Suzano believes that a fairer and more sustainable world is built on transformative attitudes for society. That is why the company invests in local, regional, and territorial development in its areas of operation. With a consolidated presence in more than 224 municipalities in 9 Brazilian states, we seek to boost economic development and promote a profound and sustainable social transformation that values people, communities, and local organizations, contributing to a regenerative economy.

Our strategic approach to social impact is guided by the creation of robust partnerships and collaborative networks that respect the particularities of each territory. These alliances are carefully structured to stimulate long-term territorial development, leveraging the territories' leading socio-environmental, economic, and cultural indicators. We invest in innovative and scalable solutions designed to contribute to: I. Qualifying and improving relationships with communities and neighbors; II. Poverty Alleviation; and III. Improving the quality of education. Learn about our investment strategy in “Private Social Investment Management”.

We seek to benefit the regions where we operate through strategic social investments, increasing shared value and promoting social inclusion in its various forms. Suzano prioritizes respect for human rights at the heart of its agenda, ensuring that principles of transparency and responsibility guide all actions and programs and a firm commitment to collective well-being. Constant dialogue with stakeholders is essential to ensure that our initiatives meet the real needs of the population, respecting their autonomy and local culture.

Our programs reflect our concern for integral human development and the sustainability of people and organizations. They address crucial issues such as strengthening the local economy, including traditionally vulnerable groups and promoting fairer living conditions.

The Social Strategy aims to leverage social investments with partners, expanding the socio-economic development of the regions and territories where it is present. Through engagement processes, it seeks to strengthen relations with communities (local, traditional, and Indigenous) and human rights guarantee networks and promote investment in education, work, and income opportunities.

In this way, we work on 3 main fronts for Social Development and Relationships:

1. Community Relations Programs
Suzano's relationship strategy includes securing a social license to operate, which is one of its fundamental objectives. Building a mature, coherent, and consistent social relationship with neighboring communities is essential to achieving and maintaining this license. Securing the social license to operate requires an ongoing commitment to open and transparent dialogue, credibility in actions and communications, and coherence in operations. Establishing and maintaining a solid relationship with local communities strengthens our position and reputation and ensures the stability and continuity of activities, reflecting our commitment to sustainable and responsible management.

Below is an image of the company's Social Relationship strategy:

The relationship with neighboring communities is based on transparent dialogue, respect for rights, social and cultural values, and recognition of the leading role and autonomy of all parties involved, which aligns with the principles of our Corporate Human Rights Policy.

The relationship programs and projects are built on a community engagement methodology. They represent a deeper, more inclusive, and continuously structured relationship and establish Suzano as a local development partner.

This methodology considers the specificities of the different realities and stakeholders involved, prioritizing and valuing the role of the entire community, developing legitimate leaders, building social capital, and recovering citizenship and self-esteem. It also encourages and strengthens local networks to promote dialogue and solidarity between the parties.

In practice, this happens through the organization of a cycle of structured dialogues, the objectives of which are to share information and define the short—and long-term goals, actions, and responsibilities of the parties involved. The programs and projects are born out of the vocations and needs of each locality.

To boost the development of neighboring communities, Suzano carries out various programs and projects focused on work and income generation, promoting culture, sports and education, aimed at the following audiences:
 

• Rural communities: initiatives that train and strengthen social organizations and networks for territorial development, access to institutional markets and public policies, as well as expanding regional supply networks through the organization of small rural producers;
• Traditional communities and Indigenous peoples: initiatives carried out on an ongoing basis based on trust and mutual respect for rights and interests, following Suzano's Corporate Human Rights Policy and Corporate Policy for Relations with Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities, to promote ethnodevelopment practices, respecting and strengthening traditional ways of life, natural options and as a priority for the development of Indigenous and traditional communities;
• Urban communities: initiatives that strengthen individual and collective protagonism through socio-cultural and socio-sporting projects proposed by the communities and supported by Suzano through periodic public selection notices (with or without tax incentives).
   

The main objective of the programs and initiatives receiving social investment is to strengthen links with local communities and promote sustainable development. The strategy adopts six programmatic avenues to ensure a more significant impact and achieve more effective results. These avenues were designed to guide social investment to focus on strategic points, maximizing the reach and enhancing the benefits for the communities served. They are:

1.  Relations with Traditional Communities
2. Strengthening Supply Networks
3. Guaranteeing Rights and Strengthening Social Capital
4. Partnerships for Income Generation
5. Sustainability Space
6. Value Chain
    

Below are some examples of programs and projects by strategic avenue:
1.1 Relations with Traditional Communities
Relations with indigenous and traditional communities located in the areas of influence of the company's operations are carried out in a culturally appropriate, permanent manner, based on trust and mutual respect of rights and interests, by our Corporate Human Rights Policy and the following principles established by the Corporate Policy for Relations with Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities.

To learn more, visit the Relationship with Indigenous and Traditional Communities in the Sustainability Indicators Center tab.

Highlights 2024

Bahia Unit
● Maintenance of the Kijêtxawê Project, aimed at strengthening education in the 16 villages, with the donation of school kits for more than 1,600 children and adolescents enrolled in their schools, whether state or municipal.
● Encouraging the pursuit of guaranteed rights by providing infrastructure for Indigenous leaders to travel on positive agendas with public authorities.
● Maintaining active, transparent, and culturally appropriate dialog with Indigenous communities.

