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Klabin
A culture recognized for excellence
Klabin’s solid 125-year history is the result of a culture built on ethical conduct, respect for people, sustainable development as a strategy and an integrated, flexible and diversified business model to deliver high-quality products and consistent results.
The title of Brazil’s largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions places even more responsibility on the Company to remain a leader for the sector and for other companies, demonstrating how it is possible to align economic growth, environmental and social responsibility, and governance best practices.
Accordingly, Klabin strives every day to combine its vast experience with the latest innovations. Whether in the management of its forests, in its industrial operations, in the projects developed on behalf of communities or in the creation of solutions for its customers, there is always the desire to do something that surpasses in quality and efficiency what has been done before.
It is with this restless spirit and well-defined values that Klabin has been strengthening its way of doing business, which generates benefits for its shareholders, customers, partners, communities, employees and the planet.
VISION
What does Klabin want and how does it envision itself in the future? To offer sustainable solutions capable of meeting society’s changing needs, through forest-based products that are multipurpose, renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.
MISSION
Why does Klabin exist? To generate value for shareholders, employees and society through the responsible and efficient use of our forestry and industrial assets, promoting sustainable development.
Klabin’s profile
PRESENT IN ALL REGIONS OF BRAZIL
22 industrial plants in Brazil and one in Argentina
WELL-MANAGED FORESTS
Managed forestry units in São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul
END-TO-END PRODUCTION
Operations ranging from wood and pulp production to paper manufacturing and the conversion into packaging
COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Teams of researchers working to improve product quality, develop new forest-based products and enhance practices throughout the production chain
Forestry is the basis of all Klabin’s activities, as it provides the Company with high-quality pine and eucalyptus wood for the production of pulp and paper, as well as generating biomass to fuel processes in its mills. Furthermore, some of the timber produced is sold to the furniture and construction markets.
Of the total area of 911,000 hectares of forests managed in units in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, 41% consist of native vegetation set aside for conservation. The Company is a pioneer in mosaic forest management – a technique that creates ecological corridors to connect native forests, helping conserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystem services.
The Company’s management practices are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® certifications C022516 and C023492) and by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC/28-22-15 and PEFC/28-22-17). The work carried out by Klabin at Fazenda das Nascentes, a property that forms part of the Farofa Hills Private Nature Reserve in Santa Catarina, enabled the Company to obtain FSC® certification for three ecosystem services: biodiversity conservation (ES1), carbon sequestration and storage (ES2), and watershed services (ES3). In practice, this means that Klabin is working to monitor and maintain biodiversity in the region, protect areas against fires and illegal fishing and hunting, maintain the quality and availability of water resources, and constantly improve its knowledge of matters related to the three aforementioned ecosystem services.
The Company is recognized as one of the world’s leading references in pulp production, known for its strong commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
Klabin holds a leadership position as the only company in Brazil to produce and market three types of pulp, eucalyptus hardwood pulp, pine softwood pulp, and fluff pulp, consolidating a diversified, high value-added portfolio.
These pulps are produced at Ortigueira Plant (Paraná), through highly technological and sustainable industrial processes. In line with strict quality standards, this variety enables the company to meet the needs of different markets and applications, and is suitable for a wide range of segments, including tissue papers, personal hygiene products and disposable absorbents, packaging papers, printing and writing papers, and specialty uses.
Klabin produces paperboard and kraftliner with integrated pulp. Using a combination of short fibers (extracted from eucalyptus) and long fibers (found in pine), the Company manufactures products with excellent performance, great versatility and specific characteristics to meet each customers’ needs. The origin of the raw material is guaranteed by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC-C022516 and FSC-C023492), certification, attesting to the responsible production of forest-based products. This business unit also produces recycled paper for packaging.
Klabin is a leader in the Brazilian packaging sector, producing corrugated cardboard boxes and industrial paper sacks that generate value for its customers’ products. The product range includes options for different markets, such as food products, chemicals and byproducts, fruits, flowers, poultry, beverages, tobacco, metal goods, perfumes and cosmetics. The Company also develops tailored solutions for customers. Klabin packaging is made from renewable raw materials, reflecting the Company’s commitment to sustainability.
Products
Products
WOOD: All the wood used in Klabin’s pulp and paper production process is certified and comes from controlled sources, in pine and eucalyptus forests cultivated for this purpose. Additionally, some of the timber produced by the Company is sold to the furniture and construction markets.
SHORT-FIBER PULP: Short-fiber pulp, produced from eucalyptus fibers, serves as the base material for making printing and writing papers, paperboard, packaging paper and tissue paper (used to produce toilet paper, facial tissues and paper napkins). Its main characteristics are tensile strength, air resistance, softness and printability (the paper’s capacity to receive and retain high-quality printing).
LONG-FIBER PULP: Made from pine trees, long-fiber pulp is mainly used for the production of tissue paper, packaging paper and specialty paper. This product’s characteristics include high strength and absorption capacity. For this reason, it is used in coffee filters, automotive filters and even fiber cement roof tiles.
FLUFF PULP: Due to its high absorption capacity and speed, fluff pulp is used to manufacture sanitary pads, children’s and geriatric diapers, and wet wipes. Made from pine trees, the product is designed to provide stability, homogeneity and quality.
KRAFTLINER: Kraftliner is a high-strength paper used mainly to make corrugated cardboard packaging. Klabin produces this material from virgin pine and eucalyptus fibers, combining sustainability and strength. One of the highlights of this category is the innovative Eukaliner®, the world’s first kraftliner produced exclusively from eucalyptus fibers. This technology allows for the manufacture of lighter and more resistant packaging, optimizing the use of raw materials without compromising quality.
