Uso de água
Water use
KODS 2030
Reduce the specific industrial water consumption by 20%
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2030 Goal |
---|---|---|---|---|
16% | 17.8% | 29.8% | 28.3% | 20% |
In 2024, Klabin continued to outperform its 2030 specific water consumption goal. Considering that consumption is equal to water withdrawn minus water discharged, this result was mainly influenced by an increase in the volume of water discharged in industrial operations, which contributed to a reduction in specific water consumption, despite production growth in the pulp and paper sector. The reduction in specific water consumption is partly attributed to the stabilization of new operations in Phase II of the Puma II Project, which achieved greater water efficiency compared to previous operations.
The Ortigueira Plant, which is responsible for 5.4% of Klabin’s total water withdrawal, showed a significant reduction in this indicator last year, as a result of improvements implemented in its new operations. The plant is still undergoing a post-expansion stabilization process and fluctuations in these results are expected in the coming years.
The Packaging and Recycled Materials businesses, which account for 1.3% of the Company’s total specific industrial water consumption, saw a significant increase in this indicator compared to 2023. Specific operational changes in these business units resulted in an increase in the amount of water collected and a reduction in the volume of water discharged, directly contributing to increased consumption. These operations are expected to return to normal in the coming years and consequently the indicator should also return to normal.
Total specific water consumption performance (m³/ton)
|
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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|
Result |
Annual goal |
Result |
Annual goal |
Result |
Annual goal |
Result |
Total specific water |
3.1707 |
3.7900 |
3.1000 |
3.6 |
3.6328 |
4.13 |
3.8421 |
By business |
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Paper |
5.5766 |
|
5.5766 |
|
4.7930 |
|
5.8873 |
Pulp |
1.9400 |
|
2.8346 |
|
4.9270 |
|
4.7550 |
Packaging |
0.3657 |
|
0.3310 |
|
0.3334 |
|
0.3295 |
Recycled Materials |
2.4137 |
|
1.7834 |
|
1.7889 |
|
1.9822 |
Sacks |
0.0741 |
|
0.0796 |
|
0.0674 |
|
0.0166 |
By plant |
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Angatuba |
1.6215 |
|
3.0868 |
|
0.7993 |
|
2.2910 |
Argentina |
0.3741 |
|
0.2739 |
|
0.3216 |
|
0.0082 |
Betim |
0.2757 |
|
0.2699 |
|
0.2230 |
|
0.2147 |
Correia Pinto |
7.4175 |
|
8.1712 |
|
5.4949 |
|
2.8011 |
Feira de Santana |
0.4244 |
|
0.4349 |
|
0.4732 |
|
0.3982 |
Figueira |
0.2850 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Franco da Rocha |
- |
|
- |
|
1.7823 |
|
3.1022 |
Goiana |
1.4286 |
|
1.1057 |
|
1.1580 |
|
1.2266 |
Horizonte |
0.1517 |
|
0.4409 |
|
0.3236 |
|
0.1391 |
Itajaí |
0.4572 |
|
0.3008 |
|
0.3812 |
|
0.4041 |
Jundiaí DI |
0.2732 |
|
0.2211 |
|
0.1727 |
|
0.1568 |
Jundiaí TP |
0.5999 |
|
0.5290 |
|
0.4330 |
|
0.2990 |
Lages |
0.0603 |
|
0.0609 |
|
0.0242 |
|
0.0099 |
Manaus |
0.4768 |
|
0.3993 |
|
0.4355 |
|
0.5916 |
Manaus 2 |
0.9379 |
|
0.8386 |
|
0.6187 |
|
1.2195 |
Monte Alegre |
6.9184 |
|
6.5497 |
|
6.3249 |
|
8.5287 |
Ortigueira |
1.9400 |
|
2.8346 |
|
4.9270 |
|
4.7550 |
Otacílio Costa |
2.3072 |
|
2.4779 |
|
1.6303 |
|
1.5905 |
Paulínia |
0.6200 |
|
0.3512 |
|
0.1521 |
|
0.5453 |
Piracicaba I |
1.2436 |
|
1.1134 |
|
1.7043 |
|
1.5279 |
Piracicaba II |
0.3249 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Rio Negro |
0.4811 |
|
0.5153 |
|
0.7071 |
|
0.5691 |
Rio Verde |
0.1979 |
|
0.2196 |
|
0.2439 |
|
0.2666 |
São Leopoldo |
0.4580 |
|
0.3578 |
|
0.4876 |
|
0.3822 |
Suzano |
0.4906 |
|
0.4791 |
|
0.3127 |
|
0.3167 |
Specific water consumption is calculated by subtracting the water returned to the environment from the water withdrawn, then dividing this by the Company’s total production. Therefore, because of the different types of production, businesses and plants, the figures vary according to production and business characteristics.
