Raw materials from controlled sources
100% of the wood used by Sonae Arauco comes from certified or controlled sources, in accordance with applicable FSC®(FSC®C09049) and PEFC (PEFC/14-35-00013) chain-of-custody requirements.*
We are committed to the responsible and efficient use of raw materials and actively respect this principle through our sourcing policies, certification systems and supplier requirements. We believe in efficient value chains which are capable of stimulating investment and active forest management. We only purchase wood from certified or controlled sources.
In this context, Sonae Arauco holds the chain of custody certification PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®), in this case covering all industrial operations, from the two main global forest certification systems, whose mission is to promote sustainable forest management.
The company's contribution to active management of the forest includes other aspects, such as the promotion of forest certification in all geographies where it has industrial activity, as well as its involvement in promoting FSC® Portugal, as a member of the board, as well as in promoting FSC® Germany and Forest Stewardship Council® International, that Sonae Arauco joined in 2020.
*FSC®-certified products (FSC® C009049) and PEFC-certified products (PEFC/14-35-00013) are available upon request.
We believe in efficient value chains which are capable of stimulating investments and active forest management
Circular bioeconomy model
The circular bioeconomy model is at the core of Sonae Arauco’s operations. Through the use of recycled wood, by-products and renewable resources, this approach is implemented across all countries where the company has industrial operations, namely Germany, Portugal, Spain and South Africa.
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We Value Nature initiative from the WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development, an initiative that aims at demonstrating the importance of nature in the sustainability of the planet, leveraging its appreciation as the new normal for businesses in Europe.
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In Portugal, Sonae Arauco's case is one of the examples highlighted on the ECO.NOMIA portal from the Portuguese Government's Ministry of the Environment, a space for sharing knowledge and good practices in the transition to a circular economy model.
Wood forms the foundation of Sonae Arauco’s value chain
Wood forms the foundation of our value chain, which starts with the use of raw materials from certified or controlled sources, incorporates by-products from the wood industry and, in a circular approach, extends the use of wood resources through reuse and recycling. Wood waste is reintegrated into the manufacture of wood-based panels, supporting the continued use of recovered wood in new production cycles.
The production of wood-based panels at Sonae Arauco incorporates several principles of the circular economy, such as:
With the design or redesign of products that take into account a less intensive use of resources, giving priority to renewable materials and the integration of recovered raw materials.
Optimisation of take-back, reuse and remanufacturing or recycling networks.
Reduction in the consumption of virgin raw materials, as well as production processes that minimise waste.
Production of new solutions using waste/by-products, focusing on upcycling (the process of converting waste into new materials or products with greater added value).
Continuous investment in more efficient production processes aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Including environmental education initiatives focused on forests, wood recycling, and responsible resource use.
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