PAPERBOARD: Klabin’s paperboard lines use different compositions of pine and eucalyptus fibers to offer the best combination of rigidity, structure, resistance and print quality. The product is used to make long-life, frozen and refrigerated food packaging, multipacks for drinks and cartons with anti-grease protection.
KRAFT PAPER SACKS: Used in the production of industrial paper sacks for the food, chemical, agricultural sectors and construction, Klabin’s kraft sacks offer mechanical resistance, high print quality, flexibility and durability.
RECYCLED PAPER: Klabin’s recycled paper products can be used in paper cores and/or on the outside and inside covers of corrugated cardboard boxes. They are uniform in weight, have a low level of impurities and their strength can be optimized with the application of starch.
INDUSTRIAL PAPER SACKS: Klabin’s industrial paper sacks are made from kraft sack paper and stand out for their strength, porosity, elasticity, excellent finish and print quality. The Company develops customized solutions, taking the needs of each customer into account.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD: Klabin’s corrugated cardboard packaging is supplied to all business sectors, aligned with each customer’s specifications and the highest quality requirements. This product’s characteristics include resistance to various storage and transportation conditions, such as humid and low-temperature environments.
A history worth celebrating
In 2024, when it turned 125, Klabin celebrated some major milestones in its history:
In 1934, Klabin acquired Fazenda Monte Alegre, a property in what would later become the municipality of Telêmaco Borba, thereby laying the foundations for its forestry assets in Paraná. Years later, in 1946, the Company opened Brazil’s first integrated pulp and paper mill, which for some time produced 100% of the country’s newsprint.
The Parque Ecológico Klabin (Klabin Ecological Park - PEK) was created in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná, in the 1980s, to promote biodiversity conservation, the maintenance and rehabilitation of wild animals, species conservation, environmental education and the development of scientific research.
PEK recently obtained animal welfare certification from the Brazilian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (read more in Biodiversity). The park is home to around 120 animals of 30 different species and around 91% of its almost 10,000 hectares are made up of native forest.
In 1979, Klabin was listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (now known as B3). Since then, Klabin has proven to be a solid company for its shareholders and committed to governance, social and environmental practices. This is evidenced by Klabin’s continuous inclusion in the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index.
The Centro de Memória Klabin (Klabin Heritage Center) plays a fundamental role in celebrating the Company’s 125-year history, honoring its rich legacy. The center’s archives include more than 70,000 physical photographs and 300,000 scanned documents, along with noteworthy cash ledgers, audiovisual materials, historical correspondence, company advertisements and other materials.
These documents portray the Company’s 125-year journey and include materials owned, donated, or acquired since its founding in 1899, related to the history of the Klabin-Lafer family and the Company itself. The Company’s memory is also intertwined with the history of Brazil and, as such, must be documented and preserved, serving as a resource for scientific and technological research and enabling a better understanding of the present. In 2022, Klabin’s collection was officially recognized by the National Council on Archives (Conarq) as being of public interest and significant to the history of Brazilian industrial development.
Visit the link: Centro de Memória Klabin
In 2024, Klabin released its 25th sustainability report. This annual document presents the Company’s key indicators in the environmental, social and governance areas and highlights its strategy of transparency and commitment to sustainable development.
The Centro de Interpretação da Natureza - CINAT (Nature Interpretation Center), located in the Complexo Serra da Farofa Private Nature Reserve in Santa Catarina, was created in 2019 to support and foster master’s and doctoral scientific research aimed at diagnosing and monitoring the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Launched in 2019, Klabin For You was the Company’s first e-commerce channel aimed at end consumers. This is the only digital platform in Brazil to offer packaging made from raw materials from renewable sources, customizable and in small batches serving small- and medium-sized entrepreneurs.
Recognition and awards
In 2024, attaining the highest ever ratings, Klabin remained in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and rejoined the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets Index. These indices feature world-class companies in terms of financial, governance, social and environmental performance.
For five consecutive years, Klabin has ranked among the “top 1%” of companies with the best ESG practices, according to S&P Global, being the only Brazilian company in this select group. With its highest score to date, the Company was the only Brazilian to achieve the top rating in 2025.
In recognition of its 2023 financial statements, Klabin was awarded the Transparency Trophy by the National Association of Executives (ANEFAC) in October 2024.
For two consecutive years, Klabin has been named by Exame Magazine as one of the top performers in ESG practices within the pulp and paper sector.
Klabin features in this ranking, produced by the Brazilian Business Leaders’ Group (LIDE) and business magazine Veja Negócios. The list is based on criteria such as revenue, profitability, reputation, innovation, pioneering initiatives and adoption of ESG policies.
Klabin received an award from Fastmarkets RISI in the Green Energy and Biofuels category, based on a case involving the Company’s sludge drying process implemented in the Puma II Project. These awards are aimed at companies and professionals in the pulp and paper sector.
Klabin was among the winners of the 2024 Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (ABTCP) Sector Highlights Awards, coming first in the Packaging Paper Manufacturer category (based on a case titled “Eukaliner® White Coated 8K”) and in the Sustainability category (based on an article about sulfuric acid production using non-condensable gases).
This awards scheme recognized three products developed by Klabin: the Bag-In-Box for Bem-Te-Vi olive oil came first in the Reduction in Raw Material, Energy and Water Consumption category; the Bag-In-Box for Suvinil varnishes won in the Ecological Packaging Design and Production category; and a solution developed for Nespresso Vertuo was considered the best packaging for an Aeroccino coffee maker.
