Since expanding our team’s presence to Brazil two years ago, Open Supply Hub (OS Hub) has made significant progress in mapping production locations across sectors and increasing supply chain transparency in the country. This progress has been the result of strategic collaborations with local organizations, as well as scouting available data from public sources.
So, what does the picture look like today? This is what we will illustrate in this blog post.
Brazil by the Numbers
• As of July 2025, 25,020 production locations have been mapped in Brazil — a significant increase since November 2023, when OS Hub’s first team member began work focused in and on the region.
• Brazil accounts for more than 80% of all mapped locations in Latin America on OS Hub, making it the most represented country in the region. Following Brazil are Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and Colombia. Of course, our goal is to continue expanding our dataset across Latin America. We invite you to share your data and encourage organizations in the region to do so and join our efforts toward greater transparency.
Where Does This Data Come From?
The majority of the OS Hub’s Brazilian database is powered by a combination of Voluntary Contributions, Thematic Sprints, and Public Data Sources. We will explore them in depth below:
Voluntary Contributions
Through voluntary contributions, many organizations choose to openly share their supply chain data on OS Hub, helping to connect it to others globally and inspire broader change across the sector.
• A large portion of voluntary data contributions in Brazil come from major fashion brands participating in the Fashion Transparency Index in Brazil, such as Aramis, Grupo Malwee, and AZZAS 2154, a house of brands that shares Tier 1 data from several companies in their portfolio.
• Some Brazilian companies are leading the way in supply chain transparency by sharing beyond their direct suppliers, such as:
→ C&A Brazil and Dafiti, who are disclosing Tiers 1 and 2.
→ Lojas Renner, which has its own Embedded Map, and discloses Tiers 1, 2, and 3.
→ Alpargatas, the parent company of the internationally known Havaianas flip-flops, goes even further and publishes its Tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers.
• A small but growing number of factories have claimed their profiles, taking ownership of their data, such as By Hare, COUROVALE INDÚSTRIA DE COUROS LTDA, Coelho Indústria e Comércio de Confecções, Tear Têxtil, Cofratec Indústria Têxtil, and Osasuna Participações.
• Not only are companies themselves able to share data, but facilities, too, such as Capricórnio, who shared a list of their critical suppliers. Not only does this mean greater transparency for facilities, it also means access to Tier 2 for companies that purchase from Capricórnio.
Thematic Sprints
Through thematic data sprints, OS Hub leverages publicly available data to proactively expand the dataset in particular sectors, regions, and/or commodities. Our goal is to understand what data is available, assess its quality, and explore how stakeholders are willing to engage in these efforts across supply chains. It’s about more than just mapping data — it’s about understanding both its limits and its power, and forging strategic coalitions to accelerate supply chain transparency, both locally and globally.
• Cotton: This sprint was a part of our global effort to map the cotton supply chain – from farms to gins and processors – to connect the agricultural side of cotton to textile supply chains. Brazil has emerged as a global leader in cotton production and export, recently surpassing the United States as one of the world’s largest cotton exporters. The country’s importance also lies in representing both small and large producers, along with integrating sustainability and traceability initiatives promoted by sectoral organizations. Read more about the sprint here, and access Brazil data here.
• Coffee: Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of coffee, with the coffee supply chain deeply embedded in the country’s economy and culture. This industry supports millions of jobs and smallholder farmers across various regions, particularly in Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Espírito Santo. The sector has increasingly adopted traceability systems, environmental certifications, and innovative production practices to meet global demand and evolving consumer expectations. OS Hub has aggregated over 1,800 coffee locations worldwide, enabling stakeholders to track and verify suppliers. More information about the full sprint is available here, and Brazilian locations are listed here.
Public Data Sources
In addition to the datasets targeted through thematic sprints, we also keep an eye on other available public data sources in Brazil that may be relevant for better understanding the local supply chain ecosystem, like human rights insights or industry-specific lists. We have included some of these on our platform, with a few examples listed below:
• Lista Suja: Also known as “The Dirty List”, Lista Suja is the Brazilian government’s registry of companies fined for using forced labor within their supply chain. Serving as a globally recognized transparency tool, this list is now integrated into OS Hub to call attention to the production locations involved in these violations.
• SICARM: Sistema de Cadastro National de Unidades Armazenadoras, standing for “National Registration System for Storage Units”, lists warehouses for agricultural commodities in Brazil. While not directly connected to supplier relationships, it provides insights into storage and logistics hubs related to agricultural supply chains.
• Leather Sector: Public data from the Centro das Indústrias de Curtumes do Brasil (CICB), translated as “Center of the Brazilian Tanning Industry”, shares Brazilian locations of leather processing facilities, a crucial step towards increasing visibility in this highly scrutinized sector.
Why This Matters: Transparency in Latin America
Building supply chain transparency in Latin America is an ongoing challenge that requires collaboration and commitment. In this region, transparency is often limited due to the voluntary nature of data sharing, a lack of regulatory pressure, and resource constraints. However, it’s also where transparency matters the most — supply chains are deeply intertwined with critical social and environmental issues, ranging from deforestation to labor rights.
Why supply chain transparency matters:
• Redistributing power in supply chains: When only corporations in the Global North hold supply chain data, the flow of information becomes unbalanced. OS Hub, and supply chain transparency in general, tips the scale by establishing its platform as a public good that anyone can freely access.
• Centering the realities of producing countries: Transparency matters most where environmental and social risks are greatest — on deforestation fronts, in high-risk labor environments, and complex supply chain systems.
• Building visibility for suppliers: By claiming and updating their profiles, suppliers can effectively showcase their capabilities, certifications, and responsible practices, enhancing their visibility to both existing and prospective partners worldwide.
Key Insights from the Brazilian Dataset
• Apparel and textiles remain the sector with the most voluntary contributions in the OS Hub Brazil dataset, reflecting the industry’s maturity in transparency driven by years of public commitments, such as the Fashion Transparency Index.
• Agriculture is growing, especially in areas such as cotton and coffee. However, data mapping still faces challenges related to data fragmentation, a lack of standardization, and a reluctance from organizations to open their supply chains.
Join the Transparency Supply Chain Movement
• Are you a supplier? Claim your profile and showcase your certifications, capabilities, and commitments.
• Are you a company? Contribute your supplier list and strengthen transparency in Brazil and beyond.
• Are you affiliated with a civil society organization or a labor union? Collaborate with us to improve data, amplify voices, and drive systemic change.
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