The Monte Alegre Plant (PR), which accounts for 33.8% of Klabin’s total water consumption, recorded an increase in its indicator due to higher water demand in the production processes of food packaging papers. In line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements, it was necessary to replace recirculated with fresh water in the paper machines to ensure hygiene and safety standards. This was the main driver of the higher water use at the plant, even though production volume also increased in 2024.
KODS 2030 Sustainable Development Goal
100% of the localities where we operate initiatives to increase territorial water security
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2030 Goal |
---|---|---|---|---|
57% | 74% | 78% | 90% | 100% |
Currently, 18 of the 20 municipalities where Klabin operates industrial facilities have initiatives in place to improve water security. In 2024, the Company expanded its coverage by extending its Klabin Transforma Caiubi Program (environmental education program) to the municipality of Suzano in São Paulo State, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible water management.
The local water stress level is regularly assessed at all Klabin plants using the WRI Aqueduct tool. The results help prioritize the locations targeted by initiatives linked to the Company’s goal of reducing local water stress intensity. These actions range from environmental education programs (such as the Caiubi initiative) to the installation of more efficient effluent treatment plants.
Initiatives carried out in 2024:
- Installation of more efficient effluent treatment plants in Betim (Minas Gerais), Itajaí (Santa Catarina), Manaus (Amazonas), Rio Negro (Paraná), Goiana (Pernambuco), São Leopoldo (Rio Grande do Sul) and Horizonte (Ceará), thereby reducing the organic load of treated effluent. These projects aim to reduce the organic load — Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD);
- Participation in the Tibagi River Basin Committee (which is relevant to the Ortigueira and Monte Alegre plants), the Canoas River Basin Committee (Correia Pinto and Otacílio Costa plants) and the Piracicaba, Capivari and Jundiaí River Basin Consortium (Piracicaba I and II, Paulínia, Jundiaí DI and Jundiaí TP plants). The Company also served on the Goiana River Basin Committee (Goiana Plant, Pernambuco);
- Environmental education program on “water security” at municipal government schools (as part of the Caiubi Program) in the communities around the Monte Alegre Plant in Telêmaco Borba, as well as the sites in Ortigueira, Otacílio Costa, Lages, Correia Pinto, Feira de Santana, São Leopoldo, Angatuba and Suzano;
- Participation in social and environmental campaigns such as the fifth Zero Waste Week in Itajaí, involving activities to preserve water resources and promote efficient solid waste management.
KODS 2030 Sustainable Development Goal
100% forest operations under own management with hydrossolidary management
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 (Preview) | 2030 Goal |
---|---|---|---|---|
73.5% | 97.3% | 97.3% | 96.6% | 100% |
Klabin’s socially responsible water management, a pioneering approach in its sector, helps protect micro-watersheds, increasing water security for the communities where its forestry units are located. This strategy balances wood and water production, integrating different resource needs, including those of communities and ecological processes. Socially responsible water management begins in the forest planning stage, which considers micro-watersheds and the water collection points of neighboring areas.
In 2024, Klabin continued to apply socially responsible water management in its forestlands in the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina, and 96.3% of the forest harvest area under its own management used this methodology.
As in 2021, there was a fluctuation in the percentage of areas covered, which is a natural reflection of the operational dynamics of planting and harvesting.
