Brazil Steel Institute

The growth strategy adopted by Votorantim Siderurgia is based on concepts of sustainability and respect of its employees, partners and suppliers, as well as of the communities where its units are located, and of the environment.

Through the sponsorship of social and environmental projects, the Company reinforces its commitment to development and contribute to the transformation of the Brazilian social reality.

SOCIAL: Investment guidelines and policies guiding projects sponsored by VS are established by the Votorantim Institute. The focus is young people between 15 and 29 years old, one of the most vulnerable groups in the Brazilian society, and with huge potential for social transformation.

• The Future in Out Hands
• Connect
• Steel Opportunity Program
• Enterprise

ENVIRONMENTAL: Industrial processes implemented by VS prioritize the preservation of natural resources, reducing consumption of raw materials, water and energy. Besides, the Company develops actions encompassing reforestation, recycling and environmental education.

• Environmental Education Programs
• Reforestation
• Air Quality Monitoring
• Selective Garbage Collection
• Monitoring of the Paraíba do Sul River
• Water Management

CULTURAL: Taking culture and knowledge to communities in need is the main goal of the cultural projects sponsored by the Company, guided by the Votorantim Institute Cultural Democratization Program. Besides entertainment, culture may also be an opportunity for employment.

• Musica t Schools
• Creating Culture, Producing Dreams

For further information regarding the actions developed by Votorantim Siderurgia, visit the company’s website.