Proportion of spending with local suppliers
We support the growth of the local economy and entrepreneurship, especially for micro and small businesses, by prioritizing local procurement. In Brazil, we made BRL 17.9 billion in transactions with local suppliers across Bahia, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo—areas where Suzano operates, including its headquarters and subsidiaries. These transactions account for 42% of our global purchasing during this period.
Since 2020, through the Semear program, we have supported the growth of these vital partners and have already trained over 400 companies.
An essential aspect of creating value in the supply chain is providing financial support to suppliers. In 2025, we continued our partnership with fintech Monkey Exchange for the fifth year, helping suppliers access credit. Learn more about our procedures and policies for responsible supplier management through the Supplier Communication Channel.
The company is dedicated to sustainability in its supply chain, urging wood suppliers to obtain Responsible Forest Management certifications. To ensure the wood from partners without such certifications is responsibly sourced, we implement the Due Diligence System and Monitoring Program in accordance with Suzano's Wood Procurement Policy, international laws, and FSC® Controlled Wood/PEFC Controlled Sources standards.
Due diligence involves evaluating and managing risks in the supply chain. This includes verifying compliance with environmental, social, legal, and labor standards through first-party, second-party, and independent third-party audits. The process covers both direct wood suppliers and indirect suppliers responsible for harvesting and transportation.
The table below displays the proportion of spending on local suppliers by state in Brazil.
Percentage of spending with local suppliers by state¹
| 2020² | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood suppliers² | Suppliers other than wood | Wood suppliers² | Suppliers other than wood | Wood suppliers² | Suppliers other than wood | Wood suppliers² | Suppliers other than wood | Wood suppliers² | Suppliers other than wood | Wood suppliers² | Suppliers other than wood | |
| % | % | % | % | % | % | % | % | % | % | % | ||
|
Bahia |
n/d |
46,00% |
28,00% |
50,00% |
6,50% |
46,00% |
97,00% |
42,00% |
93,00% |
41,00% |
87,63% |
37,00% |
|
Espírito Santo |
n/d |
58,00% |
26,00% |
66,00% |
16,40% |
65,00% |
36,00% |
65,00% |
34,00% |
63,00% |
20,84% |
58,00% |
|
Maranhão |
n/d |
56,00% |
13,00% |
65,00% |
6,50% |
71,00% |
100,00% |
69,00% |
100,00% |
69,00% |
11,71% |
61,00% |
|
Mato Grosso do Sul |
n/d |
55,00% |
58,00% |
51,00% |
25,00% |
47,00% |
88,00% |
51,00% |
90,00% |
51,00% |
94,84% |
50,00% |
|
São Paulo |
n/d |
86,00% |
10,00% |
87,00% |
5,50% |
86,00% |
100,00% |
87,00% |
97,00% |
85,00% |
100,00% |
81,00% |
|
Suzano Average |
n/d |
n/d |
35,00% |
67,00% |
15,90% |
36,00% |
62,00% |
36,00% |
78,00% |
38,00% |
82,11% |
42,00% |
- Information regarding suppliers other than wood specifies that local suppliers are those with a head office or branch in the same state where Suzano operates. The calculation of the percentage of local purchases involves comparing expenditure within the state with expenditure with local suppliers. For the state of Maranhão, suppliers from Tocantins and Pará are included in this comparison. The report considers 100% of purchases made by Suzano S.A. entities (Suzano, Portocel, and Facepa). Regarding wood suppliers in Brazil, the calculation methodology defines local suppliers as those with a farm in the same state where Suzano operates. The percentage of local wood purchases is determined by comparing wood expenditures with expenditures on local suppliers (wood). For Maranhão, suppliers from Tocantins and Pará are included in this calculation.
- During the years 2021 and 2022, the calculation methodology applied to local wood suppliers was as follows: 100% Capex attributed to wood purchase per unit (Capex Wood Purchase divided by Total Capex of the forestry unit). For the Suzano average, the total value of the units was considered, irrespective of their origin (forestry unit or State). However, for the year 2023, the methodology was revised as detailed in the initial footnote.