Bracell 2019 Sustainability report
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Bracell
Development and social inclusion
Property security GRI 103|410, 410-1
To preserve the environment, care for the community and watch over for Bracell’s asset, whether physical or human resources, the company demonstrates its efforts with an integrated system of security and corporate intelligence that includes: physical security of the facilities; perimeter control; CCTV aggregate complex (closed-circuit television); patrolling; escorts, security, executive personal protection; and investigative and intelligence services. The objective is to prevent illegal logging of native and planted wood, fighting arson, preventing deforestation, and mitigating various risks and damages. Bracell declares that there were no cases of conflict over land use in 2019. The company has engaged and negotiated with eventual affected parties, prioritizing alternatives of resolution based on dialogue, prior to judicial alternatives. When the results are not positive in the friendly dialogue, Bracell’s Legal Department is responsible for analysing all the information and proposing the appropriate measures for the resolution of eventual conflicts.
The integrated system of security and corporate intelligence care to preserve the environment, the community and Bracell’s asset. 90
Bracell uses technologies such as patrols controlled by an intelligent GPS, electric poles for forest environments, and drones with thermal cameras, audio, and excellent flight capacity for monitoring areas, blowers, and advanced firefighting kits. Also, six fire brigade training were promoted. Furthermore, operational teams fulfill a triad that consists of training, operating, and instructing, with an emphasis on tactical activities and safety and protection of authorities. Bracell Bahia has 16 forestry surveillance towers distributed over its properties, to cross information about possible fire outbreaks and allow the agents to immediately activate the combat teams and prompt response (brigades). Annually, at the beginning of the critical period of fires, maps are released, indicating the water sources that may be accessed by firefighting trucks and light brigades. They are strategically distributed to optimize supply and arrival times. During the fire season, the internal and external firebreaks are kept especially clean, with more considerable attention to those near to critical areas. To bring the company closer to the community, Bracell Bahia promotes educational activities such as the Amigos da Floresta (Friends of the Forest) Program - which was expanded to the entire northern region of the state. It acts in partnership with the Community Committee for Forest Security and holds a monthly meeting with community leaders, government representatives, and authorities.
