we are raízen, an integrated energy company SUPORTING global decarbonization.

A joint venture between Shell and Cosan, ranked as the 3rd largest company in Brazil, Raízen is the partner of choice for achieving decarbonization goals.

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BIG NUMBERS

USD 43B

of net revenue

world’s largest sugar and ethanol player

world’s largest sugarcane ethanol producer

1 of 3

molecules of ethanol commercialized in the world goes through Raízen

1 of 3

molecules of ethanol commercialized in the world goes through Raízen

35%

ESG linked debt

US$ 1.5B

captured through green bond for renewable energy projects

OUR OPERATIONS

1.3

million hectares of cultivated area

+300

vessels in operation

cellulosic ethanol plants announced

production units of sugar, ethanol and bioenergy

+70

fuel distribution bases

+60

airport bases

presence in ports globally

South America’s oil products player

+50

presence in countries

Raízen is playing a leading role in the energy transition and supportings their clients’ Journey. And our sugarcane ethanol is the key to success – see below!

ETHANOL

A readily available, low-carbon and drop-in solution at hand

Ethanol is a game-changer solution in the quest for alternatives sustainable fuels due to its versatility and environmental benefits, emitting up to 80% less greenhouse gases (GHG), into the atmosphere than Brazilian gasoline.¹

Brazil is the world leader in the production and use of sugarcane ethanol as a biofuel: An example of its usage is that since the introduction of flex technology in 2003, allowing vehicles to run on gasoline, ethanol, or a blend, Brazil has reduced CO2 emissions by 600 million tons. That is equivalent to planting 3.8 million hectares of trees in the Atlantic Forest, comparable to Lebanon's size.

Raízen has a strong investment plan for the construction of new cellulosic ethanol plants. As of now, 9 plants have been announced, with two of them already built - Costa Pinto (Piracicaba, São Paulo) and the recently inaugurated Bonfim (Guariba, São Paulo) - with a total annual capacity of 114 million liters, making Raízen the world’s largest sugarcane ethanol producer.

Raízen unlocks ethanol's full potential with pioneering advanced biofuels

Cellulosic Ethanol

Raízen is the only company in the world that produces Cellulosic Ethanol or Second-Generation Ethanol (E2G) in commercial scale. It provides up to 50% of increase in ethanol production with the same planted area and no additional land due to its waste-based origin, while also eliminating competition with food production. Additionally, it stands out as a biofuel with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry, showing a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to Brazilian gasoline and a 30% reduction compared to first-generation ethanol (E1G).

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Ethanol for SAF

To address the scenario of net-zero emissions by 2050 in the aviation sector, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emerges as an important solution. Raízen was the first company in the world to have its sugarcane ethanol certified by the ISCC Corsia (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) Plus standard as feedstock for SAF production in the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) route.

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Ethanol for Biobunker

Raízen has partnered with Wärtsilä to study the use of ethanol as maritime fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide new options for customers seeking sustainable fuel alternatives and contribute significantly to the discussion on the energy transition in the sector, which also has the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Ethanol for Renewable Hydrogen

Raízen, along with Shell Brasil and other partners, are studying the conversion of ethanol into Renewable Hydrogen to use it as fuel for heavy fleet and industries. Using ethanol as vector for transporting hydrogen would cheapen and facilitate its logistics by using existing fuels distribution infrastructure, unlike hydrogen in its gas form, which requires storage at low temperatures and high pressure, complicating logistics.

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Ethanol for bioplastics

Raízen's ethanol is already transformed into renewable ethene by Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas and the world leader in the production of biopolymers, originating the renewable plastic I’m green™ bio-based. The polyethylene and EVA resins are then sent to the manufacturing industry, creating various products that are part of the daily lives of thousands of people, from shoes to packaging and irrigation pipes.

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SUGARCANE

A Unique Green Solution

Sugarcane's journey from field to fuel ensures easy traceability due to its short storage life, promoting accountability and sustainability at every step. Certification systems uphold high standards, preventing the use of raw materials from deforestation.

The climate and geography of Brazil also enhances its potential, enabling high yields and efficient production. In fact, sugarcane yields about 7,000 liters of ethanol per hectare, surpassing other sources and the technology of second-generation ethanol (2G) promises even greater efficiency.

