SUZANO S.A., 20-F filed on 4/26/2024
Annual and Transition Report (foreign private issuer)
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Document and Entity Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
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Document and Entity Information  
Document Type 20-F
Document Annual Report true
Entity Registrant Name Suzano S.A.
Document Registration Statement false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2023
Document Transition Report false
Document Shell Company Report false
Entity File Number 001-38755
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code D5
Entity Address, Address Line One Av. Professor Magalhães Neto, 1,752 10th Floor, Rooms 1009, 1010 and 1011
Entity Address, City or Town Salvador
Entity Address, Country BR
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 41810-012
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 1,324,117,615
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true
Document Accounting Standard International Financial Reporting Standards
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000909327
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Amendment Flag false
Auditor Firm ID 1351
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores Independentes Ltda.
Auditor Location São Paulo, Brazil
Business Contact [Member]  
Document and Entity Information  
Entity Address, Address Line One Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1,355 - 7th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town São Paulo
Entity Address, Country BR
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 01452-919
Contact Personnel Name Marcelo Feriozzi Bacci
Country Region +55
City Area Code 11
Local Phone Number 3503-9330
Contact Personnel Email Address ri@suzano.com.br
Ordinary shares [member]  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security Our common shares without par value*
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Security Exchange Name NYSE
ADR [Member]  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security American Depositary Shares, or ADSs,** each representing one of our common shares
Trading Symbol SUZB3/SUZ
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 4.000% due 2025, issued by Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 4.000% Notes due 2025, issued by Suzano International Finance B.V. (successor to Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.)
Trading Symbol FBR/25
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 5.500% due 2027, issued by Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 5.500% Notes due 2027, issued by Suzano International Finance B.V. (successor to Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.)
Trading Symbol FBR/27
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 6.000% due 2029, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.000% Notes due 2029, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH
Trading Symbol SUZ/29
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 5.000% due 2030, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 5.000% Notes due 2030, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH
Trading Symbol SUZ/30
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 3.750% due 2031, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 3.750% Notes due 2031, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH
Trading Symbol SUZ/31
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 2.500% due 2028, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 2.500% Notes due 2028, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH
Trading Symbol SUZ/28
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 3.125% due 2032, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH  
Document and Entity Information  
Title of 12(b) Security 3.125% Notes due 2032, issued by Suzano Austria GmbH
Trading Symbol SUZ/32
Security Exchange Name NYSE
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
CURRENT    
Cash and cash equivalents R$ 8,345,871 R$ 9,505,951
Marketable securities 12,823,886 7,546,639
Trade accounts receivable 6,848,454 9,607,012
Inventories 5,946,948 5,728,261
Recoverable taxes 888,539 549,580
Derivative financial instruments 2,676,526 3,048,493
Current 113,743 108,146
Dividends receivable 7,334
Other assets 925,105 1,021,234
Total current assets 38,569,072 37,122,650
NON-CURRENT    
Marketable securities 443,400 419,103
Recoverable taxes 1,373,647 1,406,363
Deferred taxes 545,213 3,986,415
Derivative financial instruments 1,753,928 1,825,256
Non-Current Advances To Suppliers 2,242,229 1,592,132
Judicial deposits 361,693 362,561
Other assets 182,463 279,955
Biological assets 18,278,582 14,632,186
Investments 608,013 612,516
Property, plant and equipment 59,289,069 50,656,634
Right of use 5,196,631 5,109,226
Intangible 14,749,085 15,192,971
Total non-current 105,023,953 96,075,318
TOTAL ASSET 143,593,025 133,197,968
CURRENT    
Trade accounts payable 5,572,219 6,206,570
Loans, financing and debentures 4,758,247 3,335,029
Lease liabilities 753,399 672,174
Derivative financial instruments 578,763 667,681
Taxes payable 443,454 449,122
Payroll and charges 766,905 674,525
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and associates 93,405 1,856,763
Dividends payable 1,316,528 5,094
Advances from customers 172,437 131,355
Other liabilities 339,683 494,230
Total current liabilities 14,795,040 14,492,543
NON-CURRENT    
Loans, financing and debentures 72,414,445 71,239,562
Lease liabilities 5,490,383 5,510,356
Derivative financial instruments 1,857,309 4,179,114
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and associates 93,782 205,559
Provision for judicial liabilities 2,860,409 3,256,310
Employee benefit plans 833,683 691,424
Deferred taxes 11,377 1,118
Share-based compensation plans 268,489 162,117
Advances from customers 74,715 136,161
Other liabilities 83,093 157,339
Total non-current liabilities 83,987,685 85,539,060
TOTAL LIABILITIES 98,782,725 100,031,603
EQUITY    
Share capital 9,235,546 9,235,546
Capital reserves 26,744 18,425
Treasury shares (1,484,014) (2,120,324)
Retained earnings 35,376,198 24,207,869
Other reserves 1,538,296 1,719,516
Controlling shareholders' 44,692,770 33,061,032
Non-controlling interest 117,530 105,333
Total equity 44,810,300 33,166,365
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY R$ 143,593,025 R$ 133,197,968
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Profit or loss [abstract]      
NET SALES R$ 39,755,575 R$ 49,830,946 R$ 40,965,431
Cost of sales (25,076,675) (24,821,288) (20,615,588)
Gross profit 14,678,900 25,009,658 20,349,843
OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)      
Selling (2,596,377) (2,483,194) (2,291,722)
General and administrative (1,923,228) (1,709,767) (1,577,909)
Income from associates and joint ventures (19,379) 284,368 51,912
Other operating income, net 2,076,372 1,121,716 1,648,067
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE NET FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES) 12,216,288 22,222,781 18,180,191
NET FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES)      
Financial expenses (4,659,162) (4,590,370) (4,221,301)
Financial income 1,825,649 967,010 272,556
Derivative financial instruments 5,526,714 6,761,567 (1,597,662)
Monetary and exchange variations, net 3,087,727 3,294,593 (3,800,827)
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES 17,997,216 28,655,581 8,832,957
Income and social contribution taxes      
Current (395,392) (510,896) (292,115)
Deferred (3,495,443) (4,749,798) 94,690
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 14,106,381 23,394,887 8,635,532
Attributable to      
Resulted of the year attributable to controlling shareholders' 14,084,848 23,381,617 8,626,386
Non-controlling interest R$ 21,533 R$ 13,270 R$ 9,146
Earnings (loss) per share      
Basic R$ 10.85794 R$ 17.57724 R$ 6.39360
Diluted R$ 10.85387 R$ 17.57305 R$ 6.39205
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]      
Net income (loss) for the year R$ 14,106,381 R$ 23,394,887 R$ 8,635,532
Other comprehensive income (loss)      
Fair value investments in equity measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (1,311) (3,441) 2,020
Tax effect on the fair value of investments 446 1,170 (687)
Actuarial gain (loss) on post-employment plans of subsidiaries (480) (9,499) 2,289
Tax effect of the actuarial loss 163 3,260 (778)
Actuarial gain (loss) on post-employment plans of subsidiaries (128,047) (3,182) 117,353
Tax effect of the actuarial loss 43,536 1,082 (39,900)
Items with no subsequent effect on income (85,693) (10,610) 80,297
Exchange rate variation on conversion of financial information of the subsidiaries abroad 4,707 (16,035) 46,006
Realization of the above items 471 (235,737) (825)
Items with no subsequent effect on income 5,178 (251,772) 45,181
Total comprehensive income (loss) 14,025,866 23,132,505 8,761,010
Attributable to      
Controlling shareholders' 14,004,333 23,119,235 8,751,864
Non-controlling interest R$ 21,533 R$ 13,270 R$ 9,146
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Share Capital
Share issuance costs
Stock options granted
Treasury shares
Tax incentives
Legal Reserve
Capital increase reserve
Special statutory reserve
