Communities
Establishing and maintaining good relations with the local community remains vital for our social license to operate.
Community & stakeholder support and engagement:
- 132 community / stakeholder meetings held.
- Investment of US$952,449 in community programs.
- Investment of US$505,546 in environmental management programs.
- 73,268 hours of training.
- Clean water and electricity to local communities.
- 40 km of road and infrastructure maintenance.
- Support for local indigenous communities.
- Over 2,400 school children supported with the donation of musical instruments, support for sports events and awareness campaigns, in addition to help with infrastructure and equipment.
- 2,310 people from the local communities, passed through the Company’s environmental education programs.
- 1,150 community residents received medical support.
- 50 people participated in Young Apprentice programe.
Serabi is committed to building long-term, sustainable relationships and delivering value to its stakeholders. Operating int the Tapajós region for more than 20 years, where public services are limited, the Company has become a key partner to communities around its operations in Jardim do Ouro, Moraes d’Almeida, Novo Progresso, Itaituba, and the TI Baú Indigenous area.
This approach is based on ongoing, transparent dialogue and socio-economic investment in areas such as education, health, and infrastructure. Over time, these efforts have contributed to strong community relationships.
Serabi also supports local economic development through employment, skills development, including its Youth Apprenticeship programme, and the development of regional supply chains. In a region with limited formal employment, these initiatives.
Community programs
The Group’s community and social relations professionals undertake regular meetings with the neighboring communities to understand the needs of the local residents, as well as explaining the role that Serabi can play in improving community life. These meetings with residents’ associations and community representatives, and the programmes that are generated through this dialogue, help strengthen ties with the community and reinforce the positive benefits that our operations bring to the region.