Desenvolvimento Local e Impactos nas Comunidades - Sumário GRI
Local Development and Impact on Communities - GRI Summary
| Impacts | Description of positive indirect economic impacts | Description of indirect negative economic impacts |
| Economic impact of improvements or deterioration in social and environmental conditions in the territory | Income generation in communities with limited employment opportunities and/or low quality-of-life indicators. | The community’s economic dependence on the Company, which may result in requests being directed to Klabin for matters that fall under the responsibility of public authorities. |
| Economic impact associated with the use of products and services | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Demand for strengthening skills, knowledge, and professional qualifications within a community or geographic region. | Establishment of the Ortigueira Forestry and Agricultural Technical School, providing access to formal education and opportunities for increased income. To date, 496 young people have completed training in Forest Operations, Heavy Machinery Maintenance, and Agribusiness. Klabin has hired more than 330 graduates, while another 19 have been employed by other companies. |
No impacts were identified in this area. |
| Economic development in areas with high levels of poverty | Income generation in communities with limited employment opportunities and/or low quality-of-life indicators. | The community’s economic dependence on the Company, which may result in requests being directed to the Company for matters that fall under the responsibility of public authorities. |
| Type of initiative | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Notes | ||||
| Number of operations | % of operations | Number of operations | % of operations | Number of operations | % of operations | Number of operations | % of operations | ||
| i. Social impact assessments, including gender impact assessments, based on participatory processes* | 6 | 26% | 6 | 25% | 6 | 26% | 8 | 36% | Monte Alegre, Ortigueira, Otacílio Costa, Correia Pinto, Lages, Angatuba, Goiana, and Itajaí units (note: Social impact assessments based on the Aspects and Impacts Matrix and Community Surveys, conducted through participatory processes, without a specific gender impact assessment). |
| ii. Environmental impact assessments and continuous monitoring | 23 | 100% | 24 | 100% | 23 | 100% | 22 | 100% | Klabin has extended its ISO 14001 international environmental management certification to all its industrial units. |
| iii. Public disclosure of environmental and social impact assessment results | 22 | 96% | 23 | 96% | 22 | 96% | 21 | 95% | All units, except Pilar (Argentina) |
| iv. Development programs based on the needs of local communities* | 9 | 39% | 9 | 38% | 9 | 39% | 7 | 32% | Klabin runs the following socio-environmental programs: Semeando Educação (Sowing Education), Matas Sociais (Social Forests), Matas Legais (Legal Forests), Caiubi, and Apicultura (Beekeeping). One or more of these programs are implemented at the Monte Alegre, Ortigueira, Otacílio Costa, Correia Pinto, Lages, São Leopoldo, and Suzano units. |
| v. Stakeholder engagement plans based on stakeholder mapping* | 11 | 48% | 11 | 46% | 11 | 48% | 5 | 23% | Monte Alegre, Ortigueira, and Piracicaba II Units |
| vi. Committees and broad consultation processes with the local community, including vulnerable groups* | 7 | 30% | 7 | 29% | 7 | 30% | 7 | 32% | Klabin has community committees and/or surveys at its Monte Alegre, Ortigueira, Otacílio Costa, Correia Pinto, Lages, Angatuba, and Goiana units. |
| vii. Works councils, occupational health and safety committees, and other employee representative bodies to discuss impacts | 23 | 100% | 24 | 100% | 23 | 100% | 22 | 100% | |
| viii. Formal grievance and complaint mechanisms for local communities | 23 | 100% | 24 | 100,00% | 23 | 100% | 22 | 100% | Integrity and Ombudsman Channels and Community Dialogue Channel (Toll-free): https://klabin.com.br/contact-us |
Klabin maintains a socio-environmental agenda with its key local communities, including guidelines and targets aimed at preventing and mitigating potential impacts associated with its operations. In addition, projects and initiatives focused on education, the environment, development, culture, and citizenship are part of the Company’s “Klabin Transforma” private social investment platform.
The actions undertaken to advance Klabin’s Sustainable Development Goals (KODS) are reflected in the results of the annual Community Acceptance Survey and in the progress of the Company’s social programs.
In 2025, Klabin conducted a comprehensive review of its foundations, refined its processes, and optimized field team operations, focusing on priority areas and communities most affected by its operations. The Company also modernized the tools and approaches used to strengthen its relationships with communities, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Updated and verified on: 28/08/2026