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Suzano S.A.

Timber and pulp assessment
Total score: 52.1%
  • Latest update: July 2019
  • Next scheduled: July 2020
  • About this company:

    Founded in 1924, Suzano Papel e Celulose is

  • Parent company:
    Suzano Holding S.A
  • Landbank
    1,266,920 hectares
  • Market cap:
    12,642,459,772 USD
  • Thomson Reuters ticker:
    SUZB5.SA
  • Bloomberg ticker:
    SUZB5:BZ
  • ISIN:
    BRSUZBACNPA3
  • Website:
    http://www.suzano.com.br
    Latest annual report (2016) | Sustainability report (2017)

Company assessment: Suzano S.A. – July 2019

Assessment date:

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Total: 52.1% 62 / 119
  • Sustainability policy and leadership Sustainability policy and leadership
    5.5 / 11 50%
    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      The company has policies on Social Responsibility, Health and Safety, Environment and Quality. The company's Policy on Climate Change is not publicly available

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

      2. Sustainability policy or commitment applies to all sourcing?

      The company has a Supplier Relations Policy however it only states that it prioritises suppliers that are aligned with its policies

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

      Sustainability and Strategy Committee that advises the Board of Directors

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      4. One or more board members have responsibility for sustainability?

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      5. Percentage or number of women board members?

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      6. Percentage or number of women in senior management team?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      7. Sustainability report published within last two years?

      2,017

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      PEFC, FSC, UNGC, GRI, Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact, Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forests and Agriculture

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      The Forests Dialogue, Forest Forum, conservation NGOs (WWF, The Nature Conservancy, FoE Brazil, Pact to Restore the Atlantic Forest and others), and research institutions

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      10. Climate risks assessment available?

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

      11. Natural capital assessment available?

  • Landbank, mills and traceability Landbank, mills and traceability
    8.5 / 19 44.7%
    14 media reports
    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      12. Lists countries and operations?

      Brazil (São Paulo, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Piauí, Tocantins, Pará and Maranhão); Fibria – Brazil (Espírito Santo, Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Rio Grande do Sul)

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it only produces wood/wood fibre from plantation forests

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      14. Total area of forest plantation (ha)?

      1,266,920 - Figure represents plantation area of Suzano (610,922 ha) and Fibria (656,000 ha) before merger as reported in 2017 Sustainability Reports

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      63,947 - No information is provided on the area of plantation within outgrower scheme for Fibria

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      102,570 - The company reports some figures but these do not cover the whole of its operations

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      912,168

    • 18. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it doesn't have any intact forest landscapes within its landbank

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      19. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?

      3 - Suzano has three FMUs.
      Fibria does not clearly state number of FMUs. It reports four industrial units

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      20. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

      The company presents static maps in its 2017 forest management plans. Geo-referenced maps (e.g. shapefile or KML) could not be identified

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      21. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?

      FMP available for three units of Suzano and one unit of Fibria, however it is unclear if these cover all operations

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      22. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation?

      There are some monitoring plans available however it is unclear if these cover all operations

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • 24. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • 25. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      26. Number of company owned pulp and paper mills?

      12

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      Location/address for Fibria's second mill in Tres Lagoas cannot be traced

    • 28. Number of company owned sawmills?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it doesn't own sawmills

    • 29. Maps or addresses of company owned sawmills?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it doesn't own sawmills

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      30. Number of supplier mills?

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      31. Maps or addresses of supplier mills?

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      The company has CoC certification which only covers traceability for the certified portion of its supply

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      33. Procedures to trace raw materials to FMU level?

      The company has CoC certification which only covers traceability for the certified portion of its supply

    • No
      0 / 2
      No source

      34. Percentage of supply traceable to country level (above 80%)?

    • No
      0 / 2
      No source

      35. Percentage of supply traceable to FMU level (above 75%)?

  • Deforestation and biodiversity Deforestation and biodiversity
    7 / 10 70%
    13 media reports
    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      36. Commitment to zero conversion of natural forest?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      37. Zero conversion commitment applies to all sourcing?

