Suzano operates in a highly diverse territory that faces various environmental, political, and socio-cultural challenges. To address these, the company adopts a transparent and participatory approach in managing relationships with local, Indigenous, and traditional communities. The engagement with Indigenous and traditional communities within the influence areas is conducted respectfully and sustainably, emphasizing trust and mutual respect for rights and interests. This approach aligns with our Corporate Human Rights Policy and the principles outlined in the Corporate Policy for Relations with Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities.

• Recognition, appreciation, and respect for the socio-environmental and cultural diversity of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, considering the values that form their customary law.
• Recognition and respect for beliefs, customs, uses, languages, traditions, social and political structures, safeguarding cultural rights, community practices, cultural memory, and racial and ethnic identities.
• Socio-environmental responsibility regarding people and territories involves considering Indigenous and traditional communities in business decision-making and operational areas. This approach adopts an integrated perspective, systematically, and periodically mapping these communities across regions influenced by Suzano's operations.
• Acknowledging and honoring the legal and customary rights related to ownership, use, and management of lands, territories, and natural resources.
• Promote the socio-economic and cultural rights of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities; 
• Promote consultation efforts and ensure free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) from Indigenous peoples, quilombola communities, and other traditional groups. These efforts should adhere to proper mechanisms for prior consultation and FPIC, conducted either by the relevant authorities or in partnership with communities. They must also respect Suzano's business specifics and align with ILO Convention 169.

To promote culturally appropriate engagement and sustain an ongoing, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationship, the following guidelines should be followed:

• Develop a culturally sensitive dialogue by respecting the unique characteristics of Indigenous and traditional communities. Share information openly and sincerely when appropriate and provide it in advance if necessary. It is crucial to respect their traditional decision-making methods and practices.
• Use culturally suitable communication methods to continuously share information, using accessible language and formats that acknowledge each community's unique social and political context.
• Assessing deadlines in collaboration with communities to ensure their internal processes of understanding and discussion are appropriately respected.
• Engage and encourage, whenever feasible, the involvement of community members and their respective organizations, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions that advocate for the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities.
• Assign sufficiently experienced and qualified professionals to focus on the rights, socio-cultural, and political aspects of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities. This should include ongoing development for both direct and contracted staff involved with these communities, achieved through regular training, especially on best practices for engaging with them.
• Establish mechanisms to receive and handle claims, complaints, and denunciations related to Indigenous and traditional communities, as well as to manage conflicts with these groups.
• Establish mechanisms for consulting with and engaging Indigenous and traditional communities to identify and evaluate socio-economic and environmental impacts, and to develop measures to prevent, mitigate, repair, and remedy adverse effects, while encouraging positive outcomes.
• Promote transparency in procedures for engaging with Indigenous and traditional communities by periodically disclosing the results achieved, ensuring respect for their consent.

Suzano's socio-environmental investments in Indigenous and traditional communities should conform to the company's Corporate Policy on Socio-Environmental Investments and Donations, according to these specific guidelines:

• Ensure that participatory socio-environmental investments align with ethno-development best practices, respecting and reinforcing the traditional lifestyles, natural talents, and development priorities of Indigenous and traditional communities.
• Make investments that support socio-cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability while enhancing the quality of life for Indigenous and traditional communities with whom the company interacts;
• Support development projects that, whenever feasible, enhance sustainable territorial management. These projects should focus on protecting, recovering, conserving, and sustainably utilizing indigenous and traditional lands and their natural resources. They must be legally permissible and incorporate shared management and decision-making processes, clearly defining the company's responsibilities and its partners within the communities and organizations involved; 
• Encourage the involvement of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and representatives of Indigenous and traditional communities (at local, regional, and national levels) in the planning and execution of projects whenever feasible;
• Support initiatives that reinforce and celebrate traditional culture, promote access to quality education, facilitate job creation and income generation, and foster partnerships and projects within the territories. These efforts should consider the entrepreneurship of local communities and their social, cultural, spatial, and economic specificities.

