Integrated action generated environmental, social and economic gains, as well as strengthening new sustainable development models
Fundo Vale has released its 2024 Performance Report, presenting its results for the year. Between 2009 and December 2024, it invested R$430 million, helped restore 18,443 hectares of land through sustainable systems, and directly and indirectly supported 660 impact businesses and 146 initiatives, involving more than 90 partners. In addition, 866,485 carbon credits have been generated through a REDD+ project implemented in 2022. These figures reflect Fundo Vale’s efforts as an agent of change, guided by its Theory of Change.
“Seeing Fundo Vale’s evolution in 2024 motivates us to continue working on our agendas. We made progress in supporting social and environmental businesses and invested in training people. We also contributed to strengthening the ecosystem by innovating and promoting financial arrangements to enable initiatives with a positive impact in the areas of the bioeconomy, forestry and climate. Everything we have achieved has been possible thanks to collaboration and a systemic vision that places nature and the well-being of communities at the center of the strategy,” explains Patrícia Daros, Fundo Vale’s director.
Access the full report here and read on to see some highlights and the vision of Fundo Vale’s leaders.
Amazon and the bioeconomy
In 2024, Fundo Vale intensified its activities in the Amazon, boosting production chains and promoting sustainable local development. Actions were developed through 14 initiatives focused on the region, involving multiple partners in the search for innovative solutions for the Amazon’s diverse range of circumstances. One of the highlights is the Sustenta.Bio program, which brings together seven projects carried out in partnership with the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and social organizations operating locally. Its purpose is to strengthen production chains in 14 Conservation Areas in the Amazon, involving more than 30 organizations and with an estimated investment of R$24 million by 2027.
“Since Fundo Vale was established, we have been investing in solutions that help conserve and restore areas of the Amazon, improving people’s lives. Our work seeks to reverse the traditional logic, putting the economy at the service of environmental protection and recovery. This is only possible because we work together, in groups, communities and large coalitions, engaging people, civil society organizations, government bodies, academics, companies and investors,” explains Márcia Soares, Fundo Vale’s Amazon and partnerships manager.
Vale’s 2030 Forest Goal
Fundo Vale, which is responsible for delivering Vale’s voluntary commitment to restore 100,000 hectares of habitat through sustainable systems, allocated R$77.79 million in direct investments and R$6.77 million in non-financial support to the portfolio’s businesses in 2024. A total of 5,828.55 hectares of sustainable production systems were implemented, split between the Amazon Rainforest (30.65%) and Cerrado Savanna (69.35%). In socioeconomic terms, 790 people benefited directly and indirectly.
“In 2024, we continued to support the strengthening of businesses through technical assistance for organizational management, operational efficiency, increased production capacity, management of social and environmental safeguards, and impact measurement. We also helped monitor the performance of these businesses through financial and market analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities, providing integrated support for their development,” says Juliana Vilhena, Fundo Vale’s strategy, management and impact manager.
Catalytic capital for nature and innovation
In 2024, Fundo Vale continued to advance its venture philanthropy strategy focused on catalytic investments with philanthropic resources. It also promoted the development of innovative financial instruments, which provided access to more than R$7 million in credit. Highlights include support for the Amazon Impact Accelerator (AMAZ), Amazon Conservation and Sustainable Development Institute (Idesam) and Sustainable Connections Institute (Conexsus), as well as participation in networks and collaborative spaces at the Financial Innovation Lab on topics such as green finance, the carbon market, blended finance and impact metrics.
The organization also promoted important connections between investors, startups, large companies, organizations and civil society to drive transformative solutions on the forest, climate and bioeconomy agenda. The Cubo Impact Journey event, held at Cubo Itaú in São Paulo, and the Vale Impact Network mobilized thousands of people, fostering partnerships, mentoring and investments to strengthen the social and environmental innovation ecosystem. Fundo Vale also positioned itself as a major catalyst for impact within Cubo Itaú, engaging over 17,000 people.
“We believe that innovation is key to accelerating positive impact and tackling global challenges. That is why we promote connections, build capacity and foster a collaborative environment capable of generating solutions for forest protection and recovery and the development of the bioeconomy. In 2024, our programs demonstrated the power of innovation combined with the potential of people, companies and regions,” says Giovana Serenato, Fundo Vale’s head of innovation.