Investment reserve [Member]
Dividends proposed
Other reserves
Retained earnings (losses)
Total
Non-controlling interest
Total
Beginning balances at Dec. 31, 2020 R$ 9,269,281 R$ (33,735) R$ 10,612 R$ (218,265) R$ 2,129,944 R$ (3,926,015) R$ 7,231,822 R$ 105,556 R$ 7,337,378
Total comprehensive income                              
Net income (loss) for the year                       8,626,386 8,626,386 9,146 8,635,532
Other comprehensive income for the year                     125,478   125,478   125,478
Transactions with shareholders:                              
Stock options granted     4,843                   4,843   4,843
Unclaimed dividends forfeited               49         49   49
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends                       (913,111) (913,111)   (913,111)
Additional proposed dividend                   86,889   (86,889)      
Fair value attributable to non-controlling interests                           (15,039) (15,039)
Internal changes in equity:                              
Constitution of reserves         812,909 235,019 2,513,663 279,295       (3,840,886)      
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes                     (140,515) 140,515      
Ending balances at Dec. 31, 2021 9,269,281 (33,735) 15,455 (218,265) 812,909 235,019 2,513,663 279,344 86,889 2,114,907 15,075,467 99,663 15,175,130
Total comprehensive income                              
Net income (loss) for the year                       23,381,617 23,381,617 13,270 23,394,887
Other comprehensive income for the year                     (262,382)   (262,382)   (262,382)
Transactions with shareholders:                              
Stock options granted     5,335                   5,335   5,335
Shares granted     (2,365) 2,365                  
Shares repurchased       (1,904,424)                 (1,904,424)   (1,904,424)
Unclaimed dividends forfeited                       2,308 2,308   2,308
Proposed additional dividend payment             (719,903) (80,000)         (799,903)   (799,903)
Payment of supplementary dividends             (97)     (86,889)     (86,986)   (86,986)
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends                       (2,256,367) (2,256,367)   (2,256,367)
Additional proposed dividend                       (93,633) (93,633)   (93,633)
Fair value attributable to non-controlling interests                         (7,600) (7,600)
Internal changes in equity:                              
Constitution of reserves         66,871 1,169,080 17,937,885 1,993,098       (21,166,934)  
Reversal of the tax incentive reserve         (502)   502            
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes                     (133,009) 133,009  
Ending balances at Dec. 31, 2022 9,269,281 (33,735) 18,425 (2,120,324) 879,278 1,404,099 19,732,050 2,192,442 1,719,516 33,061,032 105,333 33,166,365
Total comprehensive income                              
Net income (loss) for the year                       14,084,848 14,084,848 21,533 14,106,381
Other comprehensive income for the year                     (80,515)   (80,515)   (80,515)
Transactions with shareholders:                              
Shares granted     8,319                   8,319   8,319
Shares repurchased       (880,914)                 (880,914)   (880,914)
Treasury shares cancelled       1,517,224       (1,517,224)          
Interest on own capital                       (1,500,000) (1,500,000)   (1,500,000)
Additional proposed dividend                            
Fair value attributable to non-controlling interests                         (9,336) (9,336)
Internal changes in equity:                              
Constitution of reserves         118,959 443,010 10,911,226 1,212,358       (12,685,553)  
Constitution of investment reserve             (14,972,324)   14,972,324        
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes                     (100,705) 100,705  
Ending balances at Dec. 31, 2023 R$ 9,269,281 R$ (33,735) R$ 26,744 R$ (1,484,014) R$ 998,237 R$ 1,847,109 R$ 15,670,952 R$ 1,887,576 R$ 14,972,324 R$ 1,538,296 R$ 44,692,770 R$ 117,530 R$ 44,810,300
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income (loss) for the year R$ 14,106,381 R$ 23,394,887 R$ 8,635,532
Adjustment to      
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 6,999,839 7,206,125 6,879,132
Depreciation of right of use 321,271 231,966 203,670
Sublease of ships (11,314) (44,706)
Interest expense on lease liabilities 441,596 433,613 427,934
Result from sale and disposal of property, plant and equipment and biological assets, net 331,285 509 (412,612)
Income (expense) from associates and joint ventures 19,379 (284,368) (51,912)
Exchange rate and monetary variations, net (3,087,727) (3,294,593) 3,800,827
Interest expenses on financing, loans and debentures, net 4,797,094 4,007,737 3,207,278
Expenses with early settlements premium 260,289
Capitalized loan cost (1,160,364) (359,407) (18,624)
Accrual of interest on marketable securities (1,352,522) (707,211) (178,320)
Amortization of transaction costs 67,353 69,881 107,239
Derivative losses, net (5,526,714) (6,761,567) 1,597,662
Result on fair value adjustment of biological assets (1,989,831) (1,199,759) (763,091)
Deferred income tax and social contribution 3,495,443 4,749,798 (94,690)
Interest on actuarial liabilities 69,231 59,258 55,849
Provision for judicial liabilities, net 139,934 88,198 65,318
(Reversal of) provision for allowance for doubtful accounts, net 35,202 1,652 (637)
Provision for inventory losses, net 31,419 56,060 73,574
Provision (reversal) for loss of ICMS credits, net 348,628 58,003 (99,183)
Tax credits 15,108 1,324 (441,880)
Other 51,830 2,794 26,449
Decrease (increase) in assets      
Trade accounts receivables 2,155,448 (3,267,356) (3,393,787)
Inventories (48,673) (967,995) (654,757)
Recoverable taxes (666,681) (381,408) 186,013
Other assets 328,800 (95,382) (72,760)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities      
Trade accounts payables 463,003 1,533,118 1,363,478
Taxes payable 329,556 422,591 271,700
Payroll and charges 73,096 83,742 97,792
Other liabilities (277,538) (9,007) (191,976)
Cash provided by operations 20,510,846 25,061,889 20,840,801
Payment of interest with financing, loans and debentures (4,728,998) (4,019,072) (2,953,573)
Finance costs paid, classified as operating activities 1,160,364 359,407 18,624
Payment of early settlement premiums (260,289)
Interest received from marketable securities 681,268 544,849 98,110
Payment of income taxes (308,002) (306,453) (106,180)
Cash provided by operating activities 17,315,478 21,640,620 17,637,493
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Additions to property, plant and equipment (11,674,183) (9,791,238) (2,150,584)
Additions to intangible (104,931) (90,499) (285,278)
Additions to biological assets (5,777,952) (4,957,380) (3,807,608)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 183,576 251,183 1,411,251
Capital increase in subsidiaries and affiliates (48,462) (67,020) (51,816)
Marketable securities, net (5,296,370) 67,426 (5,216,921)
Advances for acquisition (receipt) of wood from operations with development and partnerships (690,908) (355,362) (257,672)
Dividends received 44,789 6,604 6,453
Asset acquisition (1,615,140) (2,090,062)
Acquisition of subsidiaries (1,060,718)
Cash and cash equivalents from asset acquisitions 5,002 10,590
Acquisition of non-controlling interests (6,516)
Cash used in investing activities (26,035,297) (17,015,758) (10,358,691)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from loans, financing and debentures 10,944,794 1,335,715 16,991,962
Payment of derivative transactions 3,559,286 282,225 (1,921,253)
Payment of loans, financing and debentures (4,296,447) (2,517,934) (15,469,423)
Payment of leases (1,218,399) (1,044,119) (1,012,137)
Payment of dividends (192,532) (4,150,782) (9,683)
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and associates (116,924) (107,888) (153,357)
Shares repurchased (880,914) (1,904,424)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities 7,798,864 (8,107,207) (1,573,891)
EXCHANGE VARIATION ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (239,125) (602,480) 1,050,808
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, net (1,160,080) (4,084,825) 6,755,719
At the beginning of the year 9,505,951 13,590,776 6,835,057
At the end of the year R$ 8,345,871 R$ 9,505,951 R$ 13,590,776
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COMPANY'S OPERATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS
1.    COMPANY'S OPERATIONS
Suzano S.A. (“Suzano”), together with its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”), is a public company with its headquarters in Brazil, at Avenida Professor Magalhães Neto, No. 1,752 - 10th floor, rooms 1010 and 1011, Bairro Pituba, in the city of Salvador, State of Bahia, and its main business office in the city of São Paulo.
Suzano’s shares are traded on B3 S.A. (“Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão - “B3”), listed in the New Market under the ticker SUZB3, and its American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) in a ratio of 1 (one) per common share, Level II, are traded in the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker SUZ.
