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  • Overall approach
    8/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      3/4
      Overall commitment
      Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
      3/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: na
      "we publicly reaffirm the company’s commitment to zero deforestation"
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      "Suzano has collaborated in different forums. In Brazil, it maintains partnerships with the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS), the Global Compact, the Brazil Climate Forestry and Agriculture Coalition, and the Brazilian Tree Association (IBÁ)"
      Open source document
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Our plantations and preservation areas are a valuable asset for both the company and the world: they capture and store over 270 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect environmental services that are important to society, such as water resources and pollination"
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: NA

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: 100%

      What type of risk is recognised?: Financial; Reputational

      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA
      "Suzano is one of the 40 signatories to the Comunicado do Setor Empresarial Brasileiro (Communication from the Brazilian Business Sector), a document that defends the sustainable development agenda and the fight against deforestation in the Amazon. (...) The document highlights the possible impacts on business caused by Brazil's negative image. abroad on social and environmental issues. It also indicates immediate actions to be taken to allay the negative perceptions of foreign investors and consumers"
      Open source document
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      Which commodities does it apply to?: Pulp & paper

      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Not specified
      "SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE: Advising the Board of Directors through analyses and recommendations on incorporating sustainability into the company's strategic positioning, risks, as well as on opportunities and measures associated with social and matters that could have a significant impact on the business in the short, medium and long run;Advising the Board of Directors on disseminating the strategic concept of sustainability in order to attain globally accepted standards as the benchmark of excellence;Analyzing and making recommendations on the long-term sustainability goals, and evaluating their respective performance on an annual basis;Periodically analyzing the strategies, actions and projects associated with the company’s sustainability, evaluating their effectiveness in relation to the positioning and goals;Periodically evaluating the actions and quality of relations with stakeholders, as well as the evolution of its image and reputation, making suitable recommendations."
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      1/1
      Emissions reporting
      Yes
      1/1
      Which method is used to calculate the GHG emissions arising from land use change?: "The method used to estimate carbon removal in eucalyptus forests is in line with international methodologies, based on the IPCC guidelines (2003 and 2006). Carbon removal was calculated according to the “stock change method,” according to the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories; Volume 4: Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use; Chapter 4: Forest Land."

      What is the total volume of GHG emissions arising from land use change?: 33,063,426.44 tons
      "Biogenic emissions from land use [...] 2020 total 33,063,426.44 tons [...] Biogenic removal from land use [...] 2020 total -52,047,266.08 tons [...] Balance between emissions and removal from land use [...] 2020 -18,983,839.64tons"
      Open source document
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
      Reforestation disclosure
      Yes
      0/0
      How many hectares of reforestation or restoration are being or have been conducted or facilitated by the company?: 30,000 ha
      [Translation] "More than 30,000 hectares undergoing restoration since 2012"
      Open source document
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Type of climate target: Other or unclear

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: No
      "we are committed to reducing by 15%, by 2030, the intensity of our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions for each ton of production."
      Open source document
  • Commodity score
    51/90
    • Pulp & Paper
      51/90
      • Commitment Strength
        17/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          10/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Pulp

