GRI 3-3: Management of material topics: Community engagement and local development

Building close and transparent relationships with local communities is a top priority for Bracell. Among our core values is supporting the communities where we operate and helping to drive local development. We believe that for any operation to be good for Bracell, it must first be good for the community.

To this end, our operations follow procedures and control mechanisms that are part of our management system, with a focus on mitigating the risks and impacts of our forestry, mill, and logistics operations. We also carry out long-term structured projects through Bracell Social, with clear goals and targets focused on promoting entrepreneurship, education, and well-being in local communities—as part of our Bracell 2030 commitments.

Our approach to stakeholder engagement includes informing communities and neighbors near our forestry and mill operations about the actual and potential impacts of our operations. Initiatives are structured around open communication with stakeholders and the following goals:

Inform neighboring communities about upcoming forestry operations in their vicinity, including potential risks and both positive and negative impacts from these operations
Strengthen our relations with communities and neighbors
Enhance communication with our communities and neighbors
Contribute to strengthen initiatives and increase responsiveness to requests from local communities
Identify, prevent and minimize potential impacts caused by operations on these communities and neighbors
Mitigate the risk of potential community issues that could affect our operations
Address inquiries and concerns regarding operational aspects and the company as a whole.

Bracell’s Integrated Management System (IMS) includes a standard, available to all employees, on relations with traditional peoples and communities.

The standard outlines criteria and requirements for establishing an integrated management process for engaging with communities neighboring Bracell’s forestry and mill operations. It also contains guidance on relations with traditional peoples and communities, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The objectives of the standard is to establish continuous two-way communication, provide up-to-date and transparent information, identify and evaluate social aspects, establish measures to control and mitigate potential negative impacts, and identify positive impacts.

In managing this material topic, identified potential positive impacts include increased job creation and opportunities for partnerships; improved quality of life and/or living conditions in the areas where we operate, due to increased private social investment—through initiatives across education, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and community development; and improved local infrastructure as a result of company-driven investments and collaborations.

In terms of negative impacts, our management approach includes addressing the risk of conflicts with neighboring communities over impacts from operations. This risk is managed through our impact mitigation practices and close engagement with local communities.

Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship, Education, and Income Generation

As part of the social targets in our Bracell 2030 roadmap, we have committed to promoting women’s entrepreneurship, expanding income opportunities and strengthening public education in the regions where we operate.

Our goal is for at least 60% of “impact business” projects to be led by women—reinforcing our commitment to gender equity and female leadership (see more about Bracell Social, our social investment platform, on page GRI 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported).

We also aim to raise the income of families involved in income-generation initiatives in priority areas by 20% by 2030.

In education, Bracell is helping to improve learning outcomes in communities with historically low academic performance. We have set a target to increase Portuguese and math proficiency by 30% in the public schools participating in our programs.

In 2024, we carried out the following initiatives as part of our Bracell 2030 roadmap focused on strengthening local communities

As part of efforts to advance our Bracell 2030 social targets, we launched the following local community initiatives in 2024:

Social and Economic Assessment in São Paulo – We conducted an assessment to identify opportunities for improving public education and reducing poverty in municipalities located within the area of influence of our operations.

Assessment of Continuing Education Program in Bahia – We conducted an assessment of impact from our program supporting the professional development of public school teachers and principals, helping to strengthen local continuing education programs. The program is running in municipalities in the state of Bahia, where we also began updating the regional social and economic assessment.

Territorial development assessment in Mato Grosso do Sul – We conducted a study to analyze the potential, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening sustainable territorial development in municipalities located within the area of influence of our operations in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Framework for Tracking Bracell 2030 Social Targets – We developed a comprehensive framework for tracking Bracell 2030 social targets, including baseline definitions, an impact framework, and rationale for calculating metrics—ensuring greater precision in measuring results and social impact over the coming years.

GRI 202-2 Proportion of senior management hired from the local community

At Bracell, the term “senior management” refers to individuals serving as President, Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, or Head of Operations. As of the reporting year, Bracell’s senior management team comprises seven members—4 based in São Paulo and 2 in Bahia. One executive was hired locally in São Paulo.

Bracell Papéis currently has two senior management executives, both of whom are internal hires from Bracell Papéis Sudeste. Their leadership responsibilities include oversight of our Northeast paper operations. No local hires were made for senior-level positions within Bracell Papéis during the reporting period (for more details, see GRI 405-1).

GRI 2-8 Workers who are not employees

In 2024, our supplier network included 1,914 registered partners with active contracts supporting operations at Bracell and Bracell Papéis Sudeste, working directly at the Lençóis Paulista (SP) site. In our Bahia and Pernambuco operations—Bracell and Bracell Papéis Nordeste—we had a total of 9,823 suppliers with active contracts.

We sourced 91% of our supplier spend locally in São Paulo—for both Bracell and Bracell Papéis Southeast operations—and 61% in Bahia, for Bracell operations. At Bracell Papéis Nordeste, 53.15% of supplier spend was with local suppliers—for operations in Feira de Santana (BA), São Gonçalo dos Campos (BA), and Pombos (PE).

Local suppliers are defined as those based in the states where our operational sites are located. The percentage of spending on local suppliers is calculated across all sites. For confidentiality reasons, Bracell does not disclose financial data (read more in GRI 204-1: Proportion of spending on locally-based suppliers).

**Workers who are not employees but provide services to the company**
Gender	2022			2023			2024*
Gender	Bahia	São Paulo	Bracell	Bahia	São Paulo	Bracell	Bahia	São Paulo	Southeast Paper Operations	Northeast Paper Operations	Bracell
Men	3,025	–	12,434	2,671	12,056	14,727	3,877	11,397	502	–	15,776
Women	138	–	138	108	1,182	1,320	202	1,356	16	–	1,574
Total	3,544	12,434	15,597	2,809	13,238	16,047	4,079	12,753	518	5,744	17,350

Note 1: the number of workers refers to contractors employed in areas such as catering, cleaning, machine and equipment maintenance and repair, security, as well as suppliers operating in engineering, forestry services, and transportation.

Note 2: Bracell Papéis started operations in 2023 and is reporting its sustainability performance indicators for the first time, for year 2024.

Note 3: Bracell Papéis Nordeste operations are currently integrating their processes into Bracell’s management system. Worker data is only available as a total figure, without a breakdown by gender.

GRI 3-3 Management of material topics: Occupational health, well-being, and safety

The topic of health, well-being, and occupational safety is strategic to Bracell’s sustainability efforts and the long-term resilience of the business. This topic directly affect people’s experience, team performance, and Bracell’s ability to innovate and grow sustainably.

Employee health and safety—which is crucial to well-being and quality of life—is supported by an Integrated Occupational Health and Safety Management System. This system is aligned with Brazilian legislation, especially the Regulatory Standards (NRs) issued by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (learn more under GRI 403-1 Occupational health and safety management system).

The system is managed by Bracell employees who are part of the Specialized Occupational Safety and Health Engineering Service (SESMT) and the Specialized Rural Occupational Safety and Health Service (SESTR), as required by NR-4 and NR-31.

