Reverse Logistics - RJ
Rio de Janeiro combines regulation and technology to monitor reverse logistics targets across the supply chain.
State:
RJ
Biome(s):
Region:
Southeast
Key objectives:
Responsible agency:
SEAS-RJ (State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability) and INEA (State Institute for the Environment)
Legal Instrument:
State Decree nº 48,354/2023 (General Regulations on Reverse Logistics); INEA Resolution nº 42/2022 (enforcement and penalties).
Rio de Janeiro has established a robust state-level reverse logistics system, integrating regulation, technology, and enforcement into a single framework. Decree nº 48,354/2023 established the General Regulation on Reverse Logistics, which sets forth rules by supply chain (packaging, electronics, tires, among others) and instituted the State Reverse Logistics System (SISREV-RJ), a digital platform that centralizes the registration of Reverse Logistics Plans and the submission of Performance Reports. Operated by the State Institute of the Environment (INEA) and supervised by the State Secretariat of the Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), the system allows for the monitoring of targets and indicators (such as collected and recycled mass and territorial coverage) with an audit trail and public reports. This integration reduces transaction costs for the private sector, increases transparency, and strengthens the circular economy, promoting regulatory predictability and alignment with national waste targets.
- State Decree nº 48,354/2023 is now in effect, establishing clear rules for multiple supply chains. - The SISREV-RJ platform has been officially launched and is operational, with a public manual and active features for registering plans and submitting reports. - The first wave of sign-ups by companies and industry associations will take place in 2024-2025, with inspection procedures already defined by INEA.
- Increased traceability and transparency in recycling and post-consumer supply chains. - Legal certainty and regulatory predictability for responsible companies and associations. - Reduction in the disposal of waste in landfills and advancement of the state’s circular economy. - A standardized database for audits and integration with municipal policies and intermunicipal consortia.
Replicability:
This solution is easily replicable because it simply requires combining a clear state regulatory framework, a digital reporting and monitoring platform, and integrated enforcement procedures. Other subnational governments can adapt Rio de Janeiro's solution to their own sector-specific needs. This approach reduces bureaucracy, improves public oversight, and encourages business participation through phased targets and transparent monitoring.Innovation:
Rio de Janeiro’s innovation lies in transforming the reverse logistics requirement into a transparent and auditable digital process, with public and standardized metrics. The use of SISREV-RJ integrates licensing, reporting, and enforcement, promoting data-driven environmental governance.Actions
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