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NEWS

21
Jan

2024 Summary - Actions with our contractors

In 2024, together with the contractors who work alongside us, we made significant strides toward more sustainable forest management, demonstrating that our efforts not only protect forests but also the communities around them. We surpassed goals that fill us with pride, such as the “Mobile Library” campaign, which, thanks to your support, positively impacted the education and development of 100 children from rural schools in Lavalleja and Rocha, promoting reading and fostering a love of books. Additionally, through the "Contractors' School" program, 12 of our contractors funded the participation of School No. 107 in Sierras Blancas in our reading program, expanding educational opportunities for its students. Thanks to their generosity, we exceeded the funding goal, enabling improvements to the school’s conditions. With the surplus, we acquired an inclusive playset to promote adapted recreation, supporting the integration of a child with ASD and reinforcing our commitment to inclusion.

21
Jan

Final project

As part of the "Reading is a Journey" program, we invited schools from Rocha and Lavalleja to participate in a short story contest. The jury, composed of FAS collaborators, had the difficult task of selecting only three winners from among 12 stories, all of which stood out for their talent, creativity, and dedication. As a prize, the three selected stories were compiled into a book, celebrating the effort and imagination of their authors. While we are sharing the winners here, we want to recognize that all the stories displayed exceptional quality and amazed us with the creativity behind each work. Click to download the book.

31
Dec

Happy New Year!

To our collaborators, neighbors, teachers, and children who have participated in our CSR program, to our value chain, to all the companies and partner organizations that work alongside us, and to the local entrepreneurs who have been part of our initiatives: We deeply thank you for everything we have shared this year and wish you an excellent start to 2025 with your families. During this special season, we wanted to convey our best wishes through a gift basket for our team, filled with products crafted by our talented local entrepreneurs. Each of these flavors symbolizes the wishes we lovingly extend to everyone. Thank you for being part of this journey we build together!

20
Dec

Proud to Be Foresters

At Forestal Atlántico Sur, we are proud to be an active part of the #SoyForestal campaign, an initiative driven by the Society of Forestry Producers. This campaign aims to highlight the pride of belonging to the forestry sector, showcasing our valuable contributions to the environment, the economy, and local communities. We’ll be sharing videos and testimonials from our collaborators and colleagues across the sector on our social media platforms, showing the work we do every day to promote sustainability and local development. Each story highlights the dedication, effort, and commitment of the people who make it possible for the forestry sector to continue growing and creating a positive impact in our country. We invite you to follow our social media channels and those of the Society of Forestry Producers to learn more about the campaign, watch the videos, and meet other colleagues in the sector. Click to meet some members of our team and find out why they’re proud to be part of the forestry industry!

18
Dec

Thank you, teachers! CSR 2024 Closing

Last week, we had the immense pleasure of visiting and greeting all the schools that participated in our 2024 CSR program: Leer es un viaje, in partnership with the NGO Edúcate Uruguay, with whom we had the honor of collaborating as part of our commitment to education. It was truly moving to thank them in person for their dedication to nurturing a love for reading in the minds and hearts of so many children. As a token of our appreciation, we presented a very special gift: a unique matera, made from our company’s recycled uniforms by women entrepreneurs from CEPRODIH, a civil association promoting the socio-economic inclusion of women in high vulnerability situations. We also included products from Caseras de India Muerta, a local business from Rocha, as part of our Purchasing with Impact program, which supports local development and the circular economy. This gift symbolizes much more than sustainability: it represents our collective effort to build a future that is more dignified, autonomous, and respectful of our environment.

30
Nov

New Shipment of Eucalyptus Woodchips

In November, Forestal Atlántico Sur, in collaboration with Madelur, completed a new shipment of 47,000 tons of Eucalyptus dunnii woodchips destined for Europe. This significant delivery, aboard the Water Lily vessel, underscores our commitment to exporting high-quality forestry products and ensuring sustainability at every stage of our value chain.

19
Nov

Business Meeting of the Union of Exporters

Last week, we had the honor of participating in the Business Meeting organized by the Union of Exporters of Uruguay. This event provided us with an opportunity to share success stories, lessons learned, and challenges related to our community projects. During our presentation, we discussed insights and challenges from the "Educational Institutions" and "Impactful Purchasing" programs, our work in local communities, and the importance of engaging our supply chain in sustainability efforts. We also reflected on how to involve internal audiences in CSR programs, sharing practical tips to make it a reality. We concluded our participation with an interactive game and rewarded attendees with our Flora and Fauna Manual.

08
Nov

2024 CSR Plan: Projects Promoted

At FAS, we believe in the transformative power of reading. Last week, at the 2024 Conversation Forum, we had the opportunity to meet with the teachers participating in our initiatives with E.dúcate Uruguay and celebrate the progress of the projects we are advancing together. Click to learn about the three key projects we are promoting as part of our 2024 CSR Plan: Reading is a Journey, The Contractors’ School, and Mobile Library.

29
Oct

Training and Drill for Wildfire Prevention

As part of our wildfire prevention plan, in October we trained our team, value chain, and community to address the risks of the upcoming season. We began in Barriga Negra, Lavalleja, at the Francisco Acal Association, where we also added new books to the community library we had previously supported. Next, we visited Parallé, Rocha, where we engaged with neighbors and students from School No. 42. In both sessions, we shared key prevention practices and rapid response protocols, also highlighting the importance of the PAIF Operation for coordinated action. We concluded at our "Curva" facility in Lavalleja with a drill involving 41 workers from 15 companies and the FAS team.

26
Sep

Celebrating FSC® Forest Week at FAS

Over the past 30 years, the Forest Stewardship Council has worked tirelessly to protect forests from climate change, biodiversity loss, and deforestation. We are proud to have been part of this journey as FSC® Certificate Holders, applying sustainable practices that contribute to a more responsible future. This year, as in the past four years, we joined the #FSCForestWeek under the theme "Small steps, big changes for everyone." Click to discover how we celebrated this time.

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