Our occupational health and safety management practices also include a Risk Management Program (PGR), Rural Occupational Risk Management Program (PGRTR), and Occupational Health Surveillance Program (PCMSO). These programs outline safety standards and procedures applicable to all activities conducted by employees and contractors, in line with our integrated management system policy.

These initiatives align with our Integrated Management System Manual, and international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

At Bracell, safety is a core value, and cultivating a culture of prevention is key to fostering health and well-being in the workplace. See below the initiatives as part of our health and safety management practices.

**Programs, processes, and practices for risk assessment and accident investigation**
Hazard Reports	Hazard Reports are issued for all employee roles and tasks. Risk assessments are carried out by a specialized firm using appropriate methods that are compliant with current legislation.
Workplace Environment Condition Reports (LTCAT)	These reports identify areas eligible for hazard bonuses and that require enhanced risk control measures. They also inform action plans that guide prevention efforts.
Risk Management Program (PGR)	The purpose of this program is to identify risks and design measures to control and prevent them (collective protection equipment, administrative measures, training and personal protective equipment).
Rural Occupational Risk Management Program (PGRTR)	Through this program, we identify, assess, and manage occupational risks in our forestry operations.
Worker protection policies and processes	To shield workers from retaliation, Bracell has policies and processes in place to prevent intimidation, threats, or actions that could negatively impact employment or the workplace environment, such as termination, demotion, loss of income, punishment, and any other unfavorable treatment.
Right of refusal	All employees have a right to refuse to perform a given task if they feel unsafe, by completing the right-of-refusal field in the Work Clearance form.
*Sempre Alerta* and Safe Behavior Program	We have two behavioral programs supporting our goal of achieving zero incidents: Sempre Alerta (“Always Alert,” with a focus on our forestry and mill operations) and our Safe Behavior Program (with a focus on mill operations), both designed to preventively achieve continuous improvement in our safety culture.
Prevention cards	All employees are issued a prevention card containing a list of ten self-assessment criteria, which they must carry with their badge. This card includes a reminder of their right to stop their task, immediately notify their supervisor, and only continue the task when the risk has been neutralized or eliminated. The right of refusal is also included in each employee category’s collective bargaining agreement.
Internal Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA)	Bracell has a continuous improvement subcommittee within CIPA that documents safety actions implemented and their practical outcomes.
Accident Prevention Week	A week dedicated to improving employees’ understanding of operational and occupational safety procedures, as well as safe behavior.
Accident and Incident Investigation	When accidents or incidents occur, the root causes are investigated and analyzed with the participation of managers, department heads, the Occupational Safety team, the Internal Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA), and those directly involved. These investigations, conducted in accordance with internal safety procedures, aim to identify the root causes, implement actions to address them, and document lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
Root Cause Analysis	All accidents and incidents are logged and investigated using Root Cause Analysis (see Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST).
Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST)	Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST) serve as an internal audit tool covering safety, health, and environmental issues. These reports cover 199 compliance items (including NR-1, NR-31, NR-12, required training, among others). Reports are prepared on a regular basis by Occupational Safety employees, supporting compliance with applicable regulations and for continuous improvement in our forestry operations. As an additional preventive measure, department-specific and general performance review meetings are held to develop action plans addressing safety inspection items raised by the Occupational Safety team.
Occupational Health Surveillance Program	This program maps out workers’ tasks and workplaces, the occupational hazards to which they are exposed, and the medical exams required for the prevention of occupational diseases and health protection. It also establishes the frequency at which health checkups are to be conducted. All Bracell employees and contractors are covered by our Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
RADAR – Administrative Disciplinary Rules and Restorative Actions	These rules are designed to embed operational discipline and safe behaviors in Bracell’s mill and forestry operations. In addition to strengthening the safety behaviors of everyone who interacts with our operations, RADAR also establishes a more transparent and fair approach to recognizing good safety practices, as well as a no tolerance stance on unsafe conduct that is liable to cause accidents in our operations.

As part of our employee well-being practices, Bracell carries out a range of initiatives to support diversity and uphold human rights. In 2024, we updated our employee climate survey and conducted a Diversity and Inclusion Census (learn more under GRI 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees).

Another key initiative in 2024 was our anti-workplace harassment campaign. This internal communication campaign included educational materials and visual content shared with employees under the slogan “It’s Not Whining” (see GRI 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees).

In addition, we produced a Practical Guide to Preventing and Combating Harassment and Other Forms of Violence. The guide presents key concepts, guidelines, and rules for all our employees.

Impacts and risks

In managing the material topic of Occupational health, safety and well-being, Bracell has identified actual and potential impacts and risks, both negative and positive. Based on these findings, we work to prevent or mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive ones.

Potential negative impact	Actual negative impacts	Actual positive impacts
Infectious diseases affecting employees and contractors due to exposure to pathogens. This impact is limited in scope and low in intensity, as we have effective internal controls, formalized policies and procedures, and performance indicators in place.	Ensuring fair working conditions and protecting workers’ rights through collective bargaining agreements.	Ergonomic issues caused by repetitive tasks and inadequate posture during the maintenance and operation of equipment. This impact is limited in scope and low in intensity, as we have effective internal controls in place.
		Health impacts on employees, with leave taken due to work-related physical and psychological illnesses. This impact is broad in scope and of medium intensity.
	Preventing employee illnesses through campaigns and educational initiatives.	Respiratory and skin issues in employees and contractors caused by exposure to hazardous chemical substances. This impact is limited in scope and of medium intensity, with internal control mechanisms in place.
		Serious workplace injuries caused, for example, by operating heavy machinery, working at heights, or in confined spaces. This impact is limited in scope and of medium intensity.

GRI 3-3 Management of material topics: Supply chain management

We promote economic development in the regions where we operate, including by engaging local suppliers to supply products and services for our forestry, mill, logistics (pulpwood, pulp and paper), and administrative operations.

Suppliers of inputs, equipment, and services that are directly involved in our operations are evaluated throughout a process that begins with supplier onboarding and ends upon contract completion.

Our approach to procurement and supplier management follows corporate policies and internal procedures within our Integrated Management System, which governs social (occupational health, workplace safety, labor rights, child and adolescent rights, Diversity & Inclusion, human rights, social risks and impacts), environmental (water, effluents, waste, energy, environmental licensing, forest management plans, environmental risks and impacts), and governance (compliance, ethics, unfair competition, conflicts of interest, and anti-corruption) matters. Internal standards are developed in compliance with legislation, forestry and industrial certification standards, international sustainability protocols, and other regulatory standards. Operating procedures within the Integrated Management System are internal, while our corporate policies are public and available at available on Bracell’s website (see more about the Integrated Management System under GRI 2-16 Communication of critical concerns).

