Companhia Mineira de Acucar e Alcool Participacoes

Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool Participações (CMAA) is a Brazilian agro-industrial company that produces sugar, ethanol and renewable energy from sugarcane. The company is headquartered in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and describes itself as having a "mineiro DNA" combined with international investments. Its three agro-industrial units operate with what the company calls high standards of quality, efficiency and sustainability. CMAA's product portfolio centres on VHP sugar (very high polarization raw sugar used as feedstock for refined sugar and other products), anhydrous and hydrous ethanol, and renewable electricity generated from sugarcane bagasse. The company markets its ethanol as a sustainable biofuel that supports the energy transition, with lower emissions compared to gasoline, and notes industrial applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and cleaning products. The company emphasises sustainability and social responsibility. Its units are certified by Bonsucro and RenovaBio, certifications that reinforce its environmental and social commitments. CMAA states that more than 4,000 people work at the company, and it maintains strategic goals for hiring women and people with disabilities. Safety, diversity and community development are presented as core values. CMAA is led by CEO Carlos Eduardo Turchetto, who has publicly stated that the company's commitment to sustainability is non-negotiable and reflected in every decision. The company invests continuously in innovative technologies to reduce environmental impacts and strengthen sustainable production, while expanding its work with local communities. CMAA presents itself as open to investment, acquisition and partnerships in the sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity segments, offering innovative solutions, operational efficiency and a commitment to sustainable growth. Its official website is cmaa.ind.br.

Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool Participações (CMAA) was born in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, an area historically associated with sugarcane cultivation and agro-industrial development. The company was established to produce sugar, ethanol and bioenergy, and it describes its origins as combining a "mineiro DNA" with international investments. From its base in Minas Gerais, CMAA developed three agro-industrial units that operate with what the company describes as cutting-edge technology and highly qualified teams. These units are dedicated to the production of VHP sugar, anhydrous and hydrous ethanol, and renewable electricity generated from sugarcane bagasse. Over time, the company positioned itself as a supplier of high-quality products aligned with sustainability principles, serving both domestic and international markets. A significant development in CMAA's history has been its commitment to sustainability certifications. Its units are certified by Bonsucro, a global standard for sustainable sugarcane production, and by RenovaBio, Brazil's national biofuel policy. These certifications reflect the company's efforts to meet environmental and social standards in its operations. CMAA has also invested in social and governance initiatives. The company reports a workforce of more than 4,000 people and has established strategic goals for hiring women and people with disabilities. Safety, diversity and community development are presented as central to its corporate culture. Under the leadership of CEO Carlos Eduardo Turchetto, CMAA has continued to emphasise sustainable growth, innovation and community engagement. The company states that it invests continuously in innovative technologies to reduce environmental impacts and strengthen sustainable production, while expanding its work with local communities. It also positions itself as open to investment, acquisition and partnerships in the sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity segments.

High-quality, sustainable production of sugar, ethanol and bioenergy with Bonsucro and RenovaBio certifications.

• VHP Sugar

  Very high polarization raw sugar, known as 'raw sugar', used as feedstock for refined sugar and other products.

• Anhydrous Ethanol

  Ethanol obtained after dehydration via fractional distillation, meaning 'without water', used as fuel and industrial feedstock.

• Hydrous Ethanol

  Renewable biofuel with approximately 96% alcohol and 4% water, used as fuel and in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

• Renewable Energy

  Renewable electricity produced from sugarcane bagasse.

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