Espírito Santo Unit
● Heróis Quilombolas Collection: promoted the appreciation of quilombola culture through lectures and the distribution of books by the writer Maciel de Aguiar. The initiative reached 31 quilombola communities and more than 3,700 people, with the aim of rescuing and strengthening cultural identity, highlighting stories of resistance and protagonism. 
● Participation in the Pink October Campaign, "This tie has never made so much sense." The campaign offered 100 mammograms to quilombola women and those in vulnerable situations, benefiting 168 people from communities north of Espírito Santo.
● Construction of artesian wells: 4 artesian wells were drilled in the communities of Água Preta, Nossa Senhora da Penha, São Jorge, and Córrego do Sertão, and the wells in the communities of Angelim II and Dilô Barbosa were cleaned and improved.
● Headquarters of Associations and Community Centers: constructions and renovations aimed at creating functional and welcoming spaces, promoting integration, collaboration and strengthening local communities in the communities of Córrego do Macuco (Association Headquarters) and Santa Luzia (Community Center), benefiting 225 people.
● COOPYGUA (Tupinikin Guarani from Aracruz Indigenous Cooperative), comprised of 92 Indigenous meliponiculturists, craftswomen and seed collectors, sells its products with support from Suzano. Founded in 2018, the cooperative received an investment of brl 130,000 in 2024 for technical and organizational support. That same year, it took part in a ceremony in Brasilia about Brazil's indigenous seal, where it presented Tupygua honey to the president. In addition to selling to the local market and regional fairs, the products are sold at the Suzano factory in Aracruz, in the Sustainability Space, every 15 days.
● Meliponiculture, which involves the breeding of stingless bees, aims to revive a cultural tradition, generate income and contribute to food security, and promote environmental benefits such as pollination. Currently, 53 families manage more than 1,000 colonies in 12 villages. In 2024, more than BRL 110,000 was invested in training, technical support and materials supply. Highlights include the meeting of meliponiculturists in July and the harvest of 107 kg of honey, 8.6 kg of pollen, and 7.89 kg of wax this year.
● The Productive Strengthening project aims to promote sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry on indigenous lands, guaranteeing autonomy for families. In 2024, training and exchange activities, such as tractor training, medicinal plants, and associations, were carried out in partnership with SENAR. In addition, an agricultural project was started with the community of Córrego Douro, with technical support, soil analysis, and the supply of organic fertilizer and seedlings.    
● The Handicrafts project seeks to strengthen collectives, especially women's collectives, in the villages of Aracruz, recovering knowledge about territoriality, the use of natural resources, and identity. In 2024, the Amigos da Justiça association partnership supported women's training at the Irajá village ceramics school, promoting cultural strengthening and income generation. The ceramics production process is entirely handmade, maintaining local traditions. Casa da Cerâmica received support from Suzano through investments in collective demands.
● Support for Culture and Sport: In 2024, Suzano supported various initiatives in the territory to strengthen culture and sport in the communities. The support included all 12 Indigenous communities in Aracruz, especially the Armador Indigenous Football Championship, the traditional Indigenous Games of ES, and the Indigenous Music Festival.
Maranhão Unit
● Relationship with indigenous communities in Maranhão. Suzano's Indigenous Relations Program, developed in the states of Maranhão, Pará, and Tocantins, aims to promote environmental conservation and improve the living conditions of indigenous communities. Through participatory actions, the program focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, strengthening indigenous fire brigades, and supporting local organizations to improve the management of natural resources and expand agricultural production on indigenous lands. In 2023 and 2024, the program prioritized five Indigenous Lands (ILs), especially the Apinajé IL, Arariboia IL, Fulni-o IL, Krikati IL, and Mãe Maria IL.
● Since 2022, Suzano has invested in infrastructure and logistical support for the nine Indigenous brigades in Maranhão, providing protective equipment, kitchen kits, and technical material to strengthen their territorial protection and environmental conservation operations. The company has also started projects aimed at ethno-development, such as cultivating bees in the Apinajé Indigenous Land and expanding agricultural fields in the Jenipapo and Kari villages in Maranhão, benefiting around 60 families and contributing to food security.
● In 2024, Suzano earmarked R$151,000 to continue these actions, including logistical support for the Federal Indigenous Brigades (BRIFS) fighting fires. The company also participated in the III Meeting on Production Systems for Climate and Hunger Mitigation, held in the Araribóia Indigenous Territory. In another initiative, indigenous women from the Krikati Village took part in the Sustainable Fair for the first time, promoting the sale of their handicraft products.

Mato Grosso do Sul Unit
● In 2024, at the Ribas do Rio Pardo unit (Mato Grosso do Sul), a culturally appropriate communication flow was structured for the relationship with indigenous communities with hiring potential. The process includes compliance with Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) and covers 04 Indigenous villages, focusing on strengthening the territory and respecting local diversity.
● At the Três Lagoas unit, logistics operations were resumed on a transportation route after relations were re-established with the Ofayé indigenous community. Seven visits were made throughout the year to discuss the community's priorities in a participatory manner. In collaboration with the Cacique, 4 lines of action were defined, which resulted in an action plan with an investment of more than BRL 258,000, with implementation beginning in 2024.
São Paulo Unit
● In São Paulo, in the Quilombola Community of Cafundó (Salto de Pirapora), an agricultural project was encouraged by donating a water pump to irrigate the crops. Craftswomen from the community were also invited to participate in events such as the Sustainability Space at Futuragene and the Jacareí Industrial Unit during SIPAT 2024.
● In the Quilombola Community of Jaó (Itapeva - SP), a handicraft project was promoted, with a focus on strengthening the group of craftswomen, including support for the refurbishment of sewing machines and the exploration of fabric dyeing techniques using local natural resources.
● In the Kopenoty Community (Avaí - SP), support was given to the Social Project which, for more than 30 years, has been running the 1st Training Center for Indigenous Athletes in the State of São Paulo, with the donation of sports materials for the second year running, benefiting around 60 children and young people aged between 10 and 17.

1.2 Strengthening Supply Networks
In Suzano's territories, many food-producing families have already crossed the Poverty Line, demonstrating the positive transformation generated by long-term initiatives. These families have improved their quality of life. They are directly connected to the company's business through projects such as Colmeias, PIMA (Portuguese acronym for Indigenous Peoples and the Environment in Ancient Amazonia), and ILPF (Portuguese acronym for Crop-Livestock-Forest Integration), among others.

In this scenario, there is a growing movement among the local population towards healthier eating, which reflects an increasing demand for sustainable practices and quality products. Suzano, attentive to this reality, is seeking to:
● Boost the positive impact of its social actions, expanding the region's economic and social development possibilities.
● Creating local arrangements involving partnerships with organizations and communities, adding new strategic partners to the process.
● Using forests in multiple ways generates income for families and promotes sustainability and environmental preservation.

These efforts have generated significant results, not only in increasing the families' income but also in measuring and managing resources through well-structured partnerships. These partnerships enable greater efficiency in the use of resources and increase the impact of actions.

The increase in income for these families is thus a reflection not only of local work and dedication but also of the strategic connection between Suzano's businesses and the communities it supports, creating a virtuous cycle of growth and sustainable development.