Processes involved in supplier management:

Third-party due diligence: before formal engagement, all suppliers undergo due diligence screening. This process is conducted in accordance with Bracell’s policies on Third-Party Due Diligence, Supplier Qualification and Evaluation, Sustainability, and Human Rights.
Environmental compliance validation: as part of the onboarding and screening process, suppliers acknowledge and agree to follow Bracell’s Procurement Code of Ethics. In our operations, suppliers are evaluated regarding their management of environmental risks and impacts.
Social compliance validation: social requirements and risks are assessed as part of our approach to managing contractors operating directly at our facilities. The contractor management process includes verifying compliance with labor rights such as compensation, collective bargaining agreements, training, occupational health and safety, among other mandatory requirements for managing social risks. This is done through the Contract Management System, where contractual documents are stored and compliance with legal requirements is verified.
Supplier evaluation and qualification: we assess suppliers’ capability to deliver products and services in accordance with legal, certification, and technical standards.
Audits: we perform audits on all operations employing contractors.

All suppliers are screened and must meet a minimum score to retain their supplier status. The findings from screening may prevent the relevant supplier from being awarded the contract or the negotiations from proceeding.

Bracell has not set specific sustainability targets for the supply chain and follows the management practices presented under GRI 414 – Supplier Social Assessment.

Human Rights

We monitor our suppliers to ensure human rights are upheld, based on document reviews, third-party contract management, and audits conducted in our operations.

Our Human Rights Policy formalizes our commitment to sustainable development and best social practices through which we seek to positively impact people and communities. This policy outlines guidelines for managing human rights impacts and mandates compliance with labor laws.

This Human Rights Policy applies to all Bracell operations and to our relationships with all stakeholders, including contractors and subcontractors, local communities, business partners, the Forestry Partnership Program, customers, financial institutions, government organizations, trade associations, suppliers, and other priority stakeholders. The principles outlined in this code are also disseminated throughout our value chain.

Our Code of Conduct, Code of Procurement Ethics, Sustainability Policy and Pulpwood and Fiber Sourcing Policy establish guidelines on mitigating human rights risks and impacts and govern our contracts with suppliers and contractors. These policies support us in mitigating risks related to child labor and forced and slave labor in our value chain, and ensuring compliance with labor, child and adolescent rights.

This set of Company policies is aligned with international certification requirements and Brazilian laws and regulations, in particular the Regulatory Standards (NRs) of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

We also continuously monitor the areas surrounding our forestry operations to help safeguard the human rights of communities near our eucalyptus plantations. This is done as part of a pulpwood traceability process.

To reduce actual impacts on communities near our industrial operations, we identify potential impacts to mitigate identified risks. We also disseminate our official channels for lodging concerns, complaints, and reports (see more on our reporting channels and response process under GRI 2-16 Communication of critical concerns).

We conduct both internal and external audits to manage environmental, social, management, and quality requirements. These requirements are assessed against the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) requirements. We also undergo external audits based on the IFC (International Finance Corporation) Performance Standards at our Lençóis Paulista (SP) site, a requirement in connection with the finance secured for Project Star—two newbuild flexible pulp lines, in operation since 2021.

Managing potential and actual impacts

As part of our supplier management processes, we identify and analyze potential and actual impacts related to them. Both positive and negative aspects are considered in this process.

Potential negative impacts: we identified potential impacts on product quality (kraft pulp, dissolving pulp, specialty pulp, and tissue products) due to quality issues with suppliers. We have internal controls in place to mitigate these risks.
Actual negative impacts: these include negative social or environmental impacts and/or information security issues involving companies supplying materials and providing services to Bracell, as well as impacts that may occur in our own operations. These impacts are broad in scope and low in intensity. They are also managed through internal processes.

Other actual impacts include violations of human rights, labor rights, and environmental regulations across the value chain. This impact is broad in scope and high in intensity, and is considered a critical issue. These impacts are managed through internal processes.

GRI 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported

We invested in structural projects in partnership with communities near our operations. Through Bracell Social, we supported initiatives in education, well-being, and empowerment.

Bracell Social is built around three main pillars:

Education: Bracell believes in education as the cornerstone for societal development. Through projects and initiatives that engage both children and adults in our areas of operation, our efforts have helped improve educational practices in public schools. These programs also foster environmental civics, develop leadership skills, and support the professional development of adolescents and young adults. This further underscores our belief in the transformational role of education.
Empowerment: Bracell works to strengthen production collectives and social enterprises through training initiatives focused on leadership, empowerment, and creating employment and income opportunities. We work to develop and strengthen productive activities, invest in training and technical assistance, develop community leaders, promote cooperativism, and facilitate social participation mechanisms including public calls for projects and public-private partnerships.
Well-being: we provide community residents with free leisure, culture, health promotion, and civics activities that foster well-being and civic engagement in the communities around our facilities.

Bracell Social Center

On November 13, 2024, we opened the Bracell Social Center—a dedicated space for hosting community initiatives and welcoming Bracell stakeholders. The Bracell Social Center is located in Lençóis Paulista (SP).

The space will host a range of community training and empowerment initiatives. Starting in 2025, in addition to ongoing social programs, the Bracell Social Center will host our Mãos Dadas volunteer program and a full calendar of workshops, training, and discussions on topics such as Bracell’s social impact pillars and the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

Number of projects
Bracell Social	2022	2023	2024
Education	7	11	10
Empowerment	8	10	9
Well-being	16	18	15
Total	31	39	34

Number of people reached
Bracell Social	2022	2023	2024
Education	34,509	72,764	107,792
Empowerment	15,616	26,012	15,748
Well-being	71,715	65,232	28,600
Total	121,840	164,008	152,140

Total invested
Bracell Social	2022	2023	2024
Education	R$ 1,596,974.19	R$ 3,755,301.30	R$ 3,856,191.24
Empowerment	R$ 1,818,182.57	R$ 2,712,761.37	R$ 2,937,657.07
Well-being	R$ 1,019,777.47	R$ 2,571,486.65	R$ 1,677,259.58
Total	R$ 4,434,934.23	R$ 9,039,549.32	R$ 8,471,107.89

Stand-out projects in 2024

Leitura Viva

Leitura Viva is a project sponsored by Bracell, carried out by A Taba, and supported by the municipal governments of Lençóis Paulista (SP) and Macatuba (SP). The goal of the project is to support training and awareness raising among elementary school teachers (grades 1–5) and Portuguese language teachers from middle school in public schools, encouraging reading practices.

The project comprises a series of initiatives such as content curation, delivery of textbooks and supporting materials for teachers and students, and online activities for the continuous development of participating educators. The project achieved significant results: 9,064 kits were distributed, benefiting 8,753 students and 311 teachers. The program also included a kickoff lecture and training workshops, as well as reading circles and training sessions. In total, the training activities provided 16 hours of certified instruction for educators, delivering positive impact on the school community.

Mãos Dadas program

Our Mãos Dadas volunteering program aims to engage employees and their families in activities that benefit the community, encouraging them to donate their time and skills to social causes—fostering civics, self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and the development of new skills and competencies.

In 2024, 17 social organizations were benefited, impacting more than 6,700 people. The program also collected and distributed over 3 metric tons of food and involved more than 3,000 volunteers, illustrating the power of social engagement.

Dona Della

Our Dona Della program helps women become financially independent by supporting the growth and development of women-led businesses and helping them gain a foothold in the market.

In 2024, the project delivered 48 hours of online and in-person training and mentoring sessions for 20 female business owners. It included a Pitch Day and granted seed capital of R$ 10,000 to each of the 10 selected businesses. The project was implemented in collaboration with Rede Mulher Empreendedora.

