Bracell

1. Sustainable forestry policy or commitment for all its operations?

The company has published a sustainable forestry policy which covers all operations.

2. Sustainable forestry policy or commitment applies to all suppliers?

The company has published a sustainable forestry policy which applies to all suppliers.

3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

The company reports that it has a steering committee headed by the executive vice president, which is responsible for making strategic decisions, evaluating potential investments, and monitoring its social and environmental performance.

4. One or more members within the board of the company have responsibility for sustainability?

Marcio Nappo is a member of the steering committee who is responsible for sustainability.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

The company reports that 25% of employees in management or coordinator positions are women, and 6% of senior leaders are women.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

The company has 16.6% women on its board of directors. Data as of 2022.

7. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with timber and pulp production?

[Externally verified] UNGC, FSC, Cerflor/PEFC, CEBDS and IPEF.

8. Collaboration with stakeholders to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with timber and pulp production?

The company has partnered with the government to conserve native forest in the Caatinga, Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes. In addition, it has collaborated with an NGO to restore 30 hectares of forest in permanent preservation areas and legal reserves.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company's latest sustainability report was published in 2022.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company's latest Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with GRI 1: Foundation 2021.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

The company reports it has conducted an assessment of climate-related risks, but only limited details are provided.

12. Natural capital assessment available?

13. Lists countries and operations?

Planations (Sau Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Bahia and Sergipe), Mills (Sau Paulo and São Paulo).

14. Lists countries sourcing from?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source wood/wood fibre from third-party suppliers.

15. Total land area managed/controlled for forestry (ha)?

439700 - The company operates 439,700.23 ha of forests, however it is unclear if this covers the company's entire operations.

16. Total area of natural forest designated for wood/wood fibre production (ha)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

17. Total area of forest plantation (ha)?

275321 - The company has 275,321 ha of the total area planted with trees for wood/wood fibre production, excluding outgrower scheme areas. However, it is unclear if this covers the company's entire operations.

18. Area of plantation/natural forest within outgrower schemes (ha)?

26597 - The company has 26,597 ha of a planted area within outgrower schemes in the Bahia region. However, planted area for São Paulo is not reported.

19. Unplanted area (areas designated for future development as plantation forest) (ha)?

20. Conservation set-aside area, including HCV area (ha)?

149234 - The company reports that it has 149,234.27 ha of conservation set-aside areas, however, it is not clear if this covers the company's entire operations.

21. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it is not a producer with Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) within its landbank.

22. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?

2 - The company owns two forest management units, subdivided into individual manageable units.

23. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

The company has published the names and coordinates of 210 management units in Bahia. However, only a static map is available for the Sao Paulo region.

24. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?

The company's forest management plans are publicly available for both (Bahia and Sao Paulo) regions.

25. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation available?

[Externally verified] The company has published monitoring plans for two of its forest management units in its audit reports, however only limited monitoring information is included within these reports.

26. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on use right (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

27. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on forest management (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

28. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on timber harvesting (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

29. Maps of all third-party supplying FMUs?

The company publishes a static map showing its own, partnership and promoted landbanks. However, no geo-referenced map could be found.

30. Number of company owned sawmills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

31. Names and locations of company owned sawmills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

32. Number of company-owned pulp and paper mills?

2 - The company reports that it has 2 mills 1 in Sau Paulo and the other in the Bahia region.

33. Names and locations of company-owned pulp and paper mills?

The company has published addresses of both of its mills on its website.

34. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned sawmills that come from company's own operations and third-parties?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

35. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned pulp and paper mills that come from company's own operations and third-parties?

The company reports that 70% of supply comes from its own operations and 30% comes from third-party suppliers.

36. Number of third party supplying mills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source from third-party mills.

37. Names and locations of all third party supplying mills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source from third-party mills.

38. Reports total volume (or percentages) sourced from third-party supplying mills that come from the supplying mills' own operations and third parties?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source from third-party mills.

39. Procedures to trace raw materials to country of harvest?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified.

40. Percentage of supply traceable to country of harvest?

100 - The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified.