Highlights 2024

Bahia Unit
● Inauguration of the community farinheira in the community of Taquari: on July 5, the Association of Small Producers of the Taquari Community, in Alcobaça, Bahia, inaugurated the "Dinalva Oliveira Costa" farinheira (floury) community, built in partnership with Suzano. The unit, part of the Association's 23rd-anniversary celebrations, has areas for scraping, washing, drying, and other cassava processing equipment. The farinheira adopts a sustainable concept, reusing waste to produce animal feed, organic manure and fertilizers, benefiting the local economy. 
● A partnership between Suzano and the Banco do Brasil Foundation to boost the manioc chain: the project, with a total investment of R$2.6 million, will directly benefit 628 families of small rural producers, quilombolas, Indigenous people, young people, and women in six municipalities between the north of Espírito Santo and the extreme south of Bahia. The aim is to overcome production and market access challenges, focusing on organizing and structuring flour mills and promoting a new outlook on life for the families involved through improvements in infrastructure, equipment, and production processes. The investments will go towards improving the training of the beneficiaries, adapting the processing infrastructure, and implementing the "Sustainable Farinheira" social technology, which integrates the processes of growing, harvesting, and processing cassava in an environmentally, economically, and socially responsible way. The project aims to add value to cassava and its by-products, ensuring more excellent quality and volume in production. The ultimate goal is establishing regular and efficient production processes that enable access to diversified markets and increase family income, promoting sustainability and local development.
Espírito Santo Unit
● Productive Strengthening: in the north of Espírito Santo, the Project Office has been supporting 9 communities now accessing public sales programs such as the PAA (Food Acquisition Program) and the PNAE (National School Feeding Program). In all, 77 families are selling their agricultural produce to these programs as an alternative way of improving family income. The initiative is taking place in the communities of Angelim II, Córrego do Alexandre, Morro da Onça, Roda D'água, Córrego da Cacimba, Córrego São Domingos, Assentamento Valdicio Barbosa, Córrego do Sertão and São Domingos.
● Beekeeping: Suzano, in partnership with the Espírito Santo Beekeeping Federation (FECAPIS), held workshops in São Mateus, Conceição da Barra and Aracruz, covering topics such as caring for urban swarms, production costs and business formalization. The action involved more than 40 beekeepers from Espírito Santo, who use eucalyptus bee pasture to produce honey, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable practices and the development of local beekeeping.
Maranhão Unit
● In 2024, we were able to help rebuild the flour mill in the Ciriaco Extractive Reserve Settlement, located in Cidelândia —MA. The mill suffered a major loss due to the high volume of rainfall in the region. R$52,000 was invested in structuring, renovating, and finishing the project, which is scheduled to reopen in February 2025.
● Suzano reaffirmed its commitment to social development and health in Imperatriz/MA by supporting the action of the Hospital do Amor trailer, which brought essential health services to the communities of Coquelândia, São Félix and Olho d'Água. The initiative offered free mammograms and Pap smears, contributing to the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer and cervical cancer, benefiting hundreds of women. The action reinforced the importance of health care and regular examinations, strengthening Suzano's bond with the communities and improving local quality of life.
● Suzano, in partnership with UNICAFES (Portuguese acronym for National Union of Family Farming Cooperatives and Solidarity Economy) and COOPEAF (Portuguese acronym for Central Cooperative of Family Farming Enterprises), supported a seminar on access to public policies on Estrada do Arroz, near the company's factory in Imperatriz/MA. The event, promoted by UNICAFES, aimed to strengthen local communities and encourage sustainable development. It brought together family farmers, community leaders, and other representatives to discuss and share information on available public policies.
● Suzano, through its Pindowa brand, supported a soapmaking training course for women from the communities of Coquelândia, Olho d'Água and São Félix, in Imperatriz/MA. The aim was to train the participants in producing high-quality handmade soap, strengthen local entrepreneurship, and encourage income generation. The initiative also promoted female empowerment, the appreciation of collective work, and the sustainable development of these communities.

Mato Grosso do Sul Unit
● The Semeando Cerrado (Sowing Cerrado) project contributed to the development of sustainable extractivism in Anaurilândia and Aquidauana, working with local and Indigenous communities. The initiative focused on training in identifying, selecting, and collecting Cerrado seeds aimed at environmental restoration processes. In addition to training, the project promoted income generation and the involvement of all the families, strengthening family farming. In total, 39 participants, including 31 indigenous people, benefited 120 people (including family members).
● Suzano was invited to participate in the Mato Grosso do Sul Beekeeping Sector Chamber (CSEAP for its Portuguese acronym) to contribute to discussions and good practices in the Colmeias Program. CSEAP aims to debate and identify improvements in the honey production chain, advise SEMADESC, and promote the strengthening of the sector. In 2024, the company structured a new action plan to meet IAGRO's expectations, focusing on legalizing, professionalizing, and strengthening the honey production chain in the state.
● Beekeeping: in Ribas do Rio Pardo, around 44 families received beekeeping kits with essential equipment to start the activity. A partnership was formalized with SENAR and AGRAER to develop a honey processing unit project, with an investment of BRL 350,000.00. The unit, planned for 2025, aims to legalize the sale of honey and guarantee the disposal of production for Coopardo's beekeepers, promoting greater security and sustainability for the activity.
● The Green Bag Project, developed by Suzano in Santa Rita do Pardo (MS), buys part of the produce of 10 farmers from AMAVAREM (Amigos em Ação Avaré e Mutum Association) to provide supplementary food for 20 families assisted by local social programs. The initiative has already distributed 200 kilos of food, generating jobs and income for the farmers. Suzano allocates funds to AMAVAREM, which has the support of Senar and Sebrae to manage agricultural production. The bags are delivered to the municipality's Social Assistance Department, which distributes them to families in food insecurity, with the support of technicians from Senar and Sebrae to qualify and organize production.
▪  First delivery and expansion: According to the list provided by the Municipal Social Assistance Department, the first baskets were delivered to 20 families. Due to the positive feedback on the quality of the baskets and the families' satisfaction, the municipality has indicated that it will extend the delivery to 50 more families.
▪ Composition of the baskets: The baskets are made up of two varieties of leaves; 1 kilo of fruit (papaya, orange, pineapple, passion fruit or banana); spices (green smell, lemon, annatto or chili); 1 kilo of root (cassava or sweet potato); mixed vegetables with two varieties (pumpkin, eggplant, beet, carrot, jiló, okra, cabbage or cherry tomatoes); and 2 loaves of bread.
▪ Prospecting and food security: Ten farmers are involved in ensuring the food security of 20 families and are planning to serve another 50 families.
▪ Possibility of continuity: The city council has signaled that, as of 2025, it may open a public call to continue the Green Bag project. The Green Bag project has strengthened the vegetable garden and agroforestry production systems of members of the Avaré and Mutum Friends in Action Association, promoted the marketing of agroecological products, and generated income for families. The partnership with the town hall and the donations to vulnerable families were highlights. The project is planned to continue until 2025, consolidating the benefits achieved.
São Paulo Unit
● The Beehives Program benefits 17 associations and cooperatives, impacting more than 500 beekeepers. Currently, more than 15,000 hives are installed on the company's farms, producing approximately 272 tons of honey in 2024. Through the program, Suzano is active in the São Paulo State Bee Products Sector Chamber, contributing to the development of the beekeeping sector in the state. 
● The program encourages the strengthening of Local Productive Chains (CPLs for its Portuguese acronym), boosting communities' economic and social development. Associations of beekeepers from the Cuesta Pole and Paraíba Valley have been recognized as CPLs, guaranteeing access to public funds. With this support, 21 Apicuesta beekeepers acquired beekeeping management kits, and received personal protective equipment and honeycomb wax, improving safety and efficiency in hive management. 
● The CPL do Agro project in Jundiapeba, Mogi das Cruzes, aims to strengthen rural and territorial development, benefiting 80 families. Focused on improving productivity and increasing income, the project maps out challenges such as expanding marketing channels and valuing collective work. The initiative stands out for its coordination with partners and seeks official recognition as an Agro CPL by the São Paulo State Government.

