Grupo Boticário: 35 Years of Sustainability and Biodiversity in Action
- World Climate Foundation
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
Updated: 15 hours ago
Grupo Boticário has sustainability in its DNA: a commitment evident both in its business operations and in the Grupo Boticário Foundation, which for over 35 years has worked to protect biodiversity, promote climate adaptation and support communities across Brazil.
Luiz Meyer, Head of Sustainability at Grupo Boticário, shared how the foundation manages two reserves totaling more than 11,000 hectares and has backed over 1,800 projects, including the Viva Água initiative, which focuses on river basin conservation and has invested over R$27 million.
With more than 4,000 stores, 4,000 suppliers, and thousands of employees, Grupo Boticário faces complex operational and logistical challenges, yet its integrated approach shows that ambitious sustainability goals are achievable at scale.
“Sustainability is in our DNA — it’s not about being at COP, it’s about a journey of more than 35 years, now consolidated with clear targets toward 2035 and 2050.”
André Ferretti, Senior Manager of Biodiversity Economics, Grupo Boticário Foundation, shared practical initiatives like the Plataforma Natureza, which maps climate risks and identifies effective nature-based solutions for municipalities, companies and communities. The platform also links actions to the Sustainable Development Goals and showcases real-world examples to inspire implementation.
Recorded at the World Climate Summit & the Investment COP 2025, this conversation highlights how a company can generate long-term environmental and social impact, foster biodiversity and build resilient, sustainable business practices, all while growing and serving communities across Brazil and beyond.
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Luiz Meyer, Head of Sustainability at Grupo Boticário
Luiz MEYER is a professional passionate about strategic challenges and the positive impact that effective leadership can generate.
With more than 15 years of experience, his career spans strategic areas such as Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Sustainability/ESG, where he has led and developed high-performance teams in complex projects and organizational transformation initiatives.
Currently serving as ESG Director at Grupo Boticário, he leads initiatives that align corporate strategy and purpose with key business outcomes, structuring processes, strengthening governance of performance indicators, and driving sustainable solutions at scale for the organization’s present and future.
His previous experience includes investments, project management, restructuring of strategic areas, post-M&A integration, and local supplier negotiations across Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia—providing him with a global perspective and strong business insight across different scales, geographies, and operating models.
He believes in the power of collaborative relationships, building strong partnerships to foster innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
André Ferretti, Senior Manager of Biodiversity Economics, Grupo Boticário Foundation
André FERRETTI, Senior Manager of Biodiversity Economics, Grupo Boticário Foundation.
