Social & Environmental Infrastructure in Brazil
High-Impact Opportunities for Global Investors
Brazil is executing one of the world’s most ambitious agendas in social and environmental infrastructure, advancing sustainable urban development and improving quality of life. Strategic investments are accelerating progress in sanitation, housing, urban mobility, healthcare, education and climate resilience — sectors with strong long-term demand and robust policy support.
The New Sanitation Legal Framework (Law 14.026/2020) establishes universal access targets for 2033: 99% coverage with potable water and 90% sewage collection and treatment. Achieving these goals will require nearly R$ 900 billion in investments, opening a significant pipeline for private capital through concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Complementing this momentum, the New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC) allocates approximately R$ 1.7 trillion to social, urban and environmental infrastructure. The program strengthens Brazil’s investment environment and enhances opportunities for international investors across critical sectors — from sanitation systems and hospitals to energy-efficient public lighting, sustainable urban parks, drainage networks and solid waste management.
For international investors seeking long-term, secure infrastructure portfolios:
- Infrastructure funds
- Institutional investors
- Operators and concessionaires
- Development finance institutions
- Companies specializing in sanitation, mobility, healthcare, or environmental solutions