Brazil
Paper Excellence Brazil was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Sao Paolo. With a 49.41% ownership of a mill located in Três Lagoas, in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, the company specializes in the production of bleached eucalyptus pulp, used in the manufacture of packaging, tissue products for personal hygiene, office supplies, printed media, decoration and special papers such as issuing vouchers. The pulp manufactured there is sold in 45 countries in Latin America, North America, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and Asia.
FACTS & FIGURES
- 4,000 employees
- Customers in 45 countries
- 1,700,000 million tons of pulp produced
- 5.6 million m³ of wood transported for industrial operation (average per year)
- 159 thousand m² of built area
- 230,000 hectares of forest area in Mato Grosso do Sul
The management of solid waste at Três Lagoas follows the guidelines set out in the National Solid Waste Policy and in the Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRS), including actions related to the generation, destination and reduction of waste. Since 2016, the mill has been developing programs to reduce 50% of industrial waste sent to landfills by 2021.
The mill has numerous ongoing efforts focused on the preservation of biodiversity that extend to environmental education for the local community and employees. The mill monitors flora and fauna and specializes on medium and large birds and mammals.
- Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC-C113536 and FSC-C113939): It certifies the application of responsible practices in forest management and in the production chain, carried out in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
- Brazilian Forest Certification Program (CERFLOR): Enables the execution of sustainable forest management, in accordance with best practices in relation to technical, social and environmental issues.
- Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC): Non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management.
- HIGHLY PROTECTED RISK (HPR): Seal that attests to the high level of claims prevention system – in procedures and asset protection – the quality of security systems for equipment and the suitability of fire protection systems.
- Emissions are among the mill’s main concerns and are 30% below the legal limits of emissions established by the environmental agency.
FACTS & FIGURES
- 4,000 employees
- Customers in 45 countries
- 1,700,000 million tons of pulp produced
- 5.6 million m³ of wood transported for industrial operation (average per year)
- 159 thousand m² of built area
- 230,000 hectares of forest area in Mato Grosso do Sul
The management of solid waste at Três Lagoas follows the guidelines set out in the National Solid Waste Policy and in the Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRS), including actions related to the generation, destination and reduction of waste. Since 2016, the mill has been developing programs to reduce 50% of industrial waste sent to landfills by 2021.
The mill has numerous ongoing efforts focused on the preservation of biodiversity that extend to environmental education for the local community and employees. The mill monitors flora and fauna and specializes on medium and large birds and mammals.
- Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC-C113536 and FSC-C113939): It certifies the application of responsible practices in forest management and in the production chain, carried out in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
- Brazilian Forest Certification Program (CERFLOR): Enables the execution of sustainable forest management, in accordance with best practices in relation to technical, social and environmental issues.
- Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC): Non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management.
- HIGHLY PROTECTED RISK (HPR): Seal that attests to the high level of claims prevention system – in procedures and asset protection – the quality of security systems for equipment and the suitability of fire protection systems.
- Emissions are among the mill’s main concerns and are 30% below the legal limits of emissions established by the environmental agency.
