Inocas is featured in the series Brasil 2050 on Canal Futura  

Text: Maxi Media Communication

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The Amaz portfolio business aims to generate an alternative to soybean and palm oil with the macaúba production chain and appears in the third season of the series, which addresses successful sustainable cases.

Founded in 2015, Inocas already has more than 2,000 hectares planted with macauba. The start-up develops the macauba production chain to make it one of the main sources of sustainable vegetable oils globally, without reducing food production and without cutting down a single tree.  

In addition to combining the planting of the species with livestock farming, taking advantage of the benefits that the former will bring to the latter: shade for cattle, improvement of pasture soil, use of the “cake” resulting from the macaúba as feed for animals, and less need to open new areas for both activities.  

The goal is to plant 30,000 hectares of macaúba in a silvopastoral system, in partnership with small farmers, such as Luiz Domingos, who is one of the characters in the episode of the Brasil 2050 Series.  

The episode on climate addresses strategies for Brazil to have a decarbonized economy, which would help humanity reverse and mitigate the effects of climate change caused by excessive carbon emissions. 

The collaboration between INOCAS' expansion project and AMAZ began between 2021 and 2022, when the startup was structuring its operations in Pará. From the first contacts with the AMAZ team, the strategic impact of this partnership for the advancement of the initiative in the region was clear. 

 “AMAZ played a key role in the expansion of INOCAS in the Northeast of Pará, offering strategic support and facilitating our integration with local stakeholders. One of the most important aspects was access to the network of initiatives driven by AMAZ, which broadened our vision of local challenges and opportunities. In addition, AMAZ accompanied us on several technical visits, providing direct contact with producers they have already assisted. This interaction was essential for us to better understand the profile of farmers and their needs, allowing us to adjust our approach more assertively,” says Johanes Zimpel, executive director of Inocas. 

Strategic support 

Another distinguishing feature was the support provided in land regularization, one of the main obstacles in the region. With strategic guidance, practical solutions and connections with key partners, AMAZ contributed directly to the safe and sustainable development of the project. 

“From the beginning, AMAZ was also present in the governance of INOCAS, actively participating of the Council and influencing important decisions. In addition to institutional and technical support, they provided training and immersive rounds, in addition to making financial investments in the initial phase. If there is one determining factor for INOCAS’ success in the Amazon, it is the in-depth knowledge of the region that we have acquired over the years, and AMAZ has played an essential role in this process. Without this partnership, our progress would have been much more challenging and slower,” concludes the impact entrepreneur.