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Maua, Brazil
For more than 45 years, our manufacturing facility located in Mauá, Brazil has been committed to maintaining the highest standards in safety, health and environmental (SH&E) performance while positively impacting the community in which we operate.
Built in 1976, our facility has three manufacturing units that produce carbon black, a material that is widely used in chemical, rubber, paints and plastic industries.
In Brazil, we also commercialize other Cabot products such as masterbatches, inkjet colorants and aerogel.
Our Maua plant has a team of nearly 140 passionate and collaborative employees who are active members of their communities, supporting a variety of local initiatives.
Focused on the excellence of products and services, we have ISO 9001 Certification as well as ISO 14001 and follow Responsible Care standards.
Learn MoreIf you want to know more about Maua plant, please watch this video prepared for the celebration of our 45 years of operation.
Sustainability
Sustainability at Cabot encompasses the areas that matter the most to our business, employees, customers, communities and all stakeholders. We have three key sustainability pillars that we focus our efforts on - Caring for Our People and Communities, Acting Responsibly for the Planet and Building a Better Future Together.
For more information watch "Our Sustainability Commitment" video.
Environment
As part of our ongoing sustainability efforts, we are committed to the following at our Maua facility:
Optimization of Water Consumption
- Reduction of drinking water consumption in the production process
- Reduction in water consumption per ton of product produced
- 100% effluent recovery
- Rainwater collection
Energy Efficiency
- Advanced Air Emission Monitoring
- Energy generation for internal use
Recycling
- Packaging reuse
- Waste recycling
What Is Carbon Black?
Carbon black for rubber reinforcement was discovered in England in the early 1900s. It is currently one of the top 50 industrial chemicals and is used in tire rubber, plastics, inks, toners etc. The use of carbon black extends the life of rubber products and reduces our use of natural resources.
Diversity and Inclusion
Cabot Brazil has a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) committee that is responsible for advancing D&I efforts at Cabot. The statement below was idealized by the committee:
We attract, develop and retain the best talent at Cabot because we believe in the positive impact of diversity and inclusion.
Here, people with diverse characteristics, origins and experiences have the ability to contribute, develop and thrive in the fulfillment of our purpose and valuing integrity, respect, excellence and responsibility.
We are committed to a culture that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration, inclusion, respect, empathy, safe, healthy, welcoming, open and ethical environment, benefiting our relationships and relationships with all our stakeholders, business and society.
Community Relationship
Since 1993, Cabot Brazil has a volunteer group of employees that aim to create a better world for future generations by participating in community activities related to Education, Environment, Culture, Sports, and DE&I.
Sewing School
Our Maua, Brazil site is proud to support our community through the sewing school initiative, which focuses on training and qualifying people from neighboring communities seeking to create new income opportunities for families.
Since 2017 more than 100 people concluded the course and are prepared for new jobs.
Semear Initiative
Our Maua, Brazil site recently kicked off Semear, an initiative that integrates our employees and the community around “Education for Sustainability” at the Orlando Silva School in Parque São Rafael neighborhood.
Through Semear, our employees volunteer supporting classes taught by The Industry Social Service (SESI) on the environment, ethics and citizenship, conscious consumption and social inclusion aimed at the children in the community.
Tree day
Our Maua, Brazil site recently launched a project to expand green areas and improve the quality of life in the region.
With the help of community residents, we prepared the ground for 1,780 native seedlings to be planted, which will take 3 to 5 years to reach adulthood. On Tree Day, September 21, 2022, we celebrated the beginning of the project by planting 50 seedlings.
Energy Center
At our Maua, Brazil site, we're committed to reducing our energy consumption and preserving the environment.
Most of our energy comes from harnessing the energy of gases generated by our production process. We're also installing more efficient equipment, like an energy-efficient steam turbine, to produce more energy from the same amount of steam. In addition, we're proud to supply excess energy to the surrounding communities, contributing to our global goal of exporting more energy than we consume.
Cabot is committed to the health, safety and environment of the communities in which we operate in. Responsibility, integrity, respect and excellence are our company values and as part of our commitment, we welcome the community to visit the facility to learn more about Cabot products and processes and our community efforts.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit to the Maua Facility, please contact us at:
E-mail: contato@cabotcorp.com
To register your interest in visiting our facilities, please fill out this form: click here
Phone: + 55 11 4547-6500
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Cabot supports the equal treatment of all in the workplace, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can contribute, thrive, and grow. As such, Cabot recognizes the purpose of Law No. 14,611/2023. However, Cabot does not agree with the information in the salary transparency report produced by the Ministry of Labor and Employment in March 2024. The methodology adopted by the Ministry of Labor and Employment in the report is not adequate and does not reflect Cabot's current pay equity scenario. The Ministry of Labor and Employment report used outdated data from 2022 and did not compare female and male employees in the same positions. In addition, the Ministry of Labor and Employment report does not consider other relevant factors, such as length of service at Cabot and in the job position and the different performances of employees. However, in compliance with the law and in accordance with Cabot’s commitment to transparency, Cabot publishes below the report produced by the Ministry of Labor and Employment as of March 2024 and is available for any clarification.