Also in 2024, the project received support from SEBRAE, which helped organize a visit to a Small Business Fair in São Paulo and offered two workshops on pitching at business rounds hosted by Bracell. At these events, participating businesses generated over R$ 3,000 in sales and projected short-term deals exceeding R$ 20,000.

Bracell Social Collective Fair

To boost supported business, we hosted the Bracell Social Collective Fair. This initiative invites employees to learn about these businesses, engage with community members, and purchase their products, generating income for supported groups.

In 2024, businesses participating in the Dona Della program exhibited at the fair and reported total sales of over R$ 7,000, further strengthening their market presence.

Social Impact Business Development

The Impact Business Development Program (FNI) provides technical and operational support to productive associations and/or groups in the Northern Coast and Agreste regions of Bahia, helping to build the institutional and entrepreneurial capabilities of organizations and their leaders. The FNI supports initiatives aimed at improving processes, products, market access, and public policies geared toward business growth.

In total, the program reaches 6,976 people directly and indirectly. FNI is active in the municipalities of Alagoinhas, Araçás, Aramari, Catu, Entre Rios, Esplanada, Inhambupe, and Olindina, all in the state of Bahia. In 2024, FNI initiatives generated R$ 492,481.30 in income for participants, along with more than R$ 800,000 in funding secured by four associations through calls for proposals from Companhia de Ação e Desenvolvimento Regional (CAR) and Fundação Banco do Brasil.

GRI 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts

We invest in structuring community initiatives in the regions where we operate through Bracell Social. Our Social Investment Policy embodies Bracell’s commitment to creating positive social value while respecting local customs, traditions, and culture, and building strong, trust-based relationships with the communities where we operate.

Through Bracell Social, we develop enabling projects in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement:

Education: we help to improve educational practices in public schools. These programs foster environmental civics, develop leadership skills, and support the professional development of adolescents and young adults, underscoring our belief in the transformational role of education.

Empowerment: Bracell works to strengthen production collectives and social enterprises by creating learning environments focused on creating employment and income opportunities. We invest in training and technical assistance, develop community leaders, promote cooperativism, and facilitate social participation mechanisms including public calls for projects and public-private partnerships.

Estar Bem: we provide free access to leisure, cultural activities, health services, and civics initiatives for local residents.

Discover more about our Bracell 2030 goals for women’s entrepreneurship, income generation, and education on page GRI 3-3: Management of material topics: Community engagement and local development.

Below are some of the outcomes from Bracell Social’s key projects in São Paulo in 2024.

São Paulo
Projects	Municipalities	Positive impact	Stakeholders reached
Dona Della	Acute Avaí Bauru Borebi Lençóis Paulista Macatuba Presidente Alves	The Dona Della project aims to promote women’s financial independence by supporting the creation or strengthening of women-led businesses—whether formal or informal—advancing their growth and market access, and helping them gain a foothold in the market. In 2024, the project delivered 48 hours of training through both online and in-person sessions, provided mentoring for 20 women entrepreneurs, organized a Pitch Day, and awarded seed funding to 10 businesses. These activities were carried out by partner NGO Rede Mulher Empreendedora. Also in 2024, in collaboration with SEBRAE, the program included a visit to SEBRAE’s Small Business Fair in São Paulo, two pitch preparation workshops ahead of business rounds, and two business rounds proper. During the business rounds, small business owners generated over R$ 3,000 in immediate sales and projected short-term deals exceeding R$ 20,000. Additionally, participants from both the first and second editions of Dona Della participated in the Bracell Social Collective Fair, where they generated more than R$ 7,000 in sales.	A total of 130 women entrepreneurs actively participated in the project’s training sessions. Fifteen attended the Entrepreneur Fair, 47 joined the pitch workshops, and 32 took part in the business rounds.
Nós do Campo	Borebi Acute Iaras Paulistânia	Our Nós do Campo initiative aims to promote food security and increase income for small-scale farmers, with a focus on agroecological transition and the implementation of agroforestry systems. In 2024 we carried out: one meeting of the Project Follow-up Committee; monitoring and evaluation of project results; 47 visits to update the records of second-cycle beneficiaries; 39 mobilization visits, field days, and meetings for Participatory Rural Assessments; 12 visits for seedling distribution; 21 visits to prepare land for implementing agroforestry systems; 22 visits for monitoring, planning, and enriching agroforestry demonstration sites; 12 advisory visits for associations; development of a strategic marketing plan for associations/cooperatives; and technical support for preparing and submitting six funding proposals. Farmers in the project also participated in the Bracell Social Collective Fair, which gives Bracell mill employees access to produce and crafts produced by family farmers, beekeepers, and artisans from both rural and urban initiatives. This initiative also helps connect stakeholders to the company’s business and generate income for the communities involved. At the fair, the family farmers earned over R$ 17,000.	A total of 495 rural producers from agrarian reform settlements participated, including residents of the Rosa Luxemburgo, Loiva Lourdes, Maraci 1, Vau Jaboque, Nova Vida, and Zumbi dos Palmares settlements. The project directly benefited 214 people (family farmers from these settlements). 7 settlements.
Pollinators	Avaré Acute Bauru Botucatu Cabrália Paulista Itatinga Lençóis Paulista Marília	The goal of this project is to organize beekeeping activities within Bracell’s forest areas, through partnerships with nearby beekeeping associations, supporting the use of forest land for the production of honey and other products in a structured, responsible, and sustainable way. In 2024, 2,000 production units were installed in our forests, generating more than 12,000 metric tons of honey. In addition, four beekeepers accredited by the project were invited to take part in the Bracell Social Collective Fair, where they earned over R$ 15,000 from the exhibition and sale of their honey products.	50 beekeepers benefited 168 indirect beneficiaries (beekeepers’ families) 8 associations involved
Conexão	Lençóis Paulista	The second edition of Conexão supported eight civil society organizations (CSOs) in Lençóis Paulista, providing capacity building to accelerate their development. The initiative helped to expand these organizations’ understanding of fundraising strategies, helping them build long-term sustainability. The overall goal is to strengthen CSOs through a structured learning process, as well as helping them submit applications for grants from other institutions and government programs. The capacity building also prepared these organizations to participate in general public calls for funding applications, increasing their chances of securing grants. Another specific objective is to boost their capabilities by offering training and mentoring to foster institutional growth and a new mindset around partnerships and sustainability. The Conexão program included 18 hours of in-person training on key topics in management and fundraising, as well as 40 hours of online mentoring to provide personalized, ongoing support and ensure the effective development of participating CSOs.	8 civil society organizations. 209 individuals directly and indirectly impacted.

