RAÍZEN PROVIDING ALCOHOL IN SUPPORT OF 2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Raízen has been pursuing all its activities and solidarity actions since the beginning of the pandemic, now the collaborative companies and entities aim at guaranteeing a safe performance in electoral zones. Raízen will donate 2.2 million bottles of hand sanitizer to be used by voters all over Brazil, and 420,000 bottles of 70% isopropyl alcohol sanitizing for decontamination of the polling place. Brazil will hold municipal elections on November 15 and 29 (1st and 2nd rounds). The donation will count on the support of important partners, such as UNICA (Union of the Sugarcane Industry) and the National Alcohol Company (CNA), which will provide raw materials, as well as contribute to the mass production of alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and 70% isopropyl alcohol. The operation that will deliver the product to Regional Electoral Courts (TREs) will be organized by the supporter companies. Raízen has already donated more than 1.5 million liters of 70% isopropyl alcohol to 98 hospitals in 119 cities of 9 Brazilian states, such as São Paulo, Goiás, Paraná and Minas Gerais.

Source: Jornal Cana

*Translated by Ia Niani