KOEHLER SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Interview with Nicolas Gordon of CMPC CMPC Celulosa from Chile is the fourth largest pulp producer in the world. The company oper- ates as a holding company in the business areas of forestry, timber, pulp, packaging materials, and tissue paper and is represent- ed with operations in eight Latin American countries. In Chile, Brazil, and Argentina, CMPC owns, amongst other things, large- scale and sustainably operated forest plan- tations. The company's business is based on international partnerships that contribute to the sustainability of the planet, positive impacts on surrounding communities, and the revitalization of local economies. Why is eucalyptus IMPF a sus- tainable form of land use? At CMPC, the concept of intensively managed forest plantations with higher fiber production per unit area involves ensuring the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the company. Under this premise, all activities associated with the cultivation of eucalyptus, such as tillage, waste disposal, planting, weeding, fertilisation, harvesting, and road construction, must ensure long-term sustainable productivity and minimise negative impacts. Some examples of this are the use of low impact machinery for harvesting and good planning that allows for a reduction in the density of the built road network. Contour prepa- ration of soils to prevent erosion from surface water runoff, allowing for greater growth of root systems and wood volume in plantations. Only ap- proved herbicides are used safely for users and the environment. Application of slow-release fertilisers. 32 Genetic material suitable for specific soil condi- tions, temperature, and water availability of the plantations. Finally, the impact of productive areas on protected areas and zones must be minimal. With more than 100 years in business, CMPC intends to promote shared value for another 100 years by incorporating the latest and best practices in sustainable land use. How do your stakeholders per- ceive the social and economic impacts in the regions where you operate? CMPC's Community Engagement approach is based on preventing or mitigating any negative impact, while promoting shared value through education, culture, entrepreneurship, and the environmental protection. Additionally, we promote a business model that strives for local sustainable development opportunities with special focus in our value chain. Our engagement process is clearly structured and consists of three steps: identification and diagnosis, definition of social investments and monitoring and evaluation. We currently measure the effectiveness of our interventions through random public opinion surveys. The results of the perception and reputa- tion survey show for Chile that 49 % of our respon- dents consider forestry to be a world-class industry. Also, 56 % of respondents additionally stated that forestry is a mainstay of the region in terms of economic growth. Lastly, we are developing new