41. Procedures to trace raw materials to FMU level?

The company states it has a geo-referenced traceability system to trace 100% of pulp to FMU level.

42. Percentage of supply traceable to FMU level?

The company reports that 100% of supply is traceable to farm and plantation level.

43. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% third-party legality verification of FMUs or achieved?

44. Percentage area (ha) verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

The company reports that 97% of Bahia and 83% of São Paulo operations are PEFC FM certified. However, the total landbank for the Sao Paulo region is not reported. Hence, an overall percentage can not be calculated.

45. Time-bound plan to source only wood/wood fibre that is in legal compliance verified by a third party?

All supply in 2020 was PEFC verified.

46. Percentage of all wood/wood fibre supply traded/processed verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

100% - All supply in 2020 was PEFC verified.

47. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

48. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs within 10 years?

49. Percentage of wood/wood fibre supply (tonnes) from all suppliers that comes from FSC FM certified areas?

50. Commitment to source only wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood and/or PEFC Controlled Sources requirements?

The company only sources wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood or PEFC controversial sources requirements.

51. Percentage area (ha) PEFC certified (excluding FSC certified area)?

The company reports that 97% of Bahia and 83% of São Paulo operations are PEFC FM certified. However, the total landbank for the Sao Paulo region is not reported. Hence, an overall percentage can not be calculated.

52. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.

53. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.

54. Commitment to zero deforestation?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC certification. The company also commits to zero deforestation in its own reporting.

55. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified.

56. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified and the certification requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

57. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation in supplier operations?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified and the certification requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

58. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?

The company reports that it monitors eucalyptus plantations using satellites and drones to gather information about the terrain, potential deforestation, fires, and plantation performance. The company also reports that security teams conduct 24-hour patrols to prevent encroachment in its operations in Bahia. However, this information is not externally verified.

59. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?

60. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in own operations since cut-off date?

61. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in supplier operations since cut-off date?

62. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in own operations since cut-off date?

The company commits to restoring ecosystem conversion. However, this commitment does not apply to the company's entire operations nor specifies a cut-off date.

63. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in supplier operations since cut-off date?

64. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

[Externally verified] The company has collaborated with several organisations, including SOS Mata Atlântica NGO, the Atlantic Rainforest Restoration Pact, The Forest Foundation, the Mutual Cooperation Agreement on Biodiversity, and the Friend of Atlantic Forest Programme, aimed at protecting and conserving natural forests and biodiversity. This information is externally verified.

65. Biodiversity policy?

The company is committed to biodiversity protection and has a target to protect, conserve or reclaim one hectare of native forest (including Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and Caatinga biomes) for every hectare of eucalyptus plantations by 2025.

66. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?

67. Identified species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it has identified several species of conservation concern, referencing IUCN Red list and ICMBio. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

68. Examples of species and/or habitat conservation management?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. The company also reports that it has planted more than 1500 native seedlings in the area since 2014 and is working with government agencies to rehabilitate the headwaters of the Subaúma, Catu, and Sauípe rivers in Bahia's north coast and Agreste region. However, the information is between two to five years old.

69. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species?

The company commits to no hunting of all species in its operations.

70. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to no hunting of all species in their operations.

71. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities?

The company commits to protect the natural ecosystems and plantations under its management from illegal activities.

72. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to protect the natural ecosystems and plantations under their management from illegal activities.

73. Evidence of protecting forest areas from illegal activities?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. The company also reports that it protects illegal activities by preparing a security and tactical petrol group with 4X4 vehicles, which patrol all forest areas 24 hours a day; tactical motorcycle groups, which carry out patrols in areas of difficult access in addition to constant monitoring in areas of environmental protection.

74. Commitment to no use of genetically modified organisms?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC certification. The company also commits to no use of genetically modified organisms in its own reporting.

75. Commitment to no use of genetically modified organisms applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified. The company also commits all suppliers to no use of genetically modified organisms in its own reporting.

76. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC certification. The company also commits to this in its own reporting.

77. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.

78. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

The company has published a High Conservation Value (HCV) assessment integrated into the forest management plan for the Sao Paulo and Bahia regions, however, these assessments are not externally verified.

79. High Conservation Value (HCV) management and monitoring plans available?

The company's High Conservation Value (HCV) management and monitoring plans is integrated into the forest management plan for the Sao Paulo and Bahia regions. However, this information is not externally verified.

80. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach?

81. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified.

82. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

83. Peer review of all High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments undertaken since April 2015 by the HCSA Quality Assurance Process?

84. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs)?

The company commits to conduct social and environmental impact assessments.

85. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to conduct social and environmental impact assessments.

86. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available, and associated management and monitoring plans?

The company has published an environmental impact report related to the star project. However, the information is not externally verified.

87. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on impact assessments (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

88. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?

The company commits to no planting on peat of any depth.

89. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to no planting on peat of any depth.

90. Landbank or planted area on peat (ha)?

0 (0%) - The company has 0 ha landbank on peat.

91. Implementation of commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not produce wood/wood fibre OR produces wood/wood fibre but states that it has no operations on peatland OR only has natural forest operations.

92. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat?

The company commits to best management practices for soils and peat.

93. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to best management practices for soils only.

94. Evidence of best management practices for soils and peat?

The company reports that it does not have operations on peatland. Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company also reports that it uses post-harvest residue to enhance the concentration of organic matter in the soil.

95. Commitment to reduced impact logging?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

96. Commitment to reduced impact logging applies to all suppliers?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source wood/wood fibre from third-party suppliers OR only sources from plantations.

97. Evidence of implementing reduced impact logging practices?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

98. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to zero burning.

99. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero burning.

100. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company also reports that it operates a 24-hour monitoring center and deploys firefighting teams consisting of its own employees to safeguard the environment and mitigate forest fires. In addition, the company also has a "Friends of the Forest Program", aimed at educating local communities in fire prevention and management.

101. Details/number of hotspots/fires in company FMUs?

1625 - In 2022, the company recorded a total of 1,625 fires, including 1109 in Bahia and 516 in Sao Paulo.

102. Details/number of hotspots/fires in suppliers operations?

103. Time-bound commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity?

The company commits to reduce its emissions intensity by 75% between 2020 and 2030, however the company does not explicitly specify scope 1 and 2 emissions.

104. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports its GHG emissions intensity as 0.1814 tCO2e/ton (scope 1 + scope 2) and 0.4551 tCO2e/ton (scope 1 + scope 2 + scope 3).

105. GHG emissions from land use change in company's own operations (scope 1)?

The company reports that in 2022, it calculated 3,793,831 tCO2e from land use change.

106. GHG emissions from land use change in supplier operations (scope 3)?

The company reports that its GHG emissions from land use change in supplier operations was 3,956,087 in 2023.

107. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports that GHG emissions intensity (scope 1 and scope 2) reduced by 41% from 0.3099 tCO2e/ton in 2021 to 0.1814 tCO2e/ton in 2022. This information is externally verified by BVQI DO BRASIL SOCIEDADE CERTIFICADORA LTDA.

108. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company uses the GHG Protocol methodology to calculate GHG emissions.

109. Time-bound commitment to improve water use intensity?

The company has targets to maintain water intensity below 32 m³per ton produced in Bahia and less than 23 m³ per ton produced São Paulo. As of 2022, these targets have been met.

110. Water use intensity?

The company reports water use intensity for Bahia and Sau Paulo regions as 5.29 and 1.1 m³ per metric ton of pulp produced in 2022. However, no consolidated figure for the overall operation has been reported.

111. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports an increase in water intensity in Bahia from 4.99 m3 per metric ton of pulp produced in 2021 to 5.29 m3 of water per metric ton of pulp produced in 2022. In Sao Paulo, water use intensity decreased from 5.07 m³ of water per metric ton of pulp produced in 2021 to 1.1 m³ of water per metric ton of pulp produced in 2022. This information is externally verified.

112. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality (BOD or COD)?

