www.gruporesinasbrasil.com.br SUSTAINABILITY TOWARDS THE FUTURE OF NATURAL RESINS
MARIANA JORGE FERREIRA
September 2019, PCA International Conference - VANCOUVER AGENDA
I. SUSTAINABILITY | MAIN CONCEPTS II. NATURAL RESINS and SUSTAINABILITY III. GRUPO RB ▪ OVERVIEW ▪ MAIN AREAS OF OPERATION ▪ ACT LOCALLY – AFFECT GLOBALLY ▪ FOREST VALUE CHAIN ▪ OUR COMMITMENT ▪ SOME OF OUR CONCERNS ▪ WHAT WE’RE DOING... ▪ TAPPING: A SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITY SUSTAINABILITY | MAIN CONCEPTS
SUSTAINABILITY “Sustainability is the ability to exist constantly.” (Wikipedia, 2019) “The quality of being able to continue over a period of time.” (Cambridge Dictionary, 2019) “The concept of sustainability was originally coined in forestry, where it means never SDGS UN Source: harvesting more than what the forest yields in new growth.” (Tom Kuhlman and John Farrington, What is Sustainability?, 2010)
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT “Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs.” (Brundtland Report, UN, 1987) Development 3 PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT “For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three core Sustainable Wikipedia, Source: elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. These elements are interconnected and all are crucial for the well–being of individuals and societies.” (FAQ, Sustainable Development Summit , UN, 2015) NATURAL RESINS and SUSTAINABILITY
“Naval stores origin precedes recorded history. In Genesis 6:14, Noah was instructed to ‘pitch de ark within and without,’ indicating the traditional use of the resin of pine tree even in biblical times.” (Naval Stores, Zinkel and Russel, PCA, 1989)
Source: Internet / Ark of Noah Source: Internet / Computer Chip
The evolution of Pine Chemicals has been tremendous and we may easily affirm that natural resins are sustainable, till now.
But, what about the FUTURE? What are we doing at present moment to assure natural resins SUSTAINABILITY? GRUPO RB | Overview
▪ Grupo RB started its activities in Brazil in 1992, with the extraction and processing of pine oleoresin
▪ Since then, it became the largest company in the world producing pine resins in an integrated manner.
▪ Grupo RB is a family company with Portuguese origins. Its shareholders belong to a family with more than 100 years of experience in the natural resins’ business (Socer Portugal).
▪ Grupo RB has a vertically integrated operation that extends from forest management to final products for industry or immediate consumption. MAIN AREAS OF OPERATION
FORESTRY ▪︎ FOREST MANAGMENT 2 nurseries 20.000 ha own forests 35.000 ha rented forests 1.640 ha promotion forests
HARVESTING ▪︎ EXTRACTION OF RAW MATERIAL 6 pine oleoresin destileries 3 derivatives plants 1 gum base plant 2 wood processing plants
INDUSTRY ▪︎ PROCESSING OF RAW MATERIAL 3.000 direct employees approx. 85% in rural areas ACT LOCALLY - AFFECT GLOBALLY
OUR SITES LOCATIONS: BRAZIL, PORTUGAL AND SPAIN OUR PRODUCTS GLOBAL PRESENCE FOREST VALUE CHAIN OUR COMMITMENT
GRUPO RB fosters, amongst all stakeholders of its activity, good practices within social, environmental and economical core elements, aiming for genuine sustainable development.
Social Development and Inclusion
Environmental Protection
Economic Development
Cultural SDGS UN Source: Diversity
Reinforcing its commitment, GRUPO RB has established in 2019 Instituto Resinas do Brasil, whose mission is to promote the above core principles in all operating areas. SOME OF OUR CONCERNS
PROSPERITY Social Development Productivity and Inclusion INNOVATION Waste management Water management Environmental RESPECT: for nature, for people, for culture Protection Use and management of NATURAL RESOURCES: raw materials, water, energy Packaging Economic Logistics Development WORKING CONDITIONS Continuous improvement Competitiveness Cultural Diversity Investment RESEARCH
Source: Internet / Planet Earth SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (NURSERIES AND PLANTATIONS) CROSSBREEDING, INDIVIDUALS SELECTION, GENETIC IMPROVEMENT, SELECTIVE THINNINGS, ETC... SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS IN TAPPING TECHNIQUES SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
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Área de Preservação
PRESERVATION OF NATIVE AREAS AND WILDLIFE According to Brazilian legislation, 20% of the area of the properties we work at is mandatory to the preservation of native species: PERMANENT PRESERVATION AREAS AND LEGAL RESERVES SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
Source: Social Networks PRESERVATION OF NATIVE AREAS AND WILDLIFE OUR FORESTS ARE THE WELCOMING HABITAT FOR NUMEROUS SPECIES OF FAUNA AND FLORA SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
1.640 HECTARES OF PROMOTION FORESTS 124 FAMILIES INVOLVED SO FAR
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION FORESTS: FOSTERING PARTNESHIPS WITH SMALL RURAL LAND OWNERS SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF OUR TEAMS SO... WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE REAL LIFE ??? SOME EXAMPLES...
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR OUR TEAMS SUPPORT AND REST AREAS, EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL CARE AND SUPERVISION, TRANSPORTATION, ETC... TAPPING: A SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITY
AND WHEN OUR PRODUCTS REACH FINAL CONSUMER...
OUR FORESTS ARE STILL THERE: READY FOR A NEW TAPPING SEASON, READY TO ENJOY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
WE PLANT THE FUTURE ! GRUPO RB – CORPORATE OFFICE SÃO PAULO Rua dos Pinheiros, 870, Torre 2000 25 andar, Salas 253/254 Pinheiros - SP | CEP 05422-001 BRAZIL T. (11) 3087-0696 www.gruporesinasbrasil.com.br
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