Brazilian sugarcane does not contribute to deforestation: over the past 20 years, more than 99% of the expansion of the crop has not occurred in native vegetation.²

Sugarcane cultivation area occupies only 1,2% of the Brazilian territory.³

Sugarcane cultivated areas in Brazil removed about 9.8 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year. Over the past 20 years, this amount is equivalent to 1 million soccer fields or 80 times the city of Paris covered by forest.⁴

ROBUST GOVERNANCE

Practices at Raízen

CERTIFICATIONS

Raízen counts with several certifications and registers that attest the international quality standards of its products:

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Social and Environmental Responsibility in the sugarcane value chain

Raízen has a program for sugarcane suppliers called ELOS, taking geographic traceability of raw materials seriously: certification systems ensure compliance with high standards in the production and processing of sugarcane and its by-products, eliminating the possibility of using raw materials from illegal deforestation and ensuring social responsibility in its production models.

Currently, 80% of our plants are certified by Bonsucro, and we're committed to achieving 100% certification by 2030. We ensure our processes are both efficient and ethical, benefiting local communities and the environment. Our commitment to Bonsucro reflects our dedication to responsible practices throughout our sugarcane supply chain.

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OUR EXECUTIVES

Ricardo Mussa

Chief Executive Officer at Raízen

Graduated in Production Engineering by Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), he has worked for multinationals such as Unilever and Danone. In 2007 he joined Cosan as one of the founders and CEO at Radar for 5 years, a company dedicated to investing in agricultural land with high potential for appreciation. In 2014, he assumed the position of CEO at Moove, the Lubricants business of Cosan, with operations in 6 countries including Europe and Latin America. In 2017, he became the executive VP of Logistics, Distribution & Trading at Raízen, before turning CEO at Raízen. Mussa is also chair of the B20 Energy Transition & Climate task force, from G20 Brazil's Presidency.

Carlos Moura

Chief Financial Officer at Raízen

Executive with extensive experience in the energy, food, mining and metals, banking and health sectors. Has expertise in general management, finance, planning, corporate governance, M&A, negotiation, cost management, risks and IT. He holds a degree in Accounting Sciences from UFRJ, an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral (with an extension from Kellogg School of Management) and is a board member, also with broad experience. Carlos is currently Chief Financial Officer at Raízen, and is responsible for the group's financial management, business performance, risk management, controls and investor relations. He is also serving as Board Member in Brazilian Companies.

Paulo Côrte-Real Neves

Global Executive Vice President, Trading

Industrial engineer graduated from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), with specialization in Business Economics and Upstream Oil Industry. Has experience at Telecom Companies and Government Administration as a Business Consultant and at Retail Marketing. In 2002, he joined Shell Group to work as Retail Territory Manager and Biofuels Supply Coordinator. In 2011, he became Ethanol Trading Manager at Raízen. Currently, he is vice-president of Trading at Raízen.

Paula Kovarsky

Chief Strategy, Vice-President for M&A, Sustainability

Graduated in Production Engineering from PUC-Rio, with an MBA in Finance from IBMEC, Paula has 20 years of experience in the Energy sector, holding various leadership roles at Itaú BBA and Shell, specializing in Equity Research, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, and Utilities. In 2015, she led the IR team at Cosan, where she also led the New York office as Head of IR and ESG. Currently, Paula is Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability (Chief Strategic Officer) at Raízen, in addition to her Board positions at 3R-Petroleum and CLP International. Paula is also co-chair of the B20 Energy Transition & Climate task force, from G20 Brazil's Presidency.

Paulo Macedo

Global Director of International
Corporate Relations, Policy & Advocacy

Law graduate from PUC-SP, with a Postgraduate Degree in International Business and Trade Law from Harvard Law School and postgraduate studies in business at FGV and an MBA from Emory University. With over 25 years of experience, Paulo has held leadership roles at Heineken, Coca-Cola, and Shell. Currently, as Global Director of International Corporate Relations, Policy & Advocacy at Raízen, he leverages his diverse expertise to drive the company's global strategy. Based in Houston, TX, USA.

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Bibliographic references

[1] Agroicone, baseado em ANP (2022), Pereira et al. (2019), RED II (2018), Hamelinck et al. (2019), Moreira et al. (2020) and Watanabe et al. (2015)

[2] Guarenghi, M.M.; Garofalo, D.F.T.; Seabra, J.E.A.; Moreira, M.M.R.; Novaes, R.M.L.; Ramos, N.P.; Nogueira, S.F.; de Andrade, C.A. Land Use Change Net Removals Associated with Sugarcane in Brazil. Land 2023, 12, 584. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12030584

[3] MapBiomas, 2020

[4] Guarenghi, M.M.; Garofalo, D.F.T.; Seabra, J.E.A.; Moreira, M.M.R.; Novaes, R.M.L.; Ramos, N.P.; Nogueira, S.F.; de Andrade, C.A. Land Use Change Net Removals Associated with Sugarcane in Brazil. Land 2023, 12, 584. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12030584