production from sugarcane, we seek to access state-of-the-art technologies that will enable us to continue building a future where we can dream of the impossible. Ultra-precision agriculture will depend on the rational adoption of these new technologies, and the agreement with Qualcomm Brazil provides not only that focus, but also great synergy with the search for efficiency in our processes,” concludes Fabio Venturelli, President of São Martinho.

“We are analyzing the use of our technology to identify A.I. models and solutions that can allow the sector to take a productivity leap through greater automation, predictability and visibility in the agricultural operation,” explains Leonardo Finizola, Chief Sales Officer at Qualcomm Serviços de Telecomunicações Ltda. “Our collaboration with an innovative group like São Martinho has the potential to allow technological development in the ecosystem to meet the specific needs of Brazilian agribusiness, fostering innovation and improving logistics and production processes in the field and at the plant,” concludes Luiz Tonisi, Vice President, Qualcomm Serviços de Telecomunicações Ltda., and President of Qualcomm Latin America.

For São Martinho, working with Qualcomm Brazil marks another important step on its journey of innovation and digital transformation based on its Innovation Center, a place for experimentation, exploration and execution of connectivity and data-enabled projects at the heart of its agribusiness environment.

São Martinho opens vacancies for Administrative Internship Program

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:33:00 GMT

São Martinho opens vacancies for Administrative Internship Program

São Paulo, April 2023 – São Martinho, one of the largest groups in the sugar-energy sector in the country, has vacancies open for the 2023 Administrative Internship Program. Registrations can be made until May 1, and the program will start in June this year.

São Martinho’s 2023 Administrative Internship Program lasts six months, with the possibility of extension, upon release by the school, and it offers vacancies in the following areas: Commercial, Financial, Human Resources, Legal and Supplies, for the Company's offices in São Paulo and Ribeirão Preto (SP) [State of São Paulo].

Registration can be made in the portal https://vagas.com.br/v2505619. To participate in the selection process, candidates must be regularly enrolled at a university with higher education expected to be completed between December 2023 and December 2024, in the following courses: Business Administration, Psychology, Communication, Marketing; Accounting Science; Economic Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Law and the like.

The Company also points out that candidates have to be available for the internship from Monday to Friday with minimum working hours of 30 hours per week, and for an in-person work model, besides having intermediate/advanced English skills as a differential, and knowledge of Office’s intermediary package. These requirements are fundamental for São Martinho to carry out the analysis of the candidate's resumé with the desired profile for participation in the Program.

The company also informs that the intern selected will have a scholarship compatible with market practices, according to the region where the internship will take place; healthcare; dental care; meal or restaurant voucher; transport allowance and life insurance.

In addition to these benefits, the intern will have the opportunity to experience a program at São Martinho that offers a complete development trail, consisting of Onboarding; Behavioral Development Trail; Business Development; Internship and Monitoring Report.

The journey of the interns at the company will promote their immersion in São Martinho’s Culture, Way of Being, and knowledge about the business of one of the largest sugar-energy companies in the country. The program aims at developing interpersonal skills, aligned with business needs and the skills valued by the company, addressing topics such as a systemic vision; project management; self-knowledge and key role; assertive communication; relationships of trust and influence; emotional intelligence and time management.

The interns will participate in conversations with senior management and technical visits to São Martinho units, in addition to having an internship report that presents the results of their trajectory with the main learning points, and a follow-up that will offer support, feedback and a final evaluation of the skills required by São Martinho.

São Martinho creates Innovation Center to boost the development of new products and business

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

São Martinho creates Innovation Center

to boost the development of new products and business

São Paulo, March, 2023 – Think of an agro-industrial logistics operation that, in one single harvest day, considering the journeys of all machines, vehicles and other implements, covers, within its 350,000 hectares of crops, a distance equivalent to four laps around the globe. Now, imagine that this entire operation is connected and allows machines to talk to each other, and that each routine is monitored online and in real time. This is the reality of São Martinho, one of the largest bioenergy groups in Brazil, which has just inaugurated its Innovation Center, a hub dedicated to thinking about and developing technological solutions that will not only benefit the Company itself, but the entire agribusiness ecosystem, based on partnerships with startups, companies, universities, and other agents, using its four plants as a field for experimentation, which, together, have capacity to process 24.5 million tons of sugarcane per harvest.

Located in the heart of Usina São Martinho – in Pradópolis (SP) [State of São Paulo], with grinding capacity of 10 million tons of sugarcane per harvest, producing ethanol, sugar and electricity –, the Innovation Center is a physical structure designed by the Company to a link with different agents of the national and international innovation ecosystem. It also represents the Digital Transformation that is applied to leverage value, paving the way for the use of technologies that will enable an even more connected future, reinforcing São Martinho’s pioneering spirit in Brazilian agribusiness.

“São Martinho has always been innovative and has built its history from a pioneering and overcoming vision and performance. We have recently defined, through our strategic planning, the guidelines of São Martinho Inova’s Thesis, which establishes that innovating is imperative to remain competitive. We understand that this innovation must focus on the development of new technologies, so that we can guarantee the continuous production of renewable carbon with maximum efficiency and lowest cost in the market; transform this carbon into new products with high added value; and develop new business opportunities based on the Company’s tangible and intangible assets,” explains Agenor Cunha Pavan, São Martinho Vice-President and Agroindustrial Superintendent.

In this context, the Company is investing in innovation initiatives that are driving, among other projects, the company’s digital transformation. These are projects such as the development and implementation of a 4G network at Usina São Martinho, in Pradópolis (SP), between 2015 and 2018; the development, implementation and rollout of the São Martinho Agricultural Operations Center at the Company’s four units, between 2018 and 2021; the rollout of the proprietary 4G network at the units of Santa Cruz, in Américo Brasiliense (SP) and Boa Vista, in Quirinópolis (GO) [State of Goiás], between 2020 and 2021; implementation of a public 4G network at Usina Iracema in partnership with CNHi and Tim (2020-2021); implementation of SAP S4 Hana (SMTO 4.0) at Grupo São Martinho, starting in 2021; the project for expansion (phase 2) of Agricultural Operations Centers to all the Company’s units, focusing on extracting intelligence from the data collected from the “lighting” of agricultural areas, since 2021; deployment of the 5G network for structuring the Innovation Center (2022); and development of the Digital Platform and Datalake Agroindustrial SM, starting in 2022.

It is worth mentioning that all these projects, as well as the launch of Cubo Agro, in 2021, an initiative to encourage the technological development of startups that provide solutions for the agribusiness chain, in partnership with Corteva Agriscience, Itaú BBA, CNHi and Suzano, prepared the Company to consolidate its position in the innovation ecosystem with the creation of the São Martinho Innovation Center.

“When we look at all these projects that are being carried out by the Company, we can better understand the transformation process in which we are inserted and seek to be a reference. Based on updated information available at the São Martinho Operation Centers (COA – Agricultural Operations Center, and COI – Industrial Operations Center), the Company has illuminated its operations to act with precision, doing the right thing, at the right time. The next stage in this digital journey has already begun from the moment that São Martinho has integrated and concentrated this information in one single place (Datalake Agroindustrial SM), from where it can systematize this agronomic and industrial knowledge in the form of artificial intelligence algorithms, supporting decision-making in the 350,000 hectares that it operates in its four units. Now, with the Innovation Center, we seek to open up our expertise to partners interested in developing agribusiness solutions, based on 5G technology and the Internet of Things, that may be transformative for São Martinho, and for global agribusiness, our partners and the innovation ecosystem in which we are inserted,” says Pavan.

São Martinho Innovation Center

Installed at Usina São Martinho, in Pradópolis (SP), the Innovation Center offers the ecosystem a physical, logical and cultural environment highly conducive to the open innovation model and fully connected in all its extension to carry out projects. With the creation of this space, São Martinho also opens up all the knowledge of its specialists with extensive experience and know-how accumulated over decades, as well as the data of its operations, in an environment that encourages the development of digital solutions with opportunities to scale them, in a disruptive way, linked to the strength of São Martinho’s brand.

“The Center was born from the understanding that investing in innovation and adoption of pioneering technologies in the segment continues to be imperative to maintain the competitive edge of our operations. Only then we will be able to own the products from these Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) projects, generating new business and revenues. Therefore, we are making this move to outside the company, looking for innovations in earlier stages of maturity and new partners. Together with Corteva and Itaú BBA, we launched CuboAgro, which now also has Suzano and CNHi as sponsors; we reinforced our position in the National Association for Research and Development of Innovative Companies (“ANPEI”); we became partners of ibiTech, in Israel; of Enrich, in Europe; and a member of the Brazilian Association of Bio-innovation (“ABBI”), among other ongoing initiatives. The Innovation Center is an icon that crowns this strategic positioning, an inspiring environment, fully connected and enabled by our digital platform inside the largest sugarcane mill on the planet,” says Marcelo Eskenazi, São Martinho’s New Business Innovation Advisor.

Structured to be an inclusive and horizontal environment, with shared spaces for ideation, training and project development, São Martinho’s Innovation Center brings together, in the same building, the areas of Innovation Management, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Continuous Improvement, Agroindustrial Technologies and the Company’s Project Management office. “And from the point of view of logical infrastructure, the Innovation Center is illuminated by 4G and 5G networks dedicated to RD&I, and it is also enabled by our Digital Platform, which has a modern Datalake project, in which data is made available for projects with all the necessary governance and control for this new stage of maturity of our innovations,” adds Walter Maccheroni, São Martinho’s Research and Innovation Advisor.

Partnerships to dream and build the impossible

The hub is a symbol of the Company’s digital transformation movement, marked by building partnerships and strong ties with companies and institutions in the innovation ecosystem, which have largely contributed for this process led by São Martinho. “It is important to highlight the CPqD (Center for Telecommunications Research and Development), when we refer to the development and implementation of São Martinho’s proprietary 4G network; Ericson/Vivo, in the construction/ideation of the 5G Roadmap for the agroindustry; CNHi/Tim, in the deployment of the 4G network at the Iracemápolis unit; Ericson/Tim, in the deployment of the 5G network; KPMG, in the development of the Company’s SAP S4 Hana project, as well as KPMG/Microsoft, in the design and implementation of our Digital Platform,” as detailed by Maccheroni.

At this time, with the creation of the Innovation Center, several partners continue to interact with the Company in the development or provision of technologies and solutions, in different projects, including startups that were recently integrated into Cubo Agro, such as AgroScout, Arable, IBBX, and others.

“In addition to being a symbol, the Innovation Center was conceived to be São Martinho’s Digital Transformation HQ and a base for development and integration of our projects and new digital businesses. Our expectation is that it will provide us with new partnerships of great relevance in the global outlook, decisively contributing to pave the way for more autonomous operations and making ultra-precision agriculture feasible. We are innovating in order to continue building a future that allows us to dream of what is still impossible. We invite technology companies that believe that the impossible is what someone hasn’t done yet, to be part of this journey and build this future with us. Welcome to the newest home for innovation in the world’s agribusiness sector, the São Martinho Innovation Center,” concluded Agenor Pavan.

São Martinho reports cash net income of R$ 405.8 million

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:46:00 GMT

São Martinho reports cash net income of R$ 405.8 million

São Paulo, February 14, 2022 – São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugarcane and energy companies, reports its results for the 3^rd quarter of 2022/23 crop year, covering the period from October to December, as well as the cumulative general results for the crop year.

The figures reported include Cash Net Income of R$ 405.8 million, down 36.5% from the same quarter last year (3Q22). Adjusted EBITDA was R$ 774.9 million in 3Q23 (-13.2%), with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 50.5%. The variation in the period mainly reflects the lower average sales price in the domestic market for ethanol (-15.7%)1, which was partially offset by the premium on fuel exports.

Adjusted EBIT was R$ 357.2 million in 3Q23 (-35.8%), with margin of 23.3%. In 9M23, Net Income was R$ 429.7 million (-38.3%) and Operating Cash Flow came to R$ 1,289.4 million, decreasing 4.2% from 9M22. Meanwhile, the leverage ratio ended 9M23 at 1.24x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA.

Note that on December 31, 2022, our sugar prices for the 2022/23 crop year were hedged for 349,000 tons of sugar at a price of R$ 2,509/ton. For the 2023/24 crop year, 533,000 tons of sugar were hedged at a price of R$ 2,316/ton

From the operational viewpoint, as of the end of the crushing period for the 2022/23 crop year, the Company informed that it had processed approximately 20.0 million tons of sugarcane, in line with the volume processed in the previous crop year.

During the current crop year, the company produced around 1.2 million tons of sugar, down 7.4% from the 2021/22 crop year, as well as 989.9 thousand m³ of ethanol (-1.6%) and 732.7 thousand MWh of energy exported (-3.6%). The sugar/ethanol production mix was 45%/55%, compared to 47%/53% in the same period last crop year. TRS produced in the first nine months of the crop year decreased 4% in relation to the previous season, considering the 4.5% reduction in the average TRS (140.0 kg/ton).

The result was due to the effects from weather events during the 2021/22 crop year, namely the prolonged drought and frost (which occurred in July 2021 on certain fields). São Martinho also reinforces that, as previously informed to the market, there was a delay in the start of crushing at the São Martinho and Santa Cruz mills (which began in the second half of April 2022), with this factor partially offset by the late conclusion of the crushing period (as per the material fact notice dated December 2022).

São Martinho joins UN Global Compact Brazil

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:15:00 GMT

São Martinho joins UN Global Compact Brazil

São Paulo, February 1, 2023 - São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol groups, has joined the UN Global Compact in Brazil, an initiative of the United Nations with the business community to promote adoption of the Ten Principles universally accepted in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.

São Martinho believes that caring for people and the environment is essential to the success of its business, and by joining the Global Compact it undertakes to report annually on the progress of its practices in relation to the Ten Principles of the UN. “It is very important to be part of this community of companies that voluntarily adhere to the compact to share, exchange and advance experiences and practices that drive constant advances in sustainability. That is what São Martinho believes, as it strives to create value for society by caring for people, the environment and its business,” said Agenor Cunha Pavan, vice-president and agroindustrial superintendent at São Martinho.

This initiative is a result of São Martinho’s strategy for ESG topics which, in connection with the UN 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), express its commitment to innovation, technology, people management, diversity, economic performance of the business, climate change, water resource management and occupational safety.

The realization of this strategy can be seen in the Company’s ESG practices, such as: planting 4.7 million seedlings since 2000; building Environmental Education Centers, visited by over 120,000 people; organizing Relationship Panels and Training Actions with local communities; adopting reduced-till practices and conservation management; integrated pest management; circular economy with reuse of 99% of waste generated; optimization of water withdrawal and reuse; and more.

The Company also constantly invests in innovative solutions that contribute to the sustainability of its business, such as: investing in renewable energy sources, with the construction of a corn ethanol plant at the Boa Vista Mill in Quirinópolis (GO) and of a new thermal power unit at the São Martinho Mill in Pradópolis (SP); increasing crop yields; Agroindustry 4.0 with agricultural automation and precision agriculture; installation of Agricultural and Industrial Operation Centers; 5G connectivity; among others.

“Sustainability is intrinsic to São Martinho’s Way of Being, and we strive continually to evolve on our ESG journey. That is why our adoption of ESG principles in our process for planning the future has been gaining momentum over recent years,” explained Oscar Paulino, sustainability manager at São Martinho.

About the UN Global Compact

A special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call for companies around the world to align their operations and strategies with ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption practices. Launched in 2000, the Global Compact guides and supports the global business community in advancing the UN’s targets and values through responsible corporate practices. With over 16,000 companies and nearly 4,000 non-corporate organizations in 70 local networks that cover nearly 170 countries, it is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit www.unglobalcompact.org

The UN Global Compact Brazil was created in 2003 and is currently the world’s third largest local network, with over 1,600 participants. Over 40 projects are conducted in the country, mainly in the following topics: Water and Sanitation, Food and Agriculture, Energy and Climate, Human Rights and Labor, Anti-Corruption, Engagement and Communication. For more information, follow @pactoglobalbr on social media and visit www.unglobalcompact.org

São Martinho named Industry champion in Valor 1000 Awards for the Third Time

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:40:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO NAMED INDUSTRY CHAMPION
IN VALOR 1000 AWARDS FOR THE THIRD TIME

São Paulo, September 6, 2022 - São Martinho won the Bioenergy category in the 2022 edition of the Valor 1000 Awards sponsored by the newspaper Valor Econômico in partnership with the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and Serasa Experian. The awards ranks Brazil’s one thousand largest companies based on the best results and performance in 27 economic sectors (26 companies and 1 financial institution).