The Company has 13 industrial units, located in the cities of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Aracruz (Espírito Santo State), Belém (Pará State), Eunápolis and Mucuri (Bahia State), Maracanaú (Ceará State), Imperatriz (Maranhão State), Jacareí, Limeira, Mogi das Cruzes and two units in Suzano (São Paulo State) and Três Lagoas (Mato Grosso do Sul State). Additionally, it has four technology centers, 30 distribution centers and four ports, all located in Brazil.
These units produce hardwood pulp from eucalyptus, coated paper, paperboard, uncoated paper and cut size paper and packages of sanitary paper (consumer goods - tissue) to serve the domestic and foreign markets.
Pulp and paper are sold in foreign markets by Suzano, as well as through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and/or its sales offices in Argentina, Austria, China, Ecuador, United States of America and Singapore.
The Company’s operations also include the commercial management of eucalyptus forest for its own use, the operation of port terminals, and the holding of interests, as a partner or shareholder, in other companies or enterprises, and the generation of electricity in the pulp production process and its commercialization.
The Company is controlled by Suzano Holding S.A., through a voting agreement whereby it holds 46.97% of the common shares of its share capital.
The financial statements were approved and their issuance authorized by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2024.
1.1.Equity interests
The Company holds equity interests in the following entities:
% equity interest
Entity/Type of investment Main activityCountryDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Consolidated
F&E Tecnologia do Brasil S.A. (Direct)Biofuel production, except alcoholBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Fibria Celulose (USA) Inc. (Direct)Business officeUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd. (Direct)Financial fundraisingCayman Island100.00 %100.00 %
Fibria Terminal de Celulose de Santos SPE S.A. (Direct)Port operationsBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Ltd. Biotechnology research and developmentEngland100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Delaware Inc. (Indirect)Biotechnology research and developmentUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Israel Ltd. (Indirect)Biotechnology research and developmentIsrael100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Inc. (Indirect)Biotechnology research and developmentUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Maxcel Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. (Direct) HoldingBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Itacel - Terminal de Celulose de Itaqui S.A. (Indirect)Port operationsBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (Direct) (1)
Industrialization and commercialization of wipes, cleaning and sanitary and personal hygiene products.Brazil %
Mucuri Energética S.A. (Direct)Power generation and distributionBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Paineiras Logística e Transportes Ltda. (Direct)Road freight transportBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Portocel - Terminal Espec. Barra do Riacho S.A. (Direct)Port operationsBrazil51.00 %51.00 %
Projetos Especiais e Investimentos Ltda. (Direct)Commercialization of equipment and partsBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
SFBC Participações Ltda. (Direct)Packaging productionBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Stenfar S.A. Indl. Coml. Imp. Y. Exp. (Direct)Commercialization of paper and computer materialsArgentina100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Austria GmbH. (Direct)Financial fundraisingAustria100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Canada Inc. (Direct)Lignin research and developmentCanada100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Ecuador S.A.S. (Direct) (2)
Business officeEcuador100.00 %
Suzano Finland Oy (Direct)Industrialization and commercialization of cellulose, microfiber cellulose and paperFinland100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano International Finance B.V (Direct) Financial fundraisingNetherlands100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano International Holding B.V (Direct) (3)
HoldingNetherlands100.00 %
Suzano International Trade GmbH. (Direct)Business officeAustria100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Material Technology Development Ltd. (Direct) Biotechnology research and developmentChina100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Netherlands B.V. (Direct) (3)
Financial fundraisingNetherlands100.00 %
Suzano Operações Industriais e Florestais S.A. (Direct)Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulpBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Pulp and Paper America Inc. (Direct)Business officeUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Pulp and Paper Europe S.A. (Direct)Business officeSwitzerland100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Shanghai Ltd. (Direct)Business officeChina100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Shanghai Trading Ltd. (Direct) (4)
Business officeChina100.00 %
Suzano Singapore Pte. Ltd (Direct) (5)
Business officeSingapore100.00 %
Suzano Trading International KFT(Direct)Business officeHungary100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Ventures LLC (Direct) Corporate venture capitalUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Joint operation
Veracel Celulose S.A. (Direct) Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulpBrazil50.00 %50.00 %
% equity interest
Entity/Type of investment Main activityCountryDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Equity
Biomas Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono S.A. (Direct) (6)
Restoration, conservation and preservation of forestsBrazil16.66 %100.00 %
Ensyn Corporation (Direct) (7)
Biofuel research and developmentUnited States of America 25.53 %26.59 %
F&E Technologies LLC (Direct/Indirect)Biofuel production, except alcoholUnited States of America 50.00 %50.00 %
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel (Direct)Industrialization and commercialization of paperboardBrazil49.90 %49.90 %
Spinnova Plc (Direct) (“Spinnova”)Research of sustainable raw materials for the textile industryFinland18.78 %19.03 %
Woodspin Oy (Direct/Indirect) (“Woodspin”)Development and production of cellulose-based fibers, yarns and textile filamentsFinland50.00 %50.00 %
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Celluforce Inc. (Direct)Nanocrystalline pulp research and developmentCanada8.28 %8.28 %
(1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil and on November 1, 2023 the legal entity has fully merged by Suzano S.A. (Note 1.2.3.)
(2)On March 8, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(3)On December 13, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(4)On May 19, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(5)On May 23, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(6)On February 27 and March 21, 2023, equivalent contributions were made by the six shareholders of Biomas to constitute an equity interest (Note 1.2.6).
(7)On May 17, 2023, and on October 18, 2023the percentage of interest was changed due to the dilution of the shares.
1.2.Major events in the year
1.2.1.Effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and Middle East conflict
The Company has continuously monitored the impacts of the current war between Russia and Ukraine, and the Middle East conflict, both direct and indirect, on society, the economy and markets (global and domestic), with the objective of evaluating possible impacts and risks for the business.
The Company’s assessment has covered five main areas:
(i)Personnel: Suzano has local employees and facilities in the city of Rehovot in Israel, through its subsidiary, FuturaGene Israel Ltd. The Company continuously monitors the situation.
In the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Suzano does not have employees or facilities of any kind in locations related to the conflict.
(ii)Supply Chain: the Company did not identify any short-term or long-term risk of possible interruptions or shortages of materials for its industrial and forestry activities. So far, the only effects observed have been greater volatility in commodities and energy prices.
(iii)Logistics: internationally, there was no material change in the Company’s logistical operations, with all the routes used remaining substantially unchanged and the moorings in the planned locations being maintained. At the domestic level, no changes in logistical flows were identified.
(iv)Commercial: to date, the Company has continued with its transactions as planned, maintaining service to its customers in all its sectors of activity. Sales to a few customers located in Russia were suspended, without any significant financial impact.
(v)Continuity of operations: The conflict in Israel may result in disruptions to the biotechnology research and development operations of FuturaGene Israel Ltd.
As a result of the current scenario, the Company has taken steps to expand its monitoring of the situation, together with its main stakeholders, in order to ensure any updates and information are shared with its global decision-making are available in a timely manner.
1.2.2.Cerrado Project
On October 28, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the realization of the Cerrado Project, which consists of building a pulp production mill in the municipality of Ribas do Rio Pardo, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
The plant will have an estimated nominal capacity of 2,550,000 tons of eucalyptus pulp production per year, with an estimated period for starting operations in the first semester of 2024. The total investment is R$22,200,000, with substantial payments during the years of 2021 to 2025.
1.2.3.Acquisition of tissue business in Brazil
On June 1, 2023, the Company acquired the totality of the quotas held by Kimberly-Clark Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos de Higiene Ltda. (“KC Brasil”) in MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (“MMC Brasil”), located in Mogi das Cruzes (São Paulo), for the consideration of US$212,029 million (equivalent to R$1,072,657) paid in cash (“Transaction”). On September 15, 2023, Suzano was reimbursed in the amount of R$11,939 due to variations on the closing balance related to working capital, cash and estimated value of inventory which results with an adjusted total purchase consideration of R$1,060,718.
