We have set a target to ensure that our mills are self-sufficient in energy generation. To the extent possible, we use electricity from the national grid only during scheduled maintenance shutdowns. In these cases, we source electricity from the national grid.

Brazil’s energy mix is an important advantage for Bracell’s operations, with a high share of renewable sources such as hydro, wind, and solar. This improves operations efficiency and reflects our commitment to sustainable practices. Although variability in energy supply can affect availability and cost during dry periods, a diversified mix of predominantly renewable sources helps mitigate these impacts and ensure stable and sustainable operations.

	Bahia	São Paulo	Southeast paper operations¹	Northeast paper operations
Total energy consumption (GJ)²	17,706,299.98	177,670,455.60	380,731.13	543,413.07
Percentage grid electricity	3.04	0.18	0.00	31.80
Percentage biomass³	77.15	36.46	0.00	35.36

1. Our Southeast paper operations use electricity generated as part of the pulp production process. As a result, this site does not purchase energy from external sources.
2. Energy consumed = energy generated + energy purchased – energy sold.
3. Both black liquor and biomass were included in the “Percentage biomass” metric.