113. Progress towards commitment on water quality (BOD or COD)?

114. Treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?

[Externally verified] The company mentions treating the effluents from pulp and paper mills using a three-stage effluent treatment system in which the first stage removes fibres, the second treats organic matter and the third filters the effluent before it returns to the system. This information is externally verified.

115. Evidence of sawmill run-off containment and wastewater treatment?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills OR only trades wood/wood fibre.

116. Proportion of processing facilities with closed-loop water treatment system?

[Externally verified] The company reports that water reuse and closed circuit practices are most commonly used at both processing locations. This information is externally verified.

117. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

The company commits to protect natural waterways using buffer zones.

118. Implementation of commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

Limited, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

119. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers?

The company commits to minimise the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

120. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers, applies to all suppliers?

121. Evidence of eliminating chlorine and chlorine compounds for bleaching?

The company reports that its mills are certified by the European Ecolabel and Nordic Swan label, but does not directly report information on its use of TCF or ECF technology.

122. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?

The company commits to not use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides through its forest management plan.

123. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides applies to all suppliers?

124. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?

125. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention applies to all suppliers?

126. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?

127. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser usage?

The company states that it operates soil and nutrition programmes and utilises a fertilisation matrix to reduce chemical inputs. However, only limited details are provided.

128. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

The company reports that it has an integrated pest and disease management program to maintain environmental balance by using natural pest control methods including genetic resistance and the use of natural predators. It also reports that chemical pest control is used as a last resort when other methods, either individually or in combination, prove ineffective. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

129. Waste management system in place to avoid negative impacts?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it complies with Brazil's National Waste Management Policy (PNRS) through its internal waste management program which aims to reduce the production of waste materials and maximise recycling and reuse. It also reports that the waste generated in operations is internally segregated for recycling. In addition, it provides segregation training to employees to ensure proper waste segregation practices. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

130. Commitment to human rights?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC certification. The company also commits to this in its own reporting.

131. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights.

132. Progress on human rights commitment ?

[Externally verified] The company reports that its employees are trained in aspects of human rights every two years, in accordance with Brazilian regulation. It also reports that it has an internal audit team which conducts independent audits against the IFC Performance Standards twice a year. Information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

133. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC certification. The company also commits to this in its reporting.

134. Commitment to Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified. The company also commits to this in its own reporting.

135. Commitment to respect legal and customary land tenure rights?

The company commits to respect legal and customary land tenure rights.

136. Commitment to legal and customary land rights applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified. The company also commits to this in its own reporting.

137. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?

The company commits to FPIC in its own reporting.

138. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) applies to all suppliers?

The company's commitment to FPIC also applies to all suppliers.

139. Details of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process available?

The company states that it engages in structured dialogues with Indigenous community representatives and works with the Brazilian Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (FUNAI). However, no clear FPIC process is reported.

140. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it uses various techniques to prevent stakeholder conflicts such as conducting community censuses through field visits to register the population of neighboring communities and forming different committees to establish positive relationships with local community associations. This information is externally verified.

141. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company provides details of its process for addressing land conflicts.

142. Supports the inclusion of women across forestry operations, including addressing barriers faced?

[Externally verified] The company has several initiatives, including "Mulheres Produtoras (Women Farmers)," aimed at training women in organic hydroponic farming, and "Dona Della (Her Own Boss)," designed to enhance women's financial autonomy and promote female entrepreneurship. These initiatives are intended to support the inclusion of women across forestry operations. This information has been externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

143. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on population rights (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

144. Commitment to enable sustainable use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) by local communities?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

145. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities ?

The company commits to providing essential services and facilities to local communities.

146. Progress on commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

The company reports that it invests in the education of local people, donates food parcels, and runs a biscuit factory program to generate income for local communities. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

147. Commitment to provide business/work opportunities for local communities?

The company commits to providing business opportunities for local communities.

148. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on labour regulations (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

149. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC certification. The company also commits to this in its reporting.

150. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to ILO's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

151. Progress on commitment to respect all workers' rights?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC.

152. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?

The company commits to eliminating gender-related discrimination concerning employment.

153. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to eliminating gender-related discrimination concerning employment.