1.3 Guaranteeing Rights and Strengthening Social Capital

Guaranteeing Rights and Strengthening Social Capital are essential components of Suzano's work in its communities. The company believes building a solid rights foundation and empowering local organizations are fundamental to guaranteeing sustainable development and harmonious integration with the territories.

1.3.1 Agente do Bem Program
The Agente do Bem program aims to mobilize all sectors of local society to take part in actions to protect the rights of children and adolescents in the cities. The program is an initiative of Suzano in technical partnership with Childhood Brasil, an institution dedicated to the protection of children and adolescents, and with various public bodies and services, civil society organizations, the community, entities, and local companies, which seek to engage everyone so that each one becomes an Agent for Good, in other words, a protector of children, adolescents, and women.

The objectives are:
● Acting to promote the protection of children and adolescents and women's rights in the territories where Suzano operates;
● Mobilize all sectors of local society to participate in actions to protect the rights and defend children, adolescents, and women;
● Articulate and contribute to strengthening the Network for Guaranteeing the Rights of Children, Adolescents, and Women in priority municipalities through advocacy and public policies;
● Develop actions for citizen education, approaching this issue in a positive and welcoming way, focusing on vulnerabilities and risks but also on the public's potential.

For communities to make real progress, it is necessary to invest in strengthening local organizations, providing them with the tools and support they need to become capable of promoting local development in a self-sustaining way. Suzano is committed to supporting these organizations, enabling them to play an active role in creating solutions and improving living conditions in their territories.

In addition, this connection between the programs and business needs has further strengthened local social capital, creating an environment conducive to economic and social development.
As a result, the prioritized municipalities have a greater capacity for local development, which is directly reflected in the construction of a social license to operate. This license, earned through continuous engagement and the promotion of human rights, solidifies the relationship of trust between Suzano and the communities, guaranteeing the sustainability of operations and the success of social initiatives.
Highlights 2024
Maranhão Unit
● In 2024, we expanded the Agente do Bem Program to UNBC Maracanaú, carrying out awareness-raising activities at the Distribution Center and the office for the first time. The aim was to raise awareness among internal employees and truck drivers working in this region of Ceará. 50 people were reached directly and around 180 indirectly.
Mato Grosso do Sul Unit
● Creation of the Municipal Committee to Combat Violence against Children and Adolescents and Training in Specialized Listening: in 2024, the Municipal Committee to Combat Violence against Children and Adolescents was created in partnership with the Ribas do Rio Pardo City Hall. The committee, comprised of representatives from various secretariats and security agencies, formed a multidisciplinary team to train in specialized listening, providing greater reception and appropriate referral to victims. The initiative, with Childhood Brasil's support, helped strengthen the protection network and build up service flows and protocols.
● Definition of Flows and Protocols for Assistance to Violence against Children and Adolescents: After the Municipal Committee for Combating Violence against Children and Adolescents was created, 10 virtual workshops were held with professionals from various areas, led by Childhood Brazil. These workshops resulted in the drafting of flows and protocols for integrated care for victims, with the document finalized in September 2024 and expected to be launched in 2025. It has already been gradually implemented in the municipality's daily services, promoting the protection of victims.
● Growing Up Without Violence training: In September, 37 professionals from the municipal education and protection networks were trained by the Growing Up Without Violence program, with a focus on preventing and dealing with sexual violence against children and adolescents. The training covered identifying signs of abuse, humanizing reception and referral flows, using interactive teaching materials, and dynamic activities. The aim was to strengthen coordination between the protection and education sectors, creating a collaborative and efficient network for dealing with situations of sexual violence in schools and communities.
● “Faça Bonito" campaign: The "Faça Bonito” campaign aimed to make workers aware of the importance of confronting violence against children and adolescents. With talks, information materials, and daily dialogues, approximately 2,200 workers were mobilized and trained, with the support of the Court of Justice of Mato Grosso do Sul (TJMS) and the Coordination of Childhood and Youth, strengthening the action.
● Survey - Profile of Workers on Large Construction Sites and Risk Behavior: The survey "Profile of Workers on Large Construction Sites and Risk Behavior" interviewed 403 workers to understand their living and working conditions. Data was collected on age, education, income, working hours, and salary, as well as investigating risk behaviors such as drug use and sex life. The survey also looked at workers' knowledge of child sexual exploitation, children's and adolescents' rights, and gender-based violence to identify critical areas for developing strategies to protect and improve the conditions of these professionals.
● "Voices" - Feminicide: During the Safety Weeks in the Industrial and Forestry areas, theatrical presentations raised awareness among more than 4,600 employees about violence against women and feminicide. The play "Voices" dramatized the stories of two women who were victims of femicide, addressing the different types of abuse and the cycle of violence that leads to femicide. The performance created an immersive experience, allowing workers to feel the pain and emotion of the women portrayed, promoting reflection and learning. The action was extended to other teams, encouraging employees to be agents of a safer and more respectful environment for women.
● Formalization of the Commitment to the #TodosPorElas Campaign: Suzano signed a commitment term with the Mato Grosso do Sul Court of Justice (TJMS), reinforcing the fight against gender-based violence as a strategic priority. On December 9, Judge Jaceguara Dantas visited the Suzano plant in Ribas do Rio Pardo, marking the company's adherence to the #TodosPorElas campaign in the context of the 21 days of activism against violence against women. The action, which symbolically closed the period of activism, represents Suzano's ongoing commitment to strengthening the cause and working in partnership with the TJMS since 2022, focusing on educational and preventive actions and protecting women, children, and adolescents. https://www.tjms.jus.br/noticia/64787 
● In 2024, Suzano carried out 134 actions, totaling 9,531 listenings, to strengthen the municipal protection network and promote a fairer and safer society. These initiatives reaffirm the company's commitment to raising awareness and preventing and combating violence against women, children, and adolescents. The company will continue to expand its reach, strengthening partnerships and investing in actions that promote inclusion, equality, and protection, assuming its role as an agent of transformation and an "Agent for Good" in each territory where it operates.
1.3.2 Program In the right hand:
An online meeting was held with SUZANO and Childhood Brasil leaders. It was attended by 22 representatives from Sustainability management, coordinators from the Social Relations, Logistics, and Forestry areas, supervisors and consultants from other areas, and the focal points involved in implementing the Na Mão Certa Program.