In the awards ceremony hosted at Hotel Unique in São Paulo, on September 5, São Martinho was represented by its Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, Felipe Vicchiato.

The Company was elected sector champion in the Valor 1000 for the third time. In 2017 and 2020, it won in the Sugar & Ethanol category (which in the 2022 edition was renamed Bioenergy), and in the latter edition also was named Valor Company (champion of sector champions).

In addition to Felipe Vicchiato, the awards ceremony was attended by Maurício Krug Ometto, Chairman of the Board of São Martinho; Marcelo Campos Ometto, Council Member; Luciana Carvas, Human Resources, Health and Safety Officer; and Helder Gosling, Commercial and Logistics Officer.

About Valor 1000

Valor 1000 is the largest and most important yearbook of Brazilian companies. The publication brings exclusive indicators and a ranking of the 1,000 largest companies in the company by net revenue.

The Valor 1000 winners are based on the performance of the companies compiled in the ranking in accounting and financial criteria. For the ranking’s 22^nd edition, 1,069 non-financial companies were analyzed by Valor and its partners Serasa Experian and the Center for Financial Studies of the São Paulo Business School of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV/CEF/EASP/FGVSP).

This year’s edition also featured a change in the process for evaluating sector champions, with the three highest-ranking companies in the six financial accounting criteria moving on to the second phase, where they are evaluated by a committee of eight market specialists in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

São Martinho: one of Brazil’s most innovative companies

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO: ONE OF BRAZIL’S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

São Paulo, July 27, 2022 – A São Martinho is among the 150 most innovative companies in Brazil for the seventh time in a row. The 8^th edition of “Valor Inovação Brasil Award”, organized by Valor Econômico newspaper in partnership with consulting firm Strategy& and ANPEI, disclosed its annual ranking at an online ceremony – the Company ranked 61^st in the national ranking.

In the agribusiness sector, São Martinho remained in a prominent position, ranking 4^th among the five best and most innovative companies. This is the 6^th edition of the award since 2016 in which the Company ensures its place among the industry’s Top 5.

With the topic “5G and the revolution in business models,” this year’s survey revealed the companies with the best innovation management and their investments in the local market. Based on qualitative and quantitative indicators, five pillars in the innovation chain were assessed: intention to innovate, effort to make the innovation happen, results obtained, market assessment and knowledge generation.

“We believe that innovation creates sustainable value for our Company. In the past years, we have been following our digital transformation journey, turning São Martinho into one of the biggest smart farming cases in Brazil, making the first tests with the 5G network in the agribusiness sector. We seek to develop business and solutions, fostering open innovation and increasingly connecting our Company to the best players in the ecosystem,” states Agenor Pavan, COO and vice-president of São Martinho.

For more information on the 8^th edition of “Valor Inovação Brasil Award”, visit: premioinovacao2022.com.br

São Martinho among the 10 best companies in the Broadcast Empresas ranking

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO AMONG THE 10 BEST COMPANIES
IN THE BROADCAST EMPRESAS RANKING

The Company stood out for its financial performance and return to shareholders in 2021

São Paulo, June 30, 2022 - São Martinho was one of the 10 Brazilian companies honored in the 22nd edition of “Prêmio Broadcast Empresas” [Broadcast Companies Award], held by Agência Estado in partnership with FGV.

The annual ranking presented the 10 companies listed on B3 with the best financial performance and return to shareholders in 2021, which stood out in various criteria and indicators, such as variation in equity profitability; payment of dividends in relation to equity; price/earnings ratio (PE); price-to-book value (P/BV); stock fluctuation; stock volatility; and liquidity.

In addition to São Martinho, the following companies were also awarded: WEG, RaiaDrogasil, Klabin, JBS, Braskem, Vale, Rede d'Or, Ambev, and Arezzo, among 204 companies assessed in the market.

According to Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho, being among the 10 outstanding companies is a great honor for the Company and a very important recognition of the care taken with the management of the business. “I share this recognition with the entire company, and our more than 12,000 employees, who together make a difference,” he said.

São Martinho reports cash net income of R$ 219.0 million in 4Q22, down 4.2%

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH NET INCOME OF R$ 219.0 MILLION
IN 4Q22, DOWN 4.2%

Company announces to the market its financial results
for the 4^th quarter of 2021/22 crop year

São Paulo, June 20, 2022 - São Martinho has announced the results of the fourth quarter and the overall results of the 2021/22 crop year. Agricultural yield and TRS produced decreased significantly during the crop year. In this context, the company adjusted its production mix, which enabled it to achieve healthy results.

In 4Q22, Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$ 770.8 million, increasing 35.6%, with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 51.9%. In the crop year, Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$ 3,141.9 million (+43.6%), with margin of 54.5%, mainly reflecting the higher average selling prices of ethanol and sugar.

Net Income in 4Q22 was R$ 225.4 million, increasing 8.7% from 4Q21. In 12M22, net income totaled R$ 1,480.9 million, up 59.7%. Cash net income totaled R$ 219.0 million in the quarter, down 4.2% from 4Q21, while cash net income in the crop year totaled R$ 1,528.6 million, increasing 53.4% from the previous year.

Another important financial indicator for the Company - the Leverage Ratio - ended the crop year at 0.93x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA on March 31, 2022, down 25.1% from March 31, 2021.

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São Martinho raises R$ 1.098 billion through incentivized debentures for green projects

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO RAISES R$ 1.098 BILLION THROUGH INCENTIVIZED DEBENTURES
FOR GREEN PROJECTS

São Paulo, April 4, 2022 - São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol groups, has recently announced that it raised R$1.098 billion through a public offering of incentivized debentures to finance investments in the production and storage of biofuels and biomass in its units.

The issue received the Green Seal from S&P Global Ratings and certifies its alignment with the Green Bond Principles (GBP) of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), which underscores the transparent use of funds and the focus on sustainable actions.

XP was the sole lead manager of the debenture offering.

Sugar-cane at São Martinho

São Martinho reports net income of R$ 696.9 million in 3Q22, up 156.1%

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:55:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS NET INCOME OF R$ 696.9 MILLION IN 3Q22, UP 156.1%

Company announces to the market its financial results for the 3^rd quarter
of the 2021/22 crop year

São Paulo, February 14, 2022 - At the end of one more quarter of the 2021/22 crop year, São Martinho has reported healthy performance in its key financial indicators, with the highlight being net income of R$696.9 million in 3Q22, increasing 156.1% from the same period the previous crop year.

Net revenue in the period was around R$ 1.53 billion, up 26.2% from 3Q21. Fueled by better average sale prices of ethanol (+76.9%) and sugar (+30.9%) in the market, adjusted EBITDA totaled R$892.8 million, 37% higher than in the previous year. EBITDA margin stood at 58.3% in 3Q22.

From the operational viewpoint, São Martinho has already concluded its crushing period for the 2021/22 crop year, processing 19.9 million tons of sugarcane in 9M22, 11.6% less than in the same period the previous crop year, mainly due to the prolonged drought in the period and fewer harvest days than in 9M21.

During the current crop year, the company produced around 1.3 million tons of sugar, down 12.1% from the 2020/21 crop year, as well as 913,000 m³ of ethanol (-10.4%) and 760,000 MWh of energy exported (-8.9%). The sugar/ethanol production mix remained stable year on year at 47%-53%. The TRS produced in the first nine months of the crop year was 11% lower than in the same period the previous crop year.

Finally, the company's leverage ratio (Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA) at the end of 3Q21 was 1.15x, about 10% lower than on December 31, 2020.

São Martinho Mill

Iracema Mill receives ISO 14001 certification

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:32:00 GMT

IRACEMA MILL RECEIVES ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION

Mill is certified after implementing an Environmental Management System in its agroindustrial and administrative areas and conducting an independent audit

São Paulo, January 27, 2022 - The Iracema Mill, located in Iracemápolis, São Paulo, was certified by ISO 14001, an international standard that set the criteria for implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) devised for the unit, which established various operational practices, especially to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Drawing on the involvement of employees from all areas of the company (agricultural, industrial and administrative), the unit underwent a lengthy diagnosis and audit process, from October 2020 to October 2021, which evaluated compliance with the standard’s requirements. These include, for example, creating management systematics for environmental impacts; controlling and assessing compliance with environmental legislation; mapping risks; optimizing processes for responsibly using, protecting and avoiding natural resources, among others.

Training programs were also organized to ensure that employees were even better prepared to perform their functions.

After conducting the diagnosis, implementing the EMS and completing the certification audit, which was performed by the Carlos Alberto Vanzolini Foundation (FCAV), the unit obtained the certification, which attests to the proper environmental management of its operations and production processes, as well as its commitment to the environment.

Attaining ISO 14001 demonstrates São Martinho’s respect for the environment, environmental legislation and the requirements of international standards. Requiring continuous improvement, the certification will ensure that the company continues to meet the market’s ever-higher expectations in terms of responsible care and corporate governance.

Today, in addition to the Iracema Mill, the Santa Cruz Mill also holds ISO 14001 certification. The company expects to expand soon its implementation of EMSs in accordance with the 14001 standard to its other units, the São Martinho and Boa Vista mills.

São Martinho wins Valor Career Award for second straight year

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:23:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO WINS VALOR CAREER AWARD FOR BEST COMPANY IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

São Paulo, December 22, 2021 – São Martinho has won a Valor Career Award for the second straight year, being named Best Company in People Management in the category of “7,001 to 17,000 employees.” The 19^th edition of the awards, which are sponsored by the newspaper Valor Econômico in partnership with the consulting firm Mercer, announced the winners in an online ceremony on December 22, in which various HR leaders from Brazil’s most important companies participated.

Based on Mercer’s global Prosperity & Engagement methodology, the awards identify and recognize companies that reinvent themselves, are ahead of their time and have distinguished themselves for offering a workplace in which the employee experience figures a key mechanism for managing their businesses prosperously and sustainably.

Held annually, the Valor Career Awards highlight Brazil’s best companies in people management based on the opinions of their employees. Employees and professionals in the human resources department of each participating company complete a confidential survey that measures the level of engagement and prosperity of the organizations’ workers. In all, the five best companies were recognized in 35 categories based on the number of employees, as well as the grand champion of the 19^th edition of the awards.

The Valor Career Awards are open to companies in any industry with over 100 employees and at least two years of operations in Brazil. In 2021, 117 companies were assessed based on surveys submitted by 56,000 respondents. Over the survey’s last three editions, 377 companies have been involved and on average 53,000 employees participated each year by completing the survey’s questionnaires.

According to Luciana Carvas, Chief Human Resources Officer at São Martinho, winning such an important award for the second straight year clearly shows that the company is advancing on its journey of continuous improvement and constantly strengthening and evolving its organizational culture guided by the key value of caring for people.

“It is with great pride and gratitude that our Human Resources team, our executive team and all our employees once again are honored by this recognition from Valor Career. São Martinho successfully navigated yet another challenging year in which it delivered results that were only made possible thanks to our highly qualified and engaged workers who constantly strive for excellence in a workplace that stimulates human and professional development,” she concluded.

New Sesi school pays tribute to member of Ometto family in Ribeirão Preto

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:22:00 GMT

NEW SESI SCHOOL PAYS TRIBUTE TO MEMBER OF OMETTO FAMILY
IN RIBEIRÃO PRETO

Ribeirão Preto, December 6, 2021 – SESI-SP’s new educational unit was officially opened in Ribeirão Preto (SP), on December 4, under the name Escola Sesi "Dr. Orlando Ometto."

The institution pays tribute to doctor Orlando Ometto, who was a former CEO of Usina São Martinho and former mayor of Pradópolis (SP) for two terms of office, between 1969 and 1982, and made a significant contribution to the development of the region. The event was attended by Paulo Skaf, president of Fiesp and Sesi-SP, representatives of the Ometto family, the mayor of Ribeirão Preto, Mr. Duarte Nogueira, employees of São Martinho, and other local authorities.

Operating since July 2019 in the district of Planalto Verde, the new school features 25 classrooms, Science and Technology, Physical Science, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, in addition to a modern Media and Technology laboratory. The structure also offers a sports court, a kitchen and two cafeterias. The unit currently serves 1,000 Elementary and High School students.

Sesi School "Dr. Orlando Ometto"

São Martinho reports net income of R$368.4 million in 2Q22

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:30:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS NET INCOME OF R$368.4 MILLION IN 2Q22

Company announces to the market its financial results
for the 2^nd quarter of the 2021/22 crop year

São Paulo, November 8, 2021 – São Martinho has once again reported positive financial results in the second quarter of the current 2021/22 crop year. Highlights include net income of R$368.4 million, an increase of 11% from the same period last crop year.

In 2Q22, net revenue totaled R$1,425.7 million, 54% higher than in 2Q21, mainly reflecting the better sales prices for sugar (+43%), ethanol (+68.2%) and energy (+47.9%) during the quarter.

This effect also drove the growth of adjusted EBITDA in the quarter, which totaled R$790 million, 65.9% higher than in 2Q21, with EBITDA margin of 55.4% (+4.0 p.p.).

On the operations front, São Martinho announced the conclusion of the crushing period for the 2021/22 crop year, during which it processed 19.8 million tons of sugarcane, 11.7% less than in the same period last crop year, mainly due to climatic factors such as prolonged drought and frost in July, in addition to fewer harvest days. Total Recoverable Sugar (TRS) produced in the crop year stood at 2,916,000 tons, down 11.1% from the same period last crop year.

With regard to its flagship products, the company produced approximately 1.3 million tons of sugar, 12.1% less than in the 2020/21 crop year, 910 thousand m³ of ethanol, including 389 thousand m³ of anhydrous ethanol (+13.5 %) and 521 thousand m³ of hydrous ethanol (-22.8%), and 750 thousand MWh of exported energy (-14.7%). The sugar/ethanol production mix remained stable in the annual comparison, at 47%/53%.

Another important financial indicator for São Martinho, the leverage ratio (net debt/adjusted EBITDA), stood at 1.21x on September 30, 2021, 12.5% lower than on the same date in 2020.

São Martinho Mill

São Martinho is elected one of the most innovative companies in Brazil

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:34:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO IS ELECTED ONE OF THE
MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN BRAZIL

São Paulo, October 28, 2021 – São Martinho is once again among the 150 most innovative companies in the country. At the 7^th edition of the “Prêmio Valor Inovação Brasil” organized by the Valor Econômico newspaper in partnership with Strategy&, a consulting firm, and the National Research and Development Association of Innovative Companies (ANPEI), the company reached its best position ever (54^th) in the nationwide ranking, climbing 33 positions in relation to 2020.

In the sectoral ranking, the company remained among the five best and most innovative in Agribusiness, coming in at 4^th. This is the fifth edition of the awards - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 - in which São Martinho has ranked among the industry Top 5.

At an online ceremony held on October 27, awards were given in recognition of management models, investment capacity and results achieved through innovation at the biggest companies in Brazil across 23 sectors of the economy.

The ranking was compiled using quantitative and qualitative indicators based on five pillars of the innovation chain: intention to innovate, innovation efforts, results obtained, market assessment and generation of knowledge. The survey also sought to assess and understand how companies are preparing themselves today to develop innovations in data security and cybernetics.

According to Agenor Pavan, COO and vice president of São Martinho, the award once again proves the company's capacity to transform knowledge into new solutions for the agribusiness sector, backed by the dedication of all its employees, in the pursuit of new products and business opportunities. “For the near future, new investment structures are being considered in our strategic plans to further drive innovation across the company,” he said.

For further information about the 7^th edition of “Prêmio Valor Inovação Brasil”, visit premioinovacaobrasil2021.com.br

Fabio Venturelli elected one of 10 best CEOs in Brazil

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:52:00 GMT

FABIO VENTURELLI ELECTED ONE OF 10 BEST CEOS IN BRAZIL

São Paulo, October 25, 2021 – Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho, has been elected one of the "10 best CEOs in Brazil" in 2021 by Forbes magazine. According to Forbes in its September edition, the executives chosen were who "best faced the health and economic crisis scenario, while maintaining or even improving the significance of their brands and the financial indicators of their businesses."

In the brief profile featured in the magazine, Fabio describes the main challenges faced by the company's management during the pandemic, the strategies used to keep field operations safe and the opportunities he discovered to accelerate business. "In the face of the greatest adversity, we delivered the best results in history (...) I always envisioned - and we built - a company that was resilient to the point of generating results even during the worst moments," he recalls. He also reveals some of São Martinho's plans for the future: going digital and driving innovation.

The Forbes list of best CEOs was compiled in partnership with professors at FGV, capital market professionals and entities, as well as boards of directors.

