Associations participating in the engagement process
Listening to and engaging with communities, associations, and cooperatives is integral to the social relationship strategy at Suzano, which is one of the three pillars of the company’s broader social strategy. This includes Community Relations and the Commitment to Renew Life, focusing on Poverty Alleviation and Boosting Education. This engagement aims to foster sustainable development and build more resilient territories.
Based on a consolidated matrix that incorporates detailed information on all locations directly affected by the company’s operations, Suzano has established clear criteria and goals for prioritizing these regions. The factors considered include general characterization, operation impact, socio-economic data, and social opinion. These criteria guide identifying priority locations for social relations and help establish mechanisms to ensure ongoing interaction with these communities.
Once prioritization is completed, Suzano defines engagement strategies with these groups, focusing on constant and transparent communication, income generation, institutional strengthening of local organizations, promoting cultural and sports practices, defending rights, supporting access to public policies, and supporting local events. This portfolio is tailored according to each locality's characteristics, aiming to find the most effective arrangement to accelerate regional development and maintain a harmonious relationship between the community and the company.
The process fosters a deeper, more inclusive, and continuously structured relationship that positions Suzano as a partner in local development. Its methodology is tailored to the specific realities and stakeholders involved, enhancing and valuing the protagonism of the entire community. This approach supports the development of legitimate leaders, builds social capital, and aids in the recovery of citizenship and self-esteem. Additionally, it strengthens local networks, promoting dialogue and collaboration among the parties involved.
According to Suzano’s Social and Environmental Investments and Donations Policy, the company’s social and environmental investments must stem from community engagement processes. A key strategy in this approach is to facilitate access to public policies for associations in various states.
The tables below provide data on:
- The number of associations accessing public policies, categorized by region;
- The number of associations participating in relationship processes with engagement is also categorized by region.
• The number of associations accessing public policies, categorized by region
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| overall number | overall number | overall number | overall number | overall number | |
|
Bahia |
33 |
51 |
45 |
80 |
50 |
|
Espírito Santo |
44 |
42 |
25 |
23 |
34 |
|
Maranhão |
3 |
9 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
|
Mato Grosso do Sul |
8 |
16 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
|
São Paulo |
17 |
10 |
4 |
5 |
13 |
|
Total |
105 |
128 |
97 |
133 |
122 |
The number of associations participating in relationship processes with engagement is also categorized by region
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| overall number | overall number | overall number | overall number | overall number | |
|
Bahia |
52 |
75 |
67 |
104 |
92 |
|
Espírito Santo |
57 |
45 |
35 |
28 |
27 |
|
Maranhão |
19 |
25 |
49 |
12 |
12 |
|
Mato Grosso do Sul |
23 |
33 |
8 |
25 |
24 |
|
São Paulo |
32 |
34 |
34 |
28 |
28 |
|
Total |
183 |
212 |
193 |
197 |
183 |