Studies aimed at implementing the socially responsible water management methodology in new areas, including in the state of São Paulo, are underway. Updates are expected to occur throughout 2025, in line with the Company’s commitment to sustainable forest resource management.
Percentage of plants in water-stressed areas
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
26.1% |
30.4% |
30.4% |
30.4% |
Percentage of water withdrawn from water-stressed areas
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
0.81% |
0.76% |
1.13% |
1.17% |
Percentage of water discharged in water-stressed areas
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
0.4% |
0.5% |
0.8% |
0.7% |
Percentage of cost of products sold corresponding to plants located in water-stressed areas
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
16.2% |
17% |
16.1% |
17.8% |
Water consumption in water-stressed areas
|
Unit |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
Total water withdrawal |
million cubic meters |
0.99 |
0.91 |
1.38 |
1.35 |
Total water discharge |
million cubic meters |
0.43 |
0.49 |
0.85 |
0.68 |
Total water consumption (total water withdrawal – total water discharge) |
million cubic meters |
0.56 |
0.42 |
0.53 |
0.66 |
Total water consumption goal* |
million cubic meters |
0.92 |
0.53 |
0.65 |
- |
Coverage |
% |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
*The water consumption goal for water-stressed areas is aligned with the Company’s operational plan.
Klabin currently has six plants located in water-stressed areas, which undergo strict control and monitoring of associated risks. Areas are classified as exposed to water stress if their baseline is greater than 20%, compared to the current situation or future projections (2030 and 2040). This assessment is based on the WRI Aqueduct tool, which has been used in all areas of the Company since 2018.
Throughout 2024, the Company maintained its water use levels in areas of water stress below 1% of total use, down slightly from 2021, influenced by the acquisition of five new operational units. Klabin continues to prioritize solutions to increase the productivity of its operations and to optimize water use per unit of output. In addition, it is committed to developing initiatives as part of its Water Conservation Plan, to guide its operations and strategies in the coming years.
In 2024, the methodology used to define the goal for total water consumption in water-stressed areas was updated. The goal is now calculated based on individual indicators for specific water consumption reduction in each production unit, in line with the objective of reducing this type of consumption by 2030. This indicator is used internally to guide efforts to reduce water demand in Klabin’s operations, as well as serving as a benchmark for the Water Management Working Group.
In 2023, this working group, composed of a multidisciplinary team, including representatives of Pulp, Paper and Packaging businesses, as well as the Industrial Environmental Responsibility Area, was reinforced by including the Innovation Area, Research & Development Area, and Projects and Engineering Area. This restructuring broadened the working group’s vision and deepened the involvement of industrial units, as well as this topic’s engagement and visibility, contributing to the Company’s objective of identifying opportunities to reduce water withdrawal and consumption in its plants.
River flow and rainfall in different regions are monitored through a report, which is used to anticipate possible water shortages and seek alternatives to deal with the impacts. This is monitored by the Water Management Working Group, which also guides actions to prevent impacts.
Summary Table
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GRI-303-3SASB-RR-PP-140a.1 SASB-RT-CP-140a.1
Water withdrawal by source (m³)
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|
Groundwater withdrawal |
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Unit |
Freshwater |
Other types of water |
Total |
||
2024 |
Total areas |
m³ |
303,186.5 |
- |
303,186.5 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
207,098 |
- |
207,098 |
|
2023 |
Total areas |
m³ |
301,135.56 |
- |
301,135.56 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
185,143.81 |
- |
185,143.81 |
|
2022 |
Total areas |
m³ |
242,916.27 |
- |
242,916.27 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
171,515.37 |
- |
171,515.37 |
|
2021 |
Total areas |
m³ |
225,342.99 |
- |
225,342.99 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
145,614.80 |
- |
145,614.80 |
|
|
Third-party water withdrawal |
|||
Unit |
Freshwater |
Other types of water |
Total |
||
2024 |
Total areas |
m³ |
240,215.62 |
- |
240,215.62 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
39,902 |
- |
39,902 |
|
2023 |
Total areas |
m³ |
204,470.85 |
- |
204,470.85 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
38,144.85 |
- |
38,144.85 |
|
2022 |
Total areas |
m³ |
253,391.87 |
- |
253,391.87 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
43,439.49 |
- |
43,439.49 |
|
2021 |
Total areas |
m³ |
231,957.75 |
- |
231,957.75 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
29,814.60 |
- |
29,814.60 |
Water discharged by the source
|
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In 2024, the volume of water discharged was 4.2% higher than in 2023, due to the stabilization of operations at the Ortigueira Plant in Paraná, following the installation of Paper Machine 28. The new operations at the site enhanced water use efficiency, increasing the amount of water reused and discharged.