            When was this commitment set?: NA
            “The wood used in our production […] Originates exclusively from forest plantations […] Does not compromise areas of high conservation value [...] Do not convert native areas to commercial timber plantations. […]Suzano reinforces its commitment to establish its plantations exclusively in areas already previously anthropized by other uses, whose conversion has not occurred under its direct or indirect responsibility, committing itself to a policy of zero deforestation. In the same way, the company also undertakes to purchase wood from plantations established previously anthropized areas or that the conversion, if any, has not occurred after the publication of this document. occurred after the publication of this document nor was under its direct or indirect responsibility. direct or indirect responsibility of the company." Suzano use FSC and PEFC certification
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            “The wood used in our production […] Originates exclusively from forest plantations […] Does not compromise areas of high conservation value [...] Do not convert native areas to commercial timber plantations. […]Suzano reinforces its commitment to establish its plantations exclusively in areas already previously anthropized by other uses, whose conversion has not occurred under its direct or indirect responsibility, committing itself to a policy of zero deforestation. In the same way, the company also undertakes to purchase wood from plantations established previously anthropized areas or that the conversion, if any, has not occurred after the publication of this document. occurred after the publication of this document nor was under its direct or indirect responsibility. direct or indirect responsibility of the company." Suzano use FSC and PEFC certification
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: zero deforestation in wood supply
            “The wood used in our production […] Originates exclusively from forest plantations […] Does not compromise areas of high conservation value [...] Do not convert native areas to commercial timber plantations. […]Suzano reinforces its commitment to establish its plantations exclusively in areas already previously anthropized by other uses, whose conversion has not occurred under its direct or indirect responsibility, committing itself to a policy of zero deforestation. In the same way, the company also undertakes to purchase wood from plantations established previously anthropized areas or that the conversion, if any, has not occurred after the publication of this document. occurred after the publication of this document nor was under its direct or indirect responsibility. direct or indirect responsibility of the company." Suzano use FSC and PEFC certification
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: current
            “The wood used in our production […] Originates exclusively from forest plantations […] Does not compromise areas of high conservation value [...] Do not convert native areas to commercial timber plantations. […]Suzano reinforces its commitment to establish its plantations exclusively in areas already previously anthropized by other uses, whose conversion has not occurred under its direct or indirect responsibility, committing itself to a policy of zero deforestation. In the same way, the company also undertakes to purchase wood from plantations established previously anthropized areas or that the conversion, if any, has not occurred after the publication of this document. occurred after the publication of this document nor was under its direct or indirect responsibility. direct or indirect responsibility of the company." Suzano use FSC and PEFC certification
            Open source document
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: na
            "Suzano’s traceability mechanism makes it possible to trace the product from its origin to its final destination. All wood supply areas are controlled through a registry (PU – Production Unit), which contains cartographic, location, species, and environmental information, among others. This registry tracks the wood transportation documents and, upon entering the mills, this information is entered into a system that identifies the origin of the wood.This control makes it possible to track the information of the wood used in the production of each batch of finished product. It is possible to trace the origin using the invoice information, or batch numbers, according to the process below:Sales document (Bill of Sale, Tax Invoice, Invoice)Evaluation of the Certificate of Analysis based on the batch numbersShipping list of the wood transported to the mill, describing the PU, origin of the wood (FSC certified, PEFC certified or non-certified), volume of wood transported, municipalities, among othersAnalysis of shipping documents (ORM or CMMs)Analysis of planting and harvesting permits, where applicable, and other land ownership documents."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Suzano’s traceability mechanism makes it possible to trace the product from its origin to its final destination. All wood supply areas are controlled through a registry (PU – Production Unit), which contains cartographic, location, species, and environmental information, among others. This registry tracks the wood transportation documents and, upon entering the mills, this information is entered into a system that identifies the origin of the wood.This control makes it possible to track the information of the wood used in the production of each batch of finished product. It is possible to trace the origin using the invoice information, or batch numbers, according to the process below:Sales document (Bill of Sale, Tax Invoice, Invoice)Evaluation of the Certificate of Analysis based on the batch numbersShipping list of the wood transported to the mill, describing the PU, origin of the wood (FSC certified, PEFC certified or non-certified), volume of wood transported, municipalities, among othersAnalysis of shipping documents (ORM or CMMs)Analysis of planting and harvesting permits, where applicable, and other land ownership documents."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: trace to point of production
            "Suzano’s traceability mechanism makes it possible to trace the product from its origin to its final destination. All wood supply areas are controlled through a registry (PU – Production Unit), which contains cartographic, location, species, and environmental information, among others. This registry tracks the wood transportation documents and, upon entering the mills, this information is entered into a system that identifies the origin of the wood.This control makes it possible to track the information of the wood used in the production of each batch of finished product. It is possible to trace the origin using the invoice information, or batch numbers, according to the process below:Sales document (Bill of Sale, Tax Invoice, Invoice)Evaluation of the Certificate of Analysis based on the batch numbersShipping list of the wood transported to the mill, describing the PU, origin of the wood (FSC certified, PEFC certified or non-certified), volume of wood transported, municipalities, among othersAnalysis of shipping documents (ORM or CMMs)Analysis of planting and harvesting permits, where applicable, and other land ownership documents."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: current
            "Suzano’s traceability mechanism makes it possible to trace the product from its origin to its final destination. All wood supply areas are controlled through a registry (PU – Production Unit), which contains cartographic, location, species, and environmental information, among others. This registry tracks the wood transportation documents and, upon entering the mills, this information is entered into a system that identifies the origin of the wood.This control makes it possible to track the information of the wood used in the production of each batch of finished product. It is possible to trace the origin using the invoice information, or batch numbers, according to the process below:Sales document (Bill of Sale, Tax Invoice, Invoice)Evaluation of the Certificate of Analysis based on the batch numbersShipping list of the wood transported to the mill, describing the PU, origin of the wood (FSC certified, PEFC certified or non-certified), volume of wood transported, municipalities, among othersAnalysis of shipping documents (ORM or CMMs)Analysis of planting and harvesting permits, where applicable, and other land ownership documents."
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        11/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: tier 1

