Sustainable carnauba wax harvesting and our commitment to the future
At Alkinda Wax, sustainability is an operational pillar of governance. We align the socioeconomic development of the Brazilian semi-arid region with the ecological management of Copernicia prunifera, delivering to the global market a transparent model of sustainable supply, full traceability, and compliance with international ESG criteria.
The positive impact of sustainable supply
Alkinda Wax’s carnauba wax extraction is based on the active preservation of Brazilian biodiversity.
Sustainable Pruning and Ecological Harvesting
Our process consists of planned and seasonal pruning of mature leaves at controlled intervals, allowing the palm tree to regenerate naturally. This management approach stimulates tree revitalization and protects the local ecosystem against desertification.
Native Biome Conservation
Our supply guidelines actively contribute to the protection of the Caatinga biome, ensuring that plant extraction becomes a driver of environmental preservation and climate stability for the region.
Human development and appreciation of rural communities
Real sustainability is strengthened through human impact. We promote job creation and income generation for rural, traditional, and family farming communities surrounding our factory, transforming the carnauba production chain into a force for social development.
OUR CONTINUOUS SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAMS
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Sustainable Pruning and Ecological Harvesting
Our process consists of planned and seasonal pruning of mature leaves at controlled intervals, allowing the palm tree to regenerate naturally. This management approach stimulates tree revitalization and protects the local ecosystem against desertification.
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Handicraft Workshop
We regularly provide practical handicraft courses using carnauba palm leaves for the local population. This initiative promotes the circular economy, preserves the cultural traditions of Northeast Brazil, and offers a new source of financial empowerment for community families.
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Carnauba of Tomorrow Project
A program focused on environmental awareness, promoting sustainability education and ensuring that future generations understand the ecological and economic value of palm preservation.
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Carnauba 360º Project
The objective of the project is to promote the personal and professional development of the company's employees. Through courses, lectures, and training programs, the initiative aims to improve internal collaboration, develop organizational skills, and support career growth plans within the factory.
Transparent Corporate Governance and Full Traceability
Serving the most demanding markets in the world requires uncompromising transparency. Our corporate governance includes periodic audits and ensures that every container shipped meets absolute legal and commercial compliance standards.
Documented Supply Chain
We implement criteria that map and audit the raw material from the palm tree to the final shipment, providing our customers with verified data on the product's origin.
Corporate Reporting Channel and Ombudsman
Em total conformidade com as exigências de compliance, disponibilizamos uma área de denúncia corporativa transparente em nosso ecossistema digital. Para comunicações seguras e relatos de integridade, contate nosso Ombudsman and Social Responsibility Channel.
Reporting Channel
It is essential that inadequate working conditions are reported. Alkinda Wax supports this practice and recommends that notifications be formally submitted directly through the Public Prosecutor’s Office reporting channel, ensuring action by the responsible authorities.
A transparent model of sustainable supply and traceability.
Alkinda Wax is structured to serve global corporate buyers who require evidence of origin traceability and responsible biosourcing practices in their sustainability reports.