500 Latin America

In October, Venturelli was also selected to “500 Latin America”, a list published by the news platform Bloomberg Línea of the 500 most influential people in the Latam region across diverse sectors and activities, including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, athletes and public authorities from 18 countries. According to the platform, the list is not a ranking but a selection of personalities who are “inspiring and resilient” leaders capable of generating value in their sectors, especially during the pandemic. “The selection focused on the efforts taken by many of these individuals to contain and address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Fabio Venturelli on the cover of Forbes

São Martinho reports cash net income of R$238.4 million in 1Q22, up 61.1% on 1Q21

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:19:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH NET INCOME OF R$238.4 MILLION IN 1Q22,
UP 61.1% ON 1Q21

The Company reported solid financial results for the first quarter of the 2021/22 crop year

São Paulo, August 9, 2021 – After the start of another crop year, São Martinho reported positive numbers and solid growth in its key financial indicators. The highlight was the Cash Net Income of R$238.4 million in the first quarter of the 2021/22 crop year, representing growth of 61.1% on the same quarter of the prior crop year. Meanwhile, Net Income came to R$190.1 million (+64.3%) in 1Q22.

From the operational standpoint, the Company processed 8.7 million tons of sugarcane in 1Q22, 12.9% less than in the same period of the previous crop year. The reduction is explained mainly by the drier weather in production regions that has been observed since 2020, and by the fewer days for harvest operations in the first quarter of the crop year at some of mills located in the state of São Paulo, which started at a later date than in 1Q21. However, average Total Recoverable Sugars (TRS) increased 2.9%, leading total TRS produced in the quarter to decline by 10.4%.

Considering its main products, the Company produced around 545,000 tons of sugar (-8,6%), 358,000 m³ of ethanol (-11,9%) and 303,000 MWh of cogeneration sold (-11%). The sugar/ethanol production mix remained stable in relation to the same quarter last crop year, at 48%/52%.

Net revenue amounted to R$1,321.5 million in 1Q22, advancing 28.8% on the same period last crop year, driven primarily by the higher average sales prices for ethanol (+84.7%), sugar (+28.3%) and cogeneration (+24.9%), as well as the sales volume of CBIOS decarbonization credits (~484,000) during the period. This performance contributed to Adjusted EBITDA, which amounted to R$688.3 million in the quarter, representing margin of 52.1% (+4.2 p.p.) and an increase of 40.1% compared to 1Q21.

Another financial indicator, the Company’s Financial Leverage (Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA) stood at 1.02x on June 30, 2021, declining 30.8% from a year earlier.

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In partnership with Cubo Itaú, São Martinho launches Cubo Agro jointly with other industry companies

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:56:00 GMT

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CUBO ITAÚ, SÃO MARTINHO LAUNCHES CUBO AGRO JOINTLY WITH OTHER INDUSTRY COMPANIES

In an unprecedented initiative, São Martinho and partners create Latin America’s largest hub for accelerating the technological development of agribusiness startups

São Paulo, July 13, 2021 – São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol groups, announces its participation in the creation of Cubo Agro, the new vertical of Cubo Itaú specializing in agribusiness. With the mission of driving technological entrepreneurship through innovation in agribusiness in Brazil and Latin America, Cubo Agro is a new space for connecting agtechs, large businesses, investment funds and other agents in the ecosystem.

In partnership with Corteva Agriscience and Itaú BBA, Cubo Agro is planning an intense agenda of activities to foster the creation of new businesses as well as exchange between startups and other players in this ecosystem through workshops, events for networking and sharing experiences, courses, training and more.

To São Martinho, participating in Cubo Agro as co-founder is aligned with its vision of the future and its business strategy in an industry that is constantly adopting more advanced technologies with the potential to make agro-industrial environments increasingly efficient and sustainable. In addition to making an important contribution to fostering the innovation environment, the partnership is yet another opportunity for São Martinho to continue on its journey guided by innovation and sustainability, while leveraging possibilities for new revenue streams by expanding its core business.

One of the contributions it expects to make via Cubo Agro is the development of projects based on 5G technology, which offers higher connectivity potential for the agro-industrial environment.

“The partnership with Cubo Agro is aligned with our vision of future during a moment marked by major transformations and challenges for Brazilian agribusiness. We believe this environment will play a fundamental role in accelerating and sustaining new business lines for our company, while fostering technological entrepreneurship in the industry and the sharing of experiences and mutual learning with our partners in the initiative as well as other actors in the innovation ecosystem. We’re very optimistic on the initiative,” said Marcelo Eskenazi, Head of Innovation at São Martinho.

To Agenor Pavan, COO and vice-president of São Martinho, Cubo Agro will bring a series of competencies that are complementary to those already amassed by the company over the years. “We believe in the concept of open innovation and will learn much from the experience with Cubo Itaú jointly with the innovation and startup ecosystem. We plan to consolidate our strategy in synergy with the other partners to obtain connections that foster agribusiness and create value sustainably for our company and the entire industry”, he added.

According to Radar Agtech Brazil 2020/2021, a document developed by Embrapa, SP Ventures and Homo Luders Research and Consulting, almost one agtech per day has been created in Brazil since the onset of the pandemic. The data show 40% more active startups in comparison with Radar Agtech Brasil 2019. The state of São Paulo has the highest percentage of agtechs (48% of the total), while the Northeast region accounts for the largest number of new entrepreneurs in relation to 2019.

Another study conducted by the Brazilian Association of Startups (ABStartups) indicates that 72.6% of agtechs work with technologies that support agricultural production and management, while 47.1% of agtechs already have received investments, highlighting the sector’s potential.

São Martinho announces R$ 1 billion financing deal for green projects

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:14:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO ANNOUNCES R$ 1 BILLION FINANCING DEAL FOR GREEN PROJECTS

São Paulo, July 1, 2021 — São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and energy groups, announces that it successfully carried out a R$ 1 billion funding operation whose proceeds will be used in green projects currently planned by the company. Part of the amount, US$ 100 million, was raised through the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Rabobank. The remaining R$ 500 million was raised via an infrastructure bond issue managed by Banco Itaú.

The credit facility led by IFC and Rabobank will be used to finance part of the project for the new thermoelectric generation unit at the São Martinho Plant, which will expand the company’s generation of clean, renewable energy by around 20%, as well as its investments in renewing sugarcane fields using innovative new farming practices. The credit facility comprises US$ 55 million in funds from the IFC, with a term of 12 years, and US$ 45 million from Rabobank.

Part of the funding operation brings an innovative development in Brazilian agribusiness: green credit based on Green Loan Principles (GLP), making this the first green loan in Brazil’s sugar and ethanol industry. The goal of these principles is to create green credit structures that adopt high social and environmental standards and guidelines, incorporate solid methodologies and foster relations marked by ethical conduct. This portion of the facility will be used to conclude São Martinho’s cogeneration expansion project, which involves replacing boilers and generators with lower-capacity, higher-efficiency equipment. This includes the use of regenerative cycle technology which, combined with the adoption of fluidized bed boilers, increases the amount of surplus power offered for sale to third parties by approximately 210 GWh each crop year, avoiding GHG emissions of 85,000 tons annually compared to the use of natural gas for power generation.

The project to expand clean and renewable energy generation not only will improve Brazil’s energy profile, but also produce enough electricity to power 46,000 homes using the same amount of bagasse currently consumed, while improving operational safety by automating processes and reducing annual emissions of particulates by around 300 tons and of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 4 tons The investments in renewing São Martinho’s sugarcane fields will draw on smart farming technologies, which including maximizing the use of organic fertilizers, adopting localized soil preparation techniques (reducing by fivefold GHG emissions compared to conventional techniques), recycling nutrients and using real-time imaging to accompany plant development.

These initiatives reinforce São Martinho’s commitment as a leader in sustainability and ESG practices, while helping to develop and diversify Brazil’s energy profile, in line with the commitments undertook by the country in the Paris Climate Accord to reduce its GHG emissions by 43% between 2005 and 2030.

“These investments will expand São Martinho’s power generation by around 20% and improve the country’s energy profile, especially during the period of the crop year coinciding with the dry season in the country’s Center-South production region. We also are planning acquisitions of equipment from regional companies that will create some 400 new jobs directly and indirectly, while supporting local economic development,” said São Martinho CFO Felipe Vicchiato.

The nonconvertible infrastructure bonds were placed with a term of 10 years and amortizations in the 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th and 10^th years. The proceeds will be used to finance part of the corn ethanol plant attached to the Boa Vista Plant and for maintaining, adapting and modernizing the plant’s operations involving sugarcane planting, intercrop maintenance, crop treatments, equipment and replacement parts, as well as investments in operational safety at industrial units.

The bond issue was subjected to a Second Party Opinion (SPO) by Sitawi, which attested to its compliance with the Green Bond Principles (GBP)₁, the Climate Bonds Standards₂ and other internationally recognized sustainability standards. According to the opinion, the investment will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7) and to Brazil’s targets under the Paris Accord.

Other ESG highlights of the corn ethanol project include:

creating around 1,400 direct and indirect jobs;
using cane bagasse as an energy source, making plants less dependent on the use of other fuels;
introducing innovative industrial technologies that consequently cause positive impacts on the development of the industry and of local communities;
reducing by 90%¹ the GHG emissions generated by the production of ethanol compared to gasoline. The expansion in biofuel volume will avoid around 360,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
advancing the substitution of soymeal by Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS), which are more nutritional and digestible and in turn leverage livestock production and reduce dependence on pastureland during dry periods.

“These funding operations demonstrate to the market our financial solidity and put us in a strong position for accessing credit, like companies in other industries, such as pulp and paper, while expanding our exposure among different investor profiles,” said the CFO.

¹Estimate from the Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)

São Martinho reports Cash Income of R$996.5 million in 2020/21 crop year

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:45:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO REPORTS CASH INCOME OF R$996.5 MILLION IN 2020/21 CROP YEAR

The Company disclosed the financial results of the 4^th quarter of the 2020/21 crop year, ending another year with positive performance

São Paulo, June 21, 2021 - Thanks to the dedication and commitment of over 12,000 employees, the Company conducted its operations safely throughout the crop year amidst the pandemic to conclude a year of financial and operational records.

The Company registered Cash Income of R$996.5 million, 39.7% higher than in the 12 previous months, and R$228.7 million in 4Q21 (+38.7%). Net Income totaled R$927.1 million in 12M21 (+45.1%) and R$207.4 million in 4Q21 (+45.4%). Adjusted EBITDA was R$2,188 million in 12M21 (+17.8%) and R$568.2 million in 4Q21 (-1.9%).

Sugarcane processed at the Company's four mills totaled 22.5 million tons during the 2020/21 crop year, down 0.5% from the volume processed in the previous year, due to drier weather in the main production regions. However, this scenario resulted in total TRS production of 3,282 thousand tons during the period (+4.0%).

Among its flagship products, the Company produced around 1,483 thousand tons of sugar and 1,018 thousand m³ of ethanol, an increase of 34.1% and decrease of 13.1%, respectively, in relation to the previous crop year. As such, the sugar-ethanol production mix stood at 47% – 53%. The increase in sugar production during the 2020/21 crop year compared to the previous year was mainly due to higher sugar prices and profitability compared to ethanol.

Still on financial indicators, the Company's Financial Leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, continued the downward trend of previous quarters to reach 1.24x on March 31, 2021, declining 20.3% from March 31, 2020.

Vision of the Future

The Company’s performance during the crop year was accompanied by other achievements and market recognition. The Company retained its Investment Grade rating assigned by Standard & Poor's, an important attestation to its financial management, debt levels and results. Moreover, São Martinho was included in the new S&P/B3 Brasil ESG Index of B3, underlining its commitment to business sustainability. The Company's market capitalization at B3 was R$10.5 billion on March 31, 2021, and surpassed R$13 billion in June.

Based on its vision of the future, with the focus on business sustainability and innovation, after approval by the Board of Directors, the Company announced in early 2021 the construction of a new plant to produce ethanol from corn processing, adjacent to the Boa Vista Mill (UBV) in the state of Goiás. This new plant will use residual bagasse (biomass) from the UBV to generate power for the operation, thus resulting in a cleaner and more sustainable process.

The agriculture 4.0 project, aimed at an increasingly agile and efficient agro-industrial management, continues to advance across all units of the Company and should generate important operational gains over the coming years. In this regard, the Company had announced in 2020 a partnership with Ericsson and is already testing the 5G technology at the São Martinho Mill.

São Martinho Mill

São Martinho launches digital social responsibility platform

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:07:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO LAUNCHES DIGITAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLATFORM

The new platform presents the Company’s private social investment criteria for meeting requests for donations, social projects and sponsorships

São Paulo, March 22, 2021 - São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol groups, has launched its new digital Social Responsibility platform for meeting requests for donations, social projects and sponsorships from civil society to benefit communities near its four mills, which are located in Pradópolis, Iracemápolis and Américo Brasiliense in the countryside region of São Paulo and in Quirinópolis in the state of Goiás.

The Private Social Investment (PSI) platform is already operating on São Martinho’s website (isp.saomartinho.com.br) with comprehensive information on guidelines for the voluntary allocation of the Company’s financial, human and material resources to support social projects focusing on actions to promote education for all ages and support the environment and diversity.

On the platform, visitors can see all the projects already supported by the Company, the employee volunteer campaigns and the latest news in social responsibility at São Martinho.

For those interested in obtaining the Company’s support, the PSI platform allows them to easily and quickly submit a proposal and present their social project using an online form. All requests are analyzed directly by the Social Responsibility team based on São Martinho’s criteria and its new PSI guidelines, and responses are sent within a period of 60 days.

“The new platform represents a major advance in our social responsibility activities by facilitating more open and dynamic relationships with civil society and local communities. We want to invest more in basic and professional education, culture, the environment and sports, always working in partnership with various social institutions, striving for transparency in our actions and respect for people and local cultures. With this initiative, we hope to engage and impact more projects with the potential to support social development so that together we can offer new opportunities and build a better future,” said Luciana Carvas, HR and Social Responsibility director at São Martinho.

Learn more: isp.saomartinho.com.br

São Martinho receives approval for R$941.6 million financing line from BNDES

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:43:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR R$941.6 MILLION
FINANCING LINE FROM BNDES

Funds will be invested in technological modernization projects to increase agro-industrial productivity and efficiency at the Company’s units

São Paulo, January 20, 2021 – São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol groups, has received the approval for a R$941.6 million financing line from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) for a series of investments in projects aimed at technological modernization and increasing agro-industrial productivity and efficiency at all of the Company’s mills.

The financing will be used to build a corn ethanol mill attached to the Boa Vista Mill in Quirinópolis, Goiás, with annual production capacity of around 210,000m³ of ethanol (110,000m³ hydrous ethanol and 100,000m³ anhydrous ethanol), 150,000 tons of DDGS (a byproduct used in animal feed) and 10,000 tons of corn oil. The additional ethanol production in Goiás will enable the Company to expand the issue of Decarbonization Credits (CBIOs) in the coming years, in accordance with the targets set in the RenovaBio program. Operational startup of the new mill is scheduled for November 2022, initially at 50% capacity during the 2022/23 crop year and 100% from the 2023/24 crop year.

The new investments will also go towards building a new thermal power plant fueled by sugarcane bagasse – UTE São Martinho Bioenergia – inside the industrial complex in Pradópolis, São Paulo. The thermal power plant will have generation capacity of around 210,000 MWh, of which 177,000 MWh have already been contracted for 25 years through the A-6 auction held in October 2019, which will represent a 22% increase in the co-generation of clean energy during a process in which steam produced from the burning of bagasse in the boiler generates electricity through turbogenerators.

The BNDES financing will also be used to expand and modernize the Boa Vista Mill, whose annual production of yeast, used in animal feed, will be increased from 1,000 tons to 8,500 tons.

São Martinho has also planned investments in innovation projects to streamline production processes at the Santa Cruz mill in Américo Brasiliense and the Iracema mill in Iracemápolis, both in São Paulo.

According to Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho, “these investments will be fundamental for the growth and future of São Martinho over the next decade by aligning innovation, productivity and best sustainable practices at all of our industrial units. We are optimistic and prepared for a new phase in the sugar and ethanol sector, using corn as the new raw material to expand our ethanol production in the Midwest region of Brazil and also to contribute to the supply of more renewable energy throughout the country.”

The R$941.6 million financing line corresponds to 79% of the total investment of R$1.2 billion planned by the Company to implement all of its field projects. São Martinho’s initiatives are aligned with BNDES’ focus on financing projects that meet the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) criteria.

