Klabin 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 

Source 92% of energy supplies from renewable sources 

Renewable sources’ share of fuel consumption

Although Klabin’s production processes have not changed significantly, the use of renewable fuels remains high. There was significant progress in terms of stabilizing the production process at the Ortigueira plant following the completion of the Puma II Project and consequently its gasification plant. 

Achievement of the long-term goal set by the Company will require an improvement in operational controls, thereby reducing situations of equipment unavailability and downtime and cutting fuel consumption. This reduction is also driven by the implementation of new expansion projects.  

With a focus on advancing continuous improvement processes and reducing the Company’s specific emissions, fuel consumption results and indicators are monitored monthly during critical analysis meetings at 100% of industrial operations. 

Klabin continuously assesses its maturity in relation to this goal and is attentive to opportunities to increase the use of renewable fuels throughout its operations and to enhance the results achieved. This movement is aligned with efforts to decarbonize operational processes and considers both the challenges associated with the availability of viable technologies in the short term and the search for cost-effective solutions to accelerate this trajectory.

Proportion of purchased energy that is certified (from renewable sources) 

In 2024, 100% of the electricity consumed in Klabin’s operations was certified as coming from renewable sources through the acquisition of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs). 

In line with the double materiality process established by the Company and given its steady progress related to its energy goals, the incorporation of these goals into the material topic of Climate Change is under evaluation.  

Energy summary (MWh)

The information in the table above refers to the consumption of renewable and non-renewable fuels, as well as the purchase of energy, excluding the value of energy sales. The data cover all of the Company’s operations. 

GRI 302-1 SASB RR-PP-130a.1 SASB RT-PP-130a.1

Consumption of energy from non-renewable fuels within the organization (GJ) 

Consumption of energy from non-renewable fuels within the organization

SASB RR-PP-130a.1 SASB RT-PP-130a.1

Energy consumption by type (MWh)  

GRI 302-1 GRI 302-3

Energy intensity (GJ)

Note: Energy intensity calculation: non-renewable fuels + renewable fuels + energy purchased – energy sold. 

GRI 302-3

Energy intensity (MWh/t)

Note: Energy intensity calculation: non-renewable fuels + renewable fuels + energy purchased – energy sold.

GRI 302-3

Energy intensity by business unit (MWh)

Note: Energy intensity rates define energy consumption per ton of output and are directly impacted by operational events in business units.

GRI 302-3

Energy intensity by business unit (GJ)

Energy intensity rates define energy consumption per ton of output and are directly impacted by operational events in business units.

GRI 302-3

Proportion of energy intensity inside and outside the organization*  

*Note: Indicator calculated by dividing energy consumption within the organization by energy consumption outside the organization in MWh.

In 2024, the reduction in consumption in the operations of the recycled materials business unit was directly related to decreased use of natural gas. In addition, it is worth highlighting monthly critical analyses, which allow the Company to identify opportunities and implement actions aimed at optimizing resource consumption. 

Reduction in energy consumption by business unit (MWh/t)

GRI 302-4 

Reduction in energy consumption by business unit (GJ/t) 

SASB-RR-PP-130a.1 SASB-RT-PP-130a.1 

Risks and opportunities associated with the use of biomass as an energy source 

Most of the forest biomass used at Klabin, such as bark and residual biomass from production processes, comes from forestry operations, which reduces the risk of input shortages. Planning takes into account input demand and supply, as well as price volatility, allowing for control and mitigation of potential supply risks. The Company also invests in technology, such as biomass gasification, in operation since 2022, to optimize the use of this material.

Klabin has an internal goal to reduce electricity consumption in its industrial operations by at least 1% per year, focusing on energy efficiency in its production processes. In 2024, the Company also continued to progress in terms of renewable sources’ share of its energy supplies, which reached 93%. 

In 2023, Klabin exceeded the goal set for 2030 by 0.6 percentage points, with 92.6% of its energy supplies coming from renewable sources. This achievement was built over the last few years through a series of initiatives. The Company is committed to producing and progressively increasing its energy supplies from renewable sources, mainly biomass and black liquor. With regard to electricity, 100% of the power purchased from the national grid is certified as coming from renewable sources.  

Klabin’s energy generation goals, which are part of its public 2030 Agenda goals, are among the criteria for calculating the performance-based pay of its employees. 

Timeline of initiatives and investments to increase the share of renewable sources in Klabin’s energy supplies 

2020  

Startup of tall oil* plant at Ortigueira plant 

2022  

Startup of biomass gasification plant at Ortigueira plant 

Increased consumption of bio-oil at Correia Pinto plant 

2023 

Klabin 2030 Sustainable Development Goal surpassed by 0.6%, with 92.6% of the Company’s energy supplies coming from renewable sources.  

2024 

The Ortigueira plant sells 388,100 MWh to the national grid – 14% of all the electricity produced by Klabin.  

*Tall oil is a byproduct of pulp production, obtained from separating tall oil soap from black liquor burned to generate steam and electricity.