Dexco (formerly Duratex)

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 one of its directors, Fransisco Augusto Semeraro Neto, has responsibility for ESG.

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

The president of the sustainability committee, Marcus Campos Bicudo, is on the board of directors.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

The company reports that 37% of senior management are women.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

3 - The company reports that it has 3 female board members.

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] FSC and UNGC.

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

The company reports that it collaborates with La Fundación Gestión Social y Ambiental to resolve conflicts and address social and environmental impacts of their operations in the Colombian communities where they operate. The company also states it conducts dialogue circles with local communities in Brazil to address local social issues. The company also reports collaborating with the the Forestry Research and Studies Institute (IPEF) to monitor and understand forest biogeochemical cycles and improve forest management.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company's latest sustainability report was published in June 2024, covering the company's performance in 2023.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company states that its Integrated Report 2023 has been prepared in compliance with the GRI standards. Additionally, the company has also submitted its CDP questionnaire for climate change, forests, and water security in 2022.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

[Externally verified] The company has conducted a climate risk assessment in line with TCFD recommendations. The assessment is externally verified by EY.

12. Natural capital assessment available?

13. Lists countries and operations?

Plantations and processing facilities - (Brazil and Colombia).

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)?

152749 - The company states that it has 152,749 ha managed/controlled for forestry.

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)?

94072 - The company reports having 87,069 ha and 7,003 ha of planted areas in Brazil and Colombia respectively.

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

21378 - The company reports that it maintains 21,378 ha under outgrower schemes.

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

4198 - The company has 3,886 ha and 312 ha of unplanted areas in Brazil and Colombia respectively.

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

46606 - The company states that it has 45,210 ha of 'conservation area' in Brazil and 3,675 ha of 'conservation and other uses area' in Colombia. However, the role of 'other uses' is not disclosed.

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)?

5 - The company has 5 Forest management Units (FMUs).

23. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

24. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?

Summaries of forest management plans are available for all the company's FMUs.

25. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation available?

The company publishes monitoring information of forest management plans for all of its forest management units.

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?

30. Number of company owned sawmills?

6 - The company has 4 mills in Brazil and 2 mills in Colombia.

31. Names and locations of company owned sawmills?

The company reports the names and locations of its mills, however it is not clear if all mills apply to the company's forestry operations or if all mills are included within the reporting.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any pulp or paper mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any pulp or paper mills.

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

The company reports that its Brazilian Colombian sawmills source 72.2% of wood from its own operations.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any pulp or paper mills.

36. Number of third party supplying mills?

108 - The company reports that it sources wood from 108 supplying mills.

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

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

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

The company also states that it has a due diligence system to trace raw materials to the country of harvest.

40. Percentage of supply traceable to country of harvest?

99.1 - The company reports that 99.1% of its supply is traceable to the forest management unit level, and therefore the country of harvest.

41. Procedures to trace raw materials to FMU level?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Chain of Custody Certification Standard (FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1). Partial points have been awarded as the requirements do not full meet the SPOTT scoring criteria. The company also states that it has a due diligence system for wood from Brazil, but only limited details are provided for its Colombian operations.

42. Percentage of supply traceable to FMU level?

The company reports that 99.1% of its supply is traceable to the forest management unit level.

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

The company commits to achieve 100% FSC FM certification of its FMUs by 2025, but this only applies to its operations in Brazil.

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

95.65% - 146,118.6 ha of the company's 152,749 ha landbank is FSC certified.

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

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

72% - The company reports that in 2022, 72% of wood supply was FSC FM certified.

47. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

95.65% - 146,118.6 ha of the company's 152,749 ha landbank is FSC certified.

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

The company commits to achieve 100% FSC FM certification of its FMUs by 2025, but this only applies to its operations in Brazil.

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

72% - The company states that in 2023, 72% of wood from suppliers was FSC FM certified.

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

The company commits to only source wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood requirements.

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

6583.78 (4.31%) - The company operates 6,583.78 ha of PEFC certified area.

