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From Risk to Resilience in Brazil’s Re-Emerging Cacao Industry

A leading global sustainable real assets investor engaged FTI Consulting to assess potential geopolitical and operational risks tied to a new regenerative cacao project in Western Bahia, Brazil. As the investor was entering the Brazilian market for the first time, FTI Consulting was engaged to provide a clear picture of the political, legal, environmental and social challenges that could affect the project, qualification of the associated risk levels to ensure alignment with the fund’s tolerance levels and guidance on ways to mitigate identified risks.

Our Impact

The investor received a comprehensive report identifying and ranking key risks within the complex operating environment, providing clarity on potential threats.
Findings from the assessment informed actionable short-, medium- and long-term mitigation strategies supported by recommendations for legal, contractual and stakeholder engagement measures.
Supported by FTI Consulting’s analysis, the investor ensured that the project’s plans stayed within acceptable risk levels and aligned with their sustainability goals.
The engagement provided the investor with a rigorous, data-backed foundation for informed decision-making in a new and challenging jurisdiction.

Our Role

FTI Consulting assembled a bilingual team with deep expertise in Brazil’s political, environmental and regulatory landscape to conduct extensive research and interview key stakeholders across the local cacao industry and government, gathering reliable, first-hand insights.
Using a structured framework, our experts evaluated each risk based on its likelihood to occur, as well as the potential severity of its impact, and utilized these insights to create tailored mitigation strategies.
FTI Consulting shared findings through regular updates and a detailed final report, providing the investor with clear guidance for managing challenges and building long-term project resilience.