The projects, already approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, should be fully implemented by 2026, generating more than 1,300 indirect and 200 direct jobs and income in the interior regions of São Paulo and Goiás.

Boa Vista Mill in Quirinópolis, Goiás

São Martinho wins Valor Career Award for best company in people management

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:15:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO WINS VALOR CAREER AWARD
FOR BEST COMPANY IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

São Paulo, November 30, 2020 – São Martinho has won the Valor Career 2020 Award for Best Company in People Management in the category of “7,001 to 17,000 employees.” The 18^th edition of the awards, which are sponsored by the newspaper Valor Econômico in partnership with the consulting firm Mercer, announced the winners in an online ceremony on November 30, in which various HR leaders from Brazil’s most important companies participated.

The annual awards feature Brazil’s best companies in people management based on the opinions of employees. For this, the employees and professionals of the human resources department of each company completed a confidential survey that measures the level of engagement and progress of employees inside the organizations. The five best companies are selected in each of the categories, which are based on the number of employees.

In an exceptional year because of the covid-19 pandemic, this edition of the awards also evaluated how companies addressed their employees’ experience during the need for physical distancing, given the changes in work routines and the new precautions involving health and social relations.

According to Luciana Carvas, Chief Human Resources Officer at São Martinho, the award is a recognition of the company’s strong and consolidated organizational culture in which caring for people is key to the success of the business.

“São Martinho works to give its employees a workplace focused on human and professional development, accompanied by opportunities for technical training and big challenges. In a challenging year like 2020, our employees made all difference, which led us to achieve excellent results, always in a safe workplace and with the drive to collaborate. This award fills us with pride and leaves us confident on the path we are following. I take this opportunity to thank the Human Resources team, the executive team and all our employees,” she said.

São Martinho named Company of the Year and Sugar and Ethanol champion in Valor 1000 Awards

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:22:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO NAMED COMPANY OF THE YEAR
AND SUGAR AND ETHANOL CHAMPION IN VALOR 1000 AWARDS

São Paulo, October 29^th, 2020 – São Martinho garnered prominent position in the 2020 edition of the Valor 1000 Awards, which are sponsored by the newspaper Valor Econômico in partnership with the Getúlio Vargas Foundation and Serasa Experian. The awards compile the country’s one thousand largest companies with the best results and performance in 25 industries.

At the online ceremony, São Martinho was named the Company of Year 2020 as well as champion of the Sugar & Ethanol industry.

“In a year of unprecedented challenges for everyone, this recognition demonstrates our company’s capacity to surpass expectations and our potential to increase and improve our deliveries, while creating value for the agribusiness sector as a whole in Brazil,” said Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho S.A.

In its 20^th edition, the Valor 1000 Yearbook compiles a ranking of the one thousand largest companies in Brazil, which combined reported sales of over R$4.3 trillion in 2019.

Valor 1000 evaluates companies in 25 sectors using net revenue as the parameter for this inclusion in the ranking and adopts various criteria for measuring performance, such as EBITDA and liability management. The yearbook offers analyses of the companies’ results, highlights industry and macroeconomic conditions that influence the market and presents the companies’ expectations for the post-pandemic period.

To compile the ranking and select the champions for this year, the Center for Finance Studies (FGVcef) of the São Paulo Business School (EAESP) of FGV and Serasa Experian conducted analyses of Brazil’s largest companies based on survey questionnaires and on their financial statements reported to the market.

São Martinho highlighted over 2020

Over the year, São Martinho has garnered various accolades. In addition to being named Valor Company 2020 and Best Company in the Sugar & Ethanol sector by the Valor 1000 Yearbook, it also was highlighted in various surveys and awards conducted by the newspaper Valor Econômico.

In September, for the fifth straight year, São Martinho was named one of the 150 most innovative companies in the country in the sixth edition of the Valor Innovation Brazil Awards 2020, which was based on a survey compiled by the newspaper in partnership with Strategy&, a strategic consulting firm of PwC. In four recent editions of the awards (2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020), São Martinho has figured among the top five companies in the ranking of the agribusiness sector.

In August, the Valor Executive Awards named, for the sixth time, São Martinho CEO Fabio Venturelli as Executive of the Year in the Agribusiness category. Fabio Venturelli already had received the honor from Valor in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

São Martinho and Ericsson establish strategic partnership for the development of 5G solutions for Agribusiness

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:03:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO AND ERICSSON ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 5G SOLUTIONS FOR AGRIBUSINESS

Agreement includes the development of joint actions in research and innovation, with focus on increasing agricultural and industrial efficiency, leveraging the recent investments in agricultural connectivity - “PROJECT COA” - developed by São Martinho

São Paulo, September 30^th, 2020 – São Martinho SA (SMTO3), a world reference in agroindustrial management, which is among the largest sugar-energy groups in Brazil, and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), leader in the telecommunications sector, announce an unprecedented agreement in the country, focused on the development of technological innovations for agribusiness to be applied in the IoT (Internet of Things) environment, based on open standards of 4G and 5G connectivity. This initiative will increase the speed of transformation of São Martinho's farms into Smart Farming through 5G connectivity.

São Martinho chose Ericsson as a partner to enable 5G coverage of the entire operation of the São Martinho Plant, considered the largest sugarcane processing unit in the world, located in the city of Pradópolis, where an innovation center will be installed to develop real 5G applications for agribusiness, using 700MHz and 3500MHz frequencies. As next step, a telecom operator, still to be defined, will selected by São Martinho to be part of the partnership.

To complete the ecosystem, the participation of entrepreneurs and startups are also expected, enabling more agile and flexible integrations between companies and agribusiness developers.

The use cases of 5G technology, generated as a result of this partnership, will increase São Martinho’s efficiency in processes that require high speed of data transfer and a very low latency (response time), allowing the use of autonomous vehicles such as tractors and trucks, drones for intelligent control of pests and weeds, identification and location of fires in their agricultural areas, among other activities that require data processing and high-speed image.

“The agribusiness sector corresponds to almost 25% of the Brazilian GDP, and only 29% of rural properties are connected, which represents a restrictive factor for innovation and productivity. This is a sector that deserves even more attention when it comes to reducing the digital spread. Currently Brazil occupies the third position in the Agribusiness Export Ranking in the world. Thus, any benefit generated by this partnership between Ericsson and São Martinho will have a strong positive impact and will support the growth of the Brazilian economy”, says Eduardo Ricotta, Ericsson CEO of Latam South, reinforcing the commitment that company assumed to support São Martinho in the digital transformation of its farms.

A sectoral analysis developed by Ericsson showed that connectivity in the countryside will bring a similar disruption to that brought in the 1960s with the tractor, with significant benefits in all aspects of agriculture. The digitalization potential of the Brazilian economy, combined with the maturity of information technologies and communication sector and the consequent emergence of a digital ecosystem, now creates a favorable environment for digital transformation in the countryside, enabled by connectivity.

“We are very happy to be able to support São Martinho in this important step. In the next 5 years, high capacity cellular internet coverage (4G and 5G) in the countryside is expected to cover an area corresponding to that which 2G and 3G technologies took 20 years to achieve. The development of the entire agribusiness chain from the IoT and with the advent of 5G can make Brazil even more productive than it is today. The global demand for plant inputs, food and protein will double by 2050 and Brazil is the only large country, with favorable conditions to increase in scale the supply of food, in addition to huge space for productivity gains in different stages of the chain, becoming the largest exporter of agricultural products in this new decade”, adds Ricotta.

About São Martinho

São Martinho is among the largest sugar-energy groups in Brazil, with an approximate crushing capacity of 24 million tons of sugarcane and an average harvest mechanization rate of 100%, a benchmark in the sector. It has four units in operation: Usina São Martinho, in Pradópolis, in the Ribeirão Preto region (SP); Usina Iracema, in Iracemápolis, in the region of Limeira (SP); Usina Santa Cruz, located in Américo Brasiliense (SP) and Usina Boa Vista, in Quirinópolis, 300 kilometers from Goiânia (GO).

The São Martinho, Santa Cruz and Iracema mills produce sugar and ethanol, while the Boa Vista mill is dedicated exclusively to the production of ethanol. All of them generate electricity from the burning of sugarcane bagasse, guaranteeing self-sufficiency and selling the surplus.

The Company has a differentiated logistics platform for product transportation, due to its high storage capacity and the proximity to important highways and railways, also having its own railway branch, resulting in great operational and logistics agility.

After a comprehensive professionalization process, as of February 2007, São Martinho had its shares traded on the Novo Mercado, the highest corporate governance segment of the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3), under the ticker SMTO3.

About Ericsson

Founded in 1876 in Stockholm, Sweden, and present for 95 years in Brazil, Ericsson is a protagonist in the main technological leaps registered in the country and in the world, being a reference in technology, communications, hardware, software and services. It is recognized worldwide as a leader in digital platforms and mobile networks, not only in construction and infrastructure, but in their relevance to society and the economy of the countries in which it operates, with a reputation built on technical competence and its ability to innovation.

Ericsson pioneered the implementation of 5G on five continents and today there are more than 60 active commercial operations using Ericsson's 5G technology in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, the Middle East, Australia, South Korea, China, Brazil, among others

Ericsson has been operating in Brazil since 1924, but the Swedish company's first interaction in the country occurred in 1877, when it installed here, at the request of Emperor Dom Pedro II, the first landline. Since then, we have assumed a leading role in the telecommunications sector in the Brazilian market, which is repeated for the network infrastructure sector. We are leaders in 2G, 3G, 4G and we will also be in 5G. We have a high-performance factory installed in São José dos Campos / SP since 1955, one of the five manufacturing plants that Ericsson maintains in the world and is today the oldest in uninterrupted operation, exporting 40% of the total produced.

The company also maintains a Center of Excellence in R & D & I in Indaiatuba / SP, where more than 450 researchers work. More than 140 patents were developed locally as a result of this work and, making a cut only in the last twenty years, more than R $ 1 billion were invested. Ericsson is ready to take the lead in the advancement of 5G in Latin America. In November last year, the company announced a robust investment of R $ 1 billion in research, development and manufacturing of 5G in Brazil, for the period from 2020 to 2025.

For the fifth straight year, São Martinho is elected one of Brazil’s most innovative companies

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:41:00 GMT

FOR THE FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR, SÃO MARTINHO IS ELECTED ONE OF BRAZIL’S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

São Paulo, September 18 2020 - For the fifth straight year, São Martinho is one of Brazil’s most innovative companies, according to Valor Econômico, based on the survey conducted in partnership with Strategy&, a strategic consultancy of PwC, in the 6^th edition of the “Valor Brasil Innovation Awards 2020”.

São Martinho also figured 4^th among the Top 5 most innovative companies in the Agribusiness industry. In four recent editions of the awards (2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020), São Martinho has figured among the top five companies in the agriculture sector.

Presented in a ceremony streamed online on September 17, the award recognized São Martinho’s management capacity, investment in new solutions and total commitment to innovation.

The survey evaluated the practices of 23 sectors of the economy based on their investments in research, development and innovation. The ranking was compiled based on five pillars of the innovation chain: innovation plans, innovation efforts, results obtained, market evaluation and knowledge generation.

According to Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho, garnering the recognition once again reflects and confirms the company’s vocation for innovation. “It is a great honor to figure, for the fifth straight year, among Brazil’s most innovative companies. Investing regularly in innovation and in people development is in São Martinho’s corporate DNA. This is how we help the company and its employees to overcome challenges with creativity, while always contributing to new knowledge and solutions for the sugar and energy sector,” said Venturelli.

For more information about the 6^th edition of the “Valor Brasil Innovation Awards 2020”, see the website: www.premioinovacaobrasil.com.br

Fabio Venturelli elected Agribusiness “Executivo de Valor” for the sixth time

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:23:00 GMT

FABIO VENTURELLI ELECTED AGRIBUSINESS “EXECUTIVO DE VALOR” FOR THE SIXTH TIME

São Paulo, August 28 2020 – In the year it reaches its 20^th edition, the “Executivo de Valor” Award, instituted by the Valor Econômico newspaper, has elected the CEO of São Martinho, Fabio Venturelli, as Executive of the Year in the Agribusiness category for the sixth time. The awards ceremony was held on August 27^th in a virtual ceremony broadcast by Valor Econômico on its YouTube channel.

Fabio Venturelli had already won the Valor award in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 and now in 2020. The winners were elected by a jury of headhunters from 16 consulting firms, who selected 23 outstanding leaders in 19 different segments of the economy and also given to four leaders in the following categories: successful startups; chairman of the board of directors; youth leadership; digital transformation and social activism.

“Executivo de Valor” is one of the premier awards in Brazil’s corporate scenario. As highlighted by the awarding entity, to win the title of “Executivo de Valor” in a scenario of uncertainties and formidable challenges, “CEOs of companies must demonstrate the ability to provide what the market requires, the capacity to build high performance teams, take care of the organization’s reputation, keep a watchful eye on the management of innovation and encourage digital transformation”.

During the awards ceremony, Fabio Venturelli thanked Valor Econômico for the recognition during such a challenging year and dedicated the award to his family, the board of directors of São Martinho and the Company's employees, who have represented Brazil's agribusiness sector in a responsible and safe manner.

He also described his vision of the prospects for CEOs and companies in the post-pandemic scenario. “The challenges go through three dimensions. Building resilient organizations, because it has been proven that there is no impossible scenario. Seeking to understand the human element, since we will all emerge from this experience transformed. And the third point is innovation. It is increasingly clear the role played by innovation in making companies and people successful in any type of challenge”, he said.

São Martinho supports hiring of medical team for HC in Ribeirão Preto

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:50:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO SUPPORTS PROJECT TO HIRE DOCTORS AND NURSES FOR HOSPITAL DAS CLÍNICAS IN RIBEIRÃO PRETO

The company participates in the joint initiative coordinated by the BTG Pactual bank, in partnership with Cosan and Minerva Foods, which led to the donation of R$1.2 million to the hospital in the interior of São Paulo state

São Paulo, July 15 2020 – São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol groups, has joined forces in another solidarity action to combat the covid-19 pandemic in the country. The company supported the project to fund the hiring of 55 doctors and nursing technicians for Hospital das Clínicas at the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto (HCFMRP-USP)

The recruitment of health professionals is receiving assistance from the Foundation for Support to Teaching, Research and Assistance of HCFMRP-USP (FAEPA) and made possible by a donation of R$1.2 million, in partnership with the BTG Pactual bank, Cosan and Minerva Foods. The new team of physicians and nursing technicians will make possible 130 extra shifts per month, or nearly 1,600 work hours.

“We remain vigilant and committed to initiatives to support healthcare professionals across the country and the fight against covid-19. We’ve already mobilized part of our alcohol production and partners in the sugar and ethanol sector to contribute with other such measures, and we hope that this team of doctors and nurses brings comfort to those who need it most at Hospital das Clínicas in Ribeirão Preto,” said Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho.

Time for solidarity

Since the start of the pandemic in Brazil, São Martinho has collaborated with the public and private sector initiatives to prevent and contain the risks of the new coronavirus for the public.

Among the many actions already taken, such as donations of alcohol 70% and medical equipment to healthcare institutions, the Company has produced 150,000 liters of alcohol 70%, which were used to make 15,000 kilos of alcohol gel in partnership with Natura & Co, and sent to the São Paulo State Health Department.

In another joint effort with the Sugarcane Industry Association (Unica), São Martinho contributed to the donation of 1 million liters of alcohol 70% to supply the National Health System (SUS) and Santa Casa Hospitals in 302 municipalities in the state of São Paulo, with support from Coca-Cola FEMSA.

About São Martinho

São Martinho is one of the largest sugar and ethanol groups in Brazil, with approximate crushing capacity of 24 million tons per crop year and a maximum mechanized harvesting rate of 100%, and a reference in agricultural and industrial management. São Martinho has a unique logistics platform for product distribution, high storage capacity and proximity to key highway and rail systems, and also has its own rail branch. After a comprehensive process to professionalize its management, in February 2007, São Martinho listed its stock on the Novo Mercado, the listing segment of the B3 with the highest corporate governance requirements. For more information, visit: www.saomartinho.com.br

São Martinho participates in the donation of 1 million liters of alcohol to Brazil’s public health service

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO PARTICIPATES IN THE DONATION OF 1 MILLION LITERS OF ALCOHOL TO BRAZIL'S PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

Action is being coordinated by UNICA, which has already received requests from six states through the health departments for the production of hand sanitizer and 70% alcohol, which are in short supply and are essential at this moment

São Paulo, April 1st 2020 – São Martinho, one of Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol producers, has joined the collective effort to donate 1 million liters of alcohol to produce hand sanitizer and 70% alcohol to be used to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The goal is to help supply the public health centers free of charge.

