Location matters: How Vale embeds nature into site-level decision-making

Lead authors: 
Leticia Guimaraes (Vale) 
Sofia Daenen (WBCSD) 
Karina Mereuta (WBCSD)

Contributing authors: 
Patricia Daros (Vale) 
Nadine McCormick (WBCSD) 
Amanda Griniece (WBCSD)

Design & layout: Matthew Brown (Oppla)

This case study highlights how land-intensive companies like Vale can better understand and manage local nature-related risks and opportunities associated with their operational sites. Focusing on the Carajás mineral complex in northern Brazil, it illustrates how location specific data and partnerships can support informed decisions that balance business needs with nature action. 

The example of Carajás shows how Vale has integrated nature considerations into its operations over time, encouraging more risk-aware choices that take local environmental conditions into account.