PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP
Commitment to Sustainable Product Design
As an integrated company, CMPC ensures a significant portion of raw materials are produced and sold internally, starting with the forest value chain. We prioritize raw materials with a lower environmental footprint, focusing on reduced water, energy, and material use. Our chain of custody and controlled wood certifications guarantee the traceability of wood across the supply chain, ensuring environmentally responsible sourcing. We also emphasize the use of renewable raw materials, significantly reducing hazardous substances and toxic materials.
Choice of Raw Materials
In 2023, we recovered 771,644 tons (suppliers and own collection programs) of fiber and recycled 13,639 tons, with 95% of our raw materials coming from renewable sources across our Pulp, Biopackaging, and Softys businesses.
Commitment to Sustainable Product Design
As an integrated company, CMPC ensures a significant portion of raw materials are produced and sold internally, starting with the forest value chain. We prioritize raw materials with a lower environmental footprint, focusing on reduced water, energy, and material use. Our chain of custody and controlled wood certifications guarantee the traceability of wood across the supply chain, ensuring environmentally responsible sourcing. We also emphasize the use of renewable raw materials, significantly reducing hazardous substances and toxic materials.
Choice of Raw Materials
In 2023, we recovered 771,644 tons (suppliers and own collection programs) of fiber and recycled 13,639 tons, with 95% of our raw materials coming from renewable sources across our Pulp, Biopackaging, and Softys businesses.
Materials used by type (tons)
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Renewables | |||||
| Raw materials | 18,556,948 | 20,913,874 | 20,497,754 | 23,337,574 | 21,575,728 |
| Containers and Packaging | 25,469 | 30,559 | 34,357 | 37,109 | 31,138 |
| Total renewables | 18,582,417 | 20,944,432 | 20,532,111 | 23,374,683 | 21,606,866 |
| Non-Renewables | |||||
| Chemicals | 901,825 | 885,908 | 826,409 | 849,844 | 1,072,134 |
| Containers and Packaging | 52,161 | 56,216 | 58,917 | 63,787 | 78,127 |
| Total non-renewables | 953,986 | 942,124 | 885,326 | 913,631 | 1,150,261 |
CMPC's Responsible Sourcing Program ensures that 100% of our raw material supply, both from our forests and third-party sources, is certified under FSC and/or PEFC chain of custody. This program promotes forest certification and requires suppliers to undergo a comprehensive due diligence process, demonstrating legality of forest ownership, approved management and harvesting plans, and compliance with safety and quality protocols. Sustainable forest management certifications enhance sourcing practices across the supply chain, fostering a comprehensive and sustainable process.
Direct Operations and Manufacturing
CMPC is committed to reducing emissions, energy, and water use, as well as waste generation throughout our production processes. We have set a target of achieving zero waste by 2025, transforming our processes to align with a circular economy model. By 2023, 27 of our plants were certified under the ISO 50001:2018 standard, managing 92.2% of our energy consumption efficiently, with 79.74% of our energy derived from renewable sources. Our goal is to reduce industrial water use by 25% per ton of production by 2025 and to be zero waste to landfill by the same year. Our forest operations also play a crucial role in mitigating CO2 emissions, with a corporate target to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.
CMPC is committed to reducing emissions, energy, and water use, as well as waste generation throughout our production processes. We have set a target of achieving zero waste by 2025, transforming our processes to align with a circular economy model. By 2023, 27 of our plants were certified under the ISO 50001:2018 standard, managing 92.2% of our energy consumption efficiently, with 79.74% of our energy derived from renewable sources. Our goal is to reduce industrial water use by 25% per ton of production by 2025 and to be zero waste to landfill by the same year. Our forest operations also play a crucial role in mitigating CO2 emissions, with a corporate target to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.
| Fuel type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Renewable Energy | |||
| Blak liquor | 22,902 | 22,981 | 22,258 |
| Cerified biomass from sustainable forest management | 5,215 | 4,714 | 4,795 |
| Electricity purchased that is certified renewable | 1,567 | 1,492 | 1,836 |
| Steam purchased | 547 | 579 | 888 |
| Methanol | 142 | 168 | 262 |
| Hydrogen | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 30,386 | 29,944 | 30,050 |
| % Renewable Energy | 82.38% | 80.87% | 79.74% |
| Non-Renewable Energy | |||
| Natural gas | 3,109 | 3,256 | 3,199 |
| #6 Fuel oil | 1,440 | 1,423 | 1,700 |
| Electricity purchased | 1,043 | 845 | 753 |
| Non cerified biomass from sustainable forest management | - | 439 | 703 |
| Steam purchased | - | - | 82 |
| Coal | 723 | 925 | 479 |
| LPG | 124 | 152 | 166 |
| Diesel | 59 | 43 | 552 |
| Total | 6,498 | 7,083 | 7,634 |
| % Non-Renewable Energy | 17.62% | 19.13% | 20.26% |
| Total Consumption | 36,884 | 37,027 | 37,684 |
Distribution, Storage, and Transportation
CMPC focuses on developing innovative products that contribute to a circular bioeconomy, particularly in packaging, where we create alternatives to plastic. We manufacture and sell packaging products with a high percentage of recycled fibers. Additionally, we are advancing electromobility to reduce environmental impact and energy costs in transportation and operations. By identifying high-energy consumption equipment, we aim to electrify our mobile equipment fleet, further contributing to sustainable development.