Bahia
Projects	Municipalities	Positive impact	Stakeholders reached
Continuing Education Project	Acajutiba Alagoinhas Araçás Aramari Cachoeira Cardeal da Silva Entre Rios Inhambupe Itanagra Jandaíra Ouriçangas Santo Amaro	Implemented in 12 municipalities in the Recôncavo, Northern Coast, and Agreste regions of Bahia, this project supports the professional development of public school educators and helps strengthen municipal continuing education programs. It also works with municipal education officials, students’ families, and broader society to encourage social engagement in advancing high-quality public education, through school forums and advocacy efforts aimed at local government candidates. In 2024, the project reached 280 schools, delivering a total of 1,862 hours of training.	2,141 education professionals reached 23,228 students indirectly impacted 663 family members engaged
School Dropout Prevention Strategy (UNICEF)	Amélia Rodrigues Esplanada Feira de Santana Rio Real	Support for the UNICEF and UNDIME strategy to identify and re-enroll school dropouts, with a primary focus on the municipalities of Feira de Santana, Rio Real, Esplanada, and Amélia Rodrigues—where Bracell operates.	11,862 re-enrollments in Bahia 120 professionals trained in the School Dropout Prevention methodology
Ecomunidade	Alagoinhas Catu Entre Rios Itanagra Santo Amaro São Sebastião do Passé	This program trains eco-agents to promote environmental awareness and best practices in the community. It also supports social and environmental initiatives, such as community gardens, revitalization of eco-parks, workshops on waste reuse, and robotics using recycled materials.	15 communities reached 1,015 people reached 156 eco-agents trained
Environmental Education Center	Alagoinhas Aporá Aramari Catu Conde Entre Rios Inhambupe Sátiro Dias	An interactive space dedicated to sharing knowledge and practices in environmental education, the Environmental Education Center is located at one of Bracell’s sites in Bahia, in the municipality of Inhambupe. It offers activities such as lectures and games on environmental topics, recycling workshops, guided walks along ecological trails, and visits to an agroforestry system. Students, teachers, and local communities are among the groups visiting the center every week.	4,497 visitors welcomed 165 schools reached
Impact Business Development Program	Alagoinhas Araçás Aramari Catu Entre Riso Esplanada Inhambupe Olindina	The Impact Business Development Program (FNI) provides technical and operational support to productive associations and/or groups in the Northern Coast and Agreste regions of Bahia, helping to build the institutional and entrepreneurial capabilities of organizations and their leaders. The program encourages and supports initiatives aimed at improving processes, products, market access, and public policies geared toward business growth. In total, the program generated R$ 492,481.30 in income along with more than R$ 800,000 in funding secured by four associations through calls for grant applications from Companhia de Ação e Desenvolvimento Regional (CAR) and Fundação Banco do Brasil.	19 communities reached 6,976 people directly and indirectly reached
Nós do Campo	Alagoinhas Cardeal da Silva Conde Entre Rios Esplanada Itanagra Mata de São João Rio Real	This program helps to improve agricultural yields, increase biodiversity, and support income generation for small farmers. Nós do Campo promotes agroforestry methods by providing support and technical assistance to family farmers. The goal is to introduce new technologies and expand the use of agroforestry systems combined with eucalyptus cultivation. R$ 168,126.79 in income generated	10 communities reached 1,460 people directly and indirectly reached
Pollinators Program	Alagoinhas Araçás Entre Rios Esplanada Itanagra Mata de São João	Our Pollinators Program supports beekeeping as an alternative profitable use of eucalyptus plantations. Bracell authorizes certified beekeepers to install and manage apiaries in native vegetation areas owned by the company in Bahia. The program also provides technical assistance to beekeepers to improve productivity, as well as offering courses and workshops on topics such as propolis, pollen, and mead production. R$ 536,450.00 in income generated	1,277 people directly and indirectly reached 12 participating associations
Women Producers	Santo Amaro São Sebastião do Passé	Our Women Producers program promotes both individual and collective empowerment of women in the Recôncavo Baiano region, with a focus on entrepreneurship and autonomy. Through this initiative, the company supports 9 groups made up of women pursuing various alternative livelihoods, such as bioponics, food production, and egg-laying poultry farming. R$ 51,995.66 in income generated	857 people directly and indirectly reached 9 communities reached
Ponteira Sustentável	Alagoinhas Araçás Aramari Cardeal da Silva Conde Crisópolis Entre Rios Esplanada Inhambupe Itanagra Jandaíra Ouriçangas Rio Real Sátiro Dias	Our Ponteira Sustentável (“Sustainable Leftovers”) program benefits associations and cooperatives by donating eucalyptus waste left over from harvesting, which is used as an additional source of income and funds for those living in these communities. To improve wood waste collection activities on our properties, Bracell supported the collective organization of local associations into a cooperative that now provides a range of services in the region: the Mixed Cooperative of Rural Workers and Farmers in the North Coast and Agreste of Bahia (COOPNORTE/BA). R$ 10,963,850.00 in income generated	3,816 direct and indirect participants

Bracell Social Center

On November 13, 2024, we opened the Bracell Social Center—a dedicated space for hosting community initiatives and welcoming Bracell stakeholders. The Bracell Social Center is located in Lençóis Paulista (SP).

The space will host a range of community training and empowerment initiatives. Starting in 2025, in addition to ongoing social programs, the Bracell Social Center will host our Mãos Dadas volunteer program and a full calendar of workshops, training, and discussions on topics such as Bracell’s social impact pillars and the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

GRI 204-1 Proportion of spending on locally-based suppliers

In 2024, our supplier network included 1,914 registered partners with active contracts supporting operations at Bracell and Bracell Papéis (Lençóis Paulista (SP) site). In our Bahia and Pernambuco operations—Bracell and Bracell Papéis—we had a total of 9,823 suppliers with active contracts.

We sourced 91% of our supplier spend locally in São Paulo—for both Bracell and Bracell Papéis operations—and 61% in Bahia, for Bracell operations. At Bracell Papéis Nordeste, 53.15% of supplier spend with local—for operations in Feira de Santana (BA), São Gonçalo dos Campos (BA), and Pombos (PE).

Business unit	Bahia (pulp)	São Paulo (pulp) and Southeast Paper operations	Northeast Paper Operations
Percent	61%	91%	53.15%

GRI 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

Suppliers of equipment, products and services are screened using the approach described in GRI 3-3 Management of material topics: Supply chain management. All suppliers are required to be screened, including new suppliers.

Bracell continuously monitors supplier performance based on ISO 9001:2015, annually assessing suppliers of chemical inputs, transportation, and calibration services. These assessments determine whether they are onboarded, remain in the supply chain, or are terminated. Assessment results are communicated directly to suppliers in a transparent manner.

Audits are periodically carried out in contractors’ operations to ensure compliance with internal policies and environmental, safety, and ethics standards.

Since December 2024, we have used the Linkana platform in some operations to enhance supplier screening and monitoring on environmental management criteria, impact prevention, and fulfillment of commitments to sustainable practices. These assessments cover compliance with national and international environmental standards, public data from the Federal Revenue Service, clearance certificates, block lists, and sustainability indexes. After data validation, a confidence score informs risk recommendations and directs the process toward automatic or manual approval workflows.

GRI 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

We routinely assess risks and impacts related to our operations’ direct suppliers. Risk and impact assessments are conducted using Bracell’s environmental aspect and impact matrix, which conforms to the requirements of the certification standards applicable to our operations as well as applicable laws and regulations. In 2024, no suppliers in our mill operations were identified as causing negative environmental impacts.

