SUSTAINABILITY
Since its inception, Inspira has believed in education as a tool for social transformation. The Network operates with institutional maturity and works to preserve and evolve the legacy of its schools, seeking global standards of excellence.
This vision guides our sustainability agenda, which is built on three pillars: social impact partnerships, responsible environmental management, and the strengthening of corporate governance.
Education with positive impact, responsible management, and a long-term vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Sustainable management and the conscious use of resources represent both a present and future commitment for us.
At Inspira, sustainability is a fundamental value and an opportunity for continuous improvement. By defining the sustainable management of resources as one of its material topics, the Network reaffirms its commitment to responsible growth, efficiency, and environmental preservation.
For Inspira, sustainability means transforming conscious management into positive impact, collective learning, and network-wide mobilization.
Renewable energy
expansion of clean energy consumption (solar and wind) with I-REC certification
Water resources
installation of flow control valves in 80% of units (Blue World Seal).
Inspira Circular
proper electronic waste disposal in partnership with Circoola
Recycle in Schools
gamified recycling program
SOCIAL IMPACT
Expanding access, strengthening communities, and driving real transformation through education.
Transforming lives through quality education, with a human-centric approach focused on community development, is a core part of Inspira's institutional mission.
60% of Inspira students are in regions
where IDEB (Brazil's Basic Education Development Index) scores are below the MEC’s (Brazil's Ministry of Education) target
The Network invests in quality education in regions facing the country's greatest educational challenges, understanding that to educate is also to comprehend regional demands and adapt solutions to create a positive impact on the lives of students and their communities.
In 2018, through the Physics school in Belém, Inspira began its expansion into the Amazon region. Today, it has become the network with the largest footprint in Northern Brazil, with operations across Pará, Amapá, Tocantins, and Amazonas.
22 schools in
Northern Brazil
+15,000 students served
in the region
FULL SCHOLARSHIP based on merit
Our schools grant merit-based full scholarships to students from partner institutions that expand access for high-achieving youth to schools of excellence. Inspira believes that access to quality education broadens individual perspectives and contributes to the economy and social development of communities.
Positive Impact on
Local Communities
Since 2018, Inspira has maintained a partnership with the Gonçalves Dias Institute in Maranhão, focusing on education, healthcare, sports, leisure, and immediate needs assistance. In 2023, following Colégio Crescimento's arrival to the Network, this partnership was strengthened to involve the entire school community. A prime example is the 'Fábrica de Memórias' (Memory Factory), an initiative where students organize sports and recreational activities to raise funds for school supplies for the children supported by the Institute.
Tax-Incentivized Projects
Inspira supports projects funded through tax incentive laws, focusing on education, sports, culture, leisure, and citizenship. Notable initiatives include Embarque das Cidades Parceiras, Lá Vem História, WimBelemDon, and Cultura, Saúde e Paz.
From Local to global
Since 2023, Inspira has supported the Ubuntu School in the Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi, in partnership with Fraternidade Sem Fronteiras (Fraternity Without Borders). This initiative supports education in contexts of extreme vulnerability through actions in infrastructure, teaching materials, school inclusion, and teacher training. To date, the partnership has provided over 2,000 notebooks, 500 uniforms, and support for 1,802 students and 150 educators. In 2025, these efforts were vital in ensuring access to education amidst humanitarian aid cuts and school closures in refugee camps.
GOVERNANCE
Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability as the Foundation for Growth.
Inspira adopts robust governance practices to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in all its actions. Our materiality matrix highlights the topics that influence the Network's ability to create value in the short, medium, and long term, prioritizing economic, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Based on active stakeholder engagement, 10 material topics were defined, all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Inspira's Materiality: Interconnections and Inspirations (GRI 3-2)
Commitment to the UN Global Compact (GRI 2-23)
In 2024, Inspira became a signatory of the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. By doing so, the Network committed to integrating a global strategy of mobilization and business engagement aimed at tackling urgent challenges, such as combating corruption, protecting the environment, and promoting human rights. We are proud to be part of this collective effort, which already mobilizes 25,500 organizations across 162 countries. As a member, Inspira now participates in the Global Compact's Action Platforms for Human Rights and Against Corruption, which serve as forums for dialogue and the exchange of best practices.
An Agenda Connected to the Future of Education
Inspira's ESG agenda reflects a vision of education committed to social transformation, environmental responsibility, and solid governance. More than just a complementary initiative, it is a core component of how the Network creates value, strengthens communities, and designs the future of education with consistency and purpose.