EXPANDING THE ESG AGENDA IN NITERÓI: STRATEGIES AND RESULTS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FOR CERTIFICATION OF GOOD PRACTICES IN CARBON NEUTRALIZATION

Abstract

The Municipal Program for the Certification of Good Practices in Carbon Neutralization, the result of a partnership between the Municipal Climate Secretariat of Niterói and the Comptroller General of the Municipality, is an initiative that aims to promote a low-carbon economy in the city. As one of the results of Previne Niterói, it arose from the need to expand the ESG agenda related to carbon neutralization in various productive sectors. The objective is to assist micro, small and large companies in raising awareness of activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, suggesting good practices for mitigation, adaptation to extreme weather events and offsetting their emissions. The methodology applied was structured in five stages ranging from awareness to certification of companies for the adoption of good practices in carbon neutralization. The results include the certification of several companies, two awards and the approval to compete for the SEBRAE Entrepreneurial Mayor award.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.041-030