    • 38. Commitment to minimise the impact of logging roads?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it only produces wood/wood fibre from plantation forests

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      39. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities?

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

      40. Evidence of monitoring deforestation?

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      41. Amount of deforestation recorded?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      42. Commitment to biodiversity conservation?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      Landscape management through a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to restore the springs of the Mucuri river; 3-year partnership with WWF to develop strategies and best practices for restoration at the landscape level

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it only produces wood/wood fibre from plantation forests

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      47. 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). However, it is important to note that FuturaGene, a subsidiary of pulp and paper company Suzano, has received approval for the commercial use of genetically engineered eucalyptus trees. A 2016 Sustainalytics report states on the issue: "Suzano has demonstrated that they are undertaking a comprehensive engagement process with relevant stakeholders to address concerns around the use of GM plants. These stakeholders include the FSC, PEFC, non-governmental organizations, and all other relevant stakeholders in the sector, including sector specific bodies and other companies"

  • HCV, HCS and impact assessments HCV, HCS and impact assessments
    4 / 8 50%
    3 media reports
    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      48. 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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      49. HCV commitment applies to all sourcing?

      The company has a commitment to only source wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood requirements which includes not sourcing wood from forests with a high conservation value

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

      This indicator is disabled until sufficient number of HCV ALS licensed assessors are available for the location where the company operates

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      51. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

      All HCV assessments are available: Unidade Florestal Sao Paulo (SP), Unidade Florestal Bahia (BA), Unidade Florestal Maranhao (MA), however no such assessment is available for Fibria's HCV areas

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      All HCV M&M are available: Unidade Florestal Sao Paulo (SP), Unidade Florestal Bahia (BA), Unidade Florestal Maranhao (MA), however no such assessment is available for Fibria's HCV areas

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      54. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      The company has commitment to SEIA in its forest management plans however it is unclear if all FMPs are available

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • 57. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

  • Soils, fire and GHGs Soils, fire and GHGs
    4 / 11 36.4%
    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • 59. Commitment to reduced impact logging?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it only produces wood/wood fibre from plantation forests

    • 60. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it doesn't have landbank on peat

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      61. Commitment on peatland planting applies to all sourcing?

    • 62. Landbank or planted area on peat (ha)?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it doesn't have landbank on peat

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      64. Commitment to zero burning?

      The company states that it does not practice burning in its eucalyptus cutting and harvesting process, but does not have a clear commitment

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      65. Commitment to zero burning applies to all sourcing?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      66. Evidence of management and monitoring fires?

      The company has a forest fire prevention program that engages employees and local communities. The company also reports that it owns watchtowers and a camera monitoring system. In order to reduce response time to fire alarms, in 2017, Fibria installed 50 towers in the units of Três Lagoas (Mato Grosso do Sul state) and Aracruz (Espírito Santo state)

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

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

      The company only has a vague commitment to reduce GHG emissions

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      69. Progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity?

      0.2 - The company reports its emissions intensity decreased by 8.37% between 2015 and 2017. However, the company has no time-bound target in place

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      70. Report GHG emissions from land use change?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      71. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

  • Water, chemical and waste management Water, chemical and waste management
    7 / 12 58.3%
    3 media reports
    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      72. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality (BOD and COD)?

      The company has BOD targets for all of its mills for 2018, however, no targets are provided to improve COD

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      73. Progress towards commitment on water quality (BOD and COD)?

      The company reports only BOD figures for each of its mills in 2017

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      74. Commitment to protection of natural waterways through buffer zones?

