Empowering the São João Batista Community: SAMBAZON's Latest Fair Trade Project
In the heart of Brazil's Amazon rainforest lies a community whose resilience and dedication to sustainability caught SAMBAZON’s attention. Nestled in the municipality of Muaná, Pará, the São João Batista community been selected as the recipient of SAMBAZON's latest Fair for Life (FFL) project. Our commitment to fair trade practices,...
SAMBAZON's Earth Day Achievements: Pioneering Sustainability through Partnership
SAMBAZON is taking the time to reflect on our journey in sustainability progress as Earth Day approaches. Over the past year, we've achieved significant milestones in collaboration with valued partners, reaffirming our commitment to environmental stewardship. Let's explore three key initiatives that showcase SAMBAZON's dedication to our triple bottom-line business.
5 Interesting Facts about SAMBAZON Açaí Harvesters in Brazil
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where lush greenery and vibrant biodiversity come together, there is much to learn about a different way of life. Meet the SAMBAZON Açaí harvesters, individuals whose lives are intricately woven into the fabric of our triple bottom line business. These dedicated individuals play...
Our Fair Trade Update: 2020 Project Completion and Project 2021 – Empowering the São João Batista Community
In the spirit of our ongoing commitment to the growth of the communities we work with in the Amazon, we're excited to share some significant updates in our latest Fair Trade Projects.
Safety Week at SAMBAZON: Ensuring a Secure Work Environment
At SAMBAZON, we take pride in our commitment to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and accident prevention in our factories. In this blog, we will hear directly from our employees about their experiences at this year’s Safety Week and how this experience contributes to our goal of modern, safe...
A Glimpse into 6 Ways the Açaí Tree is Used in the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is a treasure trove of biodiversity and natural resources. Among its many gifts, the Açaí tree stands out as a keystone species for the communities that call the Amazon Rainforest their home. In this blog, we will explore...
Meet our Field Technicians: Uniting Passion & Purpose in Sustainability
Discover the untold stories of dedicated field technicians who stand as environmental stewards in an evolving sustainability job market. From helping to maintain our Certified Fair Trade and Organic Açaí status to nurturing relationships with harvesters in the rainforest, their journey is a testament to passion and purpose. Join us...
Conversations for Change: Learning about Eco Enterprises Fund & their Art Exhibition featuring SAMBAZON
Get ready to be inspired, educated, and invigorated by the stories of innovation and purpose that define the EcoEnterprises Fund III and their Art Exhibition with FinDev.
Biodiversity Conservation in the Amazon: Findings on Tree Species Richness
The Amazon Rainforest is home to an astonishing array of trees, after all it is the most biodiverse place on Earth. Each plays a crucial role in the ecosystem, and deforestation and climate change pose a significant threat to these tree species. In 2020, we initiated a biodiversity study focused...
SAMBAZON’s Footprint: Measuring our GHG Emissions
We are committed to doing our part to monitor our carbon footprint and to ensure that we are contributing to a sustainable future. We will continue to explore new and innovative ways to reduce our emissions and to make our business practices more eco-friendly. We recognize that the health of...
Our Sustainability Update: The Path towards Zero Waste
At SAMBAZON, we do our best to reduce waste by following good inventory management practices. Not only is it good for business, it’s the right thing to do for our planet. We consider each piece of the business in the aim of creating a more circular economy when it comes...
Our 2020 Fair Trade Project: Araramã Community Center
Our Fair Trade Project for 2020 is nearing completion, and we thought you might want a sneak peak into the process so far. This project is focused on improving Quality of Life with the construction of a Community Center for the Araramã Community in the state of Pará, Brazil.