Bracell began tracking its NOx, SO2, and particulate matter emissions in 2023, now reported due to their materiality.

SASB RR-PP-120a.1: Air emissions for the following pollutants
Material	Site	São Paulo			Bahia			Bracell
		2021	2022	2023	2021	2022	2023	2021	2022	2023
NOx	t	NAv	NAv	2847.74	NAv	NAv	528.12	NAv	NAv	528.12
SO2	t	NAv	NAv	139.89	NAv	NAv	30.47	NAv	NAv	30.47
VOCs	t	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
PM	t	NAv	NAv	643.26	NAv	NAv	197.3	NAv	NAv	197.3
HAPs	t	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA

Note: The reduction in air emissions in Bahia in 2023 is due to various planned and emergency shutdowns as well as lower production levels compared to 2022.

Total emissions across the organization – Operational control approach
GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) in 2023
GHG	Scope 1	Scope 2 Location-based approach	Scope 2 Market-based approach	Scope 3 (where applicable)
CO2	491,323	9,484	0	1,033,889
CH4	50,660	0	0	1,561
N2O	88,604	0	0	16,988
HFCs	5,199	0	0	0
PFCs	0	0	0	0
SF6	0	0	0	0
NF3	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	635,787	0	9,484	1,052,438
Biogenic CO2	10,825,950	0	0	22,830

 

In 2023, Bracell’s energy consumption was 7,790,055 GJ. Purchased energy stood at 11% or 853,165 GJ.

Regarding the energy generated from eucalyptus biomass, the total value generated for the year was 10,453,588 GJ.  Bracell also consumes diesel oil in generators for forestry operations (see more in GRI Content 302).

HISTORICAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION¹ (GJ)
	2021	2022	2023
Bahia	1,561,590.00	1,579,433.51	1,541,824.41
São Paulo	1,955,354.26	5,828,717.43	6,248,231.36
Total	3,516,944.26	7,408,150.94	7,790,055.77

NB: ¹Forestry Unit only. “purchased energy” + “generated energy” – “energy sold” was counted.

Bracell continuously addresses climate zoning studies, based on the analysis of historical climate data such as precipitation indexes, temperature and latitude. Data analysis also identifies the most suitable areas for planting eucalyptus and also support technical recommendations  such as clone allocation and fertilization use.

Withdrawal
Surface water (m³)
Operation	2021	2022 (1)	2023
Bahia	29,456.00	4,811.00	64,927.00
São Paulo	13,275,929.24	48,436,589.17	52,474,268.60
Bracell	13,305,385.24	48,441,400.17	52,539,195.60
Groundwater (m³)
Operation	2021	2022	2023
Bahia	15,431,917.30	15,997,357.83	16,613,292.62
São Paulo	7,466,921.06	6,925,779.91	4,898,803.24
Bracell	22,898,838.36	22,923,137.74	21,512,095.86
Total water withdrawal (m³)
Operation	2021	2022	2023
Bahia	15,461,373.30	16,002,168.83	16,678,219.87
São Paulo	20,742,850.30	55,362,369.08	57,373,071.84
Bracell	36,204,223.60	71,364,537.91	74,051,291.71

Notes about the 2023 data:

1. Surface water withdrawal volumes in our Forestry operations in São Paulo (457,789.24 m3) include withdrawals from 248 points under permits for use in forestry management.
2. Includes withdrawals from a well at the Lençóis Paulista (SP) site, used for irrigating seedlings at an on-site nursery (555,240.00 m3), and water withdrawals for human consumption (1,117.06 m3).
3. All water withdrawals described for our forestry operations were measured directly at surface withdrawal points. Withdrawal volumes are recorded in an internal database that is managed in accordance with applicable regulations, covering all operational fronts.
4. In Bahia, Bracell has 37 surface withdrawal points covered by permits awarded by the relevant environmental authority. These points are distributed along six different rivers throughout our forestry operations: Pojuca, Subaúma, Itariri, Inhambupe, Sauípe and Imbassaí. Withdrawal points are periodically monitored in accordance with license requirements. The environmental monitoring network in our forestry operations comprises 24 stations for monitoring surface (river) water quality, 8 stations for monitoring groundwater quality (artesian wells), 13 fixed stations for analyzing water potability (fitness for human consumption), 5 mobile stations for analyzing water potability (fitness for human consumption) at operations fronts, 37 flow metering stations at permitted surface water withdrawal points along rivers, 2 stations at locations where effluents are discharged from seedling nurseries, 1 station where effluents are discharged from a water and oil separator, and 15 stations where effluents are discharged from septic tanks.
5. In our operations in Bahia, our total water consumption/withdrawals of 16,678,219.87 m³ include 939,389.25 m³ consumed in forestry operations.
6. For additional data on withdrawals, consumption and discharge, see GRI 304.

Bracell operates mills in the Camaçari Industrial Park in Bahia and the Lençóis Paulista Industrial Park in São Paulo. The forestry operations supplying pulpwood to our mills are located in the states of São Paulo, Bahia, Sergipe, Minas Gerais and Goiás. Water withdrawals are measured and potential risks and impacts are monitored within Bracell’s Integrated Management System, in accordance with applicable regulations (learn more in GRI 3-3 Management of the material topic Water and effluents and GRI 303).

Water and effluents are a material topic for our business, and this is reflected in our Bracell 2030 commitments and targets. Among these targets, we have committed to reduce water consumption per metric ton of product by 47%.

Water and effluents are managed within a Water Resource Monitoring Program that is governed by requirements in our Sustainability Policy. Through this program, we implement measures to monitor and continuously improve water resource efficiency.

Our forestry operations adhere to the standards issued by the Brazilian Forestry Certification Program (CERFLOR/PEFC) to ensure our pulpwood management practices are environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially beneficial. Bracell’s CERFLOR/PEFC certification was successfully renewed in 2023. In addition, 100% of the pulpwood used in our production process is verified against certification standards, with 30% derived from controlled wood sources and 70% from certified land directly managed by Bracell. In 2023, our São Paulo and Bahia mills sourced pulpwood from 85 suppliers. Of these, 100% were audited by the Bracell team. Bracell does not source pulpwood from controversial sources.