      The company states "We respect freshwater body protection laws, maintaining a 50-meter strip around springs and a 30-meter strip around waterways"

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      The company reports that at all industrial sites effluents are treated by the company's own wastewater treatment plants, including primary treatment (physical) and secondary treatment (biological)

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it doesn't own sawmills

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      The company has water consumption targets for all of its five mills for 2018. Fibria also has time-bound water reduction targets

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      78. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

      1.3% - The company reports water usage figures for each of its mills and states that its water consumption was 1.3% lower than in the previous year

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

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

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      The company mentions that it uses techniques to reduce the use of agrochemicals, but does not have clear commitment

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      83. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      The company has mentioned usage of main pulp-production chemical components for their Imperatriz unit – chlorine dioxide, caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) and sulfuric acid.However, no information available for other units. Also, the latest FSC audit reports of Fibria has reported pesticides usage for three FMUs

  • Community, land and labour rights Community, land and labour rights
    15.5 / 22 70.5%
    21 media reports
    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      85. Commitment to human rights, referencing the UN Declaration on 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.
      Fibria also has a detailed human rights policy based on UDHR and HNGP

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      86. Commitment to human rights applies to all sourcing?

      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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      87. 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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      88. 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

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      90. FPIC commitment applies to independent suppliers?

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      92. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

      The company has discussed various tools that it uses for local engagement and socio-environmental agents responsible for maintaining relations and operational dialogue with local communities

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

      93. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      94. Commitment to support the inclusion of women across forestry operations, including addressing barriers faced?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      95. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

    • 96. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      97. Commitment to respect all workers' rights?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      98. 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)

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      99. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment and occupation?

    • 100. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      101. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

      77 (0.95%)

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      102. Percentage or number of women employees?

      3,594

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      103. Payment of minimum wage?

      The company reports that the variation between the lowest salary paid and the national minimum wage was +30% (up from +11.5% in 2016)

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      104. Reporting of salary by gender?

      The company reports on ratio of women’s compensation to men’s compensation by position level in 2017, however, it is not clear whether the temporary employees are included or not

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      106. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

      12.44 - Rate of lost workdays among employees at Suzano. Fibria reports accidents per million km driven in wood transport which is not included in the number

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      2 - Including one accident at Fibria

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      108. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

      Fibria does not mention providing PPE

  • Certification standards Certification standards
    4 / 14 28.6%
    2 media reports
    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 1
      Source

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

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      705,335 (83.64%)

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      113. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs or achieved 100% FSC-certification of FMUs?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • Yes
      2 / 2
      Source

      115. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

      705,335 (83.64%)

    • No
      0 / 2
      No source

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

    • No
      0 / 2
      No source

      117. Percentage of all wood/wood fibre supply traded/processed that are FSC certified (above 75%)?

    • No
      0 / 2
      No source

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

  • Smallholders and suppliers Smallholders and suppliers
    3.5 / 6 58.3%
    1 media report
    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      119. Programme to support outgrower scheme smallholders?

      Forestry Partner Program: Technical support, seedlings, fertilisers and ant controls, monitoring. Environmental assessment of partners

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      120. Percentage of outgrower scheme smallholders involved in programme?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

      Supplier Registration Governance project to strategically evaluate these stakeholders, including an online record-management platform which is publicly accessible. The company also requires its "business partners to adopt engagement policies in the areas of occupational health and safety, compliance with labor laws, social and environmental practices and respect for human rights". In addition the supplier assessment programme covers Quality, Safety and Environment

    • No
      0 / 1
      No source

      122. The company has a Due Diligence System (DDS)?

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      123. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

      The company has developed a Supplier Performance Index to evaluate their suppliers in line with various criteria. Companies which do not score well are rejected

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      66% - The company states that 66% of suppliers went through the analysis process for environmental criteria. As a result of the evaluation, action plans were made for six suppliers in regards to improving their environmental impact.
      Fibria does not report on the same

  • Governance and grievances Governance and grievances
    3 / 6 50%
    4 media reports
    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

      125. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

    • 126. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

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

      Only Fibria has a tax directive

    • 128. 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's reporting broadly suggests that it doesn't operate in a geography currently covered by Open Timber Portal. Please note that ZSL has been unable to confirm this

    • Partial
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      129. Whistleblowing procedure?

      The company has an Ombudsman and states that issues can be reported anonymously, however no process is provided on how the received reports are processed

    • Yes
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • No
      0 / 2
      Source

      131. Details of grievances disclosed?

Media monitor: Suzano S.A.