“São Martinho has been taking all efforts to fight the coronavirus and this coordinated action by the industry through UNICA, the sugarcane industry association, comes at a crucial moment. Our duty as a company is to ensure, above all, the well-being of humanity through our work”, says Fabio Venturelli, CEO of São Martinho. In late March, the Company had already announced a partnership with Natura and Avon to process and bottle 70% alcohol for donation to the São Paulo State Health Department.

In this new phase, as part of the massive campaign coordinated by UNICA involving 572 towns in the state of São Paulo with approximately 44 million inhabitants, São Martinho will contribute to the donation of alcohol to the regions of Ribeirão Preto, Barretos, Franca, São José do Rio Preto, Araraquara and Campinas. Through the two actions, São Martinho has already donated about 205,000 liters of alcohol.

UNICA, in which São Martinho is a member, is interacting with state health departments to receive the requests and coordinate withdrawals from producers. This action will be assisted by members of the Brazilian Association for the Transport and Logistics of Hazardous Products (ABTLP), who will transport the cargo in their own vehicles, and the National Fuel and Lubricant Distribution Companies Union (Sindicom), which is donating the diesel that will be used.

Overall, six states will receive this donation: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Espírito Santo, Paraná and Santa Catarina. The 70% alcohol to be donated will be produced voluntarily after Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) granted an extraordinary temporary authorization on March 19 for its production on an exceptional basis. The product is used for disinfection and is essential for health services.

The cargo will be transported to locations indicated by the Health Departments of these states, where it will undergo industrial processing to be transformed into gel or for bottling the liquid solution. After that, its distribution to public health centers will be coordinated by the State Health Departments. The entire operation is complying with the hygiene and safety guidelines established by the Ministry of Health and Anvisa.

São Martinho anuncia a doação de 150 mil litros de álcool em solução 70% para a Secretaria de Saúde do Estado de São Paulo, em parceria com a Avon e a Natura &Co

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:39:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO ANUNCIA A DOAÇÃO DE 150 MIL LITROS DE ÁLCOOL EM SOLUÇÃO 70% PARA A SECRETARIA DE SAÚDE DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO, EM PARCERIA COM A AVON E A NATURA &CO

A parceria entre a São Martinho, Avon e Natura &Co visa a produção e doação de álcool líquido 70% e álcool em gel para combate ao coronavírus.

São Paulo, 23 de março de 2020 – No intuito de contribuir para a mitigação e combate ao coronavirus, a São Martinho anuncia a doação de 150 mil litros de álcool em solução 70% para a Secretaria de Saúde do Estado de São Paulo. A ação, que conta com a parceria da Natura &Co América Latina, grupo que reúne Avon, Natura, The Body Shop e AESOP na região, doará também 15 mil quilos de álcool em gel, a serem processados e envasados na fábrica da Avon, localizada em Interlagos, na cidade de São Paulo.

O item de higiene, que não faz parte do portfólio oficial de produtos de ambas as Companhias, será produzido em parceria e doado em frascos de 750 ml para uso nos postos de saúde de todo o Estado de São Paulo. A Avon ficará responsável pelo processamento e envase enquanto a São Martinho fornecerá a matéria prima.

Sobre a São Martinho

A São Martinho é considerada um dos maiores grupos sucroenergéticos do Brasil, com capacidade aproximada de moagem de 24 milhões de toneladas de cana-de-açúcar por safra, com índice máximo de mecanização de colheita de 100%, sendo referência no setor na gestão agrícola e industrial. A Companhia possui uma diferenciada plataforma logística para escoamento de produtos, alta capacidade de armazenagem e a proximidade de importantes rodovias e ferrovias, além de possuir um ramal ferroviário próprio. Após um abrangente processo de profissionalização, a partir de fevereiro de 2007, a São Martinho listou suas ações na B3, pelo Novo Mercado, segmento mais elevado de governança corporativa.

Sobre a Natura &Co

Resultado da combinação entre Avon, Natura, Aesop e The Body Shop, Natura &Co consolida a criação de um grupo de cosméticos global, multicanal e multimarcas, movido por propósitos. Em 2019, a Natura &Co registrou receita líquida de R$ 14,4 bilhões. As quatro empresas do grupo estão empenhadas em gerar impactos econômicos, sociais e ambientais positivos. Avon Cosméticos foi fundada em 1886 por David McConnell e empodera mulheres com inspiração e independência financeira. Fundada em 1969 por Luiz Seabra, a Natura é uma multinacional brasileira de higiene e cosmética, líder no setor de venda direta no Brasil. Fundada em 1976 em Brighton, na Inglaterra, por Anita Roddick, a The Body Shop é uma marca de beleza global que procura fazer diferença no mundo. Criada em 1987, a marca australiana Aesop tem a missão de oferecer um portfólio de produtos superlativos para a pele, cabelo e corpo. Saiba mais em www.naturaeco.com

Sobre a Avon

A Avon, a empresa voltada para as mulheres, comercializa seus produtos em aproximadamente 50 países por meio de cerca de 6 milhões de revendedores autônomos. O portfólio de produtos da Avon inclui itens de beleza de alta tecnologia e apresenta marcas de qualidade mundialmente reconhecidas como Avon True, Mark, Color Trend, Mark, Renew, Advance Techniques, Avon Care e Avon Naturals. Além disso, o portfólio de Avon inclui produtos de vestuário como a linha de lingerie Avon Signature e voltados para a casa como Innovaware. A empresa é pioneira em venda direta de cosméticos no Brasil, onde está desde 1958. Atualmente, o país conta com a maior força de vendas da Avon – mais de um milhões de revendedoras - e é também a maior operação da companhia no mundo. Para obter mais informações sobre a Avon no mundo, visite o site: www.avoncompany.com

11th Edition of the SM Race gathered the record of 2.1 thousand participants (portuguese only)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:59:00 GMT

11ª Edição da Corrida SM reuniu o recorde de 2,1 mil participantes

Provas de 5 e 10 km são realizadas pela Usina São Martinho em trilhas de terra e grama, passando por reservas naturais e canaviais da usina, em Pradópolis - SP

A 11ª Edição da Corrida SM, realizada no dia 01 de dezembro, na Usina São Martinho, em Pradópolis – SP, registrou um recorde de 2,1 mil participantes. Atletas profissionais e amadores, além de colaboradores da Companhia, participaram da tradicional corrida realizada pela empresa em percursos que contam com trilhas de terra e grama, passando por matas, reservas verdes e canaviais da usina.

Ao longo dos anos, a prova vem aumentando o número de participantes e conquistando espaço na agenda das grandes corridas promovidas no interior do Estado de São Paulo. O evento esportivo atrai atletas de elite que se preparam para a São Silvestre e outras provas e muitos adeptos da corrida.

Em 11 anos de organização, a Corrida SM saltou de 200 participantes em sua primeira edição para 2,1 mil corredores. São atletas amadores, profissionais e colaboradores da São Martinho que disputam provas de 5 e 10 km. O evento também conta com a participação de crianças entre 8 e 14 anos, que vivenciam a experiência de correr pequenas distâncias e o clima de uma prova.

Na disputa dos 10 km Masculino, o vencedor foi Glenison Gilbert de Carvalho, com o tempo de 32:59 min. No feminino, a atleta Amanda Aparecida de Oliveira ganhou com o tempo de 39:27 min. No percurso de 5 km, os vencedores foram Alexandre Ribeiro Pastorello, com o tempo de 16:08 min, no masculino, e Valéria Sanches Pietro, com o tempo de 19:34 min, no feminino, ganhadora da prova em 2018. Os cinco primeiros em cada categoria também receberam prêmios em dinheiro.

Os colaboradores da São Martinho disputaram categorias internas no masculino e feminino nas distâncias de 5 e 10 km. Na prova de 10 km, foram premiados com dinheiro os cinco primeiros colocados em cada categoria. Os classificados entre 6º e 10º lugar receberam troféus. Na prova de 5 km, os cinco primeiros em cada categoria receberam premiação em dinheiro. Confira os resultados dos colaboradores da São Martinho:

Masculino 10 km - 1º- Diones Renis Horácio Medeiros da Silva (36:04); 2º- José Roberto Pedrozo (38:23); 3º- Nelicio Santos de Souza (39:16); 4º- Reginaldo Eduardo Manoel (40:13); e 5º- Aécio Gomes Ferreira (42:55).

Feminino 10 km - 1º- Marli Borges Silva (54:20); 2º- Juliana Queiroz Beraldo Culotti (01:00:15); 3º- Mariane Sampaio de Aguiar Magalhães (01:04:22); 4º- Lorane Dolfi (01:06:03); e Ana Flávia Fedato Zarro (01:06:24).

Masculino 5 km - 1º- Daniel Barros Marques (19:35); 2º- Gilson Carvalho Cordeiro (19:42); 3º- Mathias Machado Valente (19:55); 4º- Luciano Bispo dos Santos (20:06); e 5º- Roni Cesar Medeiros da Silva (20:16).

Feminino 5 km - 1º- Maria Aparecida Ferreira (26:53); 2º- Ionice de Araújo (29:59); 3º- Juliana Anacleto (31:38); 4º- Gleisismara Ferreira de Almeida(36:11); e 5º- Thais Terzner Barbosa (36:32).

A 10ª Edição da Corrida SM foi promovida com o apoio da City Vida Academia e Unimed Jaboticabal, e contou com organização da Paulinho Sports.

A São Martinho promove há 11 anos a corrida com objetivo de estimular a prática de exercícios e uma vida mais saudável entre seus colaboradores e a comunidade. A Companhia parabeniza a todos os participantes, atletas profissionais e amadores, colaboradores da empresa que se dedicam ao esporte.

Confira o resultado completo da corrida no site: http://paulinhosports.com.br/resultados

Iracema mill year-end meeting gathers community in Iracemápolis-SP (portuguese only)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:53:00 GMT

Encontro de fim de ano da Usina Iracema reúne comunidade em Iracemápolis-SP

Tradicional evento de confraternização foi realizado no dia 28 de novembro no Teatro Virgínio Ometto e contou com apresentações da Orquestra Sinfônica de Ribeirão Preto e do Coro Infantojuvenil da orquestra

Música, boas notícias, importantes conquistas e confraternização embalaram o tradicional encontro de fim de ano promovido pela Usina Iracema no dia 28 de novembro, em Iracemápolis-SP. O evento reuniu representantes da comunidade, imprensa e convidados especiais da empresa.

A noite teve início com um coquetel receptivo realizado na sede da Aril – Associação de Reabilitação Infantil Limeirense, e seguiu com a programação musical apresentada no Teatro Virgínio Ometto.

O presidente da São Martinho Fabio Venturelli deu as boas-vindas aos convidados, destacando que o evento é o grande momento do ano para interagir de forma especial com a comunidade de Iracemápolis, local onde toda a história da Companhia se iniciou. Venturelli ainda ressaltou as conquistas e bons resultados da empresa em 2019.

“Somos pelo terceiro ano consecutivo eleita pela pesquisa Você S/A a melhor empresa do agronegócio para se trabalhar. Estamos entre as poucas empresas brasileiras a conquistar grau de investimento. E a Iracema também tem muito o que celebrar, a unidade passou a cogerar energia e é parte fundamental de uma Companhia que integra a inovação com o valor do elemento humano para alcançar suas conquistas”, falou Fábio Venturelli, que ainda desejou ótimas festas para todos.

Música

A abertura das apresentações musicais ficou por conta do Coro Infantojuvenil da Orquestra Sinfônica de Ribeirão Preto – OSRP. O projeto de educação musical já formou cerca de 700 jovens. Na sequência, teve início o espetáculo principal da noite com a Orquestra Sinfônica de Ribeirão Preto, composta por 37 músicos e regida pelo maestro Reginaldo Nascimento. No repertório, clássicos do cinema como os temas de Star Wars, Cinema Paradiso, Cantando na Chuva, Era uma Vez no Oeste, entre outros, apresentados para um público de mais de 250 pessoas, que lotou o teatro Virgínio Ometto.

São Martinho is elected the best agribusiness company to work for the third consecutive year (portuguese only)

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:10:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO É ELEITA A MELHOR EMPRESA DO AGRONEGÓCIO PARA SE TRABALHAR PELO TERCEIRO ANO CONSECUTIVO

A São Martinho, uma das principais companhias sucroenergéticas do país, conquistou pelo terceiro ano consecutivo, o prêmio de Melhor Empresa do Agronegócio, segundo o Prêmio VOCÊ S/A – As 150 Melhores Empresas para Trabalhar, de 2019. O resultado foi anunciado na noite de 19 de novembro em São Paulo em cerimônia de premiação dos vencedores com a presença de 700 convidados.

A Companhia, que participa do ranking desde 2012, e que no ano passado conquistou o prêmio de Empresa do Ano, obteve novamente a maior nota final da pesquisa entre as empresas que atuam no agronegócio, o IFT (Índice de Felicidade no Trabalho) de 86,3.

Este ano a Você S/A, que promove em parceria com a Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA) a principal premiação no país em gestão de pessoas e bom clima organizacional, avaliou as respostas de 250 mil empregados consultados na pesquisa de 202 companhias presentes em 87 cidades e que fazem parte de 21 diferentes setores da economia, além de ter entrevistado diretamente 4 mil colaboradores.

O IFT é formado por dois índices: o Índice de Qualidade do Ambiente de Trabalho (IQAT), no qual os funcionários avaliam as organizações, e o Índice de Qualidade de Gestão de Pessoas (IQGP), em que a FIA e VOCÊ S/A avaliam as práticas das organizações, sendo que o IQAT tem peso de 65% na nota final enquanto o IQGP vale 35%.

Segundo Luciana Carvas, diretora de RH da São Martinho e que recebeu o prêmio na cerimônia, a São Martinho se orgulha de fazer parte desde 2012 das 150 Melhores Empresas para Trabalhar do Guia Você S/A. “Essa conquista e presença constante comprovam nossa crença em cuidar das pessoas e desenvolvê-las num ambiente cada vez melhor de trabalho. A pesquisa, mais uma vez, sinaliza oportunidades e desafios para alavancar este nosso propósito”, afirma ela.

São Martinho is the first ethanol producer in Brazil certified for CBios emission under RenovaBio program (portuguese only)

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:34:00 GMT

SÃO MARTINHO É A PRIMEIRA PRODUTORA DE ETANOL NO BRASIL CERTIFICADA PARA EMISSÃO DE CBIOS DENTRO DO PROGRAMA RENOVABIO

A São Martinho, uma das principais companhias do país no setor sucroenergético, é a primeira produtora de etanol no Brasil a obter certificação para emitir e vender créditos de descarbonização (CBios). A aprovação ocorreu em 14 de novembro pela ANP (Agência Nacional do Petróleo) para a Usina Boa Vista, localizada em Quirinópolis (GO). A unidade, inaugurada em 2008, produz exclusivamente etanol e cogeração de energia e é considerada uma das maiores e mais modernas produtoras de etanol no mundo, com 100% de mecanização em suas operações agrícolas. Dentro do processo de certificação a usina recebeu a nota de 62,7 gCO2/MJ para o etanol hidratado e 63 gCO2/MJ para o etanol anidro considerando um volume elegível de 96,19% referente ao período de 2018.

Esse reconhecimento no contexto da política do RenovaBio reforça o engajamento da Companhia para evidenciar a sustentabilidade de suas operações, e em breve todas as usinas estarem certificadas.

O RenovaBio é uma política de Estado que estabelece uma estratégia de reconhecimento do papel estratégico de todos os tipos de biocombustíveis na matriz energética brasileira, visando tanto a segurança energética quanto a redução de emissões de gases causadores do efeito estufa. Criado em 2017, e instituído pela Lei nº 13.576/2017, o programa atende aos compromissos do país no âmbito do Acordo de Paris, e é pautado em previsibilidade, sustentabilidade ambiental, econômica e social. Com a certificação de usinas conforme as regras estabelecidas pelo RenovaBio, a partir de 2020 essas empresas poderão emitir e comercializar os CBios gerando novas oportunidades de negócio.

“A sustentabilidade representa um atributo cada vez mais estratégico para a perenidade do negócio. Mais uma vez a São Martinho se coloca na vanguarda das empresas com produção sustentável tornando-se pioneira também no RenovaBio e assim poderá usufruir das vantagens de emissão de CBios”, afirma Fabio Venturelli, CEO da São Martinho.