The number of non-compliance cases in water discharges resulted in formal actions
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Substances defined and analyzed for disposal
Klabin’s plants analyze parameters and respective limits established by applicable laws in each state and country as a benchmark for monitoring their effluents. Parameters such as Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and BOD removal efficiency are priorities, as are Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and phosphorus concentrations in effluents from pulp and paper plants. The results are often compared to global benchmarks, such as IFC guidelines (20 to 100 m3/t for pulp mills and 10 to 50 m3/t for paper mills).
All Klabin plants monitor the flow and quality of effluents generated in their processes before and after internal treatment. The main parameters analyzed are pH, conductivity, total suspended solids, total nitrogen and ammonia, phosphorus and sedimentable solids, among other indicators used to control the effectiveness of effluent treatment plants.
In cases where results fall outside the established goals, the unit requests a reanalysis of the sample and initiates a multidisciplinary investigation to find the root cause of the problem. After this process, a structured action plan is created to rectify and follow up the issue, based on the methodologies defined in each unit. All plants have specific areas responsible for managing and overseeing water and effluent parameters.
Self-monitoring is carried out frequently, allowing third-party results to be compared with internal ones. If a downward trend in efficiency or a deviation in monitored parameters is identified, operational teams act immediately to identify and resolve the root cause.
GRI-303-5 SASB-RR-PP-140a.1 SASB-RT-CP-140a.1
Water consumption
|
|
Unit |
Total freshwater consumption |
Other consumption |
Total water consumption |
2024 |
Total areas |
m³ |
17,254,178.86 |
- |
17,254,178.86 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
558,379.42 |
- |
558,379.42 |
|
Annual goal |
m³ |
23,020,614.9 |
- |
23,020,614.9 |
|
2023 |
Total areas |
m³ |
15,858,052.40 |
- |
15,858,052.40 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
424,325.20 |
- |
424,325.20 |
|
Annual goal |
m³ |
19,612,555.50 |
- |
19,612,555.50 |
|
2022 |
Total areas |
m³ |
19,128,120.43 |
- |
19,128,120.43 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
535,231.82 |
- |
535,231.82 |
|
Annual goal |
m³ |
19,894,075.01 |
- |
19,894,075.01 |
|
2021 |
Total areas |
m³ |
19,391,425.90 |
- |
19,391,425.90 |
Water-stressed areas |
m³ |
661,496.27 |
- |
661,496.27 |
|
Annual goal |
m³ |
- |
- |
20,072,895.40 |
Percentage of reused water used
|
Unit |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
Percentage of water used from reuse or rainwater |
% |
72.00 |
62.25 |
66.88 |
68.20 |
Administrative processes (offices, cafeterias, restrooms) |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Production processes (%) |
% |
72.00 |
62.25 |
66.88 |
68.2 |
Percentage of facilities using water-efficient technologies |
% |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
Administrative processes (offices, cafeterias, restrooms) |
% |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
Water conservation is aligned with Klabin’s Sustainability Policy, which integrates essential environmental principles into its operations and strategies and reflects its commitment to conserving freshwater ecosystems, with a focus on preserving biodiversity and promoting ecosystem balance. The Company works continuously to reduce its abstraction and consumption of water, based on efficient water resource management and the prioritization of responsible and sustainable use. Its practices are focused on preventing and reducing environmental impacts related to effluents, in order to reduce and/or eliminate potential water pollutants.
