Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion is a responsibility of society as a whole, including companies. The topic is so important to us that it is part of one of our Culture Drivers, which holds that cultivating diversity makes us stronger. We believe that diversity of ideas and experiences is essential to making the planet a better place, which is why we work internally and externally to promote this concept. Learn more on the People and Culture page.
Our
Commitments
Among our long-term goals, known as our Commitments to Renewing Life, we have targets directly related to diversity. By 2025, we are committed to:
Having 30% of leadership positions (functional managers and above) occupied by women
Having 30% of leadership positions (functional managers and above) occupied by Black people
Ensuring 100% accessibility for people with disabilities
Ensuring a 100% inclusive environment for people with disabilities
Ensuring a 100% inclusive environment for LGBTQIAP+ people
For detailed information about these targets, visit the Sustainability Indicators page.
Initiatives
We have different initiatives to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion. Check out some of them.
In 2016, a group made up of individuals from different Suzano teams organically engaged with the topic of diversity. This is how Plural was born. Supported by the company’s leadership, the initiative works in five diversity-related areas, or affinity groups: generations, LGBTQIAP+, women, Black people and people with disabilities.
We have awareness and educational activities to prepare leaders who are more inclusive and help our entire team recognize and avoid unconscious biases.
We are part of WE Ventures, a fund that supports startups led by women, in partnership with Microsoft, SEBRAE, M8 Partners and Bertha Capital. The fund encourages women’s entrepreneurship through training courses and investments in companies started by women. We are the first company in the paper and pulp sector to be part of the initiative, in which we will invest up to R$5 million.
Through the volunteer program Contribuindo para o Futuro (“Contributing to the Future”), carried out in partnership with the Joule Institute, Suzano trainees mentor university students who are Black, have disabilities or identify as LGBTQIAP+, preparing them for the job market.
Can we help?
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