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  • Parent company:
    Matte Group
  • Market cap:
    4,992,165,586 USD
  • Thomson Reuters ticker:
    CMPC.SN
  • Bloomberg ticker:
    CMPC CI Equity
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Company assessment: Empresas CMPC SA – July 2018

Assessment date:

Total: 41.8% 44.5 / 106.5
  • Sustainability policy and leadership Sustainability policy and leadership
    5 / 6 83.3%
    • Y
      1 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      2. Sustainability policy or commitment applies to direct and third-party suppliers?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

      Corporate Affairs Committee.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      4. Sustainability report published within last two years?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      5. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to improve forest management or transparency?

      FSC, UNGC, WBCSD, CDP, GRI.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      6. Activities with government, NGOs or academic institutions to improve the sustainability of forest products?

      Examples include participation in the Pilot Project for Forest Certification for Ecosystem Services (ForCes), FSC® Chile's technical committees, and the New Generation Plantations project; collaboration with the CODEFF NGO, in order to protect and restore the habitat of the huillín, an endangered freshwater otter; and collaboration with the Etica en los Bosques NGO on initiatives to protect native forests in the south of Chile.

  • Landbank, FMUs and mills Landbank, FMUs and mills
    6 / 14 42.9%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      7. Lists countries and operations?

      Plantations in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. Processing facilities in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Mexico.

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company does not produce wood/wood fibre from natural forests.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      9. Total area of forest plantation (ha)?

      686600 - Chile: 471,000 ha, Brazil: 157,300 ha, Argentina: 58,300 ha. Data as of 2017.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      62502 - 45,293 ha Chile, 9,518 ha Brazil, 7,691 Argentina. Data as of 2016.
      .

    • Y
      1 / 1

      12. Conservation set-aside and/or HCV area (ha)?

      1051120 - Data as of 2016.

    • N
      0 / 1

      13. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

    • N
      0 / 1

      14. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?

      Some of the company's FMUs are given in their FSC certificates. However, the total number of FMUs controlled by the company is unclear.

    • N
      0 / 1

      15. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      16. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?

      Forest Management Plans are not available for all of the company's FMUs.

    • N
      0 / 1

      17. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      18. Number of company owned pulp and paper mills?

      16 - The company has four pulp mills and 12 paper mills, however the number of paper mills is undated.

    • N
      0 / 1

      19. Maps or addresses of company owned pulp and paper mills?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      20. Number of company owned sawmills?

      3

    • N
      0 / 1

      21. Maps or addresses of company owned sawmills?

  • Deforestation and biodiversity Deforestation and biodiversity
    7.5 / 13 57.7%
    • N
      0 / 1

      22. Commitment to zero conversion of natural forest?

    • N
      0 / 1

      23. Zero conversion commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

    • N

      24. Commitment to minimise the impact of logging roads?

      This indicator is disabled as the company does not produce wood/wood fibre from natural forests.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      25. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      26. Evidence of monitoring deforestation?

      The monitoring of forest extent and condition is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank (percentage unclear).

    • N
      0 / 1

      27. Amount of deforestation recorded?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      28. Commitment to biodiversity conservation?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      29. Commitment to set aside areas for conservation?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      30. Examples of habitat management and/or habitat restoration of set-aside areas?

      The management and restoration of habitat is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank (percentage unclear).

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      31. Implementing a landscape-level approach to biodiversity conservation?

      The maintenance and restoration of appropriate landscape values, including environmental and economic resilience is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). However, this commitment does not extend to active engagement with stakeholders outside of the Forest Management Unit. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank (percentage unclear).

    • N
      0 / 1

      32. Commitment to protect species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?

    • N

      33. Commitment to sustainably manage the use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs)?

      This indicator is disabled as the company does not produce wood/wood fibre from natural forests.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      34. Commitment not to use genetically modified organisms?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the introduction of genetically modified organisms in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004).

    • N
      0 / 1

      35. Commitment to only use alien species where impacts can be controlled?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      36. Examples of species conservation activities?

      The protection of rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats, and the maintenance of ecological functions and values is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank (percentage unclear).

  • HCV, HCS and impact assessments HCV, HCS and impact assessments
    1 / 9 11.1%
    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company does not have a direct commitment to conduct HCV assessments across all of its operations. However, the company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the destruction of High Conservation Values in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004). For this half points are awarded.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      38. HCV commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the destruction of High Conservation Values in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004). For this half points are awarded.

    • N
      0 / 1

      39. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?

    • N
      0 / 1

      40. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      43. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      45. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available?

  • Soils, fire and GHG emissions Soils, fire and GHG emissions
    4 / 10 40%
    • N
      0 / 1

      46. Commitment to best management practices for soils and/or peat?

    • N

      47. Commitment to reduced impact logging?

      This indicator is disabled as the company does not produce wood/wood fibre from natural forests.

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have landbank on peat.

    • N

      49. Commitment on peatland planting applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have suppliers with landbank on peat.

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have landbank on peat.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      51. Evidence of best management practices for soils and/or peat?

      The conservation of soils, including control of erosion and minimising damage during operations is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). However, specific provisions are not set out for peatland operations. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank (percentage unclear).

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      52. Commitment to zero burning?

      The company has a commitment to no use of fire within HCVs and surrounding areas, but not clearly for all new development.

    • N
      0 / 1

      53. Commitment to zero burning applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      54. Evidence of management and monitoring fires?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      55. Details/number of hotspots/fires in FMUs controlled by the company?

      The company reports that in 2016 there were a total of 339 fires and that 50% of these were located on lands belonging to third parties.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      56. Time-bound commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

      The company has a target to increase the energy efficiency of its wood pulp mills by 20% by 2020, however this does not cover all of the company's operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      57. Progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity?