CMPC focuses on developing innovative products that contribute to a circular bioeconomy, particularly in packaging, where we create alternatives to plastic. We manufacture and sell packaging products with a high percentage of recycled fibers. Additionally, we are advancing electromobility to reduce environmental impact and energy costs in transportation and operations. By identifying high-energy consumption equipment, we aim to electrify our mobile equipment fleet, further contributing to sustainable development.
Recycled and Recovery Fiber
| Categoría | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
| - | Toneladas métricas | Porcentaje | Toneladas métricas | Porcentaje | Toneladas métricas | Porcentaje |
| Fibras recicladas | 15,812 | 2.1% | 13,639 | 1.7% | 13,726 | 2% |
| Fibras recuperadas | 752,737 | 97.9% | 771,644 | 98.3% | 771,644 | 98% |
| Total | 768,549 | 100.0% | 785,283 | 100.0% | 785,370 | 100% |
Use Phase – Operation and Servicing
CMPC designs products that enhance efficiency and durability during their use phase. Our approach to sustainable construction supports the circular bioeconomy by offering alternatives to traditional building materials, thus reducing the environmental footprint of buildings. Examples include thermally modified wood for improved durability and plywood impregnated with micronized copper for increased resistance to humidity and termites. We also explore nanocellulose for reinforcing paper and board and support other uses like prosthetics, construction, and automobile parts. Our tissue products, developed by Nova, are designed for efficiency in use, and our pulp team assists clients in reducing energy consumption in their processes.
End of Life Management
As by-products of wood, CMPC’s products are naturally biodegradable, offering significant end-of-life benefits compared to alternatives like plastics. Our Zero Waste Sack disintegrates in cement mix, eliminating packaging waste. We are dedicated to the concept of a “circular bioeconomy,” maximizing the value of our raw materials through the recovery and reuse of biological resources. We actively explore opportunities to utilize lignin, nanocellulose, biocomposites, and byproducts such as tall oil, methanol, and hydrogen. Additionally, we are the only Chilean company selling independently certified structural wood and are pioneering in solid wood CLT construction, significantly reducing construction waste. Through our multiple plants, we recover and recycle post-consumer paper and cardboard, reducing landfill waste and the use of virgin fiber.
Development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Currently, CMPC is developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our main products to further enhance transparency and sustainability. We have already published the EPD for our CMPC Plywood, demonstrating our commitment to environmental responsibility. Additionally, we are in the process of developing EPDs for BoxBoard products from our Biopackaging plants in Maule and Valdivia, as well as for pulp products from our Santa Fe plant in Chile and the Guaíba plant in Brazil. These EPDs are expected to be publicly available in the fourth quarter of 2024, providing detailed environmental impact information and reinforcing our dedication to sustainable product stewardship.
CMPC’s approach to Product Stewardship is a comprehensive commitment to sustainability, innovation, and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of our products, from raw materials to end-of-life management.
CMPC designs products that enhance efficiency and durability during their use phase. Our approach to sustainable construction supports the circular bioeconomy by offering alternatives to traditional building materials, thus reducing the environmental footprint of buildings. Examples include thermally modified wood for improved durability and plywood impregnated with micronized copper for increased resistance to humidity and termites. We also explore nanocellulose for reinforcing paper and board and support other uses like prosthetics, construction, and automobile parts. Our tissue products, developed by Nova, are designed for efficiency in use, and our pulp team assists clients in reducing energy consumption in their processes.
End of Life Management
As by-products of wood, CMPC’s products are naturally biodegradable, offering significant end-of-life benefits compared to alternatives like plastics. Our Zero Waste Sack disintegrates in cement mix, eliminating packaging waste. We are dedicated to the concept of a “circular bioeconomy,” maximizing the value of our raw materials through the recovery and reuse of biological resources. We actively explore opportunities to utilize lignin, nanocellulose, biocomposites, and byproducts such as tall oil, methanol, and hydrogen. Additionally, we are the only Chilean company selling independently certified structural wood and are pioneering in solid wood CLT construction, significantly reducing construction waste. Through our multiple plants, we recover and recycle post-consumer paper and cardboard, reducing landfill waste and the use of virgin fiber.
Development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Currently, CMPC is developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our main products to further enhance transparency and sustainability. We have already published the EPD for our CMPC Plywood, demonstrating our commitment to environmental responsibility. Additionally, we are in the process of developing EPDs for BoxBoard products from our Biopackaging plants in Maule and Valdivia, as well as for pulp products from our Santa Fe plant in Chile and the Guaíba plant in Brazil. These EPDs are expected to be publicly available in the fourth quarter of 2024, providing detailed environmental impact information and reinforcing our dedication to sustainable product stewardship.
CMPC’s approach to Product Stewardship is a comprehensive commitment to sustainability, innovation, and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of our products, from raw materials to end-of-life management.
