Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Doing Business in the Amazon

Seven sustainable companies making it work in the Amazon.
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Doing business in the Amazon is not for the faint of heart. The world’s largest rainforest represents both a daunting logistical challenge and a one-of-a-kind source of natural and human wealth. AQ selected seven examples of businesses, from global leaders to recent startups, that illustrate the promise and pratfalls of making sustainable development in the region a reality.

This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on sustainable development of the Amazon.  

Robusta in the Rainforest “River Uber” A Different Approach to Cattle Ranching Boutique Chocolate The Shrub Treating Glaucoma Making Mining Work Natura's Supply Chain

Tags: Amazon, Sustainable development, The Amazon Issue
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