      The company reports its direct emissions of CO2, CH4 and N2O measured in tons of CO2E/Year and reports a reduction between 2015 (12.241.700 ton CO2e) and 2016 (8,647,573.6 ton CO2e). This data covers only the companies pulp operations in Chile and Brazil. The company does not report GHG intensity and does not have a specific target in place.

    • N
      0 / 1

      58. Report GHG emissions from land use change?

    • N
      0 / 1

      59. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

  • Water, chemical and waste management Water, chemical and waste management
    4 / 14 28.6%
    • N
      0 / 1

      60. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      61. Progress towards commitment on water quality?

      The company reports its BOD and COD from 2007 (2.42 kg/ton of final product) to 2015 (1.32kg/ton). The company does not report a specific target for reducing BOD or COD.

    • N
      0 / 1

      62. Protection of natural waterways through buffer zones?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      63. Evidence of treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      65. Time-bound commitment to improve water use?

      The company targets an annual reduction of 10% water intake against 2016 levels in all their productive areas. The target is not timebound.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      66. Progress towards commitment on water use?

      The company reports between 2015 and 2016, its paper business decreased total water intake by 2,115,261 m3 and its tissue business by 1,672,805.5 m3. However, water intake increased in its pulp business due to expansion in production. A timebound target was not in place at the time of this reporting.

    • N
      0 / 1

      67. Commitment to eliminate chlorine and chlorine compounds for bleaching?

    • N
      0 / 1

      68. Evidence of minimising or recycling solid waste produced during sawmilling processes?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company mentions avoiding the use of chemicals in pest management.

    • N
      0 / 1

      70. No use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?

    • N
      0 / 1

      71. No use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      72. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

  • Community, land and labour rights Community, land and labour rights
    11.5 / 19.5 59%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      74. Commitment to human rights, referencing the UN Declaration of Human Rights or UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which defines human rights as those established through the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      75. Commitment to human rights applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which defines human rights as those established through the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      76. Commitment to respect indigenous and local communities' rights?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which encompasses the rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples as established by the ILO Convention 169.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      77. Commitment to respect legal and customary property rights?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of traditional rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which encompasses customary rights. This policy does not reference legal rights and no reference to legal rights could be found in company sources.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      79. FPIC commitment applies to independent suppliers?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      81. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      82. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

      The company does not have a commitment but they have a project involving 33 Mapuche communities to help them develop raspberry, strawberry and blueberry orchards.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      83. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

      FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require certified organisations to contribute to the social and economic development of local communities. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank (percentage unclear).

    • N
      0 / 1

      84. Commitment to respect all workers' rights?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      85. Reference to Fundamental ILO Conventions?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004).

    • Y
      0.5 / 0.5

      86. Total number of employees?

      17145 - Number of direct workers. Data as of 2016.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      87. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

      22785 - The company reports a total of 22,785 contractors. This figure does not include contractors of Celulosa Riograndense (Brazil). Data as of 2016.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      88. Percentage or number of women employees?

      2328 (14%) - The company reports the percentage of women employees among their direct workers. Data as of 2016.

    • N
      0 / 1

      89. Commitment to pay minimum wage?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      90. Commitment to address occupational health and safety, referencing the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work?

      The company do not refer to the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      91. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

      The company report an accident rate of 1.72 for its direct employees and 8.408 for its contractors. Data as of 2016.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      4 - The company report 1 fatality among its direct workers and 3 among its contractors in 2016.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      93. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

      The company only mentions provision of training.

  • Certification standards Certification standards
    3 / 10 30%
    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      944446 (90%) - The company has FSC FM certificates for Forestal Mininco, CMPC Pulp and CMPC Celulose Riograndense LTDA, covering an area of 944,446 ha. The company reports a total landbank of 1,051,119 ha, therefore their certified area covers 90% of their operations.

    • N
      0 / 1

      95. Percentage wood/wood fibre supply verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

    • N
      0 / 1

      96. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs?

    • N
      0 / 1

      97. Commitment to source only wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood requirements?

      The company has a commitment to supply its industrial processes with 100% certified or controlled wood from renewable plantations. However, they do not specify FSC Controlled Wood.

    • Y
      2 / 2

      98. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

      944446 (90%) - The company has FSC FM certificates for Forestal Mininco, CMPC Pulp and CMPC Celulose Riograndense LTDA, covering an area of 944,446 ha. The company reports a total landbank of 1,051,119 ha, therefore their certified area covers 90% of their operations.

    • N
      0 / 2

      99. Percentage of wood/wood fibre supply from outgrower scheme and/or independent suppliers that is FSC FM certified?

    • N
      0 / 2

      100. Percentage area (ha) PEFC certified?

      221000 - The company has PEFC FM certification for Celulose Rio Grandense Ltda (221,000.76 ha) and CMPC PULP S.A. Esquema de Certificación en Grupo. However the total area this covers is not provided and so an overall percentage cannot be calculated.

  • Smallholders and suppliers Smallholders and suppliers
    1 / 5 20%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      101. Programme to support outgrower scheme smallholders?

    • N
      0 / 1

      102. Percentage of outgrower scheme smallholders involved in programme?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      104. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

    • N
      0 / 1

      105. Percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company requirements?

  • Governance and grievances Governance and grievances
    1.5 / 6 25%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      106. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      107. Whistleblowing procedure?

      The company has a complaint line for reporting any violation of laws or of the Company's principles, values, or Code of Conduct. However, no process for protecting whistleblowers is detailed.

    • N
      0 / 1

      108. Own grievance or complaints system?

    • N
      0 / 1

      109. Grievance or complaints system is accessible to internal and external stakeholders?

    • N
      0 / 2

      110. Details of grievances disclosed?

Media monitor: Empresas CMPC SA

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