Employees were engaged through various activities, as well as awareness-raising, dissemination, and access to the Na Mão Certa Community. In 2024, the aim was to recycle the training of Multipliers and Focal Points and update the lists of program participants to strengthen the program's governance. 
Monthly meetings were planned with trained Focal Points and Multipliers, who actively spread the cause, so they feel closer to the Program. A chat room was created consisting of a teams group and a mailing list for the focal points and multipliers of the Na Mão Certa Program, with around 13 employees from all Suzano units. This group was involved in reviewing the annual Action Plan, based on the deliverables, and in carrying out the monthly campaigns to combat ESCA. In addition, the units have made a collective effort to reach out to other related areas to promote greater synergy and attract even more partners to combat ESCA. 
As part of our communication plan for 2024, we used an internal channel (Workplace), Viva Engage platforms, an internal newsletter, internal TVs, flyers, banners, and participation in events. The Corporate Communications team supported us.

Monthly campaigns were made available for each of the 7 focal points. The focal points are organized by a corporate focal point and focal points from the following units: Ribas do Rio Pardo, Maranhão, Belém, Jacareí, Mucuri, São Paulo and Espírito Santo. The following actions were carried out in the 2023-2024 period:  
● Faça Bonito Race in Maranhão 
● Faça Bonito Campaign in Maranhão, Belém and Ribas do Rio Pardo 
● Webinar Café com Diversidade in Ribas do Rio Pardo - theme: World Day Against Child Labor
● Truck driver's day in Maranhão 
● Driver's day in Ribas do Rio Pardo
Mato Grosso do Sul Unit 
Three different actions were carried out in Ribas do Rio Pardo as part of the Faça Bonito campaign: 
● General Daily Safety Dialogue (DSD) with the presence of the Court of Justice of Mato Grosso do Sul and the participation of 80 employees.   
● Daily Safety Dialogue (DSD) with drivers at the support point during shift changes 
● Daily Safety Dialogue (DSD) with the project's contractors

In July, about World Day Against Child Labor, the corporate Logistics Intelligence area held a Café with Diversity for Suzano employees, with the premise of a discussion round to prevent this violence. The event was attended by a representative of the Na Mão Certa Program, who discussed ways of caring for children and adolescents to prevent sexual abuse and ESCA.

We celebrated Drivers' Day on 25/07/2024 with the logistics team and service providers in Ribas do Rio Pardo. We welcomed the managers and held a special breakfast, where the drivers could have a moment of fraternization. The "Na Mão Certa" program was presented. The aim of the program is to make drivers, those who go where most of us don't, agents for protecting the rights of children and adolescents, with a focus on preventing and combating sexual exploitation. 
The drivers were introduced to the "Juntos na Mão Certa" Continuing Education digital environment during the event. This resource is essential for the program, as it offers up-to-date and continuous information on quality of life, well-being, and family and also helps them deal with risky situations and report cases of sexual exploitation. On this day, we were able to reinforce the importance of unity among our employees and partners in the fight against the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, as well as committing to promote a safer and fairer future for our children and adolescents.  

1.4 Partnerships for Income Generation
Suzano is committed to boosting sustainable economic development in its communities. It focuses on creating income-generating opportunities through entrepreneurial initiatives that strengthen local economies and promote community autonomy. The "Partnership for Income Generation" initiative is designed to connect local entrepreneurs to growth opportunities, providing financial support and the knowledge and resources they need to thrive sustainably.

This partnership involves direct support for entrepreneurs, with training, consultancy, and resources to help open up the market, facilitate access to new sales opportunities, and expand the presence of these businesses in consumer networks. In addition, participation in fairs and exhibitions is encouraged, providing entrepreneurs a platform to present their products, increase their visibility, and conquer new markets.
With this approach, the "Partnership for Income Generation" aims to expand Suzano's positive social impact by establishing strategic partnerships that directly contribute to communities' economic and social strengthening. By creating local arrangements, Suzano supports the development of a more resilient and self-sustaining local economy, where entrepreneurs are trained to generate opportunities independently without relying exclusively on external resources.

The results of this initiative include income generation for the families and entrepreneurs involved and the transfer of social technology, which ensures that learning and entrepreneurial practices are perpetuated in the communities, promoting a continuous cycle of development.

Highlights 2024
Bahia Unit
● Edital Transformando o Futuro (Transforming the Future Call): Suzano's call for proposals, aimed at social organizations in municipalities in the far south of Bahia, received 115 proposals and selected 30 projects. Twenty Income Generation projects (up to BRL 30,000) and 10 Culture, Sport, and Leisure projects (up to BRL 40,000) were awarded, totaling R$ 1 million in funds. The aim was to promote local development, benefiting around 8,125 people. Community organizations, cooperatives, and associations with experience in the areas covered by the call for proposals could participate. The Call for Proposals Kick-off, held in October 2024, marked the beginning of the actions, with integration and clarifications for the organizations receiving the funds.