Key environmental risks assessed in the supply chain include deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution and water withdrawal, nonrenewable energy use, improper waste and effluent disposal, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

In managing these risks, we conduct internal and external environmental audits that assess compliance with certification standards, internal procedures, and legal requirements. These audits, carried out at least twice a year, cover 18 departments on a sampling basis. In addition, Bracell holds environmental certifications such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), NBR 14789 (Sustainable Forest Management), and ISO 19001.

We also conduct regular audits on operations employing contractors. In these audits, we evaluate operational practices for compliance with certification standards, corporate policies, legislation, and regulatory standards on safety, ethics, and compliance.

These audits include supply chain and product life cycle assessments, ensuring operations are aligned with sustainable practices.

Suppliers of inputs, equipment, and services that are directly involved in our operations are evaluated throughout a process that begins with supplier onboarding and ends upon contract completion.

Internal standards are developed in compliance with legislation, forestry and industrial certification standards, international sustainability protocols, and other regulatory standards.

Operating procedures within the Integrated Management System are internal, while our corporate policies are public on the Bracell website.

Supplier management processes are described under GRI 3-3: Management of material topics: Supply chain management No suppliers operating directly in our facilities were identified as causing significant—actual or potential—negative environmental impacts.

Learn more about supplier social and environmental assessments under GRI 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria .

GRI 403-1 Occupational health and safety management system

Bracell has an Integrated Occupational Health and Safety Management System that is compliant with Brazilian legal requirements, including the Regulatory Standards (NRs) of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), labor laws, ILO conventions, Brazil’s Civil and Criminal Codes, collective bargaining agreements, licensing and inspection requirements, and guidelines issued by the Public Labor Prosecutor’s Office (MPT). The system covers all workers, activities, and work locations within the company.

OHS management is carried out by Bracell employees who are members of the Specialized Occupational Health and Safety Service (SESMT), as required by NR-4. The team includes occupational safety engineers and technicians, occupational physicians, occupational nurses, and nursing technicians. Bracell’s Risk Management Program (PGR) and Occupational Health Surveillance Programs (PCMSO) outline safety standards and procedures applicable to all activities conducted by employees and contractors, in line with our Integrated Management System Policy.

The System’s procedures establish day-to-day safety requirements and specific control measures for different risk scenarios. The management model follows guidelines set out in our Integrated Management System Manual and in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. In addition, Bracell has an Integrated Occupational Health and Safety Management System that is compliant with Brazilian legislation and regulatory standards, ensuring a safe work environment aligned with best practices in occupational health.

GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

Bracell has an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in place to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement proactive safety measures across both routine and non-routine activities.

Risk and hazard assessments, aimed at protecting people, the environment, assets, and business continuity, are conducted by the Process Safety, Emergency, and Business Risk Management teams, which are part of the Occupational Health and Safety Department.

Health and safety performance indicators are monitored by the Health & Safety team, which presents performance metrics to all departments in monthly meetings, and to the Board and Management in bi-weekly occupational health and safety meetings.

Programs, processes, and practices for risk assessment and accident investigation

We employ specific tools and programs to identify and assess risks, as outlined in the table below.

Hazard Reports	Hazard Reports are issued for all employee roles and tasks. Risk assessments are carried out by a specialized firm using appropriate methods that are compliant with current legislation.
Workplace Environment Condition Reports (LTCAT)	These reports identify areas eligible for hazard bonuses and that require enhanced risk control measures. They also inform action plans that guide prevention efforts.
Risk Management Program (PGR)	The purpose of this program is to identify risks and design measures to control and prevent them (collective protection equipment, administrative measures, training and personal protective equipment).
Rural Occupational Risk Management Program (PGRTR)	Through this program, we identify, assess, and manage occupational risks in our forestry operations.
Worker protection policies and processes	To shield workers from retaliation, Bracell has policies and processes in place to prevent intimidation, threats, or actions that could negatively impact employment or the workplace environment, such as termination, demotion, loss of income, punishment, and any other unfavorable treatment.
Right of refusal	All employees have a right to refuse to perform a given task if they feel unsafe, by completing the right-of-refusal field in the Work Clearance form.
*Sempre Alerta* and Safe Behavior Program	We have two behavioral programs supporting our goal of achieving zero incidents: Sempre Alerta (“Always Alert,” with a focus on our forestry and mill operations) and our Safe Behavior Program (with a focus on mill operations), both designed to preventively achieve continuous improvement in our safety culture.
Prevention cards	All employees are issued a prevention card containing a list of ten self-assessment criteria, which they must carry with their badge. This card reminds employees of their right to refuse unsafe work, allowing them to stop the task in the event of any unsafe condition, immediately notify their supervisor, and only resume work once the risk has been neutralized or eliminated. The right of refusal is also included in each employee category’s collective bargaining agreement.
Internal Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA)	Bracell has a continuous improvement subcommittee within CIPA that documents safety actions implemented and their practical outcomes.
Accident Prevention Week	A week dedicated to improving employees’ understanding of operational and occupational safety procedures, as well as safe behavior.
Accident and Incident Investigation	When accidents or incidents occur, the root causes are investigated and analyzed with the participation of managers, department heads, the Occupational Safety team, the Internal Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA), and those directly involved. These investigations, conducted in accordance with internal safety procedures, aim to identify the root causes, implement actions to address them, and document lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
Root Cause Analysis	All accidents and incidents are logged and investigated using Root Cause Analysis (see Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST).
Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST)	Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST) serve as an internal audit tool covering Safety, Health, and Environmental issues. These reports cover 199 compliance items, including NR-1, NR-31, NR-12, and required training, and are prepared on a regular basis by Occupational Safety employees to ensure compliance and operational improvement in forestry operations. As a preventive measure, performance meetings are held both by department and company-wide, where inspection results are presented and action plans are developed to address the findings identified by the Occupational Safety team.
Occupational Health Surveillance Program	Bracell identifies and maps all workers according to their roles and work locations, as well as the occupational risks to which they are exposed. We also keep records of preventive medical examinations conducted to protect employee health, including their frequency. Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System covers all workers, including contractors.
RADAR – Administrative Disciplinary Rules and Restorative Actions	These rules are designed to embed operational discipline and safe behaviors in Bracell’s mill and forestry operations. In addition to strengthening the safety behaviors of everyone who interacts with our operations, RADAR also establishes a more transparent and fair approach to recognizing good safety practices, as well as a no tolerance stance on unsafe conduct that is liable to cause accidents in our operations.

Process Quality Assurance and Training

We provide employee training to ensure occupational health, well-being, and safety processes and tools are effective (learn more under GRI 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety). In this context, we carried out the following:

Training on regulatory standards and operational procedures (read more under GRI 3-3 Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention)
Oversight of the onboarding process for new employees and ongoing training
Regular safety audits conducted by the Occupational Safety team to identify areas needing to be addressed and to improve management practices and processes
Safety certification for specific tasks, such as working at heights and in confined spaces.

Monitoring and continuous improvement

Process outcomes are reviewed and presented in monthly meetings of departmental safety committees and the Master Occupational Safety Committee, ensuring the system is continuously reviewed and improved.