Indigenous peoples

Suzano maintains an active, transparent, and culturally appropriate dialogue with the Indigenous peoples in its area of operation, which is a pillar of all actions developed by the company for this public, in conjunction with the intervener. To this end, systematized visits and meetings are held in indigenous communities, as well as occasional meetings upon request, which can take place individually or collectively, through their movements or councils, thus providing an opportunity to disseminate information about the company's actions and projects.

It is important to recognize that this process is ongoing, considering the social dynamics and peculiarities of the community, particularly in a context characterized by the constant turnover of actors and leaders, as well as internal community divisions and territorial issues. Through dialogue, Suzano establishes an ethical and transparent relationship with the community, facilitating understanding of the scope of results achieved by this approach. This, in turn, enables the identification of genuine demands, fosters engagement and relationship-building, and helps manage the potential and actual impacts of the company's operations. Below is a list of indigenous communities within Suzano's operational area.

Bahia Unit

Pataxó ethnic group

• Community Águas Belas
• Community Alegria Nova
• Community Cahy
• Community Canto da Mata
• Community Corumbauzinho
• Community Craveiro
• Community Dois Irmãos
• Community Gurita
• Community Monte Dourado
• Community Mucugê
• Community Pequi
• Community Tawa
• Community Tibá
• Community Trevo do Parque       

Pataxó ethnic group hã hã hãe

• Community Renascer (hã hã hãe)             

Espírito Santo Unit

Guarani ethnic group

• Community 3 Palmeiras
• Community Boa Esperança
• Community Nova Esperança
• Community Olho d'Água
• Community Piraquê-Açu              

Tupiniquim ethnic group

• Amarelos Community
• Areal Community
• Community Brazilwood
• Community Caieira Velha
• Community Comboios
• Community Córrego do Ouro
• Community Irajá            

Pataxó ethnic group

• Community Jacó Pataxó             

Maranhão Unit

Apinayé ethnic group

• Community Terra Indígena Apinayé

Fulni-ô ethic group

• Fulni-ô Indigenous Reserve

Ethnic groups Gavião Akrãtikatêjê, Gavião Kykatejê, Gavião Parkatêjê, Guarani Mbya

• Mãe Maria Indigenous Land

Guajajara ethnic group

• Arariboia Indigenous Land

Krikati ethnic group

• Krikati Indigenous Land

Mato Grosso do Sul Unit

Ofaié Xavante ethic group 

• Ofaié Xavante Indigenous Community

Terena ethic group

• Água Branca Indigenous Community
• Bananal Indigenous Community
• Colônia Nova Indigenous Community
• Ipegue Indigenous Community
• Limão Verde Indigenous Community
• Morrinho Indigenous Community
• Community Aldeinha
• Argola Indigenous Community
• Babaçu Indigenous Community
• Cachoeirinha Indigenous Community
• Lagoinha Indigenous Community
• Community Mãe Terra
• Moreira Indigenous Community
• Passarinho Indigenous Community
• Pilad Rebu Indigenous Community       

