Rejane Afonso is a Chemical Engineer graduated from UFPR and holds a Master’s degree from the Universität Stuttgart (Germany), with specialization in environmental management and occupational safety. She has over 20 years of experience in multinational companies, working in co-processing, energy recovery, decarbonization, and environmental management.
She was the first woman to manage a cement plant in Brazil, breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She has also contributed to the development of important environmental regulations, such as CEMA 76/09 and ABNT NBR 10.004:2024, playing a key role in advancing regulatory frameworks in Brazil.
Her work was instrumental in obtaining the first authorization for sewage sludge co-processing in the state of Paraná, as well as in expanding the substitution of fossil fuels with waste in several countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Switzerland, and Austria.
As CEO of Monitore Engenharia, she was recognized in 2025 with the Enedina Marques Award as Outstanding Engineer in the state of Paraná. She is also a speaker and mentor for women in engineering, promoting inclusion, science, and transformation. A Christian, mother, and wife, she believes that technical knowledge and human values go hand in hand in building a more just and sustainable future.
About Monitore Engenharia
Monitore Engenharia Group is a reference in technical and environmental consulting, with over 33 years of experience supporting companies in environmental management, regulatory compliance, sustainability, waste management and recovery, and specialized co-processing consulting.
Throughout its history, the company has built a strong reputation based on technical excellence, primarily serving industries that need to transform environmental requirements into structured, safe, and economically viable processes.
Its work is driven by excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to waste valorization, circular economy, and the generation of environmental and operational value for its clients. More than ensuring compliance, Monitore Engenharia positions environmental strategy as a driver of efficiency, competitiveness, and risk mitigation, integrating solutions that contribute to decarbonization and smarter resource management.