MMC Brasil had no operations until the contribution made by KC Brasil as a result of the carve out carried out in May 25, 2023 of the assets related to the business of manufacturing, marketing, distributing and selling of tissue products, including toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues, as well as other paper products in Brazil, including ownership of the brand “NEVE” of KC Brasil.
The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price:
Total purchase consideration (full payment on closing)1,072,657 
Price Adjustment (working capital)(11,939)
Final total purchase consideration (full payment on closing)1,060,718 
Book value of Shareholders' Equity of MMC Brasil587,226 
Fair value adjustment
Inventories (1)
7,120 
Property, plant and equipment (2)
105,858 
Trademark and patents (3)
189,655 
Net identifiable assets acquired889,859 
Goodwill (4)
170,859 
(1)    Measured considering the balance of finished products based on selling price, net of selling expenses.
(2)    Measured based on the analysis of market data on comparable transactions and cost quantification, based on the estimate of replacement or replacement value of the assets.
(3)    Measured based on revenue projections for products under the evaluated brands, according to the Refief from Royalties methodology.
(4)    Goodwill is attributable to the workforce and expected future profitability of the acquired business. It will be deductible for tax purposes.
Considering the fact that MMC Brasil was created based on a carve out of a portion of the KC Brasil businesses, counterparty of the transaction, there is no previous history of revenue and/or profits specifically for the acquired entity to be considered or included in a pro forma consolidated revenue and pro forma consolidated profit as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023.
No deferred tax was recognized on the fair value adjustments, as MMC was merged on November 1, 2023.
Acquisition related costs of R$22,752 are included in administrative expenses in profit or loss.
1.2.4.Federal Supreme Court (“STF”) decision – Effectiveness of final and unappealable tax decisions
On February 8, 2023, the Federal Supreme Court in Brazil concluded the judgments of Items 881 and 885, which discussed the effects of res judicata. The Company is not a party to any litigation related to a tax not being collected due to a past decision considered unappealable, therefore, the Company has no material adjustment due to the decision.
1.2.5.Treasury shares cancelled
On February 28, 2023, the Board of Directors decided to cancel 37,145,969 common shares, with an average cost of R$40.84 (forty reais and eighty-four cents) per share, in the amount of R$1,517,224, that were being held in treasury, without changing the share capital and against the balances of available profit reserves. After the cancellation of shares, the share capital of R$9,269,281 is now divided into 1,324,117,615 common shares, all nominative, book-entry and without par value.
1.2.6.Biomas
On September 5, 2022, Biomas Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono Ltda. (“Biomas”) was initially established by Suzano S.A.
On November 12, 2022, Suzano in partnership with Itaú Unibanco S.A, Marfrig Global Foods S.A., Rabobank Foundational Investments B.B., Santander Corretora de Seguros, Investimentos e Serviços S.A. and Vale S.A., announced an alliance during an event held at the Climate Conference, COP27, in Egypt, for the creation of a company focused entirely to forest restoration, conservation and preservation activities in Brazil.
After the transformation of Biomas into a joint venture, Suzano, together with Marfrig, Rabobank and Vale, made a commitment to invest R$20,000 each partner, in accordance to the terms of the respective investment agreements on February 27, 2023, once the conditions precedent and closing acts established in said agreements were fulfilled. Itaú and Santander made their respective capital contributions on March 21, 2023.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the amount of R$30,000 (R$5,000 for each partner) was fully paid with a remaining balance of R$90,000 (R$15,000 for each partner) to be paid.
With the above investments, each company now holds 16.66% of equity interest at Biomas.
1.2.7.Interest on own capital
On December 1, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the distribution of interest on equity in the total gross amount of R$1,500,000, at the ratio of BRL 1.163375077 per share, considering the number of “ex-treasury” shares at the date of the distribution, as remuneration based on the profit shown in the balance sheet dated September 30, 2023.
Interest on own capital is subject to a withholding income tax of 15%, except for shareholders who are proven to be exempt, in accordance with legislation in force. Income tax in the amount of R$190,119, was withheld and paid in December 2023.
Furthermore, the interest on own capital declared herein was attributed to the minimum mandatory dividend for the 2023 fiscal year and deducted from the amount declared by the Ordinary General Meeting, to be held in 2024, in accordance with statutory and legal provisions. (Note 25.2).
1.2.8.Tax reform consumption
On December 20, 2023, Constitutional Amendment (“EC”) no. 132 was enacted, which establishes the Tax Reform (“Reform”) on consumption. Several topics, including the rates of new taxes, are still pending regulation via infraconstitutional legislation, in particular Complementary Laws (“LC”), which must be forwarded for evaluation by the National Congress within 180 days.
The Reform model is based on a VAT (Value Added Tax) divided into two competences (“dual VAT”), one federal (Contribution on Goods and Services - CBS) and one subnational (Tax on Goods and Services - IBS), which will replace the PIS, COFINS, ICMS and ISS taxes.
A Selective Tax (“IS”) was also created – under federal jurisdiction, which will apply to the production, extraction, commercialization or import of goods and services that are harmful to health and the environment, under the terms of LC.
There will be a transition period between the years 2026 and 2033, in which the two tax systems – old and new – will coexist. The impacts of the Reform on the calculation of the aforementioned taxes, from the beginning of the transition period, will only be fully known upon effective regulation via infraconstitutional legislation. Consequently, there is no effect of the Reform on the financial statements as of December 31, 2023.
1.2.9.Forestry assets acquisition
On December 23, 2023, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreements for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the companies Timber VII SPE S.A. and Timber XX SPE S.A., owned by BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, LLC.
The price to be paid in cash for these acquisitions is R$1,826,000 and is subject to usual adjustments in operations of this nature. Additionally, the price will be converted to dollars if the closing occurs after March 31, 2024. This transaction is subject to the approval of the Brazilian antitrust authorities (“CADE”) and other usual conditions precedent for this type of deal. The transaction will be accounted for once the conditions for closing are fulfilled.
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BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.    BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”) and disclose all the applicable significant information related to the financial statements, which is consistent with the information utilized by Management in the performance of its duties.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of Brazilian Reais (“R$”), as well as the amounts of other currencies disclosed in the financial statements, when applicable, were also expressed in thousands, unless otherwise stated.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires Management to make judgments, use estimates and adopt assumptions in the process of applying accounting practices, which can affect the disclosed amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities, including contingent liabilities. However, the uncertainty inherent in these judgements, assumptions and estimates could result in material adjustments to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities in future periods. The accounting practices requiring a higher level of judgment, and those which are more complex, as well as areas in which assumptions and estimates are significant, are disclosed in Note 3.2.34.
The consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical costs basis, considering the historical cost as a value basis and adjusted to reflect the attributed cost of land and buildings on the date of transition to IFRS Accounting Standards, except for the following material items recognized:
(i)        Derivative and non-derivative financial instruments measured at fair value;
(ii)     Share-based payments and employee benefits measured at fair value; and
(iii)    Biological assets measured at fair value;
The material accounting policies applied to the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are presented in Note 3.
The consolidated financial statements were prepared based on the going concern assumption.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3.    SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements were prepared based on the information of Suzano and its subsidiaries on the same base date (except for associates Ensyn and Spinnova), as well as in accordance with consistent accounting policies and practices.
The accounting policies have been consistently applied to all of the consolidated companies.
There was no change in the policies and methods for calculating estimates, except for the new accounting policies presented in Note 3.1, adopted from January 1, 2023.
3.1.New accounting policies and changes in accounting policies adopted
The new standards and interpretations issued, until the issuance of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, are described below.
3.1.1.Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements – Disclosure of Accounting Policies (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)
The amendments change the requirements in IAS 1 with regard to the disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term ‘significant accounting policies’ with ‘material accounting policy information’. Accounting policy information is material if, considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence the decisions that the primary users of the financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.
The supporting paragraphs in IAS 1 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events or conditions is immaterial, and need not be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events or conditions, even if the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events or conditions is itself material.
The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.
3.1.2.Amendments to IAS 8 Definition of Accounting Estimates (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)
The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”. The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted. However, the Board retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard through the following clarifications:
(i)A change in accounting estimates that results from new information or new developments does not constitute the correction of an error
(ii)The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate represent changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors
The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.