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 all 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.

55. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation.

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

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0). As the policy requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria partial points have been awarded on the basis of the company's partial FSC FM or CoC certification.

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

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

[Externally verified] The company has radio systems, drones, cameras, and satellite surveillance devices installed in its forest areas to monitor deforestation. The company also reports that in 2023 it launched an integrated control tower to conduct 24 hr satellite monitoring of deforestation within its Brazilian operations. This information is externally verified by EY.

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?

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

64. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2 EN). As the Standard does not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria limited, externally verified points have therefore been awarded.

65. Biodiversity policy?

The company has a commitment to protecting biodiversity. The company has a target to increase its Biodiversity Impact Index by 0.2% each year, however it has no time-bound target for a specific species or habitat.

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 has identified several species of flora and fauna which are endangered, rare and threatened referencing the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Data is externally verified.

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

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

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 FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

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.

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

The company commits all suppliers to not use genetically modified organisms or transgenic species.

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.

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

78. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

[Externally verified] The company publishes summaries of its High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments in its forest management plan. This has been externally verified by FSC audit reports.

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

[Externally verified] The company publishes summaries of its High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments, including management and monitoring plans, in its forest management plan. This has been externally verified by FSC audit reports.

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

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

82. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not produce wood/wood fibre OR only has natural forest operations OR has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not produce wood/wood fibre OR only has natural forest operations OR has not undertaken any new planting since April 2015 OR if all new planting has been undertaken since November 2017 and has been covered under combined HCV-HCS assessments.

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

The company commits to assess the social and environmental impacts of its forest management units, but does not specify a commitment to conduct SEIAs.

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

The company commits suppliers to assess the social and environmental impacts of its forest management units, but does not specify a commitment to conduct SEIAs.

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

The company has published a summary of its social and environmental impact assessment (SEIAs) with associated management and monitoring plans. This 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 states that it has no landbank planted 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 reports that it does not have any landbank on peat.

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

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

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 FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by FSC.

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?

The company states that it has firefighting teams, a camera detection system within its fire towers, and conducts systematic inspections of risk areas. This information is externally verified by EY.

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

96 - In 2022, 96 fires occurred with the company's FMUs.

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

3 - The company reports that 3 fires were detected within supplier operations in 2023, however this does not cover all suppliers.

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

The company commits to reducing absolute GHG emissions (including scope 1 and 2) by 15% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline.

104. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports GHG emission intensity as 0.0573 (tCO2e/m3) for its Colombian operations and 0.01779 (tCO2e/m3) for its Brazilian operations.

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

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

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

107. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports that GHG emissions intensity has decreased in both Brazil and Colombia between 2022-2023. This information is externally verified by EY.

108. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company uses the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program.

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

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

110. Water use intensity?

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

111. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

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

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

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

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

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

114. Treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?

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

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

[Externally verified] The company states that wastewater discharge from different destinations is treated on primary, secondary and tertiary treatment levels. The company also reports that in 2023, it expanded the capacity of one of its Brazilian effluent treatment plants to help increase the reuse of water. This information is externally verified.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any pulp or paper mills.

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?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by FSC.

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

The company commits to use pesticides and fertilizers in a conscious and optimized manner when needed for the maintenance of forests.

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

The company commits to use pesticides and fertilizers in a conscious and optimized manner when needed for the maintenance of forests.

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

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

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.

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

The company commits all suppliers to not use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides.

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

The company commits to not use Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals.

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

The company commits all suppliers to not use Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals.

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

The company has reported figures for chemical usage in both countries of operations.

127. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser usage?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by FSC.

128. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by FSC.

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

[Externally verified] The company has a waste management system in place and describes various measures it takes, including internal recycling, composting, co-processing and reusing of waste. Waste management is carried out by environmental teams, responsible for recording, measuring and issuing the relevant documentation, including Waste Transport Manifest (MTR) generation and destination certificates. The information is externally verified by EY.

