Does Aracruz develop partnerships with other companies?
In order to achieve high levels of efficiency in all of the sectors that indirectly support its core activity – the production of pulp – Aracruz has been establishing partnerships over the past few years with specialized companies that have activities in its fields of activity. These partnerships have increased the productivity and competitiveness of both Aracruz and its partners. In 2006, the 182 companies that provide services to Aracruz, taken as a whole, employed approximately 7,000 workers, among permanent and temporary employees. Partner companies undergo rigorous selection according to competence standards and their specific specialization in their fields of expertise. Besides complying with all legal regulations (tax and labor norms), the partners assume a contractual commitment to respect Aracruz internal guidelines, mainly regarding workplace conditions (hygiene, a job medicine and safety) and the environment.
