Mitä Cosan tekee? Cosan SA is a Brazilian company that originated in 1936. The name Cosan is composed of the initials of the two founding families (Colombo and Ometto). Since its founding, the company has evolved from a sugar conglomerate into one of the leading energy companies in Brazil. Cosan's business model is based on processing sugarcane into various end products such as sugar, ethanol, energy, and rum. By diversifying its portfolio, the company has reduced its dependence on the sugar market and is now also active in the energy and transportation sectors. Over the years, Cosan has expanded its business fields to various segments, including: 1. Raízen Energia: This is Cosan's energy and fuel business. Raízen is the largest producer and seller of ethanol in Brazil and also one of the country's largest energy service providers. Raízen not only produces sugar but also bioenergy and renewable energy such as wind power. 2. Raízen Combustíveis: This is Cosan's fuel business. Raízen Combustíveis is one of the largest fuel distributors in Brazil and also the owner of Shell Products in Brazil. The company operates a network of gas stations and distributes diesel, gasoline, and ethanol. 3. Comgas: This is Cosan's gas distribution business. Comgas is the largest gas distributor in Brazil and provides gas to various businesses and residential customers. The company operates a network of pipeline systems and has gas stations. 4. Radar Propriedades Agrícolas: This is Cosan's real estate and agriculture business. Radar is one of the largest agricultural real estate companies in Brazil and owns and manages agricultural land throughout the country. The company also offers a wide range of products, including sugar, ethanol, bioenergy, transportation fuels, gas products, and supply solutions. Additionally, they also produce various intermediate products, namely molasses, alcohol, raw ethanol, liquid carbons, electric energy, and fertilizers. Cosan is committed to providing sustainable solutions for an increasingly growing world population. In all business areas, the company focuses on the efficient and environmentally friendly use of natural resources. The company's vision is to play a leading role in a new era of renewable energy and a sustainable circular economy. Cosan on yksi Eurpooliin suosituimmista yhtiöistä.