3.1.3.Amendments to IAS 12 – Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)
The amendments introduce a further exception to the initial recognition exemption. Under the amendments, an entity may not apply the initial recognition exemption for transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.
Depending on the applicable tax law, equal taxable and deductible temporary differences may arise from the initial recognition of an asset and liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither the accounting nor the taxable profit. For example, this may arise upon the recognition of a lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset, applying IFRS 16 at the commencement date of a lease.
Following the amendments to IAS 12, an entity is required to recognize the related deferred tax asset and liability, with the recognition of any deferred tax asset being subject to the recoverability criteria in IAS 12.
The amendments apply to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period, an entity recognized:
(i)A deferred tax asset (to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized) and a deferred tax liability for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with:
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities; and
Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities and the corresponding amounts recognized as part of the cost of the related asset.
(ii)The cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or another component of equity, as appropriate) at that date.
The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.
3.1.4.Amendment to IAS 12 – Taxes on Profit – International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules
In December 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) released of the Pillar Two model, to reform international corporate taxation to ensure that multinational economic groups, covered by such regulations, contribute an effective minimum tax at the rate 15% on profit. Each country's effective profit tax rate, as calculated by this model, is called the GloBE (Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules) effective tax rate. These rules await approval in the local legislation of each country.
In May 2023, the International Accounting Standards Board issued scope changes to IAS 12 - Income Taxes, aiming to grant a temporary exemption in the accounting for deferred taxes resulting from enacted or substantially enacted legislation relating to the implementation of OECD Pillar Two.
The Company and its subsidiaries are currently in the process of evaluating the impact on the implementation of Pillar Two rules and the calculation of GloBE revenue.
3.2.Accounting policies adopted
3.2.1.Consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements were prepared based on the financial information of Suzano and its subsidiaries in the year ended December 31, 2023 (except for associates Ensyn and Spinnova), and in accordance with consistent accounting practices and policies. The Company consolidates all subsidiaries over which it has direct or indirect control, that is, when it is exposed or has rights to variable returns on the basis of its investment with the subsidiary, and has the capacity and ability to direct the relevant activities of the subsidiary.
Additionally, all transactions and balances between Suzano and its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements, as well as unrealized gains or losses arising from these transactions, net of tax effects. Non-controlling interests are highlighted.
3.2.2.Subsidiaries
These include all entities for which the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally through a majority of voting rights. The Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns on its investment in the investee, and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained and de-consolidated from the date on which control ceases.
3.2.3.Joint operations
These include all entities for which the Company maintains contractually established control over its economic activity, and exists only when the strategic, financial and operational decisions regarding the activity requiring the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
In the consolidated financial statements, the balance of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses are recognized proportionally to the interest in joint operations.
3.2.4.Associated and joint ventures
These include all entities initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter for the equity method, being increased or reduced from its interest in the investee’s income after the acquisition date.
In the investments in associates, the Company must have significant influence, which means the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, without having control or joint control over those policies. In investments in joint ventures, there is a contractually agreed sharing of control through an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities requiring the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
In relation to the associates Ensyn and Spinnova, the equity is measured based on the latest available information and does not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and, if any significant event had occurred up to December 31, 2023, it would be adjusted in the consolidated financial statements.
3.2.5.Translation of financial statements into the functional and presentation currency
The Company defined that, for all its wholly owned subsidiaries, the functional and presentation currency is the Brazilian Real, except for investments in associates abroad related to Ensyn Corporation, F&E Technologies LLC, Spinnova, Woodspin and Celluforce, with functional currencies other than the Real, the accumulated gains or losses of which affect the conversion of the financial statements, which are recorded in other comprehensive income, in equity.
The individual financial information of each of the subsidiaries, included in the consolidated financial statement, are prepared in the local currency in which the subsidiary operates and are translated into the Company’s functional and presentation currency.
3.2.5.1.Transactions and balances in foreign currency
These are translated using the following criteria:
(i)Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at year-end;
(ii)Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the historical rate of the transaction;
(iii)Revenue and expenses are translated based on monthly average rate; and
(iv)The cumulative effects of gains or losses upon translation are recognized in the other comprehensive income.
The cumulative translation adjustment (“CTA”) arising from the translation of a foreign operation previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to profit or loss at the disposal of the operations. The total or partial disposal of interest in wholly-owned subsidiaries occurs through sale or dissolution, of all or part of operation.
3.2.6.Hyperinflationary economies
Entities based in Argentina, a country considered to have a hyperinflationary economy, are subject to the requirements of IAS 29 - Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies. Non-monetary items, as well as income and expenses, are adjusted by the changes in the inflation index between the initial recognition and the closing date, so the balances are stated at their current value.
However, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, based in Argentina, has the Real as its functional currency, and therefore is not considered an entity with a hyperinflationary currency, and does not present its individual financial statements in accordance with IAS 29 - Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies. The financial statements are presented at historical cost.
3.2.7.Business combinations
These are accounted for using the acquisition method when control is transferred to the acquirer. The cost of an acquisition is the sum of the consideration paid, evaluated based on the fair value at the acquisition date, and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Company recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquirer’s net assets. The costs directly attributable to the acquisition are recorded as expenses when they are incurred, except for costs related to the issuance of debt instruments or equity instruments, which are presented as reductions in debt or equity, respectively.
In a business combination, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are evaluated in order to classify and allocate them, assessing the terms of the agreement, the economic circumstances and other conditions at the acquisition date.
Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost, net of any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, the goodwill recognized in a business combination, as from the acquisition date, is allocated to each of the Company’s cash generating units.
Gains on an advantageous purchase are recognized immediately in the result. The borrowing costs are recorded in the income statement as they are incurred.
Contingent liabilities related to tax, civil and labor, classified in the acquired company as possible and remote risks, are recognized by the acquirer at their fair values.
Transactions involving the acquisition of shares with shared control over the net assets traded are evaluated in accordance with the complementary guidance to IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, IFRS 11 and IAS 28 - Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures to evaluate initial recognition criteria. For the investments defined based on the equity method, investments are initially recognized at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted for the recognition of changes in the Company's share of the acquirer's Shareholders' equity as at the acquisition date. Goodwill is measured and segregated from the carrying amount of the investment. Other intangible assets identified in the transaction shall be allocated in proportion to the interest acquired by the Company, based on the difference between the carrying amounts recorded in the acquired entity and its fair value assets, which may be amortized.
3.2.8.Segment information
An operating segment is a component of the Company that carries out business activities from which it can obtain revenue and incur expenses. The operating segments reflect how the Company’s management reviews the financial information used to make decisions. The Company’s management has identified two reportable segments, which meet the quantitative and qualitative disclosure requirements. The segments identified for disclosure mainly represent sales channels.
3.2.9.Cash and cash equivalents
Include cash on hand, bank deposits and highly liquid short-term investments with maturities, upon acquisition, of 90 days or less, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
3.2.10.Financial instruments
3.2.10.1.Classification
Financial instruments are classified based on the purpose for which the financial instruments were acquired, as set forth below:
(i)Amortized cost;
(ii)Fair value through other comprehensive income; and
(iii)Fair value through profit or loss.
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade date, meaning the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial instruments are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flow from the investments have expired or have been transferred, substantially, all of the risks and rewards of ownership.
3.2.10.1.1.Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Financial instruments held by the Company: (i) in order to receive their contractual cash flow and not to sell to realize a profit or loss; and (ii) whose contractual terms give rise, on specified dates, to cash flow that exclusively represents payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Any changes are recognized under financial income (expenses) in the income statement.
It includes the balance of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, dividends receivable and other assets, classified as financial assets and the balances of suppliers, loans, financing and debentures, lease payables, accounts payable for the acquisition of assets and subsidiaries, , dividends and interest on own capital payable and other liabilities, all of which are classified as financial liabilities.
3.2.10.1.2.Financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income are financial assets held by the Company: (i) either to receive their contractual cash flow through sale with the realization of a profit or loss; and (ii) whose contractual terms give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows constituting, exclusively, repayments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. In addition, this category includes investments in equity instruments where, upon initial recognition, the Company elected to present subsequent changes in its fair value within other comprehensive income. Any changes are recognized under net financial income (expenses) in the income statement, except for the fair value of investments in equity instruments, which are recognized in other comprehensive income.
