Labor relations management
Regarding labor and union relations, Suzano follows the legislation in force, the collective bargaining agreements, the policies established in the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct, and its Communication Policy with Employee Representative Entities.
Collective bargaining agreements negotiated with employee representatives contain clauses on health and safety issues and working conditions. Many agreements also contain clauses combating harassment and discrimination.
We are committed to maintaining respectful relations with our employees' representatives and to complying with the agreements reached, constantly communicating them to all our teams. We believe all managers should observe the corporate guidelines for good working relationships to seek a harmonious, collaborative and positive environment. To this end, leaders can count on the support and guidance of the People and Management and Legal areas.
For this purpose, all documentation resources are used, especially payroll and other human resources tools. Compliance is monitored and analyzed by internal and external audits and government agencies, mainly the Labor Relations Secretariat and the Federal Revenue Service.
Reports and complaints can be made to Suzano's Ombudsman department via electronic means or by telephone, with a specific number for this purpose¹. These channels are constantly communicated to stakeholders. In addition, the company's Labor Relations area is monitored by internal and external audits, and the agreements signed are also monitored by government agencies, mainly by the Labor Relations Secretariat and the Federal Revenue Service.
This entire governance structure enables the sustainability of the business, preserves a positive and harmonious relationship with stakeholders, and provides joint solutions to the demands and opportunities arising from the working relationship.
The following information can be found in the tables below:
- Total number of union negotiations expected in the next 12 months;
- Minimum notification period given to employees and their representatives before the implementation of significant operational changes;
- Total number of strike and/or lockout cases in the year;
- Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Note:
1. For further information, click here ("Ombudsman" section).
Total number of union negotiations expected in the next 12 months¹
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| número total | número total | número total | número total | número total | número total | |
|
Union negotiations expected in the next 12 months |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
31 |
31 |
- Expected union negotiations are considered negotiations for collective agreements or conventions held annually on the category's base date and negotiations aimed at shift agreements.
Minimum notification period given to employees and their representatives before the implementation of significant operational changes
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| número total | número total | número total | número total | número total | número total | |
|
Deadline (in weeks) |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Total number of strike and/or lockout cases in the year
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| número total | número total | número total | número total | número total | número total | |
|
Cases of strike and/or lockout in the year |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements¹
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | % | % | |
|
Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements |
100,00% |
100,00% |
100,00% |
100,00% |
100,00% |
100,00% |
- The indicator considers all the male and female employees of Suzano's units in Brazil and abroad.