CNAE F — Construction

Follow the substantial contribution criteria for climate change adaptation.

When replanting or landscaping, minimize native vegetation clearance and maximize use of locally native species attractive to local fauna.

Monitor legality in the construction-material supply chain to minimize negative ecosystem impacts from raw material extraction. Document this control in the company’s management system and demonstrate it through invoices, valid permits and/or evidence of compliance with technical standards.

Use wood products from reforestation or a sustainable forest management plan (PMFS), traced in the latter case through the Forest Origin Document (DOF), or purchase products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Brazilian Forest Certification Program (CERFLOR).

Demonstrate efficient water use through a feasibility study under ABNT NBR 16782:2019, covering, among other things:

Water-saving devices from manufacturers qualified in PBQP-H sectoral quality programs or with demonstrated technical standards compliance.

Water metering, monitoring, and waste and leak detection measures.

Assessment of alternative non-potable sources, such as rainwater, greywater, blackwater and process water, under ABNT NBR 16783.

Prioritize reuse and rehabilitation of existing structures, minimizing demolition and waste disposal.

Increase use of industrialized construction systems and reusable components, such as formwork and shoring.

Seek maximum material efficiency through reduction, reuse and recycling, including sand and recycled aggregates and materials with recycled content.

Align all activities with ENEC guidelines and objectives under Decree 12,082/2024.

Investigate potential soil contamination in advance and, where applicable, prepare a mitigation, removal and remediation plan under ABNT NBR 15515, 16209, 16210 and specific legislation.

Provide spaces for source separation and temporary storage of non-hazardous waste to prepare materials for reuse or recycling, as described in activity E7 of the CNAE E notebook on water, sewage, waste management and decontamination.

Trace collection and ensure appropriate destination of construction and demolition waste, especially hazardous waste. Demonstrate management through a Construction Waste Management Plan (PGRCC) under CONAMA Resolution 307 of 5 July 2002 and subsequent legislation.

Implement solutions reducing construction and hazardous waste generation and establish accident mitigation measures.

Promote low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials and avoid materials posing health risks.

During construction, reduce neighborhood impacts from air pollution (dust), noise, sediment dispersion, silting of water bodies and similar effects.

Annex A1: Criteria for doing no significant harm to socioeconomic objective 9.