Includes the balance presented in Note 14.1 as “Other investments evaluated at fair value through other comprehensive income.
3.2.10.1.3.Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. Any changes are recognized within financial income (expenses) in the income statement for non-derivative financial instruments and for financial derivative instruments within income from derivative financial instruments.
This category includes the balance of marketable securities, classified as financial assets financial and derivative financial instruments, including embedded derivatives, stock options, classified as financial assets and liabilities.
3.2.10.2.Impairment of financial assets
3.2.10.2.1.Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Annually, the Company assesses whether there is evidence that a financial asset is impaired. A financial is impaired only if there is evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flow of the financial asset that can be estimated reliably.
The criteria the Company uses to determine whether there is evidence of an impairment loss includes:
(i)Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or debtor;
(ii)Defaults on or late payment of interest or principal under the agreement;
(iii)Where the Company, for economic or legal reasons relating to the borrower’s financial difficulty, grants to the borrower a concession that a lender would not otherwise consider;
(iv)It becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization;
(v)The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties; and
(vi)Observable data indicating a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flow from a portfolio of financial assets after the initial recognition of those assets, although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the individual financial assets in the portfolio.
The amount of an impairment loss is measured at the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. If the financial asset is impaired, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced and a loss is recognized in the income statement.
If, in a subsequent remeasurement, if there is an improvement in the asset rating, such as an improvement in the debtor’s credit rating, the reversal of the previously recognized impairment loss is recognized in the income statement.
3.2.10.2.2.Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
The Company periodically evaluates, when measuring fair value, whether there is evidence that a financial asset is impaired.
For such financial assets, a significant or prolonged decrease in the fair value of the security below its cost is evidence that the assets are impaired. If any such evidence exists, an impairment loss measured at the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income, shall be recognized in the income statement.
3.2.11.Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities
Derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value on the date on which the derivative agreement is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recorded within the results of derivative financial instruments in the income statement.
Embedded derivatives in non-derivative main contracts are required to be separated when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the respective main contracts, and these are not measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Non-option embedded derivatives are separated from the respective main contracts in accordance with the stated or implied substantive terms, so they have a zero fair value upon initial recognition.
3.2.12.Trade accounts receivable
These are recorded at their invoiced amounts, in the normal course of the Company´s business, adjusted for exchange rate variations where denominated in foreign currency and, if applicable, net of expected credit losses.
The Company applies an aging-based provision matrix with appropriate groupings for its portfolio. When necessary, based on individual analyses, the provision for expected losses is supplemented.
The Company examines the maturity of receivables on a monthly basis and identifies those customers with overdue balances, assessing the specific situation of each client, including the risk of loss, the existence of contracted insurance, letters of credit, collateral and the customer’s financial situation. In the event of default, collection attempts are made, which include direct contact with customers and collection efforts through third parties. Should these efforts prove unsuccessful, legal measures are considered, and expected credit losses are recognized. The notes are written off from the credit expected loss when Management considers that they are not recoverable after taking all appropriate measures to collect them.
3.2.13.Inventories
These are evaluated at the average acquisition or formation cost of the finished products, net of recoverable taxes, not exceeding their net realizable value.
Finished products and work-in-process consist of raw materials, direct labor, production costs, freight, storage and general production expenses, which are related to the processes required to make the products available for sale.
Imports in transit are presented at the cost incurred up to the balance sheet date.
Raw materials derived from biological assets are measured based on their fair value, less costs to sell at the point of harvest and freight costs.
Provisions for obsolescence, adjustments to net realizable value, impaired items and slow-moving inventories are recorded when necessary. Usual production losses are recorded and are an integral part of the production costs for the respective month, whereas unusual losses, if any, are recorded directly as part of cost of sales.
3.2.14.Non-current assets held for sale
These are measured at their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, whichever is lower, and are not depreciated or amortized. Such items are only classified in this account when the sale is highly probable and the assets are available for immediate sale in their current condition.
3.2.15.Biological assets
The biological assets for production (mature and immature forests) are reforested eucalyptus forests, with a formation cycle between planting and harvest from 6 to 7 years, measured at fair value. Depletion is measured based on the amount of biological assets depleted (harvested) and measured at fair value at the time of harvest.
For the determination of the fair value, the income approach technique was applied, using the discounted cash flow model, according to the projected productivity cycle for these assets. The assumptions used to measure the fair value are reviewed every six months, as the Company considers that this interval is sufficient to ensure no significant gaps in the fair value balance of biological assets booked. Significant assumptions are presented in Note 13.
The gain or loss on the assessment of fair value is recognized in operating income (expenses), net.
Biological assets in the process of formation under the age of 2 (two) years are recorded for at their formation cost. Areas of permanent environmental preservation are not recorded, because these are not characterized as biological assets, and are not included in the measurement at fair value.
3.2.16.Property, plant and equipment
Stated at their cost of acquisition, formation, construction or dismantling, net of recoverable taxes. This cost is deducted from the accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, when incurred, at the higher of the value in use or the proceeds from sale less cost to sell. The borrowing costs are capitalized as a component of construction in progress, at the weighted average rate of the Company’s debt at the capitalization date, adjusted for the equalization of exchange rate effects.
Depreciation is recognized based on the estimated economic useful life of each asset on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed annually, and the effects of any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. Land is not depreciated.
The Company performs an annual analysis of impairment indicators of property, plant and equipment. Impairment for losses on property, plant and equipment are only recognized if the related cash-generating unit is devalued, or if the asset’s recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount. The recoverable amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is the higher of its value in use, and its fair value less costs to sell.
The cost of major renovations is capitalized if the future economic benefits exceed the performance standards initially estimated for the asset and are then depreciated over the remaining useful life of the related asset.
Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment are measured by comparing the proceeds with the book value and are recognized as other operating income (expenses), net, at the disposal date.
3.2.17.Leases
A contract is, or contains, a lease if the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time is transferred in exchange for consideration, for which it is necessary to assess whether:
(i)The contract involves the use of an identifiable asset, which may be explicit or implicit, and may be physically distinct or represent almost the entire capacity of a physically distinct asset. If the supplier has a substantial right to replace the asset, then the asset is not identified;
(ii)The Company has the right to obtain substantially all the economic benefits from the use of the asset during the contract period; and
(iii)The Company has the right to direct the use of the asset, meaning the Company has the right to decide to change how and for what purpose the asset is used, if:
It has the right to operate the asset, or
It designed the asset, in a way that predetermines how and for what purpose it will be used.
At the beginning of the contract, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability that represents the obligation to make payments related to the asset underlying the lease.
The right-to-use asset is initially measured at cost, which includes the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any payments made up to the contract start date, plus any direct initial costs incurred, and estimated costs of disassembly, removal, or restoration of the asset in the place where it is located, less any incentives received.
The right-to-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the start date to the end of the useful life of the right to use, or the end of the lease term, whichever is shorter. Except for land agreements that are automatically extended for the same period through a notification to the lessor, other agreements are not allowed automatic renewals for an indefinite period, since both parties have the right to terminate the agreements.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the payments not made, less the incremental loan rate.
The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change:
(i)In future payments resulting from a change in index or rate;
(ii)In the estimate of the expected amount to be paid, at the guaranteed residual value; or
(iii)In the assessment of whether the Company will exercise the purchase option, extension or termination.
When the lease liability is remeasured, the corresponding adjustment amount is recorded in the book value of the right-of-use asset, or in the statement of profit and loss, if the book value of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The Company does not have lease agreements with clauses imposing:
(i)Variable payments that are based on the performance of the leased assets;
(ii)Guarantees of residual value; and
(iii)Restrictions, such as, for example, an obligation to maintain financial ratios.
Short-term or low-value contracts which are exempt from these standards are contracts where the individual value of the assets is lower than US$5, and for which the maturity date is shorter than 12 months, are expensed as incurred.