São Martinho joins UN Women Protocol (portuguese only)

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT

São Martinho adere ao Protocolo ONU Mulheres

Companhia assina em conjunto com 18 empresas do setor sucroenergético o termo de compromisso com os Princípios de Empoderamento das Mulheres

A São Martinho deu um passo importante no aprimoramento da promoção de práticas e valores que visam a igualdade de gênero no setor sucroenergético. A companhia assinou no dia 29 de outubro o termo de compromisso com os Princípios de Empoderamento das Mulheres, protocolo desenvolvido pela ONU Mulheres (Organização das Nações Unidas) e pela Rede Brasil do Pacto Global.

A cerimônia de assinatura foi realizada durante a 19ª Conferência Internacional DATAGRO sobre Açúcar e Etanol, promovida nos dias 28 e 29 de outubro, no Hotel Grand Hyatt, em São Paulo. A São Martinho tornou-se signatária do protocolo juntamente com 18 empresas do segmento, que também firmaram o documento. Essa ação simultânea registrou um recorde nacional para a ONU Mulheres: a adesão do maior número de empresas de um mesmo setor em um mesmo evento.

Estiveram presentes na solenidade a diretora de Recursos Humanos da São Martinho, Luciana Carvas, que assinou o protocolo; Fernanda Machado, analista de energia; e Ive Zonfrile, analista de Responsabilidade Social. Luciana Carvas destaca que o tema vem ganhando força na agenda de RH da Companhia e que a iniciativa fomentará a transformação do setor e ampliação das práticas e políticas de igualdade entre mulheres e homens no mercado de trabalho. “Apesar de o setor ainda apresentar, culturalmente, uma predominância masculina, temos destaques em nossas operações que reforçam a conquista de espaços das nossas mulheres no mercado de trabalho. Nossa missão é promover o engajamento de todos os nossos públicos na busca da evolução e consolidação do tema”, ressalta ela.

O protocolo da ONU Mulheres e do Pacto Global preconiza sete princípios que ajudam as empresas a incorporarem valores e práticas de igualdade de gênero em seus negócios. Entre os compromissos, estão: 1- o estabelecimento de uma liderança corporativa sensível ao tema; 2 - o tratamento de mulheres e homens de forma justa, respeitando e apoiando os direitos humanos e a não-discriminação; 3 - a garantia da saúde, segurança e bem-estar dos públicos feminino e masculino nas empresas; 4 -o estímulo à educação, capacitação e desenvolvimento profissional de mulheres; 5 -o apoio ao empreendedorismo feminino e promoção de políticas de empoderamento; 6- o incentivo à igualdade de gênero, por meio de iniciativas voltadas à comunidade e ao ativismo social; 7 - a medição, documentação e publicação dos progressos das empresas na promoção da igualdade de gêneros.

As empresas participantes da iniciativa e que assinaram o protocolo durante a cerimônia são: Biosev, Adecoagro, Agropeu, Atvos, Bevap, Bio Aroeira, Bonsucro, Cofco, Copersucar, Corurípe, Datagro, Delta, Raízen, São Martinho, Sugar Online, Terra Grata, Usina Jatiboca, VLI e WIZ. A cerimônia também contou com a presença de Maristella Iannuzzi, consultora da ONU Mulheres no Brasil.

São Martinho é uma das empresas mais inovadoras do agronegócio brasileiro (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:24:00 GMT

A São Martinho foi eleita a terceira empresa mais inovadora do agronegócio brasileiro pelo Prêmio Inovação Brasil 2019. O evento de premiação aconteceu no dia 02 de julho, no Villa Blue Tree, em São Paulo.

Esse é o quarto ano consecutivo que a Companhia fica entre as empresas com destaque em inovação no segmento do agronegócio.

A pesquisa é publicada pelo Anuário Valor Inovação Brasil, que está na sua quinta edição. O anuário é editado pelo jornal Valor Econômico em parceria com a consultoria PwC Strategy& e apoio da Associação Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento das Empresas Inovadoras (Anpei), e apresenta um ranking elaborado a partir de pesquisa realizada com empresas de 23 setores da economia.

A pesquisa avalia empresas de diferentes áreas de acordo com seus investimentos em inovação, melhores práticas, novos produtos e soluções, estratégias, entre outros indicadores.

Fabio Venturelli, presidente da São Martinho, declarou ao Anuário do Valor Inovação, que a Companhia investe em inovação desde a década de 70 e que a modernidade é um caminho sem volta para as empresas, mas que a gestão de pessoas continua sendo fundamental.

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Relatório Anual e de Sustentabilidade da São Martinho 2017/2018 (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:10:00 GMT

O Relatório Anual e de Sustentabilidade da São Martinho referente ao ano safra 2017/2018 já está no ar. O documento é publicado anualmente e tem o objetivo de comunicar aos diferentes públicos de relacionamento uma síntese do desempenho da empresa.

São apresentados na publicação os resultados sociais, ambientais e econômicos em linha com a versão Standards das diretrizes da Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), referência internacional em comunicação de resultados. A São Martinho também considerou, pela primeira vez, os critérios da Associação Brasileira das Companhias Abertas (Abrasca) para publicação de relatórios anuais.

Com a adoção dessas diretrizes, a São Martinho permite a comparabilidade dos dados com outras empresas entre períodos distintos e o monitoramento dos indicadores de desempenho. E também realiza uma comunicação transparente com seus parceiros e um posicionamento de mercado que demonstra atenção às práticas globais e compromisso com o desenvolvimento sustentável.

Vale destacar que a publicação com os indicadores da temporada 17/18 evidenciam os resultados alcançados a partir de uma conduta diária de gestão da São Martinho. Esta é baseada em valores que norteiam o negócio sustentável da companhia, como ética, respeito, solidez, parceria com os mais diversos públicos e compromisso com o meio ambiente, entre outros.

Para conferir a publicação, clique aqui.

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10ª Edição da Corrida SM reuniu cerca de 2 mil atletas

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:55:00 GMT

O domingo de sol e temperatura agradável foi o cenário ideal para a realização da 10ª Edição da Corrida SM, promovida no dia 09 de dezembro, pela Usina São Martinho. O percurso por trilhas de terra e grama que cortam matas, reservas e canaviais da unidade já se tornou tradicional na agenda de provas de corrida no interior do Estado de São Paulo e atraiu cerca de 2 mil inscritos, número recorde de participantes em todas as edições.

A primeira edição da corrida contou com 200 participantes. Em 10 anos o número de corredores aumentou 10 vezes. Resultado da evolução da organização e profissionalização do evento. São atletas amadores, profissionais e colaboradores da São Martinho que disputam provas de 5 e 10 km. A corrida também conta com a participação de crianças entre 8 e 14 anos que podem correr pequenas distâncias e vivenciar a experiência desse esporte que atrai tantos adeptos.

Na prova dos 10 km, o vencedor no masculino foi Silvano Pinto com o tempo de 31:06 min. No feminino, a atleta Tatiana de Souza Araújo ganhou a disputa com o tempo de 36:32 min. No percurso de 5 km, os vencedores foram Samur César Batista Inácio, com o tempo de 15:10 min, no masculino, e Valéria Sanches Pietro, com o tempo de 18:04 min, no feminino. Em relação a 2017, todos os vencedores nestas quatro categorias concluíram a prova em menor tempo. Os cinco primeiros em cada categoria também receberam prêmios em dinheiro.

Os colaboradores da São Martinho disputaram categorias internas no masculino e feminino também nas distâncias de 5 e 10 km. Na prova de 10 km, foram premiados com dinheiro os cinco primeiros colocados em cada categoria. Os classificados entre 6º e 10º lugar receberam troféus. Na prova de 5 km, os cinco primeiros em cada categoria receberam premiação em dinheiro.

Confira os resultados de nossos colaboradores:

Masculino 10 km: 1º- José Pedrozo (36:52.424); 2º- Diones da Silva(36:52.664); 3º- Henrique dos Santos (37:23); 4º- Aécio Gomes Ferreira (38:45); e 5º- Reginaldo Eduardo Manoel (39:52).

Feminino 10 km: 1º- Talita dos Santos (54:53); 2º- Ana Paula Franchito (56:33); 3º- Mariane Magalhães (58:27); 4º- Lorane Dolfi (1:00:37); e Juliana Culotti (1:01:19).

Masculino 5 km: 1º- Rosenilto Cardoso de Mattos (17:46); 2º- Gilson Carvalho Cordeiro (18:16); 3º- Anderson Rodrigues (19:06); 4º- Vagner Minutti (19:12); e 5º- Luis Felipe Frediani (20:30).

Feminino 5 km: 1º- Marli Silva (25:27); 2º- Ionice de Araújo (25:54); 3º- Juliana Anacleto (27:14); 4º- Maria Petrucci (27:36); e 5º- Priscila Strasser Scheltinga (31:15).

A 10ª Edição da Corrida SM foi promovida com o apoio da City Vida Academia e Unimed Jaboticabal, e contou com organização da Paulinho Sports. A São Martinho parabeniza todos os participantes, atletas profissionais e amadores, colaboradores das unidades da Companhia, reforçando que o objetivo do evento é estimular a prática de exercícios e uma vida mais saudável!

Clique aqui e confira todos os resultados da corrida.

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Entre as 5 melhores empresas para Iniciar a Carreira (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:03:00 GMT

A São Martinho faz parte pelo quarto ano seguido da seleta lista das 45 “Melhores Empresas para Começar a Carreira”, pesquisa realizada pela VOCÊ S/A em parceria com Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA). Nesta edição, a Companhia foi classificada na quinta posição do ranking da pesquisa, que tem o objetivo de entender quais são as expectativas dos jovens que estão iniciando sua trajetória no mercado de trabalho.

O ranking é divulgado, anualmente, desde 2011 e leva em conta a opinião dos estagiários das companhias e também dos profissionais com até 26 anos que possuem registro na carteira de trabalho. Em 2018, para se chegar às 45 selecionadas, foram pesquisadas 382 empresas. Desse total, 124 avançaram até a fase final da pesquisa e 83 finalistas receberam a visita de jornalistas da VOCÊ S/A. Ao todo, mais de 12 mil jovens responderam às questões propostas pela “Melhores Empresas para Começar a Carreira”.

O processo de realização da pesquisa acontece ao mesmo tempo em que é realizada a seleção para as “150 Melhores Empresas para Você Trabalhar”, na qual a São Martinho conquistou o primeiro lugar do ranking em 2018. Para a Companhia, a evolução na classificação das pesquisas mostra que a política de gestão de pessoas está no rumo certo, buscando o cuidado e valorização das pessoas, dos jovens talentos e de todos os colaboradores da São Martinho. As conquistas são resultados dos esforços e dedicação de todos!

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Música dos Beatles embala Encontro de Fim de Ano da Usina Iracema (Portuguese Only)

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:15:00 GMT

Rock and roll misturado à música clássica. Essa foi a combinação sonora perfeita que embalou o tradicional encontro de fim de ano da Usina Iracema com convidados especiais da empresa, comunidade e imprensa, realizado no dia 29 de novembro no Teatro Virgínio Ometto, em Iracemápolis. Com apresentação da Orquestra Sinfônica de Limeira tocando música dos Beatles, mais de 300 pessoas compareceram ao evento, que também contou com um coquetel de confraternização para recepcionar os convidados.

A programação no teatro iniciou com a exibição do coral infantil da Vidarte, também de Limeira, com as crianças mostrando um repertório eclético que emocionou a plateia. Em seguida, Fabio Venturelli, presidente da São Martinho, fez um discurso agradecendo a presença dos convidados, desejando boas festas a todos e fazendo um rápido balanço das atividades da Companhia em 2018.

Fabio lembrou que o ano foi bastante desafiador em diferentes aspectos e ressaltou com orgulho a principal conquista da São Martinho no período: ser eleita a melhor empresa no Brasil para se trabalhar pelo criterioso e prestigiado Prêmio da Revista Você S/A. Ele agradeceu a todos os colaboradores da empresa e também enalteceu o papel histórico e os valores da família Ometto para que a São Martinho obtivesse esse reconhecimento.

A atração principal do encontro foi a Orquestra Sinfônica de Limeira, regida pelo maestro Rodrigo Müller. Cerca de 40 músicos dispostos tocaram seus variados instrumentos, com elegância e surpreendente sonoridade, recriando as famosas canções dos Beatles, encantando o público presente que teve direito a um bis especial.

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São Martinho participa do maior evento jurídico da América Latina (Portuguese Only)

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:50:00 GMT

A São Martinho marcou presença na maior feira e congresso para o mercado jurídico da América Latina, a Fenalaw 2018, realizado entre os dias 24 e 26 de outubro, no Centro de Convenções Frei Caneca, em São Paulo. Além de apresentar novas soluções, produtos e serviços destinados para escritórios de advocacia e departamentos jurídicos, o evento conta com conteúdo focado em administração legal e promove um importante ambiente para relacionamento entre profissionais e empresas.

O evento, que chegou à sua décima quarta edição, abordou temas como Marketing Jurídico, Direito para o Agronegócio, Tecnologia e Direito Digital, Direito Trabalhista, Compliance, entre outros assuntos. Guilherme Ruzzon, coordenador de Assessoria e Contencioso Geral e Relações Institucionais da São Martinho, foi um dos debatedores do painel intitulado “Departamento Jurídico e a Gestão de Contingências: Oportunidade e Impacto nos Resultados da Empresa”.

No painel, Guilherme Ruzzon conversou sobre a gestão do contencioso e como a atividade impacta no resultado da São Martinho. Destacou o perfil mais conciliador da Companhia e apresentou como o jurídico está inserido na operação. Ressaltou que a área busca entender o negócio da São Martinho para fazer um trabalho interno de prevenção e melhoria, visando diminuir as potenciais contingências que podem interferir no resultado.

Guilherme Ruzzon também mostrou aos participantes do painel como o trabalho da área jurídica da São Martinho tornou-se referência para a Secretaria da Fazenda do Estado de São Paulo. “Fizemos uma exposição das nossas práticas junto aos órgãos reguladores (Secretarias de Fazendas, Receita Federal entre outros) como, por exemplo, um dia de campo realizado com todos os fiscais da Fazenda do Estado de São Paulo em 2014. A partir dessa iniciativa, passamos a ajudar na atualização do Anexo X do Regulamento de ICMS, que trata das operações com cana-de-açúcar.

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São Martinho é eleita a Melhor Empresa para Trabalhar (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:35:00 GMT

A São Martinho é a melhor empresa do Brasil para trabalhar, de acordo com o Guia Você S/A - As 150 Melhores Empresas para Trabalhar. O anúncio foi feito no dia 06 de novembro, em cerimônia que reuniu, em São Paulo, no Teatro Alfa, representantes de empresas de diferentes setores da economia, executivos de RH, autoridades e imprensa.

Desde 2012, a São Martinho figura no ranking da pesquisa, que reconhece as 150 empresas que mais se destacaram em gestão de pessoas e bom ambiente organizacional durante o ano. Pela primeira vez, a companhia recebe o prêmio de A Melhor Empresa do Ano, além de outras três premiações. Foi escolhida A Melhor no Setor Agronegócio, pelo segundo ano consecutivo, A Melhor Grande Empresa entre as 150 (Maior Índice de Felicidade no Trabalho entre as companhias com mais de 1.500 funcionários) e também é destaque na Categoria Liderança.

Representaram a São Martinho durante a cerimônia de premiação os seguintes executivos: Fabio Venturelli (Presidente da São Martinho); Felipe Vicchiato (CFO e diretor de Relações com Investidores); Agenor Cunha Pavan (Vice-presidente e Superintendente); Luciana Cortes Carvas (Diretora de Recursos Humanos); Plínio Sérgio Ferraz de Campos (Diretor Administrativo), Elias Eduardo Rosa Georges (Diretor Jurídico) e Aline Reigada (Gerente de RI e Comunicação Corporativa). Também estiveram presentes na cerimônia colaboradores representando as unidades da Companhia: Ricardo Gomes Pereira (Usina São Martinho); Ronaldo da Silva (Usina Iracema); Lívia Brunetti Apolloni (Usina Santa Cruz); e Hugo Lourenço Araújo (Usina Boa Vista).

Para Fabio Venturelli, todas essas conquistas têm um significado especial e são resultados dos esforços diários e da dedicação de todos os colaboradores. "Agradeço imensamente o empenho em cuidar de nossas pessoas, de motivá-las a cuidar de suas atitudes e, assim, cuidarmos do nosso negócio. Afinal, essa é a nossa crença".

O presidente da São Martinho ainda destaca a importância da gestão e liderança para a conquista destes reconhecimentos. "Uma gestão participativa, colaborativa, desenvolvedora, compreensiva e dedicada é fundamental para o sucesso do negócio. E tudo isso a gente encontra aqui na São Martinho".

