Bracell offers employees a corporate education program that goes beyond the training requirements mandated by Brazilian legislation. This includes both in-person and online training, with professional development initiatives tailored to the challenges and goals of each department within the company.

Department managers are responsible for recommending, requesting, and encouraging Bracell employees to participate in training, in line with our Training Policy. We have developed dedicated career pathways for forestry, mill, pulp logistics, and supply chain operations.

Our training programs

To support employee development, we have implemented comprehensive and diversified initiatives within the following programs:

• Leadership training initiatives:
  • Situational Leadership Training;
  • Leadership Development Program: focused on technical and functional capabilities, with selection criteria based on performance, leadership ability, and alignment with our organizational culture;
  • Leadership Journey Program: designed to build awareness, inspire and engage people around our T.O.P.I.C.C. core values;
  • Leadership Training Program: to develop a systematic understanding of Bracell’s different divisions;
  • Mill Manager Development: with a focus on potential successors in operations positions;
• Acelera: operational training on pulp production.
• Continuous Improvement Program: a program to foster a culture of process improvement among employees in our operations.
• Core Values program: for activation of our organizational culture.
• HR Academy: a training program for Human Resources department employees.
• Trainee Program: comprising mentorship, projects, and coaching from specialized consultants.

Throughout the year, we ran a series of training initiatives and programs tailored to Bracell’s development needs, in line with the rapid growth and structure of the business. Some of the key initiatives in the year included:

• Passport Program—a comprehensive learning track for operations employees in the mill, forestry, and logistics divisions. The program is designed to ensure that all employees are well prepared for their operational roles using a systematic approach, including onboarding, regulatory safety standards, and role-specific technical content.
• Diversity and Inclusion: training delivered to the HR team and also for affinity groups focused on gender equity and people with disabilities.
• Leaders in Action: aimed at developing soft skills for operational teams and employees, involving participation from operational supervisors.
• Manager Training Program (MTP): implemented across all RGE group At Bracell, the program is managed by BLI (Bracell Learning Institute), with lecturers from different departments. The program covers topics such as Finance, Supply Chain, Lean Methodology, Procurement and HR.

Graduate and MBA programs

In partnership with universities and trade associations, in 2023 Bracell introduced opportunities for company employees to enroll in graduate and MBA programs in areas such as: Pulp Technology (offered by the Brazilian Pulp Association), Forestry Management (offered by the Federal University of Paraná), and Forest Fire Prevention and Response (offered by Faculdade Unyleya).

Bracell Learning Institute

Bracell has a knowledge and training hub hosted at the Lençóis Paulista site in São Paulo. The Bracell Learning Institute (BLI) provides courses and training sessions addressing business and operational needs, including technical and operational subjects such as workplace safety, Bracell’s values, company policies and guidelines, leadership development, as well as community training initiatives for prospective operations employees.

For further information, see the BLI newsletter available at MBA – Bracell Learning Moment.

Management of career endings

Bracell has implemented a retirement preparation program aimed at facilitating the transition for employees approaching retirement age, guiding them through the process of transitioning into post-career life. This program also supports knowledge transfer to successors in various roles within the organization.

Workshops and sessions cover a range of topics including knowledge management, physical and mental well-being, financial planning, future career options, entrepreneurship, and guidance on health insurance and private pension plans.