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The global push for environmental transparency just received a significant technological boost from South America. UN Environment has officially integrated the Brazilian-developed Lavoisier LCA software into its Global LCA Data Access (GLAD) platform. This strategic move aims to streamline how sustainability data is shared across Read More …
The latest environmental data from Brazil marks a significant turning point in the global fight against climate change. Between August 2025 and January 2026, areas under deforestation alerts in the Legal Amazon fell by 35% compared to the previous cycle. This progress Read More …
Significant updates to the Worker Food Program (PAT) officially took effect this Tuesday, February 10, introducing a new era of transparency and competition. Established by Decree No. 12,712, these new PAT regulations 2026 aim to modernize the 50-year-old program, ensuring that meal and food Read More …
Brazil has reached a historic milestone in the protection of its youth. In 2025, efforts in combating child labor in Brazil yielded the most significant results since 2017, reflecting a renewed commitment to human rights and labor law enforcement. According to Read More …
NR-12 compliance is the critical barrier for US manufacturers exporting machinery to Brazil. The globalization of the industrial machinery trade has created a complex web of regulatory obligations, and few bilateral relationships exhibit as profound a divergence as that between the Read More …
Recent confusion regarding the NR-31 helmet vs hat requirements has led many to believe that traditional wide-brimmed hats are now banned in favor of safety helmets. The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) has officially debunked this, stating that no such universal Read More …
TOn February 4, 2026, the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) and the National Federation of Port Operations (Fenop) formalized a landmark agreement to advance ESG in the Brazilian port sector. Through the launch of the “Portos e Pontes” (Ports and Bridges) project, both entities are Read More …
The landscape of international trade is shifting as Brazil and Russia formalize a deeper economic bond. On February 4, 2026, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) met with an official Russian delegation to catalyze a new era Read More …
Brazil oil and gas production 2025 reached an unprecedented milestone, achieving a historic average output of 4.897 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d). According to the Monthly Bulletin of Oil and Natural Gas Production, this figure represents a 12.7% increase over the Read More …
The Brazilian government has released its annual balance of inspections, revealing a critical look at the state of labor rights across the country. On January 28, 2026 (National Day Against Slave Labor) the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) confirmed Read More …