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Vale and the COP 30 Agenda

Vale has been actively participating in COP conferences, reaffirming its commitment to contributing to a low-carbon economy through fair and inclusive mining practices that integrate environmental protection and restoration with the well-being of people, communities, and economic development. 

COP 30 will mark a historic milestone: for the first time, the conference will be held in the Amazon, where Vale has operated for over 40 years, combining responsible mining with forest conservation and support for local communities. 

The company’s engagement in the COP 30 agenda is structured around three main pillars: Forests/Biodiversity, Decarbonization/Energy Transition, and Sociocultural aspects. 

The company’s engagement in the COP 30 agenda is structured around three main pillars:
Forests and Biodiversity
Decarbonization and Energy Transition
Sociocultural
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Forests and
Biodiversity 

For over 40 years, Vale has operated in the Amazon with a focus on nature-based solutions. The company protects 800,000 hectares within the Carajás Mosaic (Pará), in partnership with ICMBio, and promotes initiatives that combine science, ecological restoration, and local income generation.

Vale is committed to restoring 100,000 hectares and protecting an additional 400,000 hectares by 2030, beyond its operational boundaries. 

Inclusive Restoration: In partnership with ICMBio and the Vale Natural Reserve, Vale is working to restore degraded areas within federal conservation units at scale, with active participation from local communities. 

BioPark: the Vale Amazonia BioPark is a benchmark in research and conservation, home to over 16,000 plant species and 360 animals.

Bioeconomy: through Fundo Vale and a network of partnerships, we invest in the bioeconomy in various ways, such as supporting businesses that help preserve or restore the forest. We have been strengthening value chains in protected areas and supporting innovative business models that add value and attract investment to agroforestry products.

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Presence at COP 30

During COP30, the Vale Technological Institute (ITV) will host the Biodiversity and Climate Hub, featuring debates, panels, and scientific presentations on conservation and socio-biodiversity, in partnership with Abema.

C.A.S.E. – Climate Action Solutions & Engagement: A private sector initiative bringing together companies such as Vale, Natura, Nestlé, Itaú, and Marcopolo to connect impactful and scalable projects in Forests/Bioeconomy and Energy Transition. 

Presença na COP 30

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Decarbonization and Energy Transition
Vale supplies essential minerals and metals for the global energy transition, working to reduce emissions and develop low-carbon solutions in partnership with the industrial sector.
Essential Minerals Coalition

Led by Vale,CEBDS, and IBRAM, the Coalition brings together 14 organizations and companies with proposals to reduce emissions from Brazil’s mining sector by up to 90% by 2050 and support global electrification.

The group’s report highlights Brazil’s strategic role in the steel value chain and sustainable mining.

Presence at COP 30
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Industrial Innovation: Partnerships with steelmakers to develop decarbonization solutions, such as briquettes—which reduce blast furnace emissions by up to 10%—and Green Steel Mega Hubs. Learn more at Strategy and Management for Decarbonization – Vale. 

Climate Targets: Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33% by 2030, reach net zero emissions by 2050, and cut Scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2035. 

Renewable sources: since 2023, our energy consumption in Brazil has been sourced entirely from renewable sources.

Testing new biofuels: we have established partnerships to develop ethanol/diesel biofuel engines for off-road trucks and locomotives. We are also testing increased biodiesel blends in truck fuels.

Sociocultural

Vale believes in a just transition that embraces social inclusion and cultural appreciation. At COP30, the company will highlight initiatives that contribute to reducing extreme poverty, strengthening communities, and expanding access to culture in the Amazon region.

Social goal: support 500,000 people in overcoming extreme poverty by 2030. To date, over 50,000 individuals have already benefited across five Brazilian states.

Education and Culture: Through the Vale Cultural Institute, the company sponsors and manages free, public cultural spaces such as the Casa da Cultura in Canaã dos Carajás and the Vale Maranhão Cultural Center, offering exhibitions, events, and educational programs. 

Education and Culture: Through the Vale Cultural Institute, the company sponsors and manages free, public cultural spaces such as the Casa da Cultura in Canaã dos Carajás and the Vale Maranhão Cultural Center, offering exhibitions, events, and educational programs. 

Cultural initiatives in the Amazon: in 2024, 130 cultural initiatives were supported in the Amazon region, including Vale Música Belém, the Biennial of the Amazons, Círio de Nazaré, the Museum of the Amazons, the Mercedários Complex, Cine Olympia, the Belém Urban Art Museum (MAUB), and the documentary Dona Onete.

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Galeria de Fotos
Panel on Regenerative Agriculture held in an indoor setting with wooden décor and plants in the background. Four individuals are seated in armchairs on a stage, with side tables and microphones, engaging in a discussion. Behind them, a large screen displays the title “Regenerative Agriculture” and the C.A.S.E. logo.
First day - C.A.S.E.
The C.A.S.E. House opened its doors in Belém during COP30 Brazil for a journey dedicated to fostering meetings, exchanges, and debates on concrete solutions for the climate transition.
Two participants seated in armchairs on a stage at an event space, with a backdrop displaying partner company logos, including Vale, Natura, and Bradesco. A small side table between them holds glasses and cans. The setting features artificial lighting and wooden details, suggesting a formal discussion or corporate dialogue.
Dialogue for climate transition
Johan Rockström, Director of PIK and co-author of the Planetary Boundaries framework, a global reference in sustainability and climate security; and Esther Duflo, MIT Economist and Nobel Laureate in Economics, a leading authority on poverty research and evidence-based public policy.
Musical performance by the Vale Música Quartet in an indoor setting with natural-themed décor and soft lighting. The musicians are arranged with instruments including keyboard, guitar, clarinet, and percussion, in front of a screen displaying “Quarteto Vale Música” and the C.A.S.E. logo. In the background, people are seen moving around, indicating a cultural event atmosphere.
Vale Música
Performance by the Vale Música Quartet during the first day of gatherings hosted at the C.A.S.E. House as part of COP30.
Vale at COP 30
Grazielle Parenti, Vale’s Executive Vice President of Sustainability, participates in COP 30 agenda.
Vale at COP 30
Grazielle Parenti, Vale’s Executive Vice President of Sustainability, participates in COP 30 agenda.
Vale at COP 30
Grazielle Parenti, Vale’s Executive Vice President of Sustainability, participates in COP 30 agenda.
Vale at COP 30
Grazielle Parenti, Vale’s Executive Vice President of Sustainability, participates in COP 30 agenda.
Vale at COP 30
Grazielle Parenti, Vale’s Executive Vice President of Sustainability, participates in COP 30 agenda.