Sectorial participation
Sectorial participation
Major contributions
| Entity | Total expenditure in fiscal year 2025 (R$) |
| Indústria Brasileira de Árvores (IBÁ - Brazilian Tree Industry) | 2.986.000,00 |
| Associação Brasileira do Papelão Ondulado (Empapel - Brazilian Corrugated Board Association) | 1.190.000,00 |
| Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Florestal (IPEF - Institute of Forest Research and Development) | 219.000,00 |
The largest contributions to associations and professional bodies in 2025:
| Entity | Entity type | Topic | Corporate Position | Job/Engagement Description | Total expenditure in fiscal year 2025 (R$) |
| Indústria Brasileira de Árvores (IBÁ - Brazilian Tree Industry (IBÁ) | Commercial/Industry Organization | Adoption of renewable, tree-based materials as a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-derived materials. | Support | Klabin is a member of the Indústria Brasileira de Árvores (Brazilian Tree Industry - Ibá), which represents the sector through structured engagement with government bodies, organizations across the planted-tree value chain, key industries, environmental organizations, universities, schools, consumers, and the media. The association actively participates in leading national and international forums and councils related to both the forestry base and the forest products industry, as well as in debates, meetings, and public consultations. Key topics of discussion include best practices in forest management, ecosystem services, climate change, technology and innovation, sustainability across the sector's value chain, and civil society engagement in decision-making. Ibá also participates in technical working groups and develops position papers and other documents to establish a common agenda and represent the sector's interests. | 2.986.000,00 |
| Associação Brasileira do Papelão Ondulado (Empapel - Brazilian Corrugated Board Association) | Trade/Industry Organization | Promote the competitiveness of paper packaging through technical expertise and innovative, sustainable solutions. | Support | Klabin is a member of the Associação Brasileira do Papelão Ondulado (Brazilian Paper Packaging Association - Empapel), which promotes the competitiveness of the paper packaging industry, sustainable consumption, and market development, while fostering innovation and technological advancement—key drivers in shaping the future of the sector. Empapel represents the paper packaging industry and works strategically to strengthen its leadership in packaging solutions by rethinking resource use and product impacts. It also conducts data studies and provides the sector with relevant insights to support continuous improvement. | 1.190.000,00 |
| Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Florestal (IPEF - Institute of Forest Research and Development) | Research Institute | To bring together academia, industry, and society to advance pre-competitive research, studies, and knowledge transfer, ensuring the sustainability of forest-based industries. | Support | Klabin maintains a long-standing strategic partnership with the Instituto de Pesquisas e Estudos Florestais ( Institute of Forest Research and Studies - IPEF), a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence in the generation and dissemination of technical and scientific knowledge for the forestry sector. Beyond its role as a leading research institution, IPEF serves as the sector's technical and scientific benchmark, driving the development of innovative solutions that support the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term sustainability of Brazil's planted forest industry. | 219.000,00 |
Topic Management
Klabin participates in industry associations to help develop initiatives and strategies that advance issues of shared interest to society.
Guided by clear internal governance policies, the Company fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where it operates, following best practices for stakeholder engagement and participation in industry associations and sector initiatives.
Relationships with stakeholders, including industry associations, are grounded in collaboration, with limited financial support and no direct political objectives. Information exchanged between Klabin and the organizations in which it participates is regularly reported to the Company's sustainability governance bodies, which use established internal mechanisms to monitor alignment between these activities and Klabin's strategic objectives.
In 2024, Klabin introduced its Anti-Corruption Policy, replacing the former Anti-Corruption Manual. The policy expressly prohibits contributions or donations to political parties, political campaigns, and candidates for public office, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Since 2016, Brazilian law has prohibited corporate contributions to political parties and election campaigns (Law No. 13,165/2015). Consistent with this legal framework, Klabin prohibits its executives, employees, and suppliers from making political contributions on the Company's behalf or engaging in any conduct that could be perceived as representing a political donation or contribution by Klabin.
Contributions by type
| In Brazilian reais (R$) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Lobbying, interest representation, or similar activities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local, regional, or national political campaigns, organizations, or candidates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade associations or tax-exempt groups (e.g., think tanks) | 7.187.000,00 | 6.432.843,38 | 4.352.406,03 | 5.817.529,31 |
| Other (e.g., expenses related to electoral measures or referendums) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions and other expenses | 7.187.000,00 | 6.432.843,38 | 4.352.406,03 | 5.817.529,31 |
External engagement for climate alignment
Klabin is a member of industry, cross-sector, and multi-stakeholder organizations that are working to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. Guided by its sustainability strategy and the Klabin Aspiration, the Company actively participates in leading global forums focused on advancing sustainable development, including:
| B20 - Energy Transition and Climate Taskforce | The Energy Transition and Climate Taskforce aims to advocate for and advance initiatives that support the transition to a renewable energy mix, climate change mitigation, and environmental sustainability. Klabin is among the cross-sector companies contributing to discussions on draft recommendations for G20 member countries, which focus on: (a) renewable energy and energy security; (b) energy efficiency and circular economy targets; and c) nature-based services and convergence with biodiversity protection. |
| Coalizão Brasil Clima Florestas (Brazil Climate, Forests and Agriculture Coalition) | To contribute to the development of public policy proposals aligned with the Brazilian government's agenda, Klabin is a member of the Brazil Climate, Forests and Agriculture Coalition. The Coalition works to promote inclusive and sustainable land use across the country by developing science-based recommendations. It fosters cross-sector dialogues—involving the private and financial sectors, academia, and civil society—to develop proposals agreed upon by all parties, coordinate advocacy for their delivery and implementation, and transparently communicate these actions to society. |
| Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) | Klabin actively participates in the FSC® Council, which certifies forestry operations that employ sustainable management and environmental stewardship practices. A non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in Germany and Mexico, with a presence in more than 80 countries, the FSC® was established in 1994 to promote responsible forest management worldwide. Its work is based on a pioneering and unique certification system that balances the interests of environmental, social, and economic stakeholders. Klabin actively participates in the FSC® Council, which certifies forestry operations that employ sustainable management and environmental stewardship practices. |
| The Forests Dialogue | Klabin participates in discussions directly aligned with a sustainable future and forest conservation strategies—such as those concerning the risks associated with amendments to the Brazilian Forest Code—as well as issues extending beyond the national territory. A multi-stakeholder organization dedicated to advancing and sharing sustainable forest management and conservation practices worldwide. It brings together forestry companies, non-governmental organizations, environmental experts, and academic institutions to develop positions on public policy through a structured consensus-building process. Position statements are issued only when approved by consensus among the members of the Coordinating Council. Klabin participates in discussions on topics directly related to sustainable development and forest conservation, including proposed amendments to the Brazilian Forest Code and their associated risks, as well as broader issues with international relevance. |
| CFO Coalition | An initiative of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the CFO Coalition for the SDGs seeks to redefine the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in advancing long-term sustainable finance aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2023, Klabin has been a member of the coalition, comprising global CFOs and executives, collaborating with peers, investors, financial institutions, and UN agencies to develop principles, frameworks, and recommendations for integrating the SDGs into corporate finance, aimed at fostering a market for SDG-aligned investments. |
Private social investment (R$ million)
In 2025, Klabin invested R$ 22,08 million in private social initiatives, of which R$ 20,82 million was allocated to non-incentivized donations and sponsorships. The three largest non-incentivized donations supported Citizenship and Culture initiatives, accounting for 46% of the total amount allocated to non-incentivized donations during the year.
Atualizado e verificado em: 09/10/2026