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Eco-efficiency competence center inaugurated in Latin America |
The Espaço ÉCO Foundation, located near BASF's site in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil), was opened on June 22, 2005. It is located in a nature reserve of approximately 290,000 m2, which was donated by BASF. The area is recognized as a part of the Brazilian biosphere reserve by UNESCO. BASF initiated the foundation in cooperation with GTZ (German governmental agency for international cooperation). Other partners in this inter-institutional partnership include São Bernardo do Campo's City Hall, SENAI (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial) and SESI (Serviço Social da Indústria).
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Besides donating the land, BASF will invest R$ 2 million (which equals 50% of the total investment) in the consolidation of this project. Initiating alliances with its partners is essential for the success of the Espaço ECO Foundation. Each partner contributes with its particular strengths to the project.
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Latin American eco-efficiency excellence center
The Foundation aims at becoming an Excellence Center for Applied Sustainable Development in Latin America. The focus of the Espaço ECO Foundation lies on promoting sustainable development in society through transferring knowledge and technology. The main focus lies on the implementation and dispersion of the eco-efficiency analysis and the foundation will become a regional center for eco-efficiency in Latin America. Experts of Espaço ECO will carry out eco-efficiency analysis together with companies and other interested entities that want to evaluate the life cycle of their products and processes. The eco-efficiency analysis will help companies to be more competitive in an increasingly globalizing economy. Other goals of the Foundation include environmental education and fostering reforestation.
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