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.

131. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

132. Progress on human rights commitment ?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it has conducted a human rights assessment in 8 units in 2022, has a training schedule that contains the form and frequency of each training related to the Integrity Program and human rights and assesses E&S risk of suppliers on human rights. This information is externally verified.

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.

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

The company commits suppliers to respect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) only in relation to Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

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 commits all suppliers to respect legal and customary land tenure rights.

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

The company commits to FPIC in areas classified as Indigenous. However it does not clearly commit to FPIC in all circumstances.

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

The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC for some communities only.

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

140. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it regularly meets with local communities to resolve conflicts that can arise due to its harvesting operations. In 2022, it engaged with local communities through dialogue circles.This information is externally verified.

141. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company has a conflict resolution mechanism. However, it is not specific to land conflicts and does not cover all operations.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it participated in 'Movimento Mulher 360' which contributes to the economic empowerment of women. The company also runs the Jornada do Feminine program which focuses on skills development by providing training to women employees. This information is externally verified.

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 ?

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

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by FSC.

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

The company commits to prioritise local hiring and generate more opportunities in the communities where it is present.

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.

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

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

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's FSC FM certification (FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by FSC.

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

The company commits to eliminate gender-related discrimination with regards to employment.

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

The company's commitment to eliminate gender-related discrimination with regard to employment applies to all suppliers.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it provides training on topics such as sexual harassment and combating discrimination. In 2022, it received 2 conclusive complaints related to the subject of discrimination, for which action plans were defined and remediation measures were applied. The information is externally verified.

155. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

783 (5.76%) - The company has 783 temporary employees in 2022.

156. Reports gender balance of employees?

3237 (23.84%) - The company reports having 3237 female employees in 2022.

157. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company commits to paying employees the legal minimum wage.

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

The company commits all suppliers to pay a minimum wage. However, no commitment to a living wage could be found.

159. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

[Externally verified] 100% - The company reports ratios between the lowest wage and the local minimum wage, broken down by gender for Brazil and Colombia. The ratio is between 100% (minimum wage paid equal to legal minimum wage) and 107% depending on gender. The information is externally verified, but only refers to minimum wages and not living wages.

160. Reporting of salary by gender?

The company reports the ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men for each employee category by significant locations of operation in line with GRI reporting.

161. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

The company commits to addressing occupational health and safety with reference 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 commits all suppliers to address occupational health and safety with reference to the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work.

163. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

The company reports various examples of providing PPE and occupational health and safety training. This information is assured by EY.

164. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

0.1 - The company reports the rate of accidents at work with serious consequences as 0.10 in 2022.

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

1 - The company reports one fatality as a result of work-based accidents in 2022.

166. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company commits to support smallholders.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it has worked in partnership with outgrower producers in Rio Grande do Sul to help these producers obtain FSC certification.

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

224 - The company reports that it has supported 224 outgrower producers as of 2022.

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 it has been carrying out its supplier's management GFD program since 2012, which is used to prioritise, assess and engage suppliers in compliance with the policy and legal requirements.

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

[Externally verified] 417 - The company reports that 264 suppliers in Brazil and 153 suppliers in Colombia were assessed on social and environmental criteria in 2022. The information is externally verified by EY.

171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the FSC Chain of Custody Certification Standard (FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1). Partial points have been awarded as the requirements do not full meet the SPOTT scoring criteria.

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

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 provides training to managers and new employees regarding the Anti-Corruption Law, has an Integrity Program whose objective is to prevent, detect, and remedy irregularities and illegal acts, and has developed a compliance risk matrix covering 66 risk factors including the risk of corruption. This information is externally verified.

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?

The company publishes a tax strategy and states a governance body which is responsible for its review.

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 a whistleblowing procedure including a flowchart describing how whistleblowers can report unethical conduct and how they are protected.

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

The company has a grievance system open to all stakeholders.

182. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company reports information on the number and category of complaints.