São Paulo Unit

Guarani ethic group 

• Nimuendajú Community
• Community Tereguá

Terena ethic group

• Community Kopenoti
• Community Ekeruá

Highlights 2025 - Indigenous peoples

• Maintenance of the Kijêtxawê Project, aimed at strengthening education in the 16 villages, with the donation of school kits for more than 1,670 children and adolescents enrolled in their state or municipal schools;
• Encouraging the pursuit of guaranteed rights by providing infrastructure for indigenous leaders to travel on positive agendas with the government;
• Support for the construction of traditional structures (Kijemes), representing an essential step towards valuing and preserving indigenous Pataxó culture, directly benefiting 830 families. Kijemes are community spaces that play a central role in the social, spiritual, and cultural life of indigenous communities, serving as places to meet, celebrate, and pass on ancestral knowledge.
• Empowering Maranhão's Indigenous Brigades: an investment was made in 8 drones to monitor fires, meeting the demands of the Indigenous Fire Brigade leaders, through a structured partnership among COAPIMA, Funai, and Suzano, as well as 1 drone exclusively for Funai. The initiative covers 7 indigenous lands and 300 communities, increasing response capacity and territorial protection;
• - Connectivity for Communities: supply of equipment to enable high-speed satellite internet access for the Jenipapo and Kari villages in the Arariboia Indigenous Land (MA), guaranteeing improved emergency communication, access to education, and integration with environmental protection agencies;
• Fostering Traditional Plots and Flour Houses: support for the Guajajara peoples (TI Community) with the purchase of inputs and equipment (brushcutter, circular saw, agricultural roaster, among others), benefiting 16 villages and around 300 families, promoting food security, cultural appreciation, and income generation;
• “Menhõ Xwynh” Project - Honey Producers (Tocantins): support for the structuring of 5 collective apiaries in the Community Indigenous Land, with the supply of equipment, PPE, and technical training, benefiting indigenous people from 4 villages. The initiative promotes socio-economic autonomy, income generation, and sustainability;
• Formation of the 1st Indigenous Brigade of Tocantins: acquisition of uniforms, PPE, and a drone, with training and exchange of experiences with the Suzano brigade, strengthening the capacity to prevent and fight fires in the Apinajé territory;
• Encouraging Indigenous Education: support for preparing, making, and printing bilingual teaching material (Portuguese and Tupi Tenetehar-guajajara) for the Tukàn Institute - Brazil's 1st Indigenous University, developed by indigenous educators, strengthening literacy, cultural preservation, and valuing identity;
• Improving the culturally appropriate flow of communication with FUNAI, preceding dialogue with indigenous communities, and considering the potential to hire their own workforce, ensuring alignment with the principles of FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consultation). The process covers the villages of Água Branca, Colônia Nova, Morrinho, Ipegue, Limão Verde, Bananal, Cachoeirinha, Argola, Babaçu, Lagoinha, Mãe Terra, Passarinho, and Moreira, located in the municipalities of Community and Aquidauana (MS);
• Structuring the flow for evaluating the occupation of residences granted by Suzano to eligible indigenous employees, based on culturally appropriate guidelines and aligned with the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consultation (FPIC). The process includes the prior consent of FUNAI, ensuring respect for cultural practices, transparency, and legal compliance, as well as strengthening the relationship of trust with the communities involved;
• Structuring of a booklet on hiring and demobilizing indigenous labor, which guides companies providing services (EPS), promoting legal certainty, cultural respect, and compliance with socio-environmental guidelines;
• Technical dialogue for joint action to prevent and respond to forest fires in the territory, including the provision of informational materials on the socio-environmental impacts of forest fires and communication channels for the Guardians of the Forest program. The action promoted in the Araribá Indigenous Territory and supported by 4 chiefs of the villages that make up the territory, took into account the fundamental role of indigenous communities in protecting the territory, as well as the existence of indigenous fire brigades;
• Support for the Kopenoti Community by donating equipment (such as brushcutters and fertilizer application equipment) to maintain the collective spaces and field activities carried out, contributing to the community's well-being and leisure;
• Training in indigenous communities, covering 12 villages and benefiting more than 90 families. The actions included courses in agriculture, meliponiculture, equipment maintenance, handicrafts, boosting income generation, professionalization, and local development;
• Training in fire prevention and fighting, with the participation of 30 indigenous people from five communities - Córrego do Ouro, Comboios, Caieiras Velhas, Irajá, and Amarelos Communities - strengthening the response capacity of the villages and the protection of forests and plantations;
• Support for the Indigenous Amateur Football Championship during the Festival of Original Peoples, promoting the cultural strengthening of 12 Indigenous peoples through actions;
• Launch of the Primer on Indigenous Peoples and Culturally Appropriate Relationships: Recognizing and respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities has become even more essential in forestry operations. This guide was developed to provide guidance and disseminate knowledge to the operational team. It is a practical and educational tool to support relationships, dialogue, and conscious attitudes in rural areas, grounded in culturally appropriate engagement and the Principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consultation (FPIC);
• Investment of 950,000 reais in collective initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, strengthening production, culture, and handicrafts in 12 villages in the territory.

