Ibá launches the infogaphic “Caring for water means caring for the future”

Ibá has launched the infographic “Caring for water means caring for the future: water management in the tree plantation sector”, which clearly presents how the tree plantation sector contributes to the conservation of water resources in Brazil — from forest management to industrial and management practices.

With updated 2025 data, the publication brings together relevant indicators on water management in forests, industry, and the corporate sphere, in addition to highlighting the sector’s evolution based on continuous monitoring carried out since 2016.

Ibá shares industry reports on TV Morena, an affiliate of TV Globo in Mato Grosso do Sul, and Perfil News

This year, Ibá’s Communications team has been dedicated to reinforcing the sector’s image as an employer brand — an agribusiness of opportunities for Brazilian women and men. As part of this movement, we have been running campaigns on social media and working with the press on initiatives from our members, as well as sharing stories of employees who help build our sector.

As a result of this communication strategy, TV Morena, an affiliate of TV Globo in Mato Grosso do Sul, produced a report showcasing two of these stories: Suzano’s Driver Training Program and Eldorado’s Mobile Forestry Training Center. The report interviews Rafaela Borck, who became a driver thanks to one of the projects, as well as her mother, Eliete Borck, who performs the same function. It also features a testimonial from Marianna Peixoto Barbosa, a mechanic trained by the company’s qualification program. Also speaking to the reporter are Gustavo Henning, Executive Manager of Forestry Logistics at Suzano, and Marilu Ramos, Coordinator of Forestry Operational Training at Eldorado.

In addition, Perfil News published a note on its website about laminate flooring in rental properties, highlighting the choice of laminate flooring by consumers, specialists, and architects.

The #OurForestHas campaign concludes its 2026 edition with the participation of 15 member companies

The #OurForestHas campaign has come to an end, bringing together 15 member companies of Ibá in another edition of the digital initiative, which highlights the biodiversity present in the sector’s forest areas. The companies Adami, Arauco, Biomas, Bracell, Cenibra, CMPC, Dexco, Eldorado Brasil, Guararapes, Klabin, Papirus, Smurfit Westrock, Suzano/Ecofuturo, Sylvamo e Symbiosis participated in this action. This is one of the communication projects that generates the most results in terms of views and engagement on social media.

Over the past few weeks, the content showed how cultivated tree areas also contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem protection, and the appreciation of Brazilian fauna and flora, in addition to presenting interesting facts about different species present in these regions.

To mark World Biodiversity Day, celebrated on May 22nd, the Ibá Communications team prepared a special closing video for the campaign, reinforcing the companies’ commitment to biodiversity conservation in native and productive areas.

All videos are available on Ibá’s social media channels.

Ibá participates in PEFC Forest Forum

Ambassador José Carlos da Fonseca Jr. and Camilla Marangon participated in the meeting of the Board of Directors of PEFC International, held in Istanbul, within the framework of the PEFC Forest Forum.

Ibá highlighted the relevance of biotechnologies for strengthening forest resilience in the face of the impacts of climate change, especially in the context of growing global demand for wood.

The main message presented by Ibá was the strategic opportunity for PEFC to be a protagonist in the debate on the potential use of biotechnologies in certified areas. The system’s actions could contribute to reducing the knowledge gap on the subject in the forestry sector and, at the same time, ensure the relevance of its standards in the face of ongoing technological innovations.

Board members raised questions related to Brazilian legislation applicable to the topic, the level of interest of companies in incorporating socio-environmental requirements for the use of biotechnologies, and the potential risks and safeguards associated with it.

The Forests Dialogue Holds event in Bahia

The restoration of native species, this emerging industry that integrates Ibá, was the focus of the event promoted by The Forests Dialogue. Ana Paula Kanoppa, coordinator of the Restoration and Silviculture of Native Species Working Group at Ibá, attended the main debates of the Dialogue for Restoration, an event that had the support of Ibá, its associates Bracell, Suzano, Klabin and Symbiosis, and partners such as the Arapyaú Institute.

The meeting brought together about 60 people to understand the challenges and seek practical alternatives to scale up forest restoration in Brazil and the world. The discussion, which helps to advance the development of this segment, highlighted the importance of uniting efforts that are currently fragmented, connecting the private sector, traditional peoples and communities, financial institutions and certification companies.

Corrugated cardboard shipments grow 4.6% in march and maintain high levels

Corrugated cardboard shipments in Brazil totaled 362,499 tons in March, up 4.6% compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from Empapel. The Brazilian Corrugated Cardboard Index (IBPO), conducted by FGV, reached 161.4 points. The volume is the second highest ever recorded for the month of March in the historical series, second only to 2021. On average per working day, shipments totaled 13,942 tons, a 0.6% increase year-on-year, already considering the effect of one additional working day compared to the previous year. In the first quarter, shipments totaled 1,029,673 tons, a 2.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. In the seasonally adjusted series, the IBPO (Brazilian Ports Export Index) advanced 0.8% in the month, to 160.2 points, with a volume of 359,057 tons. For the quarter, the seasonally adjusted data showed a 1.7% increase.

Forestry expansion expected to generate 24,000 jobs in Mato Grosso do Sul by 2032

The pulp and paper and forestry sector in Mato Grosso do Sul projects the creation of at least 24,000 new jobs by 2032, driven by the expansion of eucalyptus cultivation in the state. This movement consolidates the region as one of the main centers of the forestry industry in the country, increasing the economic relevance of the production chain. Currently, according to the local Environment Secretariat, the segment already accounts for more than 38,000 formal jobs.