          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          [Translation]"The supplier must respect the rights of collaborators to form and join unions, as well as collective bargaining, ensuring that there is no reprisal. [...]The supplier must not be involved in, allow or support the use of forced or compulsory labor, as well as conditions analogous to slavery, as well as retain workers' documents or oblige them to deposit as a condition for admission. supplier must not engage, allow or support any form of work carried out by children and/or adolescents below the minimum age allowed by law, as well as must meet the conditions and premises established in the Federal Constitution, such as, for example, the prohibition on hiring under 18 years of age to work at night, in dangerous or unhealthy activities, as well as the prohibition to hire under 16 years of age, except in the condition of apprentice from 14 years of age. [...]All forms of discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, sexual or political orientation, religion, disability, medical conditions, position, criminal record or any other condition are prohibited. In the procedures for recruitment, selection, hiring, career management and termination of employees, the supplier must strive for an inclusive, supportive environment free from discriminatory criteria, which guarantees equal treatment among people"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: 5,000
          The Rural and Territorial Development Program (PDRT) aims to strengthen rural communities and generate work and income for small producers. There are three axes of action: management, production and marketing of participating associations and cooperatives, allowing these communities, once trained, to achieve their financial independence. In São Paulo, PDRT has been working in rural communities since 2014. There are 292 families benefited in 11 rural communities. In Brazil, more than 5,000 families in nine states and more than 118 locations have already benefited from the program.
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "As a demonstration of its commitment, Suzano has also made other public commitments that are in line with both our long-term goals and our organizational values: Women's Empowerment Principles: The Principles are a set of considerations that help the business community to incorporate into their businesses values and practices aimed at gender equity and women's empowerment;"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          [translation] "the established relationship process respects the right of of indigenous communities to participate in decision making, modify, withhold or withdraw consent to an activity that affects them, following the guidelines of the Free, Prior and Informed Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) process."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          "4.2.1 Origin and transparency All wood used in our manufacturing processes must come from operations that comply with applicable legal criteria and established internal procedures for these processes. To do so, before formalizing a wood supply or acquisition/lease contract of land, we practice:  Analysis of documents that prove land rights and use. If there is the occurrence of any conflict and/or restriction, this will be duly evaluated and dealt with prior to the formalization of the contract, if applicable;"
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        24/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          Unclear reporting on progress/non-quantifiable reporting on progress
          3/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          Unclear reporting on progress/non-quantifiable reporting on progress
          3/3
          How many hectares of land owned, controlled or managed is certified?: NA

          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: No

          How many hectares of deforestation and/or conversion have occurred since the commitment cut-off date in the operations of the company's direct or indirect suppliers?: NA

          How much of this downstream deforestation is in protected areas, primary forests, intact forest landscapes, and/or peatlands?: NA

          What is the compliant volume?: NA

          How much of this upstream deforestation is in protected areas, primary forests, intact forest landscapes, and/or peatlands?: NA