Regarding the delineation of actions involving Indigenous peoples, categorized by specific geographical regions, we emphasize in the indicator “Programs with Indigenous Communities” the principal programs and projects dedicated to historical and cultural appreciation, fostering relationships, and enhancing the quality of education, among other initiatives, all directed towards these communities.

Quilombola communities

Suzano's relationship with quilombola communities is most prominent in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and São Paulo. Among the 49 quilombo communities identified by the company and recorded in its Community Prioritization Matrix, 39 are situated in the northern region of Espírito Santo. This engagement adheres to the principles outlined in Suzano's Relationship Policy with Indigenous peoples and traditional communities.

Below is the list of quilombola communities within the company's area of operation:

Bahia Unit

• Engenheiro Cândido Mariano
• Helvécia
• Juazeiro (Vila Juazeiro)
• Marques
• Mutum
• Naiá
• Rio do Sul
• Volta Miúda

Espírito Santo Unit

• Angelim 1
• Angelim 2
• Angelim 3
• Angelim Disa
• Beira-Rio Arural
• Boa Esperança
• Córrego da Cacimba
• Córrego do Alexandre
• Córrego do Chiado
• Córrego do Macuco
• Córrego do Retiro (Nossa Senhora da Penha)
• Córrego do Sapato
• Córrego do Sertão
• Córrego Grande – CB
• Córrego Santa Isabel
• Córrego São Domingos de Itauninhas
• Córrego Seco
• Coxi
• Dilô Barbosa
• Divino Espírito Santo
• Dona Guilherminda
• Itaúnas
• Linharinho
• Mata Sede
• Morro da Onça
• Morro das Araras
• Nova Vista I e II
• Palmito
• Palmitinho II
• Porto Grande
• Roda d’Água Santa Luzia (Montanha)
• Santa Luzia – SM
• Santana
• Santaninha
• São Cristóvão
• São Domingos (Paraíso)
• São Jorge
• Serraria

São Paulo Unit

• Cafundó
• Quilombo do Jaó 

2025 highlights - quilombola communities

• Supported by the Suzano Call for Proposals: Transforming the Future, the Helvécia Quilombola Association launched the project that created the “Encanto de Quilombo” brand, dedicated to producing lingerie by women from the group. The initiative promotes independence and income generation, benefiting 40 families;
• An investment of approximately BRL 100,000 was made in drilling a community artesian well, benefiting 57 people and improving safe access to water for the Santa Luzia community.
• With BRL 340,000 from the Incentive Law and direct investments, Suzano supported art education activities carried out by the Tambor de Raiz Cultural Institute (Conceição da Barra - ES), focusing on cultural appreciation and strengthening quilombola identity through extracurricular dance, singing, and instrumental activities, benefiting 45 children from communities including Córrego do Alexandre, Linharinho, Santana, Roda D'Água, Morro da Onça, Córrego Grande, and Quilombo Novo;
• Training in income generation, in partnership with SENAR, offered courses in sweets, savory snacks, sewing, and cutting, benefiting 33 people. Training was also provided for leaders of the communities Divino Espírito Santo and Santa Luzia do Rio, focusing on project development and fundraising;
• Support was provided for traditional community and cultural events, including Easter celebrations, June festivities, Cosme e Damião, and the 2nd Quilombola Women's Meeting, with an emphasis on cultural appreciation, community strengthening, and social leadership. These actions involved 11 communities—São Jorge, Santa Luzia (São Mateus), Córrego Grande, Córrego do Sertão, São Domingos, Córrego do Alexandre, Divino Espírito Santo, Dilô Barbosa, Santa Luzia (Montanha), Palmitinho II, and Porto Grande—benefiting approximately 536 people.

Fishing communities

Currently, nine fishing communities are impacted by Suzano's operations, situated in the states of Bahia, São Paulo, and Espírito Santo. Engagement with these communities occurs through continuous, active dialogue, aiming to establish a constructive agenda with foundational actions and investments that promote their socio-economic development.

