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 2024, we recovered 725,034 tons (suppliers and own collection programs) of fiber and recycled 11,395 tons, with 95% of our raw materials coming from renewable sources across our Pulp, Biopackaging, and Softys businesses.

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 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 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) to further enhance transparency and sustainability. We have already published the EPD for our CMPC Plywood, demonstrating our commitment to environmental responsibility. Additionally, we developed 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 publicly available, providing detailed environmental impact information and reinforcing our dedication to sustainable product stewardship, and can be found in the official EPD website: EPD Library | EPD International

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.

As mentioned above, CMPC products are supported by third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which confirm that no substances listed on the EU Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) are present in our products. Additionally, our products are certified under multiple internationally recognized standards, such as FSC, PEFC, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and HACCP. These certifications collectively demonstrate that our products meet all applicable legal requirements, are environmentally responsible, and do not contain hazardous substances.

As a result, the company does not generate revenues from products containing hazardous substances regulated by REACH or equivalent regulations. We are committed to developing and offering products and services with no undue impacts on the environment, in alignment with our goal of avoiding harm to people and natural ecosystems.