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Semana de Tecnologia Agroindustrial tem público recorde (Portuguese Only)

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:53:00 GMT

A 12ª Semana de Tecnologia Agroindustrial, realizada nos dias 25 e 26 de setembro na Usina São Martinho, bateu recorde de público. Mais de 400 colaboradores se inscreveram para participar do evento e assistiram atentos e com grande interesse às 17 apresentações promovidas na Semana. Com o tema “São Martinho 4.0 – Transformação Digital”, escolhido a partir de sugestão de colaboradores, o evento mostrou a evolução dos projetos digitais desenvolvidos pela Companhia e também discutiu as novas oportunidades tecnológicas que podem impactar o negócio da empresa.

Fabio Venturelli, presidente da São Martinho, abriu a Semana de Tecnologia Agroindustrial, falando ao vivo do escritório corporativo da Companhia em São Paulo, destacou a participação recorde do público. “É um prazer enorme ver esse evento acontecer a partir da iniciativa e empenho dos colaboradores”, afirmou. E ainda deixou uma mensagem de otimismo para todos. “Somos uma das empresas mais inovadoras do agronegócio porque não colocamos limites para nossa capacidade de pensar e inovar. Vejo um futuro brilhante para o nosso negócio. E é com inovação que vamos seguir na liderança do setor e contribuir para o agronegócio continuar levando o Brasil para o caminho do desenvolvimento”, ressaltou Venturelli.

A Semana de Tecnologia Agroindustrial contou com o auditório da Prainha lotado nos dois dias de evento e com as salas de transmissão por vídeo conferência, localizadas em cada unidade, também recebendo ótimo público. O assessor de Tecnologia da São Martinho, Walter Maccheroni Junior, responsável pela coordenação do evento, ressalta que a presença dos colaboradores e o envolvimento de todas as áreas da empresa, a cada ano mais significativas, valorizam o encontro. “Estamos muito felizes com a evolução da Semana. A cada edição vem contribuindo para intensificar a cultura da inovação na Companhia. Trouxemos inovações de cada unidade, não só nas áreas agroindustriais, mas também nas de meio ambiente, jurídica e contabilidade”, diz Maccheroni.

O evento contou com colaboradores da São Martinho apresentando palestras sobre como a transformação digital está impactando a gestão de informações e a tomada de decisões em diferentes áreas. São projetos de digitalização de processos e práticas, desenvolvimento interno de aplicativos, utilização de inteligência artificial, entre outras inovações que colocam a São Martinho na dianteira da revolução 4.0. O evento ainda trouxe palestras de profissionais de empresas parceiras e universidades que falaram sobre novas oportunidades tecnológicas que devem impactar o negócio da São Martinho. Temas como o futuro do etanol de milho e do carro elétrico, assim como desafios digitais do agronegócio, segurança cibernética e incubadoras de tecnologia. Também foram apresentadas inovações desenvolvidas por tradicionais parceiros, como a CASE IH, e de alianças mais recentes, como a da Novozymes.

No encerramento da Semana, Agenor Cunha Pavan, vice-presidente e superintendente da São Martinho, frisou a importância do evento para construir o futuro da Companhia. “Estamos no caminho certo para manter nossa competividade e liderança. Ter capital para acessar a tecnologia é fundamental, mas só isso não basta. Nossos diferenciais são o ambiente, a cultura e os colaboradores da São Martinho, que estão sempre em busca da melhoria e da inovação”, conclui Pavan.

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São Martinho é a vencedora da categoria Açúcar e Álcool no Valor 1000

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:59:00 GMT

A São Martinho foi eleita a empresa que mais se destacou em 2017 na categoria Açúcar e Álcool, segundo o anuário Valor 1000, premiação que chega à sua 18ª edição e é concedida pelo jornal Valor Econômico.

A premiação, que aconteceu no dia 20 de agosto, em São Paulo, publica um ranking das mil maiores empresas por receita líquida do país, com base nos balanços consolidados, e também seleciona as campeãs de 25 setores da economia brasileira.

De acordo com Fabio Venturelli, presidente da São Martinho, que recebeu o prêmio representando a Companhia, o reconhecimento do anuário Valor 1000 evidencia os resultados positivos da empresa em 2017.

Além de Fabio Venturelli, estiveram presentes na cerimônia de entrega do prêmio: Marcelo Ometto (Presidente do Conselho) e Dr. João Guilherme Sabino Ometto (Vice Presidente do Conselho); os conselheiros Maurício Ometto, Guilherme Ribeiro, Nelson Marques Ometto e Murilo Passos; Agenor Pavan (Vice Presidente e Superintendente da São Martinho), Helder Gosling (Diretor Comercial e de Logística), Felipe Vicchiato (Diretor Financeiro e de Relação com Investidor), Luciana Carvas (Diretora de RH) e Elias Georges (Diretor Jurídico).

Dedicamos esse importante prêmio a todos os nossos colaboradores!

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São Martinho está entre as 15 melhores empresas para PCDs (Portuguese Only)

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:56:00 GMT

As práticas da São Martinho para a inclusão profissional da pessoa com deficiência foram, novamente, reconhecidas. Pela terceira vez, a Companhia recebeu da Secretaria de Estado dos Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência de São Paulo (SEDPcD) o Prêmio Melhores Empresas para Trabalhadores com Deficiência.

A cerimônia de entrega aconteceu hoje, no Museu da Casa Brasileira, em São Paulo. Representaram a Companhia Luciana Carvas, diretora de Recursos Humanos, Ive Zonfrile da área de Responsabilidade Social, Idnei Dela Marta, gestor de Serviços Agrícola e Matheus Felício Craveiro, auxiliar de Processos Agrícolas, que ingressou na empresa por meio do Programa de Inclusão Social.

A premiação é uma iniciativa que visa dar destaque e reconhecimento às empresas que promovem a inclusão da pessoa com deficiência em seus ambientes de trabalho. Durante o processo de pesquisa, os colaboradores com deficiência respondem questionários sobre acessibilidade, relacionamento, desenvolvimento, inclusão e satisfação. A São Martinho participa da premiação desde 2015. Nos últimos três anos foi classificada entre as 15 empresas melhores colocadas na pesquisa.

O prêmio reconhece publicamente as empresas que empregam pessoas com deficiência em seus quadros de colaboradores. O objetivo é estimular as companhias a aprimorarem seus planos e práticas de inclusão profissional, visando um ambiente corporativo mais participativo, produtivo e igualitário, contribuindo para uma economia sustentável e humanizada.

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São Martinho está entre as 150 empresas mais inovadoras do país (Portuguese Only)

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:59:00 GMT

A São Martinho figura pela terceira vez no ranking das 150 empresas mais inovadoras do país, segundo o Prêmio Inovação Brasil 2018. A entrega da premiação aconteceu no dia 04 de julho, no Villa Blue Tree, em São Paulo. A pesquisa é publicada pelo Anuário Valor Inovação Brasil, que está na sua quarta edição.

O anuário é editado pelo jornal Valor Econômico em parceria com a consultoria Strategy& e apresenta um ranking elaborado a partir de pesquisa realizada com empresas de 18 setores da economia.

Pelo terceiro ano consecutivo, a São Martinho fica entre as empresas mais inovadoras do país no segmento do agronegócio. Nesta edição, a Companhia ocupa a terceira posição entre as empresas do setor do agronegócio que mais se destacaram no investimento em tecnologia e inovação.

A publicação também leva em consideração as melhores práticas, criação de novos produtos, soluções e estratégias, entre outros indicadores, para escolher as 150 empresas mais inovadoras. Walter Maccheroni, assessor de Inovação da São Martinho, representou a Companhia durante a premiação.

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Representantes do governo mexicano visitam a Usina São Martinho (Portuguese Only)

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:00:00 GMT

As Boas Práticas Ambientais da São Martinho são referência para o governo mexicano. No dia 14 de junho, uma comitiva formada por representantes do Consulado do México no Brasil, da área de Diretoria de Energias Renováveis e do setor sucroenergético do país, além de membros da CETESB São Paulo e CETESB Regional Jaboticabal, visitaram a Usina São Martinho.

O objetivo da visita foi conhecer as práticas de monitoramento e controle de emissões atmosféricas das caldeiras da unidade. Os visitantes foram recepcionados na Prainha pelo diretor Agroindustrial da unidade, Ricardo Azevedo. Na sequência, conheceram o funcionamento dos processos produtivos da Companhia e suas práticas ambientais por meio de uma apresentação conduzida por Vitor Morilha (Assessor de Meio Ambiente), Bruno Silva (Gestor da Qualidade Industrial), Fernando Ferraz (Gestão de Extração e Utilidades) e Lucas Cortez (Gestor de Plantio).

Em visita de campo a comitiva passou pelo COI – Centro de Operações Industriais, UTE – Unidade Termoelétrica, conheceu uma frente de colheita e também, o Viveiro de Mudas e o CEA – Centro de Educação Ambiental. Em todos estes locais, a São Martinho apresentou o funcionamento dos processos, destacando os aspectos e práticas ambientais e de sustentabilidade.

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Fabio Venturelli recebe prêmio ”Executivo de Valor” pela quinta vez (Portuguese Only)

Tue, 29 May 2018 17:47:00 GMT

A premiação Executivo de Valor 2018 homenageou o Presidente da São Martinho, Fabio Venturelli, como o executivo do ano na categoria Agronegócio em cerimônia de premiação ontem (28/05), na cidade de São Paulo. Venturelli foi premiado pelo Valor nos anos de 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 e, agora, em 2018.

A seleção dos vencedores é feita a partir de uma pesquisa que aponta os melhores profissionais da alta gestão em 23 setores da economia. Nesta edição também foram escolhidos o melhor presidente de conselho e de startup.

A premiação, concedida pelo jornal Valor Econômico, é uma das principais do mundo corporativo nacional. A eleição é realizada a partir da indicação de mais de 470 nomes, levantados por 18 empresas de seleção de executivos associadas à The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (Aesc), principal associação global de companhias de consultoria, busca de executivos e desenvolvimento de lideranças, que reúne 350 companhias do setor em 70 países. Também vota na seleção do Executivo de Valor o Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa.

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Colaboradores da São Martinho visitam Feira Nacional do Livro (Portuguese Only)

Fri, 25 May 2018 17:43:00 GMT

Nos dias 21 e 22 de maio, colaboradores da Usina São Martinho participaram da 18ª edição da Feira do Livro de Ribeirão Preto para conhecer a diversificada programação cultural, que conta com contação de histórias, peças de teatro, palestras, música, poesia, intervenções artísticas, entre outras atividades.

Em cada dia, uma turma com 40 colaboradores da Usina São Martinho visitou o evento. Todos ganharam camisetas personalizadas e também um vale-livro para a compra de uma publicação na feira.

Realizada pela Fundação do Livro e Leitura de Ribeirão Preto, a feira traz neste ano uma programação com cerca de 250 atividades gratuitas e abertas para toda a população e tem como tema “As Histórias que os Livros Contam e as Leituras que a Gente Faz”.

A São Martinho é apoiadora e participa de mais uma edição da Feira Nacional do Livro de Ribeirão Preto, que acontece entre os dias 20 a 27 de maio, e é um dos maiores eventos culturais do país.

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São Martinho presente na Intermodal South America 2018 (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:39:00 GMT

A São Martinho marcou presença na Intermodal South America, um dos maiores eventos das Américas para os setores de Logística, Transporte de Cargas e Comércio Exterior.

Na última terça-feira (13/03), representando a companhia, o diretor Comercial e de Logística da São Martinho, Helder Luiz Gosling, palestrou para centenas de pessoas, no painel que, teve como tema “Setor Sucroalcoleiro e Case de Logística no Brasil”.

O evento, que acontece até o dia 15/03 em São Paulo, é uma grande ferramenta de relacionamento e troca de experiências, que reúne a indústria logística nacional/internacional, órgãos governamentais, universidades renomadas e influenciadores do setor. A programação é formada pelos principais embarcadores, fornecedores logísticos, acadêmicos e governo, que debaterão três pilares que norteiam o congresso: A cadeia de suprimentos global, Integração indústria – varejo – Ecommerce e Desafios, Tendências e Futuro do Transporte.

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Colaboradores da Usina Iracema ganham destaques nos jogos SESI (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:56:00 GMT

Colaboradores da Usina Iracema ganham destaques nos jogos SESI

A prática de esportes é sem dúvida uma ótima oportunidade para melhorar a qualidade de vida e a integração nas empresas. Com este objetivo, os colaboradores da Usina Iracema estão participando da 70ª edição dos Jogos Industriais do SESI, que ocorrem até o dia 23 de julho.

As equipes da usina têm alcançado bons resultados, o que já garante a classificação dos atletas para os jogos regionais, que acontecem em novembro, em Rio Claro. Até o momento, as equipes conquistaram o primeiro lugar nas seguintes modalidades: Cabo de Guerra Feminino e Masculino, Natação, Vôlei de Quadra Feminino e Masculino, Vôlei de Trio (AREIA) Feminino e Masculino e Luta de Braço e JUDÔ. Além destas modalidades, há equipes inscritas para Sinuca (Snooker), Atletismo, Dominó, Truco de trio, Vôlei de trio e Basquete de trio.

A participação das equipes está sendo coordenada por Devanir Moreira, com suporte de Elaine Neves Meneghelli, Elisabete Zorzer e Nelita Franceschini, da área de RH. Nilton Albino, gerente Industrial, e Rafael Dinardi, gerente Agrícola, também são apoiadores dos atletas. Quem decidiu não se arriscar no esporte, pode participar torcendo e registrando fotos das competições. As melhores imagens serão premiadas pela Iracema.

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São Martinho participa da 17ª Feira do Livro

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 17:32:00 GMT

São Martinho participa da 17ª Feira do Livro

A Usina São Martinho participa de mais uma edição da tradicional Feira Nacional do Livro de Ribeirão Preto, com realização de 04 a 11 de junho. Com o tema “Do conhecimento que liberta ao amor que educa”, o evento reúne diversas atividades gratuitas voltadas para o incentivo à leitura e para a disseminação da cultura do livro.

As visitas da São Martinho acontecem dias 07, 08 e 09 de junho. Os 120 colaboradores participantes serão divididos em turmas de 40 visitantes por dia e poderão assistir a palestras, apresentações culturais e ter contato com diferentes conteúdos. Todos os colaboradores que participam da visita ganham camisetas personalizadas e também um vale-livro no valor de R$ 25,00 para a compra de uma publicação na feira, em parceria com a Queen Books.

Essa é 17ª Feira Nacional do Livro de Ribeirão Preto. O evento contará com mais de 260 atividades gratuitas, entre oficinas de contação de histórias, apresentações musicais e teatrais. Mais de 35 expositores e 130 autores participarão da feira, que espera superar a marca de 180 mil visitantes durante os oito dias de evento.

Nomes como Miriam Leitão, Arnaldo Antunes, Lya Luft, Luis Fernando Veríssimo, Ignácio Loyola de Brandão e Zuenir Ventura, entre outros, estão confirmados na programação da feira, que fará uma homenagem especial para o escritor português Fernando Pessoa.

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Lucro líquido do Grupo São Martinho Cresce (Portuguese Only)

Sat, 13 May 2017 13:50:00 GMT

Lucro Líquido do Grupo São Martinho Cresce 22% Nos Nove Meses da Safra 16/17 (9M17)

O EBITDA ajustado do 3T17 somou R$ 341,6 milhões (margem EBITDA de 46,2%) enquanto o Lucro Líquido somou R$ 55,8 milhões.

São Paulo, fevereiro de 2017 – A São Martinho S.A., um dos maiores produtores de açúcar e etanol do Brasil, anunciou ao mercado em 08 de fevereiro seus resultados referentes ao 3º trimestre da safra 2016/2017 (3T17). No acumulado dos nove meses da safra 16/17 (9M17), a companhia apresentou evolução em todos indicadores financeiros, reflexo da melhora de preços de açúcar e etanol.

O resumo dos principais indicadores dos 9M17 em relação ao mesmo período do ano anterior mostra que o EBITDA Ajustado cresceu 9,2%, atingindo R$ 1.044,1 milhões (margem EBITDA de 46,9%). Já o EBIT Ajustado aumentou 15,2% em relação ao 9M16, alcançando R$ 524,9 milhões (margem EBIT ajustada de 23,6%). O Lucro Líquido cresceu 22%, somando R$ 164,4 milhões nos 9M17.