3.2.18.Intangible assets
These are measured at cost at the time when they are initially recognized. The cost of intangible assets acquired during a business combination corresponds to the fair value at the acquisition date. After initial recognition, intangible assets are presented at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, when applicable.
The useful life of intangible assets are assessed as finite or indefinite.
Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over the economically useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that their carrying values may be impaired. The amortization period and method for intangible assets with finite useful lives are reviewed at least at the end of each fiscal year. The amortization of intangible assets with finite useful lives is recognized in the statement of income as an expense related to its use, and in line with the economically useful life of the intangible asset.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested annually for impairment losses, individually or at the CGU level. The allocation is made to the CGU or group of CGUs that represents the lowest level within the entity for which goodwill is monitored for management’s internal purposes, that has benefited from the business combination. The Company mainly records in this subgroup goodwill for expected future profitability (goodwill) and easement of passage.
This testing involved the adoption of assumptions and judgments, disclosed in Note 16.
3.2.19.Current and deferred income tax and social contribution and uncertainty over income tax treatments (IFRIC 23)
Income taxes include income tax and social contribution on net income, current and deferred. These taxes are recognized in the income statement, except to the extent that they relate to items recognized directly in equity. In this case, they are recognized in equity under other reserves.
The current charge is calculated based on the tax laws enacted in the countries in which the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates the positions assumed in the income tax returns with respect to situations in which the applicable tax regulations give rise to interpretations and establishes provisions, when appropriate, based on the amounts that must be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred tax and contribution liabilities are recognized on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred taxes and contributions are determined based on the rates in force on the balance sheet date, and which must be applied when they are realized or settled.
Deferred tax assets and contributions are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available for use to offset temporary differences, based on the projections of future results prepared and based on internal assumptions and future economic scenarios that may, therefore, undergo changes.
The projection for the realization of deferred tax assets was prepared based on Management’s estimates that are based on significant judgments and assumptions relating to net average pulp and paper prices, and the transfer prices with the subsidiaries based in Austria. However, there are other assumptions that are not under the control of the Company, such as inflation rates, exchange rates, pulp prices in the international market, and other economic uncertainties in Brazil, which mean that future results may differ from those considered in the preparation of the consolidated projection.
Deferred income tax and social contribution are recognized on temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries and associates, except when the timing of the reversal of temporary differences is controlled by the Company, and if it is probable that the temporary differences will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax and contribution assets and liabilities are offset and presented at their net amounts in the balance sheet whenever they are related to the same legal entity and the same tax authority.
3.2.20.Trade accounts payable
Corresponds to the obligations payable for goods or services acquired in the normal course of the Company´s business, recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, adjusted to present value, plus exchange rate variations when denominated in foreign currency.
3.2.21.Loans, financing and debentures
Loans and financing are initially recognized at fair value, net of costs incurred in the transaction, and are subsequently stated at amortized cost. Any difference between the amounts raised and settled is recognized in the statement of income during the period in which the loans and financing are outstanding, using the effective tax rate method.
General or specific borrowing costs, directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, are capitalized as a part of the cost of that asset when it is probable that they will provide future economic benefits for the entity, and that such cost can be measured with reliability. The Company does not have specific loans to obtain qualifying assets. Other loan costs are recognized as expenses in the period during which they are incurred.
3.2.22.Provisions, contingent assets and liabilities
Contingent assets are not recorded. Recognition is only performed when there are guarantees or favorable judicial decisions and the amounts of these can be measured reliably. Contingent assets for which such conditions are not met are only disclosed in the notes to the financial statements when their amounts are material.
Provisions are made to the extent that the Company expects that is probable that it will disburse cash, and the amount can be reliably estimated. Tax, civil, environmental and labor proceedings are accrued when losses are assessed as probable, and the amounts involved can be measured reliably, being recorded net of judicial deposits, under “provisions for judicial liabilities”. When the expectation of loss is possible, a description of the processes and amounts involved is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Contingent liabilities assessed as representing remote losses are neither accrued nor disclosed.
Contingent liabilities arising from business combinations are recognized if they arise from a present obligation as a result of from past events, and if their fair values can be measured reliably, and are subsequently measured at the higher of:
(i)    The amount that would be recognized in accordance with the accounting policy for the provisions above that comply with IAS 37; or
(ii)    The amount initially recognized less, where appropriate, revenue recognized in accordance with the accounting treatment of revenue from customer contracts under IFRS 15.
Principal and penalties amounts related to Tax, civil, environmental and labor proceedings are under other operating income and expenses and the interest is recognized in the net financial result.
The realization of provisions for judicial liabilities and contingent liabilities arising from business combinations, with possible and remote probability of loss, are recognized under other operating income and expenses or cash depending on the court decision.
3.2.23.Asset retirement obligations
These primarily relate to future costs for the decommissioning of industrial landfill sites and related assets. A provision is recorded as a long-term obligation within property, plant and equipment. The provision and the corresponding property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at fair value, based on the present value of the estimated cash flow for future cash payments discounted at an adjusted risk-free rate. The long-term obligation accrues interest using a long-term discount rate, recognized under other liabilities. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the principal, against cost of sales in the income statement.
3.2.24.Share based payments
The Company’s executives and managers receive their compensation partially through share-based payment plans to be settled in cash and shares, or alternatively in cash only.
Plan-related expenses are recognized in the income statement as a corresponding entry within financial liabilities during the vesting period when the services will be rendered. The financial liability is measured at its fair value on every balance sheet date, and its variations are recorded in the income statement as administrative expenses.
At the option exercise date, if such options are exercised by the executive in order to receive shares in the Company, financial liabilities are reclassified under stock options granted in shareholders’ equity. In the case of options exercised in cash, the Company settles the related financial liability in favor of the Company’s executives.
3.2.25.Employee benefits
The Company offers benefits through a supplementary contribution plan to all employees, as well as medical assistance and life insurance for a determined group of former employees, and for the latter two benefits an annual actuarial appraisal is prepared by an independent actuary, and are reviewed by Management. The respective impact is recognized in employee benefit plans.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in other reserves when incurred. The interest incurred, resulting from changes in the present value of the actuarial liability, is recorded in the income statement within financial expenses.
3.2.26.Other assets and liabilities, current and non-current
Assets are recognized only when it is probable that the economic benefit associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, and its cost or value can be measured reliably.
A liability is recognized when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation arising from a past event, and it is probable that an economic resource will be required to settle this liability.
3.2.27.Government grants and assistance
Government grants and assistance are recognized at fair value when it is reasonably certain that the conditions established by the granting Governmental Authority were observed, and that these subsidies will be obtained. These are recorded as deductions expenses in the income statement for the period of enjoyment of the benefit, and subsequently allocated to the tax incentives reserve under shareholders’ equity, when applicable.
3.2.28.Dividends and interest on own capital
The distribution of dividends or interest on own capital is recognized as a liability, calculated based on the Corporate Law, the bylaws and the Company's Dividend Policy, which establishes that the minimum annual dividend is the lower of: (i) 25% of adjusted net income, or (ii) 10% the consolidated operating cash flow for the year, provided they are declared before the end of the year. Any portion in excess of the minimum mandatory dividends, if declared after the balance sheet date, must be recorded as part of the additional dividends proposed in shareholders' equity, until approved by the shareholders at a General Meeting. After approval, the reclassification to current liabilities is made.
The tax benefit of interest on own capital is recognized in the income statement under income tax.
3.2.29.Share capital
Common shares are classified in shareholders’ equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to a public offer are stated in shareholders’ equity as a deduction from the amount raised, net of taxes.
3.2.30.Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized at the time when control of the products is transferred to customers, represented by the ability to determine the use of products and obtain substantially all the remaining benefits from the products.
The Company follows the five-step model: (i) identification of contracts with customers; (ii) identification of performance obligations under the contracts; (iii) determining the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations provided for in the contracts; and (v) recognition of revenue when the performance obligations have been met.
For the Pulp operating segment, revenue recognition occurs when control is transferred to the buyer who assumes the remaining benefits of the asset and is based on the parameters provided by: (i) International Commercial Terms (“Incoterms”), when destined for the foreign market; and (ii) lead times, when destined for the internal market.
