Biodiversity

KODS 2030

Lead the reintroduction of at least two species proven to be locally extinct and promote population reinforcement of four other threatened species
 

Black-fronted Piping-Guan  (Aburria jacutinga)
The Black-fronted Piping-Guan  (Aburria jacutinga), which was proven extinct in Paraná, provides the ecosystem service of seed dispersal, contributing to the restoration of natural forests. In 2025, monitoring campaigns were conducted for the Black-fronted Piping-Guan (Aburria jacutinga), using linear transect methods, direct observation, playback, camera traps, and citizen science, assessing its capacity for survival, dispersal, and formation of reproductive pairs. The initiative continues the work of reintroducing the species that began in 2022, when 30 individuals were released.

Klabin is part of the technical advisory group for the Jacutinga Population Management Plan. This is one of the actions of the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Galliform Birds, whose main premise is to maintain a safe population of the species under human care, which will enable the continuity of reintroduction projects such as this one.

Vinaceous-breasted Parrot (Amazona vinacea)
The Vinaceous-breasted Parro(Amazona vinacea) is a species endemic to the Atlantic Forest with great ecological relevance for the region, providing the ecosystem service of seed dispersal. In February 2025, three individuals of the species were released after completing all the stages of the adaptation process. Since their release, the animals have remained in the vicinity of the Klabin Ecological Park.

KODS 2030
 

Have 100% of wildlife–vehicle collision hotspots mapped and with initiatives to reduce accidents.
 

In 2025, Klabin made progress in systematizing the monitoring of collisions with wildlife on roads in Paraná. From 2021 to December 2025, 46 monitoring campaigns were conducted. The main actions were:

• Cumulative sampling of 8,000 km since the beginning of the project;
• Forwarding of biological material for scientific research;
• Consultative participation in road projects under study, with data and recommendations.

KODS 2030

Maintain and enhance the number of fauna species dependent on high-quality environmental forests.

The result of this goal is linked to the monitoring report prepared by Casa da Floresta, which is currently in progress and will be delivered in 2026. 

KODS 2030

Maintain at least six partnerships/research projects per year based on nature and biodiversity conservation studies.
 

Throughout 2025, Klabin maintained six research partnerships in the state of Santa Catarina and seven in the state of Paraná, namely:

01 – UDESC – Characterization of Myrtaceae essential oils and their use in controlling post-harvest diseases in Fuji apples;
02 – UDESC – Assessment of areas undergoing forest restoration and in an advanced stage of succession in the Mixed Rainforest in the state of Santa Catarina using ecological indicators from Resolution SMA 32/2014 and fauna bioindicators (Timbó);
03 – UDESC – Water quality of the Caveiras River assessed based on physical-chemical analyses;
04 – UDESC – Knowledge related to the topic of soils among basic education teachers in the Serrano Plateau of SC;
05 – UDESC – Water quality of the Caveiras River assessed based on benthic macroinvertebrates;
06 – UDESC - Evaluation of the potential use of biosolids in mixed bio-input formulations based on microbial associations and substrates for the production of forest species seedlings;
07 - Via fauna – Road ecology (analysis of wildlife roadkill hotspots);
08 - FEPAF – Research on the valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;
09 - Neoprim/CPQD/Bioflore – Monte Alegre primates project - [Population estimate of black capuchin monkeys (Sapajus nigritus)];
10 - Pró Muriqui Institute (UNIFESP) – Southern Muriqui / Black-faced Spider Monkey (Brachyteles arachnoides) Monitoring Services;
11 - FUPEF - Research and extension in the Ortigueira fossil forest;
12 - Environmental HotSpot - Reassessment of areas of high conservation value;
13 - IPÊ - Biodiversity conservation in forest remnants: an integrated approach to connectivity.

KODS 2030

Provide 1 million native tree seedlings to restore degraded areas on partner properties

Distribution is conducted through planting and delivery of seedlings by the Matas Legais Program and Matas Sociais Program. In 2025, 53,371 seedlings have been made available so far, totaling 669,822 since 2020.

Percentage of forests allocated for the conservation and maintenance of biodiversity

*In 2022, the method for calculating "productive areas" was updated to include standing forests and preparation and planting areas, excluding roads and improvements. The values have been updated in the historical series.

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Operational units within or adjacent to environmental protection areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside environmental protection areas

NATURAL HERITAGE PRIVATE RESERVE (RPPN)

Klabin has two RPPNs in its forest areas. Both provide numerous ecosystem services to the region.

The Serra da Farofa Complex RPPN is located in Santa Catarina and is situated in a native environment without interference from forestry operations. It is dedicated to scientific research, natural resource management, and the maintenance of climatic and ecological equilibrium. Within the Serra da Farofa Complex Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), the Nature Interpretation Center (Cinat) was inaugurated in 2019. Its structure, built within one of the blocks of the RPPN, encompasses 4,987.16 hectares of vegetation in a highly conserved state, remaining from the Atlantic Forest.

The Monte Alegre RPPN is located inside Fazenda Monte Alegre in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná. The space measures 3,852 hectares and is also an area for scientific research, conservation of local biodiversity, and protection of water resources.

ECOLOGICAL PARK

Created in the 1980s and covering 9,852 hectares, the Klabin Ecological Park, located at Fazenda Monte Alegre (PR), promotes biodiversity conservation projects, animal rehabilitation and release, animal welfare, scientific research, and environmental education.