Os números do 3T17 foram impactados negativamente pela menor produção de etanol na safra 16/17, consequência da quebra de safra, conforme detalhado em Fato Relevante de novembro/2016, e também pela redução do volume exportado de açúcar, resultado da postergação de embarques para o 4T17 como estratégia de precificação.

Desta maneira, o EBITDA ajustado do 3T17 somou R$ 341,6 milhões (margem EBITDA de 46,2%), uma queda de 17,1% em relação ao 3T16. O EBIT ajustado do 3T17 totalizou R$ 155,8 milhões (margem EBIT ajustada de 21,1%), apresentando redução de 22,7% em relação ao 3T16. Já o Lucro Líquido somou R$ 55,8 milhões, diminuição de 29,5% em relação ao 3T16.

Vale ressaltar a manutenção do Guidance de EBITDA Ajustado para safra 16/17 entre R$ 1,4 bi e R$ 1,5 bi e que tal estimativa contempla a consolidação de apenas 50,95% da Nova Fronteira Bioenergia.

Em 30 de dezembro de 2016, as fixações de preços de açúcar e dólar da São Martinho para a safra 17/18 somavam 500,0 mil toneladas e USD 214,9 milhões, respetivamente - 50% do volume de cana própria ao preço de R$ 72 cents/pound. Na mesma data, as fixações de açúcar para safra 16/17 somavam 332 mil toneladas - 92% da cana própria ao preço de R$ 61 cents/pound;

Conforme divulgado em Fato Relevante no dia 15 de dezembro de 2016, a São Martinho irá incorporar a Nova Fronteira Bioenergia através da emissão de 24.023.708

ações, o fechamento da operação está agendada para 23/02/2017. Na Carta Financeira foi elaborado um resumo dos números da companhia considerando a consolidação de 100% da Boa Vista, para melhor entendimento dos impactos da transação

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São Martinho participa da 11ª Conferência ISO DATAGRO (Portuguese Only)

Fri, 12 May 2017 17:16:00 GMT

São Martinho participa da 11ª Conferência ISO DATAGRO

As principais lideranças do mercado global sucroenergético participaram no dia 10 de maio, da 11ª edição da Conferência ISO DATAGRO New York Sugar & Ethanol, realizada no hotel Hilton Midtown, em Nova York nos Estados Unidos.

A São Martinho foi representada no evento pelo diretor Comercial e de Logística Helder Gosling, que teve participação como um dos conferencistas do Painel 3, dedicado ao mercado brasileiro e intitulado “Brazil - New Factors Related to the Largest Fundament”. O painel discutiu aspectos comerciais da produção nacional e também contou com a participação de Ivan Melo, diretor Comercial da Raízen.

Também estiveram presentes na Conferência diversos representantes da companhia: Fábio Venturelli (presidente da São Martinho); Dr. João Guilherme Sabino Ometto (presidente do Conselho de Administração); Guilherme Fontes Ribeiro (conselheiro); Maurício Krug Ometto (conselheiro); Nelson Marquês Ferreira Ometto (conselheiro).

A ISO DATAGRO tem como tema as principais mudanças que acontecem atualmente no mercado global sucroenergético. O evento reuniu mais de 400 líderes do setor, representantes de empresas e instituições de 22 países, que participaram de importantes discussões com os principais especialistas do segmento.

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Fábio Venturelli é eleito pela quarta vez Executivo de Valor (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 03 May 2017 13:26:00 GMT

Fábio Venturelli é eleito pela quarta vez Executivo de Valor

O presidente da São Martinho recebeu pela quarta vez o prêmio Executivo de Valor na categoria Agronegócio, concedido pelo jornal Valor Econômico, um dos mais reconhecidos do segmento empresarial. A cerimônia de entrega aconteceu na terça-feira, 02 de maio, na Villa Vérico em São Paulo.

Os eleitos foram escolhidos por votação secreta que levou em conta o desempenho na gestão de suas empresas com base no ano de 2016. Fábio Venturelli recebeu as premiações em 2012, 2013 e 2016.

A premiação chega a sua décima sétima edição e é resultado da tradicional pesquisa que aponta os melhores profissionais da alta gestão em 23 setores da economia. A partir desta edição, o processo de seleção passou a envolver as mais importantes empresas de recrutamento do país, que fazem parte da principal associação global de empresas de consultoria e busca de executivos e desenvolvimento de lideranças – The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (Aesc).

“Dedico esse prêmio a todos os colaboradores que contribuem no dia a dia e ajudam, com sua energia, mover o nosso país”, afirma Fábio.

A São Martinho se orgulha e parabeniza o presidente por mais esse reconhecimento.

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Ministro da Agricultura Blairo Maggi visita (Portuguese Only)

Tue, 02 May 2017 15:52:00 GMT

Ministro da Agricultura Blairo Maggi Visita Usina São Martinho

Comitiva ministerial reuniu-se com representantes do setor sucroenergético e conheceu as áreas agrícola e industrial da unidade de Pradópolis/SP

O ministro da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento, Blairo Maggi, acompanhado de uma comitiva, visitou nesta terça-feira, dia 02 de maio, a Usina São Martinho, em Pradópolis (SP), a maior unidade de processamento de cana-de-açúcar do mundo. Participaram do encontro representantes da Unica – União da Indústria de Cana-de-Açúcar, diretores e conselheiros da São Martinho, empresários, lideranças e representantes do segmento sucroenergético.

Na abertura, a presidente da Unica, Elizabeth Farina, fez uma apresentação do setor destacando sua importância econômica e desenvolvimento desde os anos 90. Após, foi aberta discussão entre os participantes sobre planos e cenários futuros.

Após, o grupo seguiu para a área agrícola onde acompanhou o moderno processo de produção da cana, como a colheita mecanizada, o uso de drones nos tratos agrícolas, plantio de mudas pré-brotadas e adubação orgânica. Na sequência, em área de reflorestamento localizada na entrada da usina, o ministro plantou uma muda de árvore nativa.

A visita continuou pela indústria passando pela área de centrifugação de açúcar e pelo COI – Centro de Operações da Indústria, responsável pelo comando de todos os processos. A comitiva ainda conheceu a área de logística, com seu terminal rodoferroviário de transbordo de açúcar e etanol, e também a UTE – Unidade Termoelétrica, uma avançada unidade de cogeração de energia elétrica. Antes do almoço de encerramento, Blairo Maggi e convidados conferiram de perto a biofábrica de MPB (Mudas Pré-brotadas) e seus amplos viveiros na unidade.

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Usina Iracema Forma Primeira Turma do Programa de Inclusão Social Para Pessoas Com Deficiência (Portuguese Only)

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:36:00 GMT

Usina Iracema forma primeira turma do Programa de Inclusão Social para pessoas com deficiência

Programa realizado em parceria com o SENAI e Prefeitura Municipal de Iracemápolis formou 13 alunos do curso de capacitação profissional em Almoxarife em cerimônia realizada dia 19 de abril no Teatro Virgínio Ometto, em Iracemápolis

O Teatro Virgínio Ometto foi palco de uma noite emocionante e histórica para Iracemápolis no dia 19 de abril. O local sediou a cerimônia de formatura da primeira turma de alunos a concluir um curso do SENAI “João Guilherme Sabino Ometto”. Os 13 alunos do projeto de capacitação técnica profissional para PcDs (Pessoas com Deficiência), promovido pela Usina Iracema em parceria com o SENAI e Prefeitura Municipal, receberam os diplomas do curso de Almoxarife das mãos das autoridades locais e de representantes da Usina Iracema e do SENAI Iracemápolis.

O curso de capacitação técnica profissional para PcDs (Pessoas com Deficiência) faz parte de um programa pioneiro desenvolvido pela São Martinho em suas usinas, em parceria com o SENAI e Prefeituras Municipais das cidades onde suas unidades estão instaladas, que visa fomentar o desenvolvimento, a qualificação profissional e a inclusão social e economicamente ativa da pessoa com deficiência.

Essa é a primeira turma formada pela Usina Iracema. O curso foi iniciado em abril de 2016 e contou com uma carga de 800 horas de duração. Angelo Aloisio Denadai, Coordenador Administrativo da Usina e paraninfo da turma, agradeceu durante a formatura a parceria com a Prefeitura e o SENAI, além de desejar sorte para os formandos nessa nova etapa de suas vidas e carreiras profissionais.

Os formandos retribuíram a oportunidade de participar do programa de capacitação, prestando uma homenagem emocionante durante o evento. Um vídeo produzido e gravado pelos próprios alunos, apresentando as instalações e estrutura da escola SENAI.

Participaram da cerimônia Mario Eduardo Cazão, Diretor da escola SENAI de Iracemápolis; Fábio Francisco Zuza, Prefeito de Iracemápolis; Luis Paulo Zabin, Coordenador de Atividades Pedagógicas da escola SENAI Iracemápolis; Marcos Valério Rodrigues, Coordenador de Atividades Pedagógicas do SENAI; Angelo Aloisio Denadai, Coordenador Administrativo da Usina Iracema e paraninfo da turma; além do corpo docente da escola, vereadores, autoridades locais e representantes da São Martinho.

Projeto de destaque

A São Martinho iniciou em fevereiro de 2013 o programa voltado para a inclusão social e economicamente ativa da Pessoa com Deficiência (PcD). A iniciativa promove cursos de capacitação profissional para pessoas com deficiência com o objetivo de prepará-las para o ingresso no mercado de trabalho. Desenvolvido em parceria com o Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, SENAI (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial) e prefeituras municipais de Pradópolis (SP), Guariba (SP), Barrinha (SP), Iracemápolis (SP), Américo Brasiliense (SP), Araraquara (SP) e Quirinópolis (GO), o programa já qualificou nos cursos de Aprendizagem em Almoxarife e em Assistente Administrativo mais de 160 pessoas.

Em 2016, a São Martinho recebeu o reconhecimento do Governo do Estado de São Paulo pelo desenvolvimento do projeto. A companhia ficou entre as 15 grandes empresas do Estado selecionadas no III Prêmio Melhores Empresas para Trabalhadores com Deficiência. A premiação é uma iniciativa da Secretaria de Estado dos Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência e tem o objetivo de dar visibilidade às boas práticas relacionadas à inclusão profissional das pessoas com deficiência e estimular as demais organizações a aperfeiçoarem seus programas de respeito à diversidade humana.

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Excelência e qualidade reconhecidas pelo IAC e INMETRO (Portuguese Only)

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:06:00 GMT

Excelência e qualidade reconhecidas pelo IAC e INMETRO

O Laboratório de Química Agrícola do Grupo São Martinho participa com destaque há 26 anos dos ensaios de Proficiência do Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) para Laboratórios de Análise de Solo para fins agrícolas. Na avaliação mais recente divulgada, relativa a 2016, a unidade localizada na Usina São Martinho obteve índice médio de excelência de 99%. O resultado fez com que o laboratório conquistasse a segunda colocação entre os 136 laboratórios avaliados nesta edição.

Criado em 1979, o laboratório é considerado pelo IAC o que obteve maior regularidade nas avaliações em comparação com os demais participantes. A unidade também conquistou a classificação “A” nesta avaliação promovida pelo instituto.

Outro destaque é a acreditação recomendada para mais dois anos pelo INMETRO no escopo “Análise Química de Solos e Amostragem” em reavaliação realizada em fevereiro, nos requisitos da norma ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2005. A acreditação concedida garante que o Grupo São Martinho executa as suas análises com precisão e rastreabilidade, obtendo um resultado final de alta qualidade.

O laboratório tem função estratégica de dar suporte ao negócio da companhia. São analisadas, anualmente, cerca de 30 mil amostras de solo, além de subprodutos (Torta e Vinhaça) e outros materiais, provenientes das quatro unidades do Grupo. As análises oferecem informações voltadas à correção do solo, adubação de forma racional, levantamento de solos para definir o ambiente de produção e outras práticas agrícolas em aproximadamente 220 mil hectares de área.

As conquistas das certificações de qualidade e avaliações positivas recebidas pelo Laboratório de Química Agrícola são resultados do constante investimento da companhia na qualificação dos profissionais, na utilização das boas práticas de laboratório e em equipamentos cada vez mais modernos.

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São Martinho conclui processo de incorporação (Portuguese Only)

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:11:00 GMT

São Martinho Conclui Processo de Incorporação da Nova Fronteira Bioenergia

Anunciada em dezembro, operação foi aprovada e finalizada em fevereiro de 2017

A São Martinho S.A, um dos maiores produtores de açúcar e etanol do país, concluiu em fevereiro de 2017 a incorporação da Nova Fronteira Bioenergia, joint venture que possuía com a Petrobras Biocombustível desde 2010. A Usina Boa Vista, de Quirinópolis (GO), que pertencia à Nova Fronteira, agora é 100% controlada pela São Martinho. Com a incorporação, a companhia fortalece sua posição como uma das principais do mercado sucronergético do Brasil e passa a ter capacidade de processar cerca de 24 milhões de toneladas de cana por safra.

A operação permitirá a estruturação e utilização mais eficiente dos ativos e das operações da São Martinho. Haverá a unificação da administração e das atividades, gerando maior eficiência, sinergia e racionalização dos custos administrativofinanceiros, bem como maior liquidez para as partes envolvidas. Além disso, a incorporação fortalecerá o posicionamento competitivo da São Martinho, permitindo uma geração de valor a longo prazo.

A Petrobras Biocombustível, que detinha 49% da Nova Fronteira Bioenergia, e os demais acionistas minoritários desta empresa receberam novas ações ordinárias da São Martinho, escriturais, sem valor nominal, em substituição e na proporção das ações que detinham na Nova Fronteira Bioenergia. A São Martinho emitiu 24.023.708 ações, representando 6,59% do seu capital social, dos quais 24.000.000 de ações foram destinadas à Petrobras Biocombustível e 23.708 ações aos minoritários da empresa incorporada.

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Alunos de Iracemápolis recebem Prêmio Miniempresa (Portuguese Only)

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:33:00 GMT

Alunos de Iracemápolis recebem Prêmio Miniempresa

Já virou tradição! Em mais uma edição do Prêmio Miniempresa, promovido pela Junior Achievement São Paulo em parceria com o IDELI e colaboradores da Usina Iracema, os alunos da E.E João Ometto, de Iracemápolis-SP, receberam premiações pelo projeto de empresa desenvolvido durante o programa em 2016.

Os 28 alunos que participaram desta edição criaram a empresa Defiforex, que significa Definir, Fixar, Formular e Executar. Eles desenvolveram como produto das lições aprendidas durante o programa um porta-copos feito de material reciclável. A ideia rendeu aos alunos três premiações: 1º lugar na categoria Ações de Marketing; 3º lugar na categoria Gestão de Pessoas; e 2º lugar em Responsabilidade Social.

A cerimônia de premiação foi realizada no dia 09 de dezembro de 2016 no Teatro do SESI, na FIESP em São Paulo. Participaram do evento todos os alunos, os professores voluntários e colaboradores da Usina Iracema que atuam no programa. São eles: Elisabete Cristina Zorzer de Abreu; Fabiana Dário Pissolito; Cláudio Nogueira Chaves; Aguinaldo Luz da Silva Júnior; Guilherme Sant’Anna Albino; Diego Franco; e Marcelo Akira Mizutani.

O projeto é apoiado voluntariamente por colaboradores da Usina Iracema que participam da iniciativa como professores. O programa permite aos alunos do Ensino Médio tomar contato prático com informações sobre economia, negócios, marketing, organização, gestão de pessoas e na produção geral de uma empresa.

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Moagem do Grupo São Martinho na safra 16/17 (Portuguese Only)

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:40:00 GMT

Moagem do Grupo São Martinho na safra 16/17

O Grupo São Martinho divulgou no final de dezembro o encerramento do período de moagem da safra 2016/2017 e os números de produção de açúcar, etanol e energia da companhia.

A empresa totalizou 19.281 milhões de toneladas de cana-de-açúcar processadas no período, considerando a consolidação parcial da Usina Boa Vista (50,95%). A moagem atingiu 100,1% do novo guidance, divulgado em novembro.

O processamento da matéria-prima resultou na produção de 1.301 mil toneladas de açúcar, o que equivale a 100,3% do novo guidance previsto, e 667 milhões de litros de etanol, sendo 398 milhões de litros de etanol anidro e 269 milhões de litros de etanol hidratado.

A companhia também informou que o nível de Açúcares Totais Recuperáveis (ATR) por tonelada de cana processada foi de 130,3 kg e o ATR produzido foi de 2.512 mil toneladas. O Grupo ressalta que continuará gerando energia até fevereiro/2017.

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