Ricardo Rodrigues de Carvalho

Engages in mining and processing of nickel

Produces and exports bauxite

Produces primary and recycled aluminum products & sells electric power and extracts nickel & bauxite mining

Functions as a College/University

Engages in production, refinement and distribution of nickel and copper

Engages in the mining, processing and marketing of nickel

Functions as a College/University

The company is located in Brazil. It focuses on addressing challenges such as social inequalities, climate change, and trust crises through data-driven, context-specific programs and intersectoral partnerships. Key action areas include sustainable cities and communities, quality education, productive inclusion, and responsible and sustainable business practices. The institute supports Votorantim portfolio companies by fostering corporate social engagement, employee volunteering, and responsible use of tax incentives, while also collaborating with organizations like the UN Compact and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). It manages projects impacting over 100 municipalities and emphasizes transparency and impact assessment through annual reports and knowledge dissemination tools such as indexes and sectoral studies. Instituto Votorantim operates as a center of applied intelligence, producing intellectual capital and stimulating dialogue to advance social and environmental progress. It partners with local companies and organizations to execute socio-environmental initiatives, focusing on areas like youth citizenship, childhood rights, environmental education, inclusive entrepreneurship, and technical education aligned with local needs. Instituto Votorantim, founded in 2002, is a social intelligence center and the social platform for Votorantim companies, dedicated to developing and implementing socio-environmental solutions that promote sustainable business practices and generate societal value.