Accidents and incidents are investigated using Bracell’s internal Root Cause Analysis procedure (PS023-05), which was updated in 2024 to include improved methodology and behavioral analysis.

A Safety Performance Index (IDS) tracks safety indicators by department and supports safety management.

Communication channels and worker protection

We provide formal channels for employees to report hazards and unsafe situations, ensuring protection from retaliation:

IDS – a tool whereby employees can report risk situations, which are addressed by the safety team
Whistleblower Hotline (Contato Seguro) – ensures confidentiality and protection against intimidation or penalties (read more under GRI 2-25: Processes to remediate negative impacts)
Sempre Alerta program (PST033-05) – enables workers to exercise their right to refuse unsafe tasks, without fear of retaliation
Internal policies and processes to ensure that safety-related reports do not result in negative impacts on employment or the employee’s professional standing.

In our Bahia operations, we have implemented a program, called OPA (Observe, Plan, Act), to encourage employees to report risk conditions and adopt a “see and act” approach. Reports are managed by the relevant departments and discussed in daily management meetings, ensuring effective corrective action is taken and fostering a continuous safety culture.

GRI 403-3 Occupational health services

We offer occupational health services to ensure a safe environment and promote employee well-being. These include disease prevention initiatives, wellness campaigns, and wellness programs designed to provide safe working conditions and a high quality of life for all team members.

All services are provided by qualified professionals, including an occupational physician, occupational nurse, and nursing technician. To ensure quality of service, we conduct annual satisfaction surveys with employees. In addition, we engage external audits to ensure compliance and service effectiveness.

Workers have unrestricted access to on-site medical clinics, which provide 24-hour in-person care and remote support via corporate phone, email, and internal extension. Health promotion and occupational disease prevention information is shared through official channels, including the intranet, weekly Comunica newsletters and Comunica TV, digital and physical bulletin boards, emails, and Rádio Bracell.

Main services provided

Occupational Health & Safety Program (PCMSO): occupational health checkups tailored to the risks of each position, aiming to preserve employee health. If any abnormal results are detected during checkups, the relevant individuals are temporarily relieved of their duties, provided with appropriate treatment based on the recommendations of our medical team, and monitored until their health status normalizes.
Hearing Conservation Program (PCA): a set of measures to mitigate noise-related risks, thereby preventing or minimizing work-related hearing impairment. This includes a hearing management system integrated into the environmental management system.
Health and quality-of-life campaigns: initiatives based on Brazil’s national health calendar.
Health and Ergonomics Committees: strengthening prevention and promoting well-being in the workplace.
Occupational health checkup management: continuous monitoring of employees’ health.
Medical and nursing care: access to clinical support and first aid.
Acolher program: management of workstations for pregnant employees.
Occupational disease control and prevention: risk and absenteeism management.

We also regularly provide both individual and group counseling on topics such as maintaining a healthy diet and the importance of exercising regularly.

GRI 403-4 Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety

We actively involve our employees in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Employee participation is encouraged through training, educational campaigns, toolbox talks, and monitoring tools, ensuring an inclusive and effective approach.

Employees contribute directly to training programs, campaigns, and educational initiatives, and also participate in our Safety Performance Index (IDS) and continuous improvement activities.

Communication channels

Health and safety information is shared through leadership and internal communication tools such as Comunica TV and bulletin boards, ensuring that all employees have access to up-to-date guidelines.

Formal health and safety committees

Bracell maintains formal committees composed of both employees and contractors, who are tasked with continuously monitoring, analyzing, and improving safety conditions. Their key roles include:

Identifying and mitigating risks, and implementing preventive measures
Assessing working conditions, conducting inspections, and improving operational environments
Designing and implementing occupational health and safety programs
Investigating and responding to serious, imminent risks, with the authority to recommend halting operations until the issues are resolved.

These committees meet monthly and have the autonomy to recommend actions and monitor implementation, influencing the design and implementation of safety policies.

All Bracell workers are represented on health and safety committees.

Active employee participation

Employees are encouraged to actively engage around health, well-being, and safety through:

Toolbox talks, which foster open communication to raise concerns and offer suggestions
Support for the Internal Accident Prevention Committee (CIPAA), ensuring that reported issues are addressed
Safety walks, which allow managers to hear employees’ perspectives on risks and best practices
Recognition campaigns, which highlight good safety practices and promote a culture of prevention.

Both in-house and third-party workers are encouraged to identify, report, and document any events related to health, well-being, and safety occurring in our operations. Following investigation, action plans are developed for each reported case. All of this information is evaluated as part of the incident investigation process.

Our 100% Safe Journey Program encourages active employee participation. Through this program, we recognize best practices and high safety standards demonstrated by employees. Following assessments of compliance with safety standards, winners are announced and awarded bronze, silver, or gold badges.

GRI 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety

We believe that both hard and soft skills are essential to the success of our employees. That’s why we continue to scale up initiatives in professional training, organizational culture, and health and safety practices—aligned at all times with our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We provide health and safety training to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with regulatory standards. These training programs, developed in plain language, aim to prevent occupational risks, promote employee well-being, and minimize accidents, covering topics from machine safety to preventive measures in risk situations.

All training materials are reviewed periodically to reflect legislative updates. In addition, we assess training effectiveness through internal audits and safety indicators. To ensure the continuous improvement of our health, well-being, and safety training efforts, we also conduct satisfaction surveys and performance evaluations.

This supports ongoing employee training, reduced operational risks, and a strong safety culture in the workplace.

General health and safety training

Training covers both theoretical and practical content, such as emergency drills and instructions on proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This includes training on:

Accident Prevention (NR 01 – Employee Induction, NR 05 – CIPA)
First Aid and Emergency Response (NR 07 – First Aid, Fire Response Team)
Machine and Equipment Safety (NR 12 – Machinery Protection, NR 31.12 – Machine Operation Safety)
Safe Handling of Chemicals (NR 20 – Occupational Safety and Health with Flammables and Fuels)
Working at Heights and in Confined Spaces (NR 35 – Work at Heights, NR 33 – Confined Space Work)
Vehicle Operation and Cargo Transport (Defensive Driving, Cargo and Emergency Vehicle Drivers).

Job-specific training by area

Mills

Training programs on industrial operations and safety at production facilities, including:

NR 10 – Safety in Electrical Installations and Maintenance (Low and High Voltage – SEP)
NR 11 – Safe Operation of Forklifts
NR 13 – Boiler and Process Unit Safety
NR 18 – Safety in Welding and Aerial Platform Operations
NR 20 – Handling of Flammables and Fuels
Lockout-Tagout
Among other training topics.

Forestry

Training focused on field safety, including:

NR 31 – Safe Operation of Agricultural and Forestry Machinery
NR 31.7 – Prevention of Accidents Involving Pesticides
Safe Operation of Forestry Equipment (Chainsaws, Forwarders, Harvesters, Chippers, etc.)
Forest Fire Prevention and Control
Among other training topics.