          What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: NA

          What is the certified volume?: NA

          How many hectares of deforestation and/or conversion have occurred since the commitment cut-off date on land owned, controlled, or managed by the company?: NA
          "Wood from areas managed by Suzano, in general, is produced according to the sustainable forest management model guaranteed by the company, and most of the volume produced has dual certification: FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®)¹ and PEFC/CERFLOR (Brazilian Forest Certification Program). Most of the wood from third parties is not certified, and when it has some type of certificate, a larger portion of the volume refers to FSC certification. In any case, the legality of this wood is assessed according to specific procedure and according to the FSC and PEFC/CERFLOR standards for the evaluation of controlled wood." According to a bar chart, 93% of their own wood and fiber is FSC-certified and 85% is PEFC-certified, whereas 25% of third-party wood and fiber is FSC-certified and 18% is PEFC-certified.
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using an internal verification system
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using an internal verification system
          2/2
          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC, PEFC

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: Third part wood is not certified

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC, PEFC

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: FSC, PEFC
          "Suzano’s traceability mechanism makes it possible to trace the product from its origin to its final destination. All wood supply areas are controlled through a registry (PU – Production Unit), which contains cartographic, location, species, and environmental information, among others. This registry tracks the wood transportation documents and, upon entering the mills, this information is entered into a system that identifies the origin of the wood.This control makes it possible to track the information of the wood used in the production of each batch of finished product. It is possible to trace the origin using the invoice information, or batch numbers, according to the process below:Sales document (Bill of Sale, Tax Invoice, Invoice)Evaluation of the Certificate of Analysis based on the batch numbersShipping list of the wood transported to the mill, describing the PU, origin of the wood (FSC certified, PEFC certified or non-certified), volume of wood transported, municipalities, among othersAnalysis of shipping documents (ORM or CMMs)Analysis of planting and harvesting permits, where applicable, and other land ownership documents."
          Open source document
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          [translation] "In this way, Suzano reinforces its commitment to establishing its commercial eucalyptus plantations exclusively in areas previously anthropized by other uses and whose conversion has not occurred under its direct or indirect responsibility. Likewise, the supplier must comply with current environmental legislation, in order to ensure, when applicable, that areas of recognized high conservation value are not compromised. Suzano recommends that its suppliers adopt additional measures for the conservation and restoration of ecosystems and their biodiversity." [...] "We encourage our wood suppliers to certify their plantations and/or apply FSC® and PEFC/CERFLOR standards in their forestry operations"
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing technical capacity

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Collaboration with Eureciclo, Restoration of Atlantic in Espírito Santo
          "Throughout this year, we have worked on the development of TP Cycle, a new card stock that mainly coming from packaging. For the development of this project, we entered into a partnership with Eureciclo, a B corporation specializing in reverse logistics, which mapped the supply of paper trimmings to guarantee the best technical performance of the product. They also approved the labor conditions behind each supplier, thus helping us to secure a solution that promotes a more positive chain. In a form of complementing TP Cycle, we reinserted post-consumer card stock fibers into the production of our suppliers of cardboard boxes, which are now used to pack our reams of cut size. This alternative has two main advantages: the first is its scalability since, in this case, the production potential of the cardboard chain after absorbing post-consumer material is substantially greater than that of card stock. The second is the mitigation of environmental impacts: since cardboard can now be produced using this type of input without major changes to the process, the reinsertion impacts caused by technical losses in the final product are minimal when compared to the production of card stock of a comparable category. uses post-consumer fibers in its composition, "
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100%

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: not specified
          "Furthermore, Suzano has internal audit process in the wood purchase process, which is necessary to fulfil a series of requirements to sell to Suzano. For example, environmental and operational licenses, property adequacy to environmental and real state legislation, among others. The risk assessment in purchase of the wood is essential because verifies whether the wood is produced according to high standards that protect the environment, and Chain of Custody, which verifies that the Company uses only certified wood as raw material."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: That of external company

