Empresas CMPC S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,969 ktCO2e (scopes 1 and 2)
Renewable Energy Share:81%
Total Energy Consumption:37,027 GWh
Water Consumption:163,118,207 m3 discharged
Waste Generated:2,826,008 tons non-hazardous
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 98.3% of total forest assets certified
- 81% renewable energy
- 402,817 ha preserved/restored
- Validation of science-based target for emissions reduction (scopes 1, 2, and 3)
Social Achievements
- USD 19.3 million invested in community relations programs
- 14,279 employees trained
- Launched Bosque Vivo program creating community parks on company land
- Launched Primeros Pueblos program promoting local ventures
Governance Achievements
- 33% of women on the Board of Directors
- 7,024 employees trained in anti-corruption matters
- First CMPC Supplier Summit held
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute emissions of greenhouse gases in scopes 1 and 2 by 50% by 2030
- Add 100,000 hectares of conservation or protection by 2030
- Increase by 50% the number of women in the organization by 2025
- Increase the number of women in leadership positions by 50% by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce industrial use of water per ton of product by 25% by 2025
- Zero waste at final disposal by 2025
- 30% of process improvements by 2025 from innovation
Environmental Challenges
- Rural fires
- Water stress
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased investment in fire prevention and combat (USD 35 million annually)
- Development of water resource management plans
- Implementation of water-efficient technologies
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- General Procedure for the Development of Local Suppliers
- Incorporation of a social factor into purchasing processes
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rural fires
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Bioeconomy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, CDP, UNGC, OECD Due Diligence Guide for Responsible Business Conduct, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: FSC, PEFC, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
CMPC contributes to the United Nations 2030 Agenda through 14 SDGs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Cardboard with a barrier to fats
- 100% recyclable and biodegradable toilet paper packaging
- Cement bag made with natural fibers
- Selex® Plywood boards
Awards & Recognition
- Hallbars: Best in the world (pulp, fiber, and paper)
- ARC Awards: Best in America
- Vision Awards: Best in America and Chile
- Zero Waste Award for Elite Envase de Papel
- Global Industry Mover seal from S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook
- Most innovative company according to ESE Business School
- Diamond distinction from the Export Award in Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1877 ktCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1787 ktCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:90 ktCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:8123 ktCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:79.74%
Waste Generated:2,819,063 tons of non-hazardous waste recovered
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Recovered over 12,000 hectares of highly degraded land and conserved another 13,000 hectares of native forests in the CMPC Patagonia Project.
- 79.74% renewable energy use.
- 1,877 kt CO2 Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
Social Achievements
- USD 24.7 million in social investments.
- 27.06% women in leadership positions.
- Inauguration of the Bosque Vivo Park Network, opening up forest lands to the community.
Governance Achievements
- 33% women on the Board.
- 3,567 employees trained on the Crime Prevention Model.
- First Latin American company to issue a sustainability-linked green bond.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040.
- Reduce scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 37.5% by 2035.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce scopes 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Add 100,000 hectares of conservation or protection by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- 30% of process improvements by 2025 from innovation and digital transformation.
- Reduce industrial water use per produced ton by 25% by 2025.
- Increase the number of women in the organization by 25% by 2025.
- Increase the number of women in leadership positions by 30% by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Rural fires affecting thousands of hectares.
- Water resource management in water-stressed areas.
Mitigation Strategies
- Significant investment in firefighting resources and prevention programs.
- Initiatives to reduce industrial water use per produced ton.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Payment terms of 30 days or less for MSMEs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Fires
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, TNFD
Certifications: FSC, PEFC
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 8.2
- 9.4
- 5.5
- 10.2
- 8.8
- 6.4
- 13.3
- 12.4
- 12.5
- 13.1
- 15.1
Awards & Recognition
- World’s most sustainable company in the paper and forest products sector (Dow Jones Sustainability Index)
- ESG Bond Deal of the Year (Latin American and Caribbean market)
- ESG Deal of the Year (Latinfinance Awards)