Espírito Santo Unit
● Strengthening Family Farming - Kit Horta: In March 2024, Suzano started the Kit Horta project to promote the economic development of small farmers and priority communities. During this phase, 44 kits containing tools and supplies for growing vegetables were distributed, benefiting 61 people from various communities. The farmers were selected based on their needs and potential for impact, with the initiative providing them with resources to start or improve their agricultural activities. 
● Alternative Businesses to Pontas e Galhos: The Pontas e Galhos project encouraged alternative ways of generating income for associations that collect eucalyptus waste, benefiting various communities. Through community meetings, the needs and skills of the participants were identified, resulting in the implementation of businesses such as flour mills, restaurants, industrial kitchens, and bakeries and an increase in the planting of black pepper. In all, 256 people benefited in the communities of Córrego do Sertão, Morro da Onça, Angelim II, Angelim III, São Domingos, Linharinho, Braço do Rio, Santa Luzia, Palmito, São Jorge and Rio do Sul.
● Cooperativa de Agricultura Familiares de Aracruz - CAF: approved 3 proposals for the PNAE in the municipalities of Ibiraçu, Aracruz, and the state PNAE with a total proposal value of BRL 1,009,340.45. The proposal involves 15 farmers who deliver vegetables, fruit, honey, and fruit pulp.
Maranhão Unit
● Partnership with the ARAL Cooperative (Belém): Suzano supported the ARAL cooperative by purchasing a glass crushing machine, increasing its capacity for processing recyclables. It also helped to regularize the cooperative's truck, enabling it to sign a contract with Belém City Hall and repair the forklift, which is essential for safely handling materials. In addition, a consultancy project was implemented to ensure environmental and social compliance. These actions have directly benefited 25 families and impacted more than 80 people, contributing to the sustainable development and transformation of the communities.
● Women's entrepreneurship and community development: Suzano, in partnership with Enactus-UFRA, promoted training and technical support for women entrepreneurs from the Sacramenta, Barreiro, Telégrafo and Maracangalha neighborhoods, including artisans, seamstresses, salters and confectioners. The aim was to stimulate entrepreneurship and provide tools for sustainable business management. This initiative strengthened the communities economically and reaffirmed Suzano's commitment to social inclusion and female empowerment, contributing to a fairer and more sustainable future.
● Ecovassouras Project: in partnership with Suzano, it promotes sustainability and female empowerment, involving women from the Sacramenta community in Belém. The ecological brooms are made from recycled PET bottles, helping to reduce environmental impact and generate income. Suzano helped draw up the business plan and promote marketing, highlighting the project at the Belém 2024 Forum as an example of a circular economy and collaboration between companies and communities for sustainable solutions.
Mato Grosso do Sul Unit
● Dairy Cattle Project: Veterinary care aims to improve the quality and productivity of dairy and beef cattle, focusing on improving reproductive management. The objectives include improving herd genetics, promoting crossbreeding, reducing the calving interval, improving herd and carcass standardization, increasing the number of lactating animals, and preventing diseases. In 2024, the service to producers increased by 55% compared to the previous year, covering 6 municipalities, 15 associations, and 155 producers, demonstrating the positive impact and commitment to the sustainable development of local livestock farming.

São Paulo Unit
● "Falando de Sustentabilidade": the program will indirectly benefit more than 2,300 people in 2024 and 2025, strengthening local relationships through seven projects with a total investment of BRL 210,000. The actions will serve 14 priority locations in seven São Paulo municipalities, promoting territorial development through income generation, sports, culture, and the environment.

1.5 Sustainability Space
Suzano's Sustainability Spaces are strategic locations dedicated to selling products from the social projects the company supports in its areas of operation. More than just points of sale, these spaces represent a vital link between the social projects and society, acting as the leading showcase to show employees the real impact of our actions in the communities. They reflect Suzano's commitment to local development, the promotion of sustainable practices, and the generation of income for communities.
These spaces offer a platform for the direct marketing of products developed by social projects and serve as educational and integration environments where employees can interact directly with the initiatives and gain a closer understanding of the impact these actions have on the communities. The active participation of employees in the Sustainability Spaces connects them more deeply to the company's values, broadening their understanding of the social context and the relationships built up over the years in the territories where Suzano operates.

The main result of this initiative is to boost Suzano's positive socio-economic impact by providing a sustainable business showcase for the communities. Marketing the products generated by the social projects creates direct income streams, making a practical contribution to the self-sustainability of the communities involved. This interaction between the communities and the company also strengthens the relationship with the local territories, creating a circle of collaboration that benefits both the local entrepreneurs and Suzano, establishing an inclusive and circular economy.

In addition, creating these spaces allows Suzano employees to monitor the results of the initiatives and engage more actively and consciously in the projects. They see first-hand the fruits of their work and contribute directly to the expansion and strengthening of the actions being developed. This interaction creates an environment of cooperation where everyone can learn and grow together, reinforcing the importance of Suzano's social and environmental role in its operations.

Highlights 2024

Bahia Unit
● In 2024, there were 26 editions of the Fairs in the Sustainability Space, with fortnightly events at the Suzano factory and extraordinary editions during the Parada Geral (5 editions) and at the Itabatã nursery (2 editions). The marketing activities of the social projects included supplying baskets and horticultural products for employees and events. The gross revenue generated by Espaço Sustentabilidade was over 938,000 reais, benefiting various community organizations and associations in the region. 
Espírito Santo Unit
● Started in May, the Sustainability Space at COCB has stood out as an essential initiative to promote local marketing and value the production of quilombola communities. The fair offers fresh, handmade products such as beiju, vegetables, fruit, and bakery items every two weeks. Currently, 10 traders from 3 quilombola communities and 2 rural communities take part, involving 10 producers from the communities of São Geraldo, Nossa Senhora da Penha, Córrego Grande, Córrego do Sertão, Córrego da Estiva and Angelim I.
Maranhão Unit
● In 2024, Suzano inaugurated the Sustainability Space at the Imperatriz unit, with sales of BRL19,700.00 in the first month and BRL149,727.00 throughout the year, benefiting 113 people. Seventeen editions were held, selling 3,431 products and 11.8 tons of food for the factory's restaurant. In addition, the Sustainable Fair at UNBC Belém was completed in one year, with 18 editions and more than 150 participations from entrepreneurs from local communities.

Mato Grosso do Sul Unit
● In 2023, the Sustainability Space generated more than R$ 60,000.00 in revenue for the 83 ACLAMS artisans. In 2024, after a major renovation, the space earned BRL 4,354.20, with the highlight being ACLAMS' participation in Suzano's Central Office in São Paulo, where it earned BRL 3,834.98 in a single day. This partnership strengthens local handicrafts and the regional economy.
São Paulo Unit
● In 2024, the Sustainability Space was held weekly at Suzano's industrial units in São Paulo and other locations, benefiting 341 people and generating more than BRL 200,000 sales. The initiative strengthens income generation in the communities and the relationship with local stakeholders, reflecting Suzano's commitment to promoting collaboration and engagement with the communities in its territories.
 

