Public biodiversity and no deforestation commitment

At CMPC we believe and maintain a strong commitment to biodiversity, which is why in all our operations and value chain we are committed to:

1. Promote biodiversity conservation.
2. Avoid productive operational activities within areas containing globally important biodiversity, such as IUCN Category I-IV protected areas and UNESCO World Heritage natural sites, as well as other nationally protected areas.
3. Not deforest or degrade the forest and native vegetation, promoting their conservation.
4.  Apply the principle of mitigation hierarchy when operating in the vicinity of critical biodiversity areas, preventing, minimizing, restoring and offsetting any negative impact through:
   • Compliance with local legislation and voluntary agreements derived from adhesion to certification schemes or other specific good practices commitments.
   • Creation of special areas for the protection of species of flora or fauna that are in some category of conservation (Areas of High Conservation Value).
   • Development of management and monitoring plans for the conservation and protection of forest heritage, taking care of the biodiversity of the territory, the well-being and balance of ecosystems.
   • Conservation and maintenance of the conditions of the habitats of native species, especially those with conservation problems.
   • Restoration to increase the conservation area, recover degraded ecosystems and sites, and offset the impacts of forestry.
   • Prioritization of the firefighting strategy.
   • Prohibition of any illegal activity within the heritage, especially within the Areas of High Conservation Value.
   • Creation of capacities within the company for the care of High Conservation Value Areas and dissemination of information to all stakeholders, especially to local communities.
5. Work jointly with different stakeholders, external and internal, to fulfill our commitment