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December 2019

Could Agriculture And Forestry Be The New Frontier For Green Bonds? - S&P Global

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June 2019

Aracruz (Fibria/Suzano) ataca familiares de guardião das águas no Sapê(Aracruz (Fibria / Suzano) attacks family of guardian of waters in Sapê)

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May 2019

Industrial Tree Plantations and Green Bonds

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May 2019

Besieged by progress

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October 2018

Cerrado towns terrorized to provide toilet paper for the world, say critics

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July 2018

Brazil investor questions Suzano-Fibria pulpmaker deal: report

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April 2018

MPF cobra demarcação de terras de povos quilombolas no ES (MPF charges demarcation of lands of quilombola people in ES)

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April 2018

Parque das Neblinas é palco de estudo sobre primata ameaçado de extinção (Neblinas Park is study stage on endangered primate)

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March 2018

Recuperação de estradas vicinais garante acesso às comunidades da zona rural (Recovery of secondary roads guarantees access to rural communities)

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March 2018

Mulheres do MST fazem ato em fábrica de celulose na Bahia (MST women do act on pulp mill in Bahia)

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January 2018

O dilema do eucalipto transgênico (The dilemma of transgenic eucalyptus)

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January 2018

Tribunal de Justiça mantém proibição para plantio de eucalipto em Montanha (Court maintains ban on planting eucalyptus in Mountain)

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November 2017

SÃO MIGUEL: Acidente envolve carreta e veículo de passeio (SÃO MIGUEL: Accident involves cart and ride vehicle)

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September 2017

SÃO MIGUEL: Caminhão da Suzano tomba na TO-126 (SÃO MIGUEL: Suzano truck overturns in TO-126)

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June 2017

Motorista morre após colisão envolvendo caminhão baú e veículo de passeio (Driver dies after collision involving trunk truck and passenger vehicle)

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May 2017

Dois feridos de acidente grave em Aracruz são transferidos para hospital da Serra, ES (Two injured in a serious accident in Aracruz are transferred to hospital in Serra, ES)

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May 2017

São Mateus receberá curso de formação para profissionais de pasto apícola (São Mateus to receive training course for beekeeping professionals)

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April 2017

In Brazil's Atlantic Forest, conservation efforts drown in a sea of eucalyptus

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March 2017

Trabalhador terceirizado morre após acidente de trabalho em fábrica na BA (Outsourced worker dies after factory work accident in BA)

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October 2016

Justiça Federal proíbe empresa Suzano de desmatar cerrado do MA (Federal Justice prohibits Suzano company to deforest cerrado MA)

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June 2016

Incêndio destrói armazém de fábrica de papel e deixa dois feridos em Suzano (Fire destroys paper mill warehouse and leaves two injured in Suzano)

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June 2016

MST ocupa fábrica de celulose na BA em protesto contra o governo Temer (MST occupies pulp mill in BA in protest against the government Temer)

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April 2016

Billionaires From Brazil And Mexico Named In The Panama Papers Leak

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March 2016

Produtores rurais interditam a PA-125, em Paragominas, sudeste do Pará (Rural producers interdict PA-125, in Paragominas, southeastern Pará)

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December 2015

Assoreamento e poluição do rio Mucuri é debatida em audiência pública (Sedimentation and pollution of the Mucuri river is debated at a public hearing)

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October 2015

Moradores fecham BA-698 em protesto por melhorias da rodovia (Residents close BA-698 in protest of highway improvements)

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May 2015

Homem morre após ser atingido por bobina em empresa de Suzano (Man dies after being hit by a coil in Suzano company)

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April 2015

FuturaGene's Eucalyptus Is Approved for Commercial Use in Brazil

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March 2015

MST destrói 15 anos de pesquisa em biotecnologia (MST destroys 15 years of research in biotechnology)

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March 2015

Anti-GMO activist 'ecologists' destroy GM eucalyptus seedlings in Brazil

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February 2015

Brazil: The countless problems surrounding the Suzano corporation

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September 2014

EU biofuel demand is driving land grabs in the Global South

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March 2014

Trabalhadores terceirizados da Suzano Celulose param atividades (Suzano Celulose outsourced workers stop activities)

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