Potential impacts associated with waste materials generated in our pulp production process include the use of land for landfills. To minimize potential land-use impacts, Bracell seeks to reduce the amount of waste it generates in its operations through practices to improve eco-efficiency.

At Bracell, waste management practices follow stringent standards and are carried out in an organized and transparent manner. The entire process—from segregation to transportation—is compliant with applicable legislation and with our Waste Management Plan (PGRS). As safety and prevention safeguards, we complete environmental checklists and maintain emergency response kits available during equipment maintenance activities. In addition, we continuously work to reduce waste generation by implementing circular economy practices.

At the São Paulo mill, for example, we work with external firms to convert waste into useful products, such as agricultural soil amendments and organic compounds. This provides a sustainable application for waste materials and helps reduce impacts, even as production increases year after year.

At our Lençóis Paulista (SP) mill, waste is weighed daily using an on-site weigh bridge. Each transport operation is properly documented through a Waste Waybill (MTR), with information entered into the State Online Solid Waste Management System (SIGOR). The data are consolidated monthly, supporting the compilation of environmental indicators and management and regulatory reports, including our Sustainability Report and regulatory filings mandated by the state environmental regulator, Cetesb. Waste is classified according to type and disposal method, in compliance with standards issued by the federal environmental regulator, Ibama.

At the Camaçari Industrial Park (BA), waste is collected at its source and directed either to internal temporary storage or to an internal industrial landfill. Each movement is recorded, using a conversion factor to estimate weight from volume. All external transport is documented through the waste waybill system. These data are consolidated monthly, generating environmental indicators and reports, including our Sustainability Report and regulatory filings required by the state environmental regulator, INEMA. Waste is classified by type and destination, also in accordance with environmental regulations.

At the Feira de Santana (BA) mill, waste streams are managed using spreadsheets that record invoice numbers, weights and waste values. Monitoring is done monthly and is site-specific, and all waste leaves the plant with an issued waste waybill for traceability. In addition, a Waste Management Plan is kept up to date as a key management tool.

Through these practices, we deliver on our commitment to sustainability by ensuring that each stage of the process is safe, transparent and focused on reducing environmental impacts.

At the Bracell Papéis Sudeste facility, located at the Lençóis Paulista (SP) site, most of the waste generated consists of recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and wood. Data related to waste generation, transport and disposal, as well as the respective Waste Waybills, are properly recorded and managed within internal environmental management systems.

Recyclable waste is sold and sent to licensed partner firms, ensuring it is recycled back into the value chain in accordance with circular economy principles. Currently, more than 90% of the waste generated at the facility is recyclable, demonstrating the operation’s strong environmental performance.

In addition to environmental benefits, this management approach also drives positive social impacts by strengthening the recycling value chain, generating income for partner companies and cooperatives, and encouraging sustainable practices among employees and the local community, supporting Bracell’s commitment to sustainability, social and environmental responsibility, and ESG principles.

In line with the principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling, we have implemented several initiatives in our operations, such as:

Woodchip preparation

Appropriate clone selection and forest management and harvesting techniques help to ensure that our pulpwood logs have minimal bark and can be optimally used in production. This reduces waste in the woodchip preparation stage and the screener stage of the fiber line.

Repurposing bark and sawdust

Eucalyptus bark and sawdust are used as biomass in boilers for steam production. In this process, they also generate energy and help replace fossil fuels, such as natural gas. Excess waste from energy generation, when caused by equipment downtime, is sent to external partners for energy recovery or used in the rehabilitation of degraded land.

Use of lime mud

Lime mud, generated during kiln start-up and shutdown, is recovered in the production process or, when it cannot be diluted in the chemical recovery system, is sent to external partners for the production of soil amendments. In 2025, a small portion was disposed of in landfills