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "External Ombudsman It is an additional channel for the forwarding of reports or complaints, and anonymity is guaranteed, if the whistleblower so wishes, through a telephone exchange or the Internet, coordinated by an external firm specifically engaged for this purpose. Reports submitted by the External Ombudsman are processed and a report is sent to the Conduct Committee. • Phone in Brazil: 0800 771 4060 • Foreign Phones: see specific number on website • Email: ouvidoriaexterna@austernet.com.b • Website: www.suzano.com.br, link “Ombudsman”"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: use data from public bodies (FUNAI, INCRA, Fundação Cultural Palmares) to verify whether the supply unit is located in legally demarcated indigenous or traditional lands. If it occurs: - we carry out checks with the responsible bodies (IBAMA, INCRA) to ensure that management is being carried out in accordance with legal requirements,
          [translation]"We use data from public bodies (FUNAI, INCRA, Fundação Cultural Palmares) to verify whether the supply unit is located in legally demarcated indigenous or traditional lands. If it occurs: - we carry out checks with the responsible bodies (IBAMA, INCRA) to ensure that management is being carried out in accordance with legal requirements, including environmental licensing and legal management and tenure rights; - we carry out consultations with indigenous or traditional peoples and the responsible bodies (FUNAI, INCRA, Palmares Cultural Foundation) to ensure that the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (CLPI) is in force. We cross-reference information to verify the existence of indigenous peoples and quilombolas within a range of up to 10 km from the supply units (eg through the overlaying maps with data from official bodies such as FUNAI, Fundação Cultural Palmares or others). In cases where there is overlap: - we carry out consultation with interested parties (FUNAI, Fundação Cultural Palmares and/or INCRA) to certify the regularity of the enterprise's activities in relation to ownership and use rights and other rights related to indigenous and traditional populations. - We highlight the sending of georeferenced information about the area to FUNAI."
          Open source document
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          Yes, company publishes details of the process for addressing conflicts related to customary rights to land, resources, and territory in its own operations and/or supply chain
          3/5
          Compliance of company-owned operations
          Yes, company publishes details of the process for addressing conflicts related to customary rights to land, resources, and territory in its own operations and/or supply chain
          2.5/5
          What details does the company publish on its land conflict policy?: Hectares and the proportion of the total company land bank that overlaps with indigenous and local communities territories
          [translation] "All wood used in our manufacturing processes must come from operations that meet the applicable legal criteria and internal procedures established for these processes. To this end, before formalising a contract for the supply of wood or the acquisition/leasing of land, we practice: Analysis of documents that prove rights and land use. If there is the occurrence of any conflict and/or restriction, this will be duly assessed and dealt with prior to the formalisation of the contract, if applicable... During the production and management cycle of our forest plantations, we monitor the following requirements: [...] Field evaluations to demonstrate compliance with the principles of this Policy and the preparation of an action plan for possible adjustments and improvements, as well as internal and external audits [...] [translation]"We use data from public bodies (FUNAI, INCRA, Fundação Cultural Palmares) to verify whether the supply unit is located in legally demarcated indigenous or traditional lands. If it occurs: - we carry out checks with the responsible bodies (IBAMA, INCRA) to ensure that management is being carried out in accordance with legal requirements, including environmental licensing and legal management and tenure rights; - we carry out consultations with indigenous or traditional peoples and the responsible bodies (FUNAI, INCRA, Palmares Cultural Foundation) to ensure that the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (CLPI) is in force. We cross-reference information to verify the existence of indigenous peoples and quilombolas within a range of up to 10 km from the supply units (eg through the overlaying maps with data from official bodies such as FUNAI, Fundação Cultural Palmares or others). In cases where there is overlap: - we carry out consultation with interested parties (FUNAI, Fundação Cultural Palmares and/or INCRA) to certify the regularity of the enterprise's activities in relation to ownership and use rights and other rights related to indigenous and traditional populations. - We highlight the sending of georeferenced information about the area to FUNAI."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: 100%

          How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: NA
          "For owned and leased properties, Suzano applies: Prior to the operation, analysis of documents proving rights, land use and non-conversion. Planting and harvesting permissions. Compliance of operational activities in the area of human rights and applicable labor legislation. Definition of controls to mitigate social and environmental impacts. Field evaluation for the inclusion of areas in the scope of FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®)1 and PEFC/Cerflor (Brazilian Forestry Certification Program) certification, demonstrating compliance with the principles of these certification mechanisms."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
          1/4
          Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
          1/4
          What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: na

