Founded in 2003, the Brazilian Institute for Ethics in Competition is a Non-Government Organization that gathers corporations and trade associations aiming to promote the improvement of the business environment and to stimulate initiatives to avoid competitive disadvantages caused by tax evasion, informality, product adulteration and other kinds of business misconducts. In a broader spectrum, to bring awareness to society about the social harmfulness of non-ethical business practices and its impact on the Country's development. Furthermore, to propose and to support actions that stimulate ethical behavior on the economy. ETCO is formed by six industry chambers to include technology, pharmaceutical, fuel distribution, tobacco, breweries and soft drinks. Mission "To promote ethics in competition and fiscal balance striving to business development in a fair and attractive environment for investments"