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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global agenda adopted during the United Nations (UN) Summit on Sustainable Development in 2015. In total, the UN established 17 ambitious and interconnected global goals, unfolded into 169 targets. The focus is to overcome the major development challenges faced by people in Brazil and around the world, while promoting sustainable growth on the planet by the year 2030. The good news is that the widespread presence in Minas Gerais makes the Forestry Industry an agricultural culture with the high potential to address 14 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Every day, the forestry sector in Minas Gerais contributes to eradicating poverty, providing affordable and clean energy, fostering innovation, reducing inequalities, promoting sustainable cities, encouraging responsible consumption, combating climate change, ensuring justice, promoting decent work, and economic growth. In this context, AMIF is already working to make the forestry sector in Minas Gerais an official signatory of the United Nations. This will be another public demonstration of how AMIF and its associates are committed to sustainable development for Minas Gerais, Brazil, and, of course, the world. Our strategic goals In 2023, AMIF developed a new Strategic Plan based on ten goals aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). AMIF believes that economic development is a strong ally of environmental conservation and the reduction of social inequalities. Now, let’s share our goals and truths with you and the world. Strategic goal 1 Ensure the economic and financial sustainability of AMIF’s operations and projects. Strategic goal 2 Boost the sector’s performance through the valorization of its assets in the green economy. Strategic goal 3 Expand the scope of action and representation of AMIF in all segments of the forest industry in Minas Gerais. Strategic goal 4 Reduce sector bureaucracy and risks for associated companies. Strategic goal 5 Promote the professionalization of the forest industry in Minas Gerais. Strategic goal 6 Reposition the image and develop the reputation of the forest industry in Minas Gerais. Strategic goal 7 Update the governance of the Deliberative Council and Executive Presidency. Strategic goal 8 Optimize organizational flow. Strategic goal 9 Enhance the qualification of those directly involved in AMIF’s processes and outcomes. Strategic goal 10 Increase and qualify the participation of associates in AMIF’s activities.

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Minas Gerais leads the ranking with the largest forest base in Brazil. The state of Minas Gerais holds the first position in the ranking of planted forests in Brazil with 2.3 million hectares. The leadership of Minas Gerais’ plantations represents 24% of the entire forest base in the country, almost double the planted area in the state of São Paulo, the second-ranked state with 1.2 million hectares. The data are part of a groundbreaking survey conducted by the Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal) in partnership with the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá) and other state associations representing the sector. The company Canopy Remote Sensing Solutions was responsible for mapping and characterizing the planted forests in the 14 main Brazilian producing states (Bahia, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Piauí, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Tocantins). This is the first time that such a survey has been conducted jointly among states using geoprocessing and integrated data analysis with classification by microregions and municipalities, in addition to the genus of species (eucalyptus, pine, black wattle, teak, paricá, African mahogany, etc.). By: Canopy, AMIF, Ibá (2022) Planted forests provide wood for industrial production in a renewable, sustainable, and certified manner, following national and international management standards such as Cerflor, FSC, and Chain of Custody. Approximately 96% of these forests in Minas Gerais are composed of the genus eucalyptus, which gives rise to essential products for society. These products include charcoal widely used for steel, pig iron, and ferroalloy production in the steel industry (being a raw material that also solidifies the state’s position as a global leader in its production and consumption). Other products include paper and pulp, panels, sheets, laminated flooring, natural wood, treated wood, among others. The diversity in eucalyptus use involves the production of more than five thousand bioproducts in segments such as food, medicine, cosmetics, biofuels, and even fabrics. The survey considered satellite images collected over the Brazilian territory in the last 20 years. In Minas Gerais, the largest plantations are located in seven microregions: Capelinha, Curvelo, Grão Mogol, Paracatu, Pirapora, Salinas, and Três Marias. In total, planted forests are present in 803 municipalities in Minas Gerais (94%). The ten municipalities with the highest production represent 25% of the entire planted area in the state of Minas. The 10 municipalities in Minas Gerais with the largest area of planted forests in the state: Municipality in Minas Gerais Planted area (hectares) Eucalyptus Pine Others Total João Pinheiro 102.356 0 255 102.611 Buritizeiro 79.191 2.851 0 82.042 Itamarandiba 70.464 0 0 70.464 Lassance 55.028 1.628 157 56.813 Curvelo 56.011 0 0 56.011 Três Marias 51.807 0 22 51.829 Grão Mogol 41.802 3.298 67 45.167 Carbonita 41.170 0 0 41.170 São João do Paraíso 26.732 72 9.433 36.238 Minas Novas 35.985 0 0 35.985 TOTAL 560.545 7.849 9.935 578.329 Crédito: Canopy, AMIF, Ibá (2022)