154. Progress on commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?

The company reports that it is a signatory of "Women's Empowerment Principles"(WEPs) which focus on promoting gender equality and women's empowerment at the workplace. It also reports that it has organised and disseminated diversity programmes to address gender related issues in employment. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas, however only limited details are provided. Separately, the company also reports that it has conducted an internal survey on gender equity to assess female employee perspectives of its workplace environment. The company has subsequently created D&I focus groups and a training programme on female inclusion.

155. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

206 (3.27%) - The company has a total of 206 temporary employees in 2022.

156. Reports gender balance of employees?

1233 (19.58%) - The company has a total of 1,233 women employees in 2022.

157. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company only commits to paying fair wages.

158. Commitment to pay a living wage applies to all suplliers?

The company commits all suppliers to pay fair wages.

159. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it pays all employees more than the minimum wage determined by legislation or union. This information has been externally verified by SGS do Brasil Ltda. However, it is between two to five years old.

160. Reporting of salary by gender?

The company has reported entry-level wages per gender against the minimum wage. However, the ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men for each employee category and location has not been reported.

161. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded as the requirements do not full meet the SPOTT scoring criteria. The company also commits to address occupational health and safety in its own reporting. However, it does not refer to the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work.

162. Commitment to address occupational health and safety applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/wood fibre supply is PEFC certified and the certification requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. The company also commits all suppliers to address occupational health and safety. However, it does not refer to the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work.

163. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company also reports that its risk management program identifies risks and measures to control and prevent them by providing training and personal protective equipment to all the employees in Sao Paulo operations. However, the information is between two to five years old.

164. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

The company has reported a lost time injury rate for Bahia, Sau Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul operations. However, a consolidated figure has not been reported. Hence, the figure column is left blank.

165. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?

0 - The company recorded zero fatalities as a result of work-based accidents in 2022.

166. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company commits to support local people in developing forestry businesses through its development program.

167. Programme to support outgrower scheme and/or independent smallholders?

[Externally verified] The company has a forestry partnership program, Cultive Eucalipto, that offers specialised technical assistance to local people in developing forestry businesses. The information is externally verified by SGS do Brasil Ltda.

168. Number or percentage of outgrower scheme and/or independent smallholders involved in programme?

150 - The company reports that 150 producers were enrolled in the forestry partnership program in Bahia operations. However, no information was found regarding producers of the Sao Paulo region. This is self-reported information.

169. Process used to prioritise, assess and/or engage non-smallholder suppliers on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?

The company reports that it has a contractual management system in place to prioritise, assess and engage suppliers on compliance with company's policy. Details are provided on the monitoring and assurance system to ensure suppliers maintain compliance.

170. Number or percentage of non-smallholder suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?

[Externally verified] 100% - The company reports that 100% of suppliers were assessed on compliance with its own policies as well as legal requirements. The information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded as the requirements do not full meet the SPOTT scoring criteria. The company also reports that suppliers are evaluated on compliance and may be terminated if there is a non-compliance, however time-frames for action are not provided.

172. Timebound action plans (including Key Performance Indicators) for suppliers to be in compliance with timber and pulp sourcing commitments?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Standard (PEFC ST 1003:2010). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator as 100% of the company's wood/woodfibre supply is PEFC certified.

173. Proportion of supply from suppliers that is verified as deforestation and/or conversion-free (DCF)?

174. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

The company commits to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption.

175. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption.

176. Progress on commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

[Externally verified] The company reports that 100% of its operations are assessed on corruption risk in accordance with the RGE group anti-corruption policy. It also reports that it trains its employees on topics related to integrity, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption. In addition, the senior leadership team is also given training on ethics, integrity, and code of conduct. This evidence is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

177. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on legal registration (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

178. Disclosure of the company's management approach to tax and payments to governments?

179. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on taxes, fees and royalties (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

180. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has its own whistleblower policy.

181. Own grievance or complaints system open to all stakeholders?

The company has its own grievance mechanism open to all stakeholders.

182. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company has only disclosed the type, number and location of complaints received.