Fire prevention and response

We run an annual training program for the fire teams responsible for responding to fires in our forestry and mill operations, in compliance with the regulations of the São Paulo and Bahia fire departments. These training sessions cover:

Implementation of strategic actions
Use of equipment
Defensive driving techniques for firefighting vehicles
Use of helicopters for support in fire response
Best practices in local community engagement

Methodology and application:

Regulatory training (NRs) is tailored to employees’ roles and tasks, in compliance with legal requirements.
Internal safety programs, such as RADAR and Sempre Alerta, address best practices and safe behavior.
Hands-on training and drills ensure readiness for emergency situations.
New employee onboarding includes general instructions on occupational health and safety.

GRI 403-6 Promotion of worker health

Bracell provides health and dental plans for all employees and their dependents, with national coverage. We also offer discounts in drugstore chains, gyms, educational institutions, and partnerships with organizations such as the Industrial Social Service (SESI), providing access to sports and leisure activities.

Bracell’s health management practices help to enhance well-being and health, and prevent diseases both inside and outside the workplace. Employees receive individual and group guidance on topics such as routine checkups, healthy nutrition, and the importance of exercising regularly. Key initiatives include:

Health benefits and wellness programs

Wellness programs

Mental health: Levemente program, focused on emotional well-being
Physical activities: Bracell Runners and Corrida do Eucalipto (running and brisk walking programs), and the Bracell Challenge, which supports better quality of life by encouraging healthy eating habits and regular exercise. These initiatives are available to both employees and their eligible dependents.
Maternal health: Pessoinhas program: multidisciplinary support for pregnant employees and spouses, providing assistance throughout pregnancy up to six months after childbirth.
Empresa Cidadã: extends maternity leave by 60 days (for a total of 180 days) and paternity leave by 15 days (for a total of 20 days). Employees also receive baby first aid training and attend sessions as part of the Pessoinhas

Annual health campaigns:

coordinated awareness initiatives on topics including sexually transmitted infections, respiratory diseases, flu vaccination, breast (Pink October) and prostate cancer prevention (Blue November), dehydration prevention, and two annual blood donation drives.

Bracell ensures workers’ health information is kept strictly confidential, in compliance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Regulation (BR GDPR). All data is handled exclusively by healthcare professionals, ensuring confidentiality and impartiality.

GRI 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships

Both employees and contractors have access to outpatient services, including checkups by nurses and physicians. When necessary, workers are referred for additional exams and specialized medical care.

Beyond providing health services, we actively identify hazards and risks associated with the activities of both employees and contractors over whom we do not have direct control. To prevent and mitigate these risks, we have a robust risk management system based on continuous risk identification and monitoring using tools such as our Risk Management Program (PGR), Occupational and Safety Procedures, Job Safety Analysis, Permits to Work, Occupational Safety Inspection Reports (RIST), Safety Committees, Gemba Safety Walks, Preliminary Risk Analysis (APR), and Work Clearance (LT).

Contractors are required to follow internal procedure PR.SEG.005, ensuring that their risk management programs align with Bracell’s safety guidelines for proper task execution.

The main risks identified include mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, ergonomic, and physical hazards, as well as risks related to fire and explosion. Occupational risks are also mapped, such as noise, vibration, non-ionizing radiation, poor posture, manual lifting, falls, poisonous bites, and road accidents. In addition, hazards like working at heights, handling chemicals, and electricity may result in falls, burns, or electric shocks.

Safety is further enhanced by our Specialized Occupational Health and Safety Engineering Service (SESMT) and a 24-hour Emergency Prevention and Response Team, organized across three shifts.

In our mill operations, a dedicated full-time emergency team operates around the clock, including an emergency response crew available for all work shifts, as well as trained fire wardens prepared to respond to emergencies with water and chemical fire trucks, ambulances, portable water cannons, and automated external defibrillators. In Bahia, the emergency team is also a participant in the Camaçari Industrial Park’s Mutual Emergency Response Plan (PAM).

Occupational health and safety management practices

Safe behavior	The safe behaviors outlined in our Code of Conduct are reinforced through clear guidelines for employees.
Occupational health & safety programs	Comportamento Seguro (“Safe Behavior”) and Sempre Alerta (“Always Alert”)—two programs covering all employees, including contractors.
Inspections	Safety inspections to identify unsafe working conditions and behavior, inform continuous improvement, and strengthen our safety culture.
Contractor audits	Six-monthly audits on compliance with applicable legal requirements (read more in Responsible Production, GRI 408-1).
Integrated Management System	Procedures, instructions, and incident investigation forms are incorporated in Bracell’s Integrated Management System (IMS).

GRI 403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system

All employees and contractors are covered by our Occupational Health and Safety System, including all mill and forestry operations personnel.

We have implemented an Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on legal requirements and/or recognized standards/guidelines.

We follow Brazilian regulatory standards and ABNT 14280, including NR 01, which addresses risk management and the Risk Management Program (PGR), and NR 07, on Occupational Health & Safety Programs (PCMSO). These guidelines are addressed in our Integrated Management Policy.

Region	2022			2023			2024
Region	Men	Women	Total	Men	Women	Total	Men	Women	Total
Bahia	1,342	436	1,778	1,434	470	1,904	1,479	490	1,969
São Paulo	3,412	715	4,127	4,501	986	5,487	5,265	1,313	6,578
Southeast Paper Operations	0	0	0	0	0	0	476	143	619
Northeast Paper Operations	0	0	0	0	0	0	834	235	1,069
Total	4,754	1,151	5,905	5,935	1,456	7,391	8,054	2,181	10,235

Note: Bracell Papéis, our paper business, started operations in 2023 and is reporting its sustainability performance indicators for the first time, for year 2024.

The data disclosed under GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation was audited internally (referencing the content under GRI 3-3 Management of material topics: Health, well-being, and occupational safety or 403-2), while the data disclosed under GRI 403-3 Occupational health services was audited externally.

Region	2022		2023		2024
Region	Men	Women	Men	Women	Men	Women
Bahia	75%	25%	75%	25%	75%	25%
São Paulo	83%	17%	82%	18%	80%	20%
Southeast Paper Operations					77%	23%
Northeast Paper Operations					78%	22%
Total	81%	19%	75%	18%	79%	21%

Note: Bracell Papéis, our paper business, started operations in 2023 and is reporting its sustainability performance indicators for the first time, for year 2024.

GRI 403-9 Work-related injuries

Hazards and risks with the potential to cause serious accidents are identified and addressed through detailed analyses, planning, qualitative and quantitative assessments, a risk matrix, and consequence assessments. Tools such as Sempre Alerta and PSIF (Potential Critical or Fatal Incident Assessments) support risk identification and assessment.

Workplace safety is reinforced through internal procedures like Job Safety Analysis and Permits to Work. All employees, whether direct or outsourced, must be certified and trained before requesting any permit to work. No maintenance work can begin without a permit to work, in accordance with our “Commitment to Life – Stay Alert” safety policy. Routine operations are also governed by Standard Operating Procedures and safety pointers.

No worker has been excluded from work-related injury data.

Established safety targets include maintaining an overall frequency rate (TRIR and LTIR) lower than 3.0, a total recordable injury rate (TRIR) below 1.0, a lost time injury rate (LTIR) below 2.5, and a severity rate below 50.