Developed by the Brazilian Association of Organic Producers (ABPO), the Pantanal Sustainable Beef Program is a pioneering initiative dedicated exclusively to producers in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul. This program aims to align cattle raising with sustainability, promoting practices that protect the unique ecosystem of the Pantanal and benefit local communities.
The Pantanal, one of the world's richest ecosystems in biodiversity, faces significant challenges due to environmental degradation and the intensification of harmful agricultural practices. The Pantanal Sustainable Beef Program was created to tackle these challenges, establishing a production model that values sustainable management and local traditions. The initiative aims to anchor cattle raising in the region, ensuring it is environmentally responsible, socially just, and economically viable.
Sustainable cattle raising to preserve the Pantanal
The program is structured around five fundamental pillars:
Origin assurance: Ensures responsible meat sourcing;
Traceability: Allows tracking of the entire production chain;
Production process: Promotes sustainable practices from breeding to slaughter;
Environmental responsibility: Emphasizes the preservation of the Pantanal's natural resources;
Social process: Values local communities' well-being and respects workers' rights.
The Pantanal Sustainable Beef Program encourages beef production in a more natural way, prioritizing superior product quality through raising animals on native grasslands without harmful environmental practices.
Certification and sustainability guarantee
The certification of the Pantanal Sustainable Beef Program seeks to ensure sustainable practices, social responsibility, and quality. QIMA verifies compliance with the rigorous standards set by ABPO, ensuring the meat produced in the region meets these criteria.
Sustainability: Ensure that beef production in the Pantanal is carried out sustainably, respecting the environment and promoting the conservation of natural resources.
Social responsibility: Ensure that local producers adopt practices that respect workers' rights and value local communities.
Quality: Offer the market a high-quality product, whose origin and production methods are transparent and reliable.
Certification criteria
Rigorous criteria have been established for certifying producers in the program. Among them are the conservation of native vegetation, sustainable management of natural resources, and protection of local biodiversity, ensuring all practices adopted comply with legal requirements.
Furthermore, the program promotes the appreciation of local labor, guaranteeing decent working conditions and respecting the cultural traditions of the region. Transparency and community involvement are also fundamental, reinforcing the commitment to sustainable and socially just development.
Sustainable benefits for all involved
Certification brings significant advantages to everyone involved in the production chain:
For producers: Access to markets that value sustainable products, increased appreciation for the final product, and continuous technical support.
For consumers: Assurance of responsible origin, transparency in production methods, and contribution to the preservation of the Pantanal.
For the environment: Conservation of biodiversity, reduction of environmental impacts, and promotion of long-term sustainable practices.
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