Quality involves people, machinery and the environment Investments in research, the development of new processes, improved equipment, environmental conservation, social responsibility initiatives and workforce training have allowed COSAN to achieve high levels of efficiency and customer satisfaction.The SIG – Geographical Information System permits the rapid delivery of geographical, registration and agronomic details, enabling faster decision-making processes. In order to ensure that production respects the environment, industrial waste is reused as organic soil additives to offset the lack of nutrients in certain locations. Sugar and ethanol byproducts are also used in agriculture, resulting in increased yield and reduced costs. In addition, raw materials are transported rapidly by means of a road, rail and waterway logistics system which is focused on the particular features of each unit, ensuring that cane reaches the industrial facilities as quickly as possible, speeding up the entire manufacturing process.