Ibá celebrates 12 years of existence with special visits and a message from Roberto Rodrigues, former minister of Agriculture

Ibá celebrated 12 years of activity in April. Throughout this trajectory, the organization has consistently contributed to strengthening a sector that integrates production, preservation, and innovation, generating economic, environmental, and social value.

In this symbolic moment, Ibá had the honor of receiving its founders, José Penido and Carlos Aguiar, as well as a message from Roberto Rodrigues, former Minister of Agriculture in the country, who highlighted the strategic relevance of the planted tree sector for Brazil.

The data reinforces Ibá’s role in representing and advancing an industry essential for the present and future of the country.

Ibá and Abigraf transform São Paulo Metro stations into ‘living libraries’ on World Book Day

On April 23rd, in celebration of World Book Day, Ibá and Abigraf (Brazilian Association of the Graphic Industry), in partnership with the São Paulo Metro, held the 5th edition of the #CirculeUmLivro (Circle a Book) project. The initiative proposes a donation and exchange dynamic: passengers leave a book at the action’s totems, taking another title in its place, or simply pick up a copy of their choice. The activity aims to stimulate reading and the circular economy, reinforcing the sustainability of paper, a material produced from cultivated trees.

While the book totems were distributed throughout the Sé, Luz, Consolação, and Vila Prudente stations, the Tatuapé station, in addition to hosting the exchange point, also served as the cultural heart of the 2026 edition, offering a free program for diverse audiences, such as storytelling, music, autograph sessions, and a comic book workshop with Paulo Moreira.

Paulo Hartung, president of Ibá; João Scortecci, president of Abigraf São Paulo; and Julião Gaúna, president of Abigraf Nacional, attended the event and had the opportunity to get to know the participants better.

In addition to the capital of São Paulo, regional partners APRE and ABAF carried out the action in Curitiba (PR) and Salvador (BA) with various cultural activities.

The Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association celebrates 50 years with the inauguration of the new Deliberative Council

The Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF), an institution that represents the largest companies that plant renewable forests in Minas Gerais, celebrates its 50th anniversary with the inauguration of Júlio Ribeiro, CEO of Cenibra, as president of the entity’s Deliberative Council, for the period 2026-2030. Adriana Maugeri remains as executive president of AMIF.

Ibá participates in the launch of the Eucalyptus and Corymbia Germplasm Conservation Bank

Adriano Scarpa, Director of Institutional Relations at Ibá, and Daniel Silveira Cintra, specialist in Forest Policies and Sustainability at Ibá, attended the launch of the Eucalyptus and Corymbia Germplasm Conservation Bank in Florestal (MG). This is an initiative started in the sector, resulting from a partnership between SIF, IPEF and ten associates: Bracell, CMPC, Dexco, Eldorado, Gerdau, Klabin, Suzano, Sylvamo, Veracel and Smurfit WestRock. The project has the support of Ibá.

The objective of the bank is to preserve genetic diversity, essential for breeding programs and, consequently, for the growth of productivity and climate adaptation. In total, 25 species will be conserved ex situ, which companies will have access to for scientific research.

Part of the project has already been implemented. The Florestal (MG) unit is led by SIF in partnership with UFV, while the other front is coordinated by IPEF with support from universities in São Paulo, Tocantins, Santa Catarina and Paraná.

Ibá’s Communication Team attends the 2nd Ageflor Journalism Award

Cindy Correa, Ibá’s Communication manager, attended the 2nd Ageflor Journalism Award, held in Porto Alegre. The event brought together representatives from member companies, authorities, and media professionals, highlighting works focused on the sector’s products, such as the award-winning reports in the TV and print media categories. In addition to the awards ceremony, tributes were paid to former presidents of the association and reinforced the importance of initiatives that value journalism and broaden knowledge about the forest-based sector. Ibá congratulates Ageflor on the initiative and highlights the relevance of awards like this, aligned with its own Journalism Award, which for three years has recognized outstanding reports on cultivated trees and restoration.

One year after the laying of the foundation stone for the Sucuriú Project: construction reaches 54% completion and mobilizes 11,000 workers in Inocência (MS)

One year after the laying of the foundation stone for the Sucuriú Project, by the Chilean multinational Arauco, the scenario in Inocência is one of accelerated transformation. With 54% of the work completed and approximately 11,000 workers directly involved in the construction site, the project is already consolidating itself as one of the largest industrial projects underway in the world.

With an estimated investment of R$ 25 billion, the future factory will be the largest pulp mill on the planet, with the capacity to produce 3.5 million tons per year. Operations are expected to begin at the end of 2027, positioning Mato Grosso do Sul as a global leader in the sector.

In addition to the construction of the factory, Arauco is also investing heavily in logistics. One of the main projects is the construction of a private railway branch line of 47 to 54 kilometers, which will connect the industrial plant to Rumo’s Northern Network. Valued at R$2.4 billion, the system will allow the flow of production to the Port of Santos, where a specific terminal for pulp will be built. The rail operation should reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 94%.

Another highlight is the construction of Vila Arauco, a modern housing complex that will feature 620 high-standard homes in Inocência. With sizes ranging from 115 m² to 215 m², the properties are being planned to offer comfort, infrastructure, and quality of life to the employees who will work at the factory.