After a more intense cycle of infrastructure investments, the focus is now on attracting, training, and retaining professionals capable of operating new industrial units and sustaining the productivity of planted forests.

New concession for the malha oeste railway promises to transform rail transport in Mato Grosso do Sul

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) is expected to take a decisive step towards the future of the Malha Oeste Railway in the coming days. The agency’s board is analyzing the new drafts of the concession tender and contract, a step considered fundamental to unlocking the long-awaited auction of the railway line.

The project foresees investments of R$ 89.2 billion over 57 years of concession, in one of the largest railway proposals in the country. The expectation is that the bidding process will take place in the second half of this year, after final analysis by the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU).

The railway connects Corumbá to Mairinque, in São Paulo, and is considered strategic for the flow of iron ore, cellulose, and other cargo produced in Mato Grosso do Sul. The federal government is evaluating changes to the initial model after consultations with the private sector.

Among the possibilities under discussion is the division of the concession into different sections, since part of the line has reportedly attracted less economic interest among investors. The proposal will still be defined by the ANTT board during the analysis of the process.

Of the total planned investments, R$ 35.7 billion would be allocated to the modernization of the railway infrastructure, including tracks, locomotives, and buildings. Another R$ 53.5 billion should be used for maintenance and operation of the system.

Bracell’s Port in Três Lagoas will be used to transport timber to Lençois Paulista

Bracell’s investments in a waterway port terminal in Três Lagoas represent another step in strengthening the logistical potential of the East Coast of Mato Grosso do Sul. The project is part of the company’s strategic plan to increase efficiency in forestry transportation, reduce emissions, and boost regional development through the Paraná-Tietê waterway.

The company has requested the concession of an area in the Industrial District, near the existing pier, from the Municipality of Três Lagoas for the implementation of the waterway port. The project will follow all legal and environmental licensing processes with Imasul and is expected to generate approximately 500 direct and permanent jobs in the State.

The terminal will be used to transport the forestry production cultivated in the Água Clara region, which began in 2021, destined to supply the Bracell factory in Lençóis Paulista (SP). The company will use the Tietê/Paraná waterway logistics to transport eucalyptus to the São Paulo unit.

The industrial plant in Lençóis Paulista has an area of 1.6 million square meters and a production capacity of up to 3 million tons of kraft pulp or 1.5 million tons of dissolving pulp in a flexible factory.

Forest management plan 2025: Eldorado Brasil details its technology and environmental conservation strategy

High productivity, environmental conservation, and the use of advanced technology mark the most recent results of Eldorado Brasil’s forestry operation. The company’s model combines the annual production of 1.8 million tons of pulp with the conservation of more than 1,100 species of fauna and flora. These results and strategies were published in the Forest Management Plan 2025.

In a total area of 456,000 hectares, with more than 309,000 hectares of productive area, where eucalyptus forest plantations are managed in Mato Grosso do Sul, 23% are exclusively dedicated to environmental conservation. This balance between production and conservation earned the company the Declaration of Ecosystem Services, an international recognition that attests to positive impacts on biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and the quality of water resources.

At the same time, Eldorado has a forestry operation based on artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, drones, and nanosatellites to monitor its areas in real time, with the ability to continuously identify changes in the forest and guide operational decisions with high precision.

Atlantic forest receives first carbon credit issuance for restoration

Re.green issued the first batch of carbon credits for the restoration of the Atlantic Forest using only native species. These are 36,877 units certified by Verra, generated from the restoration of 1,620 hectares of Atlantic Forest in southern Bahia, in the municipalities of Eunápolis and Potiguará, between 2022 and 2025. In three years, the restored forest, with native species such as jequitibá-rosa, ipê, pau-brasil, and jatobá, is between seven and ten meters tall. The credits will go to Microsoft.

Suzano’s R$25 million investment enhances efficiency and sustainability at Três Lagoas plant

Suzano will invest R$25 million in modernizing the second plant at its Três Lagoas Unit (MS), with the implementation of a new oxidized white liquor (OBL) plant. The new structure is expected to increase production efficiency and reduce the consumption of inputs, with operations scheduled to begin in May.

The Environmental Installation License was issued by Imasul in February of this year, and the new line is already in the implementation phase, generating approximately 70 temporary jobs and contributing to the local supplier chain. The project includes the installation of a new OBL reactor, equipment responsible for increasing the efficiency of pulp production.

In addition to the new reactor, the company is also advancing in a second project, carried out in partnership with White Martins, which foresees the expansion of the oxygen plant. Unlike the new OBL line, this initiative involves the expansion of a supplier already integrated into the operation. The expectation is that construction will be completed by the end of the year, with operations scheduled to begin in early 2027.

With two factories in operation, the Três Lagoas Unit is among the largest and most competitive pulp mills in the world, with a production capacity of approximately 3.25 million tons per year. The industrial complex employs around 2,000 direct and third-party workers, potentially reaching up to 6,000 people when forestry operations are also considered.

Symbiosis cited in Apple’s Environmental Report

Symbiosis, one of Ibá’s associates, is featured in the “Apple 2030” environmental report, an Apple initiative aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of its entire value chain by 2030.

Apple highlights its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% by 2030, combining innovation, clean energy, sustainable materials, and nature-based solutions.

Being featured in a report of this magnitude symbolizes more than just visibility. It represents the strength of nature-based solutions as a strategic path for the global climate future and reinforces the importance of initiatives that unite forests, technology, the market, and regeneration.

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