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Privacy Policy

Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal) Privacy Policy IMPORTANT NOTE: The Portuguese version of this document will govern our relationship – this translated version is provided for convenience only and will not be interpreted to modify the Portuguese version. For the Portuguese version, please see the LGPD page on the PT-BR version of the website. This Privacy Policy contains information about the collection, use, storage, processing, and protection of personal data from individuals, clients, suppliers, and others, throughout our business operations. This document aims to demonstrate absolute transparency on the subject and inform all interested parties about the types of data that are collected, the reasons for collection, and how data subjects can manage or delete their personal information. Who we are The Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal), registered under the CNPJ number 19.295.989/0001-36, headquartered at Rua Antônio de Albuquerque, Savassi, 194, Belo Horizonte/MG, ZIP code 30.112-010, hereinafter referred to as AMIF. About the Privacy Policy This document has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Law (Law 13.709/18), the Internet Civil Rights Framework (Law 12.965/14), and the EU Regulation No. 2016/679. Furthermore, the document may be updated due to any normative changes, which is why the data subject is invited to periodically consult this section. By using the Services, the data subject accepts and understands that we collect, process, use, and store their information as described in this Policy. We recommend that this Policy be read carefully, especially before initiating your relationship with AMIF. If you have any doubts about the content of this Policy, please contact us directly at privacidade@amif.org.br. 1. Types of collected Data and how they are used When you access and use our platform or interact with AMIF in any way, we may process your personal data for various purposes, as indicated below: Data collected Purposes Registration data on the website, in our newsletter, or at our events (full name, email, phone number, CNPJ or CPF, and address). • Send content produced by AMIF, such as institutional announcements, newsletters, e-books, materials on specific themes and services, event invitations, or feedback surveys. • Allow your participation in events promoted by AMIF and your interaction by sending questions or inquiries. Contact data (name, email, phone, cell). • To answer your questions, compliments, complaints, suggestions, and communicate with you, especially when you send us a message through the Contact page on our website. • To manage our relationship with you or with the company you represent, if you are a client, a former client, or a potential client. • Offer information about events, and products related to AMIF through telephone contact by call or WhatsApp/Telegram, e-books. Data provided for courses, lectures, and other services offered by AMIF (full name, phone, cell, email, position, CPF). • To register the participant in our courses and other events, creating their registration for control, security, and certificate issuance. • To issue payment invoices for the courses and other services offered by AMIF. Contact data for our partners, suppliers, and associates (Name, commercial email, commercial phone, and commercial address). • Our partners, suppliers, and associates provide the contact of one of their representatives so that the public can learn more about their services and products. Interaction data with content produced by AMIF (clicks on our website or newsletter, number of accesses, opening of newsletters and informative sent, duration, engagement rate, analytical data). • To improve our communication with you, develop the functionalities of our website, and provided services. • To send content that we believe is of your interest. • To perform analyses on the effectiveness and relevance of the content we produce. Information about your access to our website and other applications provided by AMIF (IP, date, and time of access). • To comply with our legal obligations. 2. With whom are your personal data shared? We may share your personal data with: Our partners, service providers, and suppliers.To carry out our activities, we maintain relationships and contract various partners, service providers, and suppliers, which are essential for our operation. Some of these partners, service providers, and suppliers may need to access the personal data we collect to perform their functions, such as information technology service providers, data hosting services, event management services, productivity software providers, auditors, correspondents, translators, among other service providers, in which cases we may share your personal data with them. Government Authorities.We may share your personal data with any Government Authority that requests it, including labor or financial activity oversight bodies, regulatory bodies, judicial authorities, or police authorities. With third parties interested in combining our activities.We may share your personal data with third parties interested in combining our activities. To third parties indicated by you. We may share your personal data with third parties indicated by you, upon your request. 3. How long are your data processed? We retain personal data only for the necessary time, depending on: The activity or service for which the data is being processed. Any legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. The time during which the service we provide may be subject to judicial questioning or investigations. 4. International Data Transfers In certain circumstances, such as when we use cloud hosting services located in other countries or when we need to transfer data to other countries, we will take the measures required by law to ensure that your personal data remains protected and that this transfer is carried out in accordance with one of the transfer mechanisms provided for in the LGPD. 5. 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Associates

