The International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) announced that ARAUCO recently joined the organization as its latest member. As a wood mouldings and panels provider, ARAUCO manages 1.7 million hectares of forest assets – 482,000 hectares of which are under conservation for their high social and environmental value, ISFC officials said. In 2024, the company produced 4.5 million tons of pulp and 7.9 million cubic meters of wood and panels, while reaching 1,078 MW of installed capacity in clean, renewable energy.
“This initiative represents a fundamental step toward recognizing that the natural assets we manage have real value for society and the planet,” said Charles Kimber, senior vice-president of human resources and sustainability at ARAUCO. “As a company, we are committed to a long-term vision of sustainable development, and this is fully aligned with that approach.”
The arrival of ARAUCO into the ISFC membership, “significantly increases our reach and influence in the vitally important region of Latin America,” said Dr. David Brand, independent chair of the ISFC. “ARAUCO is a highly respected global company which will bring to the ISFC a great deal of experience and positively shape our understanding of the parts of the world where they have their largest operations in Chile, Argentina and Brazil. The Board of Directors is delighted to welcome ARAUCO.”
ARAUCO is also recognized as the world’s first forestry company to be certified as carbon neutral.