AREA OF HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE (AAVC)

Klabin has AAVCs in the three forestry units, totaling more than 18,700 hectares, characterized by their relevance in the conservation of natural fragments, and endemic and endangered species.

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Species with some degree of threat of extinction in 2022 ( CR, EN, VU)

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Number of species included in the IUCN Red List and national conservation lists with habitats in areas affected by the organization's operations, broken down by level of risk of extinction

Biodiversity monitoring is conducted annually at Klabin’s three forestry units to assess the influence of operations on the environmental conservation of the Company's areas. The cumulative value of identified species until 2023 was 941 species of fauna and 2,013 species of flora. Among these, 813 species of fauna had their conservation status recognized by the IUCN, 29 of which were classified as threatened (CR, EN, and VU); and 548 species of flora with recognized conservation status, 41 of which are classified as threatened.

In 2023, the Ecosystem Services Declarations existing in the Serra da Farofa Complex Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) were maintained with the FSC®. The officially declared Ecosystem Services are: Biodiversity Conservation (ES1), Carbon Sequestration and Storage (ES2), and Watershed Services (ES3). Klabin was the first Brazilian company to have three Ecosystem Services simultaneously declared. Scientific research in the RPPN is maintained to ensure the expansion of knowledge about the environmental services in the area.

Additionally, the Biodiversity Plan (under development) includes a study of ecosystem service dependencies to support the construction of a report aligned with the Task-force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidelines.

A Klabin is a unique forest-based company, with responsible management committed to biodiversity, encompassing goals (KODS – Klabin Sustainable Development Goals) in five distinct actions focused on the preservation and conservation of flora and fauna.

Additionally, the Biodiversity Plan is being structured to guide actions under a unified vision aligned with the Company's business strategy, external voluntary commitments made by Klabin, and national and global biodiversity strategic plans and policies, aiming to contribute to their goals and targets. The Plan consolidates Klabin's commitment to achieving a net positive impact on biodiversity, ensuring that the impacts of its activities on biodiversity are offset or surpassed by measures taken to prevent and minimize these impacts, restoring affected areas, improving the quality of native vegetation, and offsetting residual impacts, thus preventing losses.

Historically, Klabin has been conducting its operations under a concept that takes into account the risks and impacts of biodiversity loss. The Company conducts mosaic planting, blending areas of planted pine and eucalyptus forests with preserved native forests, which represent almost half of the total forested areas. This model creates ecological corridors and helps to maintain the habitats of flora and fauna.
The quality of the business is directly linked to the conservation of biodiversity and the ecosystem services it generates. Therefore, Klabin adopts a zero deforestation and zero conversion policy for native forests into plantations. In addition, all its forests are FSC® and Cerflor/PEFC certified.
For this reason, the Company has actions aimed at mitigating and generating positive net impacts. From a mitigation perspective, Klabin maintains a program to control invasive species, promotes the development of technologies for biodiversity monitoring, and maps roadkill hotspots along 8,000 km of roads near its operations. The Company maintains the Klabin Ecological Park (PEK), which aims to rehabilitate animals, conserve species ex-situ, and breed endangered species, thereby contributing to biodiversity conservation and animal welfare. To that end, there is a team dedicated to conservation projects, focusing on the specialized management of animals under human care. The Company also promotes research and environmental education programs for teachers, children, and other interested parties.

Klabin also demonstrates its commitment to nature by maintaining over 18,000 hectares of Areas of High Conservation Value (AAVCs) and Natural Heritage Private Reserves (RPPNs) within its territory  One of these areas, Fazenda das Nascentes, located in the Serra da Farofa Complex RPPN, in Santa Catarina, has all three FSC® certifications for Ecosystem Services: Biodiversity Conservation (ES1); Carbon Sequestration and Storage (ES2); and Watershed Services (ES3). . One of these areas, Fazenda das Nascentes, located in the Serra da Farofa Complex RPPN, in Santa Catarina, has all three FSC® certifications for Ecosystem Services: Biodiversity Conservation (ES1); Carbon Sequestration and Storage (ES2); and Watershed Services (ES3).

Klabin also has a commitment to the Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) financial instrument, directly linked to biodiversity conservation and the reinforcement of endangered species populations. Please refer to the Green Financing chapter.

All these actions are part of biodiversity-focused management and demonstrate how the Company believes that biodiversity conservation is one of its main responsibilities, aiming to ensure environmental balance and the quality of ecosystem services.

Nature Interpretation Center 

The inauguration of the Nature Interpretation Center (Cinat) in March 2019 strengthened support for biodiversity research. The space, located at a strategic point of the Natural Heritage Private Reserve (RPPN) in the Serra da Farofa Complex of Santa Catarina, has the capacity to accommodate up to 40 researchers. With almost 1,000 different native species identified throughout 5,000 hectares of Atlantic Rainforest and High Altitude Fields, the Conservation Unit is an essential location for developing studies.

External commitments 

Klabin is signatory to the Carbon Disclosure Project – CDP, Companies for the Climate, GHG Protocol, Brazilian Forest Dialogue, and other international agreements maintained based on annual forest management certifications. The CDP Forests program recognized the Company as a leader (A), reinforcing its commitment to zero deforestation.