The Governance of “Social Arrangements for Material Reinsertion on New Cycles of Use”: A Survey on the Case of the Cooperativa Popular Amigos Do Meio Ambiente (COOPAMA)—Environment Friends State Cooperative
摘要
This chapter presents a case studyCase studies of Cooperativa Popular Amigos Do Meio Ambiente (COOPAMACOOPAMA), a collector’s cooperative located in Brazil, illustrating the Environmental, Social, and Governance (EGSEnvironmental, social and governance) principles in its organization. Founded in 2004 in Complexo do Jacarezinho, Rio de Janeiro, as a response to the lack of opportunities in the conventional market, COOPAMACOOPAMA stands out in the managementManagement of recyclable wasteWaste on a large scale. With 86 members, it plays an important role in collecting and recyclingRecycling wasteWaste, establishing partnerships with municipal collections and companies, and installing ecobarriers to prevent river disposal. In addition, it promotes cultural, socialSocial and training programs, positively impacting the environment and local socialSocial and economic developmentDevelopment. This approach aligns with ESG principles, exemplifying the effective integration of these principles into operations and their broader positive impact.