For the operating segment Paper and Consumer Goods, revenue recognition occurs when control is transferred to the buyer who assumes the remaining benefits of the asset and is based on the parameters provided by: (i) the corresponding International Commercial Terms (“Incoterms”); and (ii) lead times, when destined for the external and internal markets.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of taxes, returns, rebates and discounts, and recognized in accordance with the accruals basis of accounting, when the amount can be reliably measured.
Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for rebates and discounts, using the expected value method, and revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly unlikely that a significant reversal will occur. A provision for reimbursement (included in trade accounts receivable) is recognized for expected rebates and discounts payable to customers in relation to sales made until the end of the reporting period. No significant element of financing is deemed to be present, as sales are made with short credit terms.
3.2.31.Financial income and expenses
Includes interest income on financial assets, at the effective interest rate, which includes the amortization of funding raising costs, gains and losses on derivative financial instruments, interest on loans and financing, exchange variations on loans and financing and other assets and financial liabilities and monetary variations on other assets and liabilities. Interest income and expenses are recognized in the statement of income using the effective interest method.
3.2.32.Earnings (losses) per share
Basic earnings (losses) per share are calculated by dividing the net profit (loss) attributable to the holders of ordinary shares of the Company to the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to the holders of ordinary shares of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the year, plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued when converting all potential dilutive ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
3.2.33.Employee and management profit sharing
Employees are entitled to profit sharing based on certain goals agreed annually. For the Administrators, the statutory provisions proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by the shareholders are used as a basis. Provisions for participation are recognized in the payroll and charges against to administrative expenses during the period in which the targets are attained.
3.2.34.Material accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
As disclosed in Note 2, Management used judgments, estimates and accounting assumptions regarding the future, uncertainty in which may lead to results that require significant adjustments to the book values of certain assets, liabilities, income and expenses in future years, are presented below:
Control, significant influence and consolidation (Note 1.1);
Share-based payment transactions (Note 22);
Transfers to control for revenue recognition (Note 28);
Fair value of financial instruments (Note 4);
Annual analysis of the impairment of non-financial assets (Notes 15 and 16);
Expected credit losses in the accounts receivable (Note 7);
Net realizable value provision for inventory (Note 8);
Annual analyses of the recoverability of taxes (Notes 9 and 12);
Fair value of biological assets (Note 13);
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with defined useful life (Notes 15 and 16);
Annual analysis recoverable amount of goodwill (Note 16);
Leases (Note 19);
Provision for legal liabilities (Note 20); and
Pension and post-employment plans (Note 21).
The Company reviews the estimates and underlying assumptions used in its accounting estimates on an annual basis. Revisions to the accounting estimates are recognized in the period during which the estimates are revised.
3.3.Accounting policies not yet adopted
The new and changed standards and interpretations issued, but not yet adopted up to December 31, 2023, are described below. The Company intends to adopt these new standards, changes and interpretations, if applicable, when they come into force, and does not expect them to have a material impact on the financial statements.

3.3.1.Amendments to IFRS 7 – Supplier financing agreements and IAS 7 Statement of cash flow (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2024)
The changes now require the entity to disclose additional information about its supplier financing arrangements that allows users to assess the effects of these arrangements on the entity's liabilities and cash flows and on the entity's exposure to liquidity risk.
The disclosures required by the amendments, which would allow understanding of the effects of these agreements on liabilities, cash flows and liquidity include:
(a)    the terms and conditions of the agreements;
(b)    at the beginning and end of the reporting period: (i) the carrying values, and the associated items presented in the entity's balance sheet, of the financial liabilities that form part of a supplier financing agreement; (ii) the carrying amounts, and associated items, of the financial liabilities disclosed in accordance with item (i) for which suppliers have already received payment from financiers; and (iii) the range of due dates.
(c)    the type and effect of non-cash changes in the carrying values of financial liabilities disclosed in accordance with paragraph (b)(i).
3.3.2.Amendments to IFRS 16 – Lease liability in a sale and leaseback transaction (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2024)
The amendments specify that, in measuring the lease liability subsequent to the sale and leaseback, the seller-lessee determines ‘lease payments’ and ‘revised lease payments’ in a way that does not result in the sellerlessee recognising any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use that it retains.
3.3.3.Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of liabilities as current or non-current and non-current liabilities with covenants (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2024)
The changes improve the information provided by the entity when its right to defer the settlement of a liability for at least twelve months is subject to compliance with covenants.
The classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on compliance with covenants that are required on the reporting date or before that date, but never in relation to future events, in addition to requiring disclosure of information in the explanatory notes that allow Users of financial statements assess the risk that the liability may become due within twelve months, including the agreed conditions (for example, their nature and the date by which the entity must comply with them), whether the entity would have complied with the conditions based on its circumstances at the end of the reporting period and how the entity expects to comply with the conditions after the end of the reporting period.
3.3.4.Amendments to IAS 21: Absence of interchangeability (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2025)
The changes will create requirements for the entity to apply a consistent approach to assessing whether a currency is exchangeable for another currency and, when it is not, to determining the appropriate exchange rate to use and the disclosures to be made.
In this context, exchangeability is considered non-existent when, for a given purpose, the entity is unable to obtain more than an insignificant amount of foreign currency. To this end, the entity evaluates:
(i)the timeliness of obtaining foreign currency;
(ii)the practical ability (and not the intention) to obtain foreign currency; It is
(iii)the available markets or exchange mechanisms that create enforceable rights and obligations.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT
4.    FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT
4.1.Financial risks management
4.1.1.Overview
As a result of its activities, the Company is exposed to various financial risks, which are managed in accordance with the Financial Risk Management, Counterparty and Issuer Risk, Debt, Derivative and Cash Management Policies (“Financial Policies”) approved at the Board of Directors’ meeting.
The main factors considered by Management are:
(i)Liquidity;
(ii)Credit;
(iii)Exchange rate;
(iv)Interest rate;
(v)Fluctuations of commodity prices; and
(vi)Capital.
Management are focused on generating consistent and sustainable results over time, however, arising from external risk factors, unintended levels of volatility can influence the Company’s cash flow and income statement.
The Company has policies and procedures for managing market risk which aims to:
(i)Reduce, mitigate or transfer exposure with the aim of protecting the Company’s cash flow and assets against fluctuations in the market prices of raw material and products, exchange rates and interest rates, price and adjustment indices (“market risk”) or other assets or instruments traded in liquid or illiquid markets to which the value of the assets, liabilities and cash flow are exposed;
(ii)Establish limits and instruments with the purpose of allocating the Company’s cash to financial institutions falling within acceptable credit risk exposure parameters; and
(iii)Optimize the process of contracting financial instruments for protection against exposure to risk, drawing on natural hedges and correlations between the prices of different assets and markets, avoiding any waste of funds for inefficient transactions. All financial transactions entered into by the Company aim to protect existing exposures, with the assumption of new risks being prohibited, except those arising from its operating activities.
Hedging instruments are contracted exclusively for hedging purposes and are based on the following terms:
(i)Protection of cash flow against currency mismatches;
(ii)Protection of revenue flows for debt settlement and interest payments against fluctuations in interest rates and currencies; and
(iii)Protection against fluctuations in the prices of pulp and other supplies related to production.
The Treasury team is responsible for identification, evaluating and seeking protection against possible financial risks. The Board of Directors approves financial policies that establish the principles and guidance for global risk management, the areas involved in these activities, the use of derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, and the allocation of a cash surplus.
The Company only uses the most liquid financial instruments, and:
(i)Does not enter into leveraged transactions or other forms of embedded options that change the purpose of protection (hedge);
(ii)Does not have double-indexed debt or other forms of implied options; and
(iii)Does not have any transactions requiring margin deposits or other forms of collateral for counterparty credit risk.
The Company does not use hedge accounting. Therefore, gains and losses from derivative operations are fully recognized in the statements of income, as disclosed in Note 27.
4.1.2.Classification
All transactions with financial instruments are recognized for accounting purposes and classified in the following categories:
NoteDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents58,345,871 9,505,951 
Trade accounts receivable76,848,454 9,607,012 
Dividends receivable11 7,334 
Other assets (1)
737,222 931,173 
15