1.6 Value Chain
The Value Chain program is one of the fronts that drive our commitment to sustainable development and promoting the well-being of the communities where we operate. Focused mainly on the Poverty Alleviation Commitment, the actions seek to integrate communities into the company's production processes, offering a path to overcoming poverty and generating mutual value.
This work is anchored in the idea that the value chain is a tool for maximizing Suzano's economic performance and a relationship strategy that can generate positive social impacts. By deeply understanding the business's needs and how it connects with the surrounding communities, we have expanded the opportunities for direct integration into our operating model, creating a virtuous cycle of shared growth.

The results of this approach are visible and consistent. The first step is to understand the business's needs. With this, it is possible to adjust relationship strategies so that they align with market requirements while at the same time providing real development opportunities for the communities. This alignment is crucial so that communities can participate effectively in our value chain, adding not only labor but also innovation and sustainable practices to our production processes.
One of the outstanding achievements on this front is the engaged value chain, where communities are not just beneficiaries but protagonists within Suzano's business ecosystem. By actively engaging these communities, we create a network of collaboration that strengthens the ties between the company and the territories where it operates, promoting social and economic sustainability.

In addition, this engagement opens up new opportunities for direct integration into the business, allowing communities to connect more deeply with Suzano's production processes. Whether through the supply of products and services or participation in joint innovation and training actions, communities become essential parts of the value chain, adding value and impact in the long term.

In short, Suzano's Value Chain front aims to expand and consolidate the value chain as a strategic business tool and as a vehicle for social transformation, creating opportunities for integration for all those involved. This movement results in a stronger and more sustainable relationship between Suzano and the communities, generating shared value for all.
 

Highlights 2024

Bahia and Espírito Santo Unit
● Bússola Conecta Portal: The Emprega ARAMUC project aims to strengthen employability in priority communities by connecting partner companies and promoting access to job opportunities. The primary tool is the Bússola Conecta platform, launched in partnership with Bússola Hub, which has already registered 2,000 candidates and connected more than 300 people to new vacancies. The platform, maintained by Suzano, serves municipalities in Espírito Santo, Maranhão, and Bahia and is free for users and companies. The initiative contributes to local socio-economic development in line with the commitment to lift 200,000 people out of poverty by 2030.
● In 2024, we visited priority communities to help them use the platform and register their CVs. We also promoted registration drives, ensuring that more people had access to the available vacancies. 
● We ended the year with significant results: 2,913 CVs registered, 58 people hired through the platform, 142 partner companies integrated into the project, and the initiative's expansion to other territories. 
● Another milestone of the year was the Bússola Summit for HR, which brought together human resources coordinators and managers from companies registered with Bússola Conecta. During the event, topics relevant to the job market were debated, and the Conecta Seal was launched to encourage companies to participate widely in the platform.

Maranhão Unit
● Emprega MAPATO, created in 2023, aims to reduce poverty in Maranhão, Pará and Tocantins by connecting work demands from Service Provider Companies (EPS) with people below the poverty line. The program focuses on social and economic inclusion, offering professional training opportunities to qualify the local population and improve the available workforce. In addition to boosting employability, Emprega MAPATO strengthens the local economy and promotes sustainable development, with partnerships and a focus on professional qualification as the program's pillars.
● In 2024, the program trained 352 people in four municipalities in Maranhão, with courses in entrepreneurship, construction, heavy machinery operation, and IT. With the participation of 15 companies, 1,318 people were hired, 53% local. The program positively impacted 1,612 people, lifting them out of poverty and generating more than R$2.5 million in revenue for the local area.
● The Bússola Conecta platform, launched in August 2024, aims to connect local talent with companies in the Tocantina region of Maranhão, promoting professional inclusion and socio-economic development. With 30 partner companies, the platform has already offered 189 vacancies and has more than 350 registered candidates. To expand its reach, partnerships have been established with public bodies, such as the Secretariat for Social Development, the Imperatriz Sine, and the Imperatriz Commercial and Industrial Association.
Mato Grosso do Sul Unit
● The "Você na Suzano” (You at Suzano) program was created to promote socio-economic development and value the local workforce in vulnerable communities. In partnership with local leaders, Suzano sensitized the community, demystified its operations, and encouraged the appreciation of the regional workforce. Actions were carried out in Itapura-SP, Castilho-SP, and Três Lagoas, where 516 candidates were interviewed and given information about vacancies and the company.

São Paulo Unit
● Employability with EPS (Service Providing Companies): This initiative of the State of São Paulo has sought to transform lives in partnership with companies in the forestry and industrial sectors since 2022. The project promotes job and income generation in our municipalities, helping to reduce local poverty. The partnership currently involves 54 companies, and 460 people have been hired. This initiative reinforces our commitment to the sustainable and social development of the territories in which we operate.

2. Poverty Alleviation

According to the 2024 Synthesis of Social Indicators¹, released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE for its Portuguese acronym), Brazil has reached the lowest poverty level in the historical series that began in 2012. However, despite this significant advance in the fight against poverty, the country still has around 59 million people living in poverty, which represents almost a third of the national population.

In this sense, Suzano believes that it has a vital role to play not only in supporting economic development but also in promoting social transformation in the more than 224 municipalities in which it is present. That is why, together with civil society organizations and other players in these locations, we create income generation programs and seek to influence public processes and policies, strengthening sustainable local businesses that are part of each region's culture.

We used the global reference of monetary poverty adopted by the World Bank and ratified by the IBGE, of 6.85 dollars per day or 637 reais per month of family income per capita (2023)². The calculation uses the average monthly income, understood as the total income of the household's residents from work and other sources of income generation, divided by the number of residents.

The focus is on solutions based on family income that have a direct impact on poverty alleviation, even though their multidimensionality is recognized and they can be replicated and expanded in different municipalities. The projects fall within six programmatic lines³ that cover regional characteristics and socio-economic vocations. Find out more at "Poverty Alleviation."

2.1 Sustainable Extractivism

We collaborate with and strengthen sustainable extraction activities with communities that responsibly and balancedly extract products from native biodiversity, such as fruit, leaves, seeds, and other extractives, guaranteeing the preservation and conservation of the environment. We aim to train people and cooperatives in sustainable practices, promoting local and regional development.