Bracell Presents progress on 2030 Agenda Goals in new Sustainability Report

Bracell has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress on its ESG agenda, with significant results in climate, biodiversity, social impact, and operational efficiency. Key highlights include the protection of native vegetation, the removal of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere, social investments, and progress on the goals of the Bracell 2030 agenda. The document reinforces how the company consolidates sustainability as a central axis of its business, even in a challenging global scenario.

Among the most relevant milestones is the progress in the One-for-One Commitment, an initiative through which the company supports the conservation of one hectare of native forest for every hectare of eucalyptus planted. By 2025, Bracell will have contributed to the protection of 301,000 hectares of native vegetation, revealing the achievement of the established goal ahead of schedule (100%) and reinforcing its role in preserving biodiversity. Furthermore, the company has evolved in nature-based solutions, using natural enemies for biological control in eucalyptus forests, which has already reduced the application of chemical pesticides by 80%.

Eldorado Brasil Celulose registers record production and advances on ESG agenda

Eldorado Brasil Celulose ended 2025 consolidating a significant movement in its trajectory: it combined record operational performance with the consistent evolution of its ESG agenda, reinforcing the fundamentals that support long-term competitiveness. The results are part of the new edition of the company’s Sustainability Report, which highlights strategic milestones such as the consolidation of full control by the J&F group and the record production of 1.788 million tons of pulp, achieved even in a year with a general maintenance shutdown, a clear indicator of industrial efficiency and operational discipline.

In the environmental area, Eldorado advanced on one of the sector’s most critical agendas: waste management. The company began construction of its new Waste Management Center, scheduled to begin operations in 2026, structuring a model capable of transforming 100% of industrial waste into agricultural inputs, with a Zero Landfill goal. This is a move that repositions the operation within the most advanced principles of the circular economy. Climate management has also been strengthened. The report presents a Climate Risk Matrix with projections for 2030 and 2050, connecting environmental impacts to the financial valuation of the business, an approach aligned with international standards such as IFRS and the European CSRD directive. The company also updated its Materiality Matrix, refining ESG priorities in light of market demands and stakeholder requirements. Another highlight is the commitment to achieve, by the end of 2026, that all the wood used in its operation comes from certified sources, reinforcing the traceability and sustainability of the production chain. In the field of governance, the company has expanded its adherence to integrity practices, joining the Brazil Pact for Corporate Integrity, from the CGU (Brazilian Comptroller General’s Office), and the Pact for Sustainability.

BNDES disburses R$ 21 million for the restoration of 900 hectares of the Irati National Forest (PR)

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) reported disbursing R$ 21 million for the restoration project of the Irati National Forest, in southeastern Paraná. The project, managed by the concessionaire Flona Irati, of the Ibemapar group, foresees the gradual replacement of species such as pine and eucalyptus with native vegetation of the Atlantic Forest biome.

Sustainable management and ecological restoration actions are planned across 900.7 hectares, with total financing of R$ 110.1 million, within the scope of the BNDES Forests initiative. The concessionaire Flona Irati, of the Ibema Participações S.A. group, a holding company that operates in paper production, will also be responsible for the conservation of the existing 3,810.64 hectares of forest.

Klabin receives Triple A Trophy at the CDP Awards Latin America 2026

In April, Klabin participated in the CDP Awards Latin America 2026, an event held in São Paulo as part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of CDP, a global non-profit organization that manages the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. During the ceremony, the company was recognized with the Triple A trophy, the highest rating awarded to companies with excellent performance in the areas of Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security.

The award was received by Júlio Nogueira, Klabin’s Sustainability and Environment Manager, who represented the company at the event. In 2025, more than 22,000 companies reported data to CDP, and only 23 organizations worldwide achieved the maximum score in the three areas evaluated, positioning Klabin among the global leaders in environmental governance, transparency, and socio-environmental risk management.

BNDES Approves R$ 411.4 million for Suzano to expand modernization of its factories and invest in R&D

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved financing totaling R$ 411.4 million, from the BNDES Mais Inovação program, to Suzano to support the modernization of industrial units and the company’s research, development, innovation, and digitalization plan. R$ 280 million will be allocated to the acquisition of machinery and equipment with Internet of Things technology, as well as remote control and monitoring of operations, and R$ 131.4 million for company investments in research and development projects focused on technological innovation.

With financial costs based on the TR (Reference Rate), the resources from the BNDES Mais Inovação program will allow the modernization of the company’s industrial machinery and systems, as well as the purchase of IT and automation equipment to expand connectivity. The project is aligned with three of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with positive impacts on decent work and economic growth (SDG 8); industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9); and reduced inequalities (SDG 10).

Symbiosis Forestry Project receives R$26 million from climate fund

Symbiosis, created in 2008 with a focus on sustainable forestry and the generation of carbon credits, received its first disbursement from the Climate Fund, amounting to R$26 million, out of a total of R$77 million approved by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) in May of last year. The operation is guaranteed by Santander.

The resources are destined for a pioneering forestry project with native species in southern Bahia, aimed at the sustainable production of tropical timber, the productive restoration of the Atlantic Forest, and the generation of carbon credits.

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