          What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: NA

          What is the total area (in ha) of natural ecosystem on land owned, managed, or controlled by the company?: NA

          For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 100%

          For what percent are point locations (of land holdings and processing facilities) disclosed: NA

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 0%

          In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: "Abroad, Suzano has sales offices in China, the United States, Switzerland and Austria and subsidiaries in England and Argentina. And it has a structure of administrative offices in Salvador (BA) and São Paulo (SP), industrial units and FuturaGene, responsible for the genetic development of forest crops and biofuels, with research laboratories in Israel and China"

          What types of ecosystems are these?: NA

          What is the total area in production (in ha)?: 1.3 million ha

          For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: NA

          In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: "Abroad, Suzano has sales offices in China, the United States, Switzerland and Austria and subsidiaries in England and Argentina. And it has a structure of administrative offices in Salvador (BA) and São Paulo (SP), industrial units and FuturaGene, responsible for the genetic development of forest crops and biofuels, with research laboratories in Israel and China"

          What is the area, in hectares of production units, on which non-DCF commodities are produced or processed, by country and jurisdiction: NA

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%

          What is the total land area owned, managed, or controlled by the company for the forest risk commodity?: 0%

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company produced/processed/sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA
          Suzano publishes an interactive map of its global operations with addresses for its facilities, including factories.
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using a third-party verification system
          4/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using a third-party verification system
          4/4
          What tools, processes, bodies carry out monitoring of the company's production or processing operations?: Brazilian Forest Certification Program

          For what percentage of production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages, or otherwise controls does the company use external processes or actors, such as certification, to monitor compliance?: 100%

          Does the company use a certification system?: Yes

          Does the company use a jurisdictional monitoring mechanism?: Yes

          If so, what jurisdictions and mechanisms does the company use?: razilian Forest Certification Program

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 100%
          [Translation] "Suzano's industrial environmental management system is certified under NBR ISO 14001: 2015. The forest management system, in turn, is attested by the forest management standards FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) ¹ and PEFC / CERFLOR (Brazilian Forest Certification Program), which include in their content several requirements related to environmental issues. Therefore, both in our industrial and forestry operations, we have our own specific environmental management systems for each reality. Each industrial unit has a member of the area responsible for managing the theme, while in the forest units, management is coordinated by teams that work specifically on environmental issues, guiding operational teams to act in accordance with established standards.In order to monitor the certifications related to these systems, internal and external audits are carried out annually. Internal audits are performed by auditors trained internally and designated for this purpose and / or by suitably qualified consultants. External audits, in turn, are carried out by internationally accredited certification bodies."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: not specified

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
          "In addition, our forest management and its operations follow standards established by the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®)¹ and PEFC/CERFLOR (Brazilian Forest Certification Program) certifications, which assess the social conditions of workers in our operations, as well as compliance with legislation related to this topic. Concerning the purchase of wood, suppliers are assessed and monitored in order to identify significant risks regarding the use of slave or child labor, which, if confirmed, makes negotiation impossible.In addition, a due diligence system is applied to carry out risk assessments of wood suppliers on the subject, so that the company meets the requirements established by the certifications."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Blacklist non-compliant suppliers without engagement
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Blacklist non-compliant suppliers without engagement
          1/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Violation of wood supply policy

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: NA
          "We encourage our wood suppliers to certify their plantations and/or apply FSC and PEFC/CERFLOR standards in their forestry operations. We can adopt consequence management measures, such as fines and termination of contracts, with forestry, harvesting and logistics service providers, if the principles of this Policy are breached."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    17/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    24/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    11/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Suzano Papel e Celulose SA produces paper and eucalyptus pulp, with operations across South and Central America, Asia and Africa. It has 1.2 million hectares of forest, of which 520,000 hectares are planted. Suzano Group is selected as a powerbroker for pulp & paper.

Sector
Industry sector 
Paper Packaging, Paper Products
Segments
Producer, Trader, Processor, Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
Brazil
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

How we assess the Forest 500

To ensure deforestation free supply chains, companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities.

All assessments use policies published on company websites, some links may have changed or been removed since the time of assessment.

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