The Company remains committed to developing actions guided by its Water Conservation Plan – a document that organizes its water security management and serves as the basis for its operations and strategies in the coming years. At the same time, it manages water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in the community, focusing on water security and availability in the regions where it operates. It also promotes stakeholder involvement through active and transparent dialogue, environmental education and engagement with stakeholders, with a focus on sustainable water management. In this way, it furthers its commitment to transparency and sustainable governance, promoting collective action for resource management.
In forestry operations, socially responsible water management is used. This pioneering approach in the sector is based on balancing wood and water production, integrating different water resource needs, including those of communities and ecological processes. Socially responsible water management begins with forest planning, taking into account micro-watersheds and water collection points in the communities where forestry units are located.
Water efficiency (assessment of consumption, reuse, quality and effluents)
The Water Management Working Group carries out actions to identify opportunities to reduce water withdrawal and consumption at all units and to improve water and effluent quality.
Klabin uses the Life Cycle Assessment and Water Footprint (ISO 14046) methodologies, based on internal data and indicators related to the assessed water impact categories (acidification, eutrophication, human toxicity, ecotoxicity, water use and water footprint). This information guides the definition of impact criteria in Life Cycle Assessments, supporting the development of measures to reduce the water impact of the Company’s products.
Treated effluents are monitored internally and by third parties to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements. Klabin’s plants undergo periodic internal and external audits to evaluate their management systems, including environmental control and management processes. At units that have environmental goals connected with water resources, compliance is linked to employees’ performance-related pay.
Minimum effluent disposal standards are based on the municipal, state and federal legislation applicable to each site. Klabin also compares its results with the indicators of the International Finance Corporate (IFC), which has benchmarks for the pulp and paper sector. In 2024, the Company remained below these recommended levels, which are 20 to 100 m3/t for pulp mills and 10 to 50 m3/t for paper mills.
To determine maximum discharge limits, the Company conducts water dispersion and water body self-purification studies to assess and determine limits that do not cause changes in water quality and volume.
As described in items 15 and 18 of Klabin’s Sustainability Policy, all units must practice responsible water resource management, seeking continuous improvement in their processes and adhering to municipal, state and federal environmental laws and regulations. This commitment is reinforced by the specific water use indicator, which is linked to all employees’ performance-related pay.
Klabin monitors the quality of 100% of the water it withdraws in all its operations on a daily basis. Monitoring volumes and other parameters is important for identifying actions to improve the quality of available water. These aspects are tracked using indicators that have been consolidated on a specific platform since 2018, facilitating the traceability of information.
Consumption performance analysis
Throughout 2024, the Company maintained its water use levels in water-stressed areas below 1% of total consumption, down slightly from 2021, the year when it acquired five new operational units. As a result of water management during the year, the volume of reused water at Klabin represented approximately twice the volume of raw water withdrawn.
Klabin’s water consumption (water withdrawal – water discharge) expanded by 8.8% compared to 2023, due to strategic planning adjustments and operational changes implemented in units. One hundred percent of the effluent from Klabin’s industrial processes is treated at its effluent treatment plants before being returned to water bodies or the local water company.
The Company continues to focus primarily on solutions to increase the productivity of its operations and to optimize its water use per unit of output.
Measures to raise employees’ awareness
The Superar (“Surpass”) continuous improvement program is in place at Klabin’s industrial units, using a management methodology based on the Total Productive Management (TPM) model. Energy and water consumption and waste generation and disposal are some of the aspects covered by this initiative, which promotes awareness and provides training to harness identified opportunities for improvement, with a focus on operational efficiency, in line with each site’s profile.
In addition, Klabin offers its employees access to the Portal Escola de Negócios Klabin (Klabin Business School portal), which includes training courses related to sustainability, covering topics such as water, waste and energy management, measures to combat climate change, and environmental education. Klabin’s plants also carry out specific campaigns each year to improve water efficiency in their operations, mainly during an annual Environment Week.
Updated and verified on: 05/08/2025