Our goal is to enhance social capital and develop strategic actions that promote the autonomy of the fishing community with a territorial perspective. This approach aims to strengthen a culture of cooperation and sustainable practices. We seek to engage local leaders, government representatives, social movements, private sector actors, NGOs, and other civil society organizations.

Here is a list of the fishing communities within Suzano's operational area:

Bahia Unit

• Alcobaça Fishing Community
• Caravelas Fishing Community
• Mucuri Fishing Community
• Nova Viçosa Fishing Community
• Prado Fishing Community               

Espírito Santo Unit

• Barra do Riacho
• Vila do Riacho
• Lajinha

São Paulo Unit

• Ilha Diana

2025 highlights - fishing communities

• Partnership for Ice Factory: The technical and economic feasibility analysis for a voluntary donation of an ice factory with a production capacity of 10 tons per day to the Z-35 Fishermen's and Fish Farmers' Colony in Mucuri/BA has begun. The project includes all necessary actions and investments to ensure sustainable production, complying with environmental and health surveillance standards, and providing quality ice at an affordable price for fishermen and shellfish gatherers. The inauguration is scheduled for January 2026;
• Support for the 8th edition of the Barra de Caravelas Gastronomic Seafood Fair, held at the Centro de Convivência dos Pescadores, brought together fishermen and shellfish gatherers to showcase typical seafood dishes. This event strengthens community-based tourism and promotes coastal socio-biodiversity. It also celebrates female leadership and helps generate income for local communities, aligning with Suzano's commitment to sustainable development and regional cultural appreciation. Through this support, we reinforce our role as an agent of social change, promoting practices that combine environmental conservation, productive inclusion, and cultural identity.
• Investment has been made in refurbishing the headquarters of the Barra do Riacho Fishermen's Association, creating a better environment for meetings, boat maintenance, and other activities, benefiting 200 members;
• We enabled safe access to the sea for fishermen and fisherwomen by providing a machine to open the mouth of the bar. This support was crucial because natural processes often cause the passage to close at certain times of the year. By cleaning the machine, we ensured the continuation of fishing activities and strengthened the local community.

Extractivist communities

Suzano's relationship with extractivists communities is most intense in the states of Bahia, Maranhão, and Tocantins. Of the 26 extractivist reserve locations identified by the company and registered in its Community Prioritization Matrix, 16 are concentrated in the Bahia unit and 10 in Maranhão. This relationship adheres to the guidelines established by Suzano's Relationship Policy with Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities.

Below is a list of the extractive communities within the company's operational área:

Bahia Unit

Cassurubá Extractive Reserve

• A gata
• As Perobas
• Caribé de Baixo
• Caribé de Cima
• Caribé do Meio
• Cupido
• Francisca Lopes 
• Ilha de Cassurubá
• Martins
• O Largo
• Rancho Velho
• Rio do Macaco
• Rio do Poço
• Tapera Meringaba
• Tucunzeiro
• Tribauna

Maranhão Unit

• Ciriaco Extractive Reserve Settlement
• Água Viva hamlet - Mata Grande Extractive Reserve
• Altamira village
• Coquelândia village
• Esperantina II village
• Km 1700 village
• Petrolina village
• São Félix village
• Vila Sol Brilhante I - Sol Brilhante Settlement
• Resex Extremo Norte

2025 highlights - extractive communities

• The contribution to the renovation and reopening of the Babassu coconut oil factory within the Ciríaco Extractive Reserve (Resex), benefiting 680 individuals, marks a significant milestone for the local economy and recognizes the efforts of extractive communities. This event underscores our dedication to sustainable development and income generation for the residents of Resex, while also reinforcing the babassu production chain—an indispensable resource for subsistence and the preservation of local culture;
• To enhance the safety of extractivists and safeguard the natural heritage, safety training was conducted with 141 individuals in communities such as Km 1700, Petrolina, Olho d'Água, Altamira, Sol Brilhante I and II, and Vila Conceição II, all of which are near areas of high conservation value. These sessions emphasized responsible practices that support the sustainable management of the territory.

The following data is available in the tables below:

• Total number of identified cases of violation of Indigenous peoples' rights;
• Consolidation of the results of projects with fishing communities.