The Primaflora Forest Seed Collectors Network is a regional network for collecting and producing forest seeds and seedlings in the extreme south of Bahia and the north of Espírito Santo. It is dedicated to restoring the Atlantic Forest and generating income for local extractivist populations. The network provides training for collectors and promotes physical structures and equipment. In 2024, Suzano joined the project, supporting the local network in developing its income generation strategy focusing on poverty, benefiting 110 people. The project is managed by CEDAGRO - the Agribusiness Development Center.

2.2 Supply networks

Suzano encourages the creation of partnerships between rural producers, traders, and customers in the municipalities where it operates. The aim is to connect family farmers with the consumer market, strengthening food security, agriculture, and livestock farming in the regions. In addition, Suzano promotes access to public policies, encouraging sustainable development and the inclusion of communities in production and supply chains in the territories.

Since 2023, Suzano has been working with UNICAFES (National Union of Family Farming and Solidarity Economy Cooperatives) on a project that aims to structure the marketing and logistics network of family farming cooperatives in the states of Tocantins, Pará, and Maranhão. The work seeks to expand technical assistance, marketing, and management of local organizations, increasing the opportunities and income of these groups. Five cooperatives have been supported, with more than 3,000 people benefiting by 2024. There are 3 million BRL investments, 1.9 billion of which will be made by Suzano over the three years of implementation.

2.3 Inclusive recycling

Suzano seeks to strengthen recycling cooperatives and their regional networks, helping to increase the collection of materials and the income of waste pickers. Through partnerships, Suzano trains these professionals, whether they are members of cooperatives or self-employed. In addition, the company encourages the strengthening of cooperatives, promotes an increase in demand for recyclable materials, and works with public authorities to help generate income and develop a Circular Economy.

28 municipalities in northern Espírito Santos are covered by the Northern Espírito Santo Recyclable Materials Collectors Network. Since 2023, Suzano has been supporting a project to strengthen the network and the security of its cooperatives, expanding the capacity to collect materials and the consequent increase in income for the cooperative members. The project also provides working capital for collective purchases by the associations, aiming to reduce the price of purchasing inputs and increase the income of all the members who make up the Northern Network of Recyclable Materials Collectors.  By 2024, 540 people will have benefited from the project.

2.4 Entrepreneurship

Suzano is committed to promoting entrepreneurship, with a priority focus on women and young people. Recognizing the unique challenges these groups face, the company invests in initiatives that train and empower these individuals to start and run their own businesses. In addition, Suzano fosters the development of products and services that encourage innovative ideas, contributing to creating economic opportunities and strengthening local communities.

The Tatajuba Impulsiona project, supported by Suzano, AMBEV, and VLI Multimodal S.A., generates income for craft producers in Maranhão through technical and commercial development actions for professionals in different branches of the cultural industry. Technicians, artisans, confectioners, and other professionals benefit from the workshops run by the Tatajuba Institute in Imperatriz. The organization also has the Silvas store, which sells the products generated by the project after being curated for quality and cultural richness. In 2024, we benefited 4,341 people with the project.  

2.5 Employment access

We work to train, professionalize, and promote connections to facilitate access to formal employment. Through partnerships with educational and training institutions, we develop and strengthen opportunities in the territories to increase access to work.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, Suzano supports the Planting the Future project, developed by SENAI (National Industrial Learning Service), which aims to promote large-scale training in different thematic areas. SENAI directs the training based on readings of companies' hiring demands, mobilizes the public in 10 municipalities in the state, and closes classes already geared towards market opportunities. In 2024, we benefited 2,349 people. The organization also has a job platform that connects beneficiaries with formal employment opportunities. At a cost of close to 8 million reais, 1.7MM of which will be invested by Suzano, the project will run until the beginning of 2026.
 

2.6 Value Chain

Suzano's Value Chain program is a strategic initiative to address the main workforce challenges and promote social inclusion. Focusing on providing opportunities for people in vulnerable situations, the program connects the local workforce to available vacancies, both in Suzano's direct operations and among its suppliers. This approach helps meet the demand for qualified workers and boosts the economic and social development of the communities involved. By integrating social inclusion into its hiring processes, Suzano strengthens its value chain and contributes to a more sustainable future.

In 2024, we contributed to lifting 4,496 people from the poverty line by hiring people living in poverty. We made progress in results and management, intentionally establishing the process as a joint effort between various company areas and our suppliers. We improved the process of attracting people in situations of social vulnerability, increasing the number of people hired for our operations to 22.5%. In addition, we increased the number of engaged companies by 442%, with 103 suppliers contributing to lifting people out of poverty compared to last year.
 

3. Improving the Quality of Education

The quality of education in Brazil faces significant challenges, especially regarding students' access, permanence, and success in public schools. In recent years, it has become clear that the most considerable obstacles lie in the final years of elementary and high school, directly affecting young people's life prospects.

Since 2020, Suzano has invested in the Suzano Education Program (PSE), an initiative to improve public education quality. The PSE seeks to strengthen educational management practices and implement Education Development Arrangements (EDA), aiming to improve public policies and promote the comprehensive development of children and adolescents.

Our commitment is to help raise the Basic Education Development Index (IDEB for its Portuguese acronym) by 40% in the municipalities where we operate as a priority. To achieve this goal, the PSE invests in the qualification of educators and the active participation of families and communities, preparing public management to focus on improving learning and the efficient use of resources.

In addition, the program promotes collaboration between the Education, Social Assistance, and Health sectors, strengthening the social protection network for children and adolescents. The PSE methodology begins with an educational diagnosis and identifying common challenges between the municipalities participating in the EDAs. Together, these municipalities develop solutions to improve education in their territories, reducing inequalities and guaranteeing a successful school career for all students. Find out more at “Boosting education”

Highlighting the impact of specific policies in each territory:

• Strategies to prevent and combat child labor in the Abrolhos EDA, in Bahia (BA);
• Strategies for preventing and dealing with violence in schools in the Piraquê Açu EDA, in Espírito Santo (ES);
• Confronting racism at EDA Conexões in Itaúnas, Espírito Santo (ES);
• Support for the implementation of the Municipal Early Childhood Plan in EDA GRIFE, in Mato Grosso do Sul (MS);
• Strategies for listening to children and adolescents and carrying out active school searches (identifying a child or adolescent who is out of school or at risk of dropping out and taking the necessary steps to ensure that they are attended to by the various public services, (re)enrolled and remain in school) at ADERA, in Maranhão (MA).

The table below consolidates the number of people benefiting from social programs.