Associates The Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal) represents the largest forestry-based companies in Minas Gerais. Meet our associates by business sectors. Pulp and Paper Cenibra operates in the production of bleached short-fiber eucalyptus pulp. The company is present in over 50 municipalities in the eastern region of Minas Gerais, where it develops various socio-environmental projects intending to contribute to the development of local communities. Fazenda Brasilândia Highway BA-275, Km 24, s/n Rural Area, Eunápolis – BA, ZIP Code: 45820-000 Visit the website LD Celulose S.A. is a joint venture between the Austrian company Lenzing and the Brazilian company Dexco, and it is one of the largest soluble pulp factories in the world. Located in the Triângulo Mineiro, it is situated between the municipalities of Indianópolis and Araguari. It has a production capacity of 500,000 tons of soluble pulp per year, along with 144 MW of clean energy. The special cellulose fibers produced at LD are used in the textile industry, creating fabrics with innovation, sustainability, and high technology. LMG 748 Highway, Km 29, S/N – Indianópolis, MG, Brazil, ZIP Code: 38490-000 Visit the website It’s the largest global producer of eucalyptus pulp, as well as a world leader in the paper market. The company cultivates eucalyptus and combines production with sustainable practices that generate value for society. Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 1355 – 5th to 8th floor. São Paulo – SP, ZIP Code: 01452-919 Tel: 0800 941 1222 Visit the website Veracel is a company in the Brazilian bioeconomy that produces sustainable pulp from eucalyptus fibers. In total, our operations cover 11 municipalities in the Costa do Descobrimento, in the far south of Bahia. Fazenda Brasilândia Highway BA-275, Km 24, s/n Rural Area, Eunápolis – BA, ZIP Code: 45820-000 Visit the website Bracell is a Brazilian company, one of the largest producers of dissolving pulp and specialty cellulose in the world, with operations in Minas Gerais and other states in Brazil. Rua Alfa, 1033, AIN – Camaçari Industrial Complex CEP 42810-290 – Camaçari – Bahia. Visit the website Charcoal and energy Global player in stainless steels, special electrical steels, and nickel alloys. The industry is concentrated in six main plants located in Brazil, Belgium, and France. In Brazil, it competitively and sustainably utilizes charcoal in its processes. 1º de Maio Square, 09 – Centro Norte – Timóteo – MG ZIP Code: 35180-018 – Tel.: (+ 55 31) 3849-7000 Visit the website The largest steel producer in Latin America, ArcelorMittal Brasil represents the ArcelorMittal Group in the country, a global steel market leader. The company supplies long, flat, and drawn steels for a variety of productive segments and also operates in diversified areas such as mining, self-consumption energy generation, production of renewable bio-reducer (charcoal from eucalyptus forests), and information technology. Carandaí Avenue, 1115 – 10th floor – Funcionários – Belo Horizonte – MG. ZIP Code: 30130-915 Tel.: (+55 31) 3219-1530 Visit the website One of the most important producer and supplier of high-purity ferrosilicon in the world. Its objective is the constant development of technologies to add value to standard ferrosilicon, supplied to the major steel industries worldwide. Governador Valadares Street, 354, Centro, Nova Era – MG ZIP Code: 35920-000 – Tel.: (+ 55 31) 3861-1149 Visit the website The largest steel producer and scrap recycler in Brazil and one of the main suppliers of long steels in the Americas and special steels worldwide. It also produces flat steel and iron ore through sustainable processes. João César de Oliveira Avenue, 5365 – Beatriz – Contagem – MG ZIP Code: 32040-000 Visit the website The AVG Group was founded in 1991, and initially dedicated to activities in the iron and steel industry and mining. Since 1993, it has incorporated forestry management and charcoal production competencies. Focusing on the iron and steel industry and mining, the group has ventures dedicated to pig iron production and the extraction and beneficiation of iron ore. Ministro Orozimbo Nonato Street, 102 – Vila da Serra – Nova Lima – MG ZIP Code: 34006-053 – Tel.: (+55 31) 2125-9500 Visit the website The Ferroeste Group provides renewable products with superior quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental respect. These are the three main pillars that support the business commitment and position the Ferroeste brand as one of the most respected in the Brazilian industry. Contorno Avenue, 3800 – Santa Efigênia – Belo Horizonte – MG ZIP Code: 30110-022 – Tel.: (+55 31) 3228-2500 Visit the website Engaged in forest-cutting operations, charcoal production, wood preservation, and the production of clonal eucalyptus seedlings, efficiently serving various states across the national territory. MG 164 Highway, km 89 – Rural Zone – Martinho Campos – MG ZIP Code: 35606-000 – Tel.: (+ 55 37) 3524-1501 Visit the website A producer of metallic silicon, holding over 20 granted industrial patents and standing out for production quality. The first company globally to develop technology using charcoal as a reducer for metallic silicon. Dr. José Patrus de Sousa Avenue, 1,000 – Pirapora Industrial District – MG, ZIP Code: 39270-000 Tel.: (+55 31) 3249-2000 Visit the website A producer of pig iron, utilizing charcoal for its production, Metalsider is a reference in both domestic and international markets. Its practices and principles ensure a high-quality product for steel production and castings. Amazonas Avenue, 2481 – Cachoeira – Betim – MG ZIP Code: 32610-360 – Tel.: (+55 31) 3539-9802 Visit the website A metallurgical company that aims to supply ferrosilicon, metallic silicon, and micro-silica products. Sustainability combined with continuous improvement and the effectiveness of the integrated management system are commitments of Minasligas. Maria Luiza Santiago Street, 200, 20th floor – Santa Lúcia – Belo Horizonte – MG ZIP Code: 30360-740 – Tel.: (+55 31) 3261-8666 Visit the website The SADA Group invests in sustainable solutions for energy production, operates in the reforestation market, and has over 22.7 thousand hectares of eucalyptus reforestation areas. Diamantina Aracuai Road, s/n – Faz. Jequi – Rural Area – Carbonita/MG Visit the website Develops and manages forest

Board of Directors

Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal) meets periodically to monitor, consolidate, and expand the strategic roadmap established for AMIF. It is through a participative and committed Board, aligned with the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais, that AMIF’s vision of “establishing itself as a model of leadership in representing the planted forest industry in Minas Gerais” becomes increasingly stronger. Meet the members of the AMIF Board of Directors: Edimar de Melo Cardoso Chairman of the AMIF Board of Directors and Director at Aperam BioEnergia André Dezanet Vallourec Carlos Alberto Guerreiro TTG Brasil Daniel Kaukal Rima Frederico Henriques Silva Grupo S&D Henrique Simões Zica Minasligas José Marcio Cardoso Cenibra Lucas Olstan Rando Gerdau Marcio Salles Lima Metalsider Ricardo Carvalho de Moura Plantar Sandro Longuinho Norflor Wagner de Brito Barbosa ArcelorMittal Bioflorestas

Our Team

Our Team The AMIF team consists of professionals who are experts and prepared to make the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais increasingly admired. Meet our team Adriana Maugeri Presidente da AMIF 31 99880 9486 Igor Braga Jurídico 31 99880 8417 Bruno Menezes Comunicação e Marketing 31 98718 7830 Josiany Souza Back Office 31 98799 0766

Technical Committees

Technical Committees AMIF has seven internal technical committees to discuss matters relevant to the forestry sector in Minas Gerais, promote and foster the growth and competitiveness of activities related to the planted forest-based industry of its associates, advocate for and transform interests and needs into results. Follow along: Sustainable Management Committee: This committee aims to bring together key representatives from the associates to identify short, medium, and long-term demands focused on the sustainability of forest plantations and technological innovations for the sector. It also addresses the needs of companies before government agencies. Energy Committee: The goal of the Energy Committee is to innovate in the energy sector, breaking down the entire wood chain and its by-products with a focus on the circular economy and the carbon market. Additionally, the committee is interested in sustainable and technological innovations. Property Security Committee: The Property Security Committee gathers representatives from the associates with the objective of ensuring the asset security of the companies. The committee maintains active relationships with municipal, state, and federal entities, as well as develops cooperative prevention and combat of forest fires programs. Sectoral Communication Committee: The Committee brings together professionals from the sector to discuss and develop action plans aimed at disseminating the brand (branding) of the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais. Additionally, the Committee discusses and approves seasonal campaigns, events, and other strategies to make the planted forest sector increasingly admired by society in Minas Gerais and nationally. ESG Committee: The ESG Committee gathers professionals from the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais to maximize actions related to the environment, society, and good management practices in the corporate environments of the companies associated with AMIF. The committee is responsible for delving into ESG agenda topics and seeking solutions for implementing indicators in the three areas that make up the acronym, such as events, courses, workshops, among others. Political and Environmental Affairs Committee: The Political and Environmental Affairs Committee brings together professionals from the legal sector of the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais to analyze and prepare documents related to environmental legislation, tax legislation, and green finance to engage the private sector with the government. Legal Affairs Committee: The committee is responsible for promoting debates and providing guidance on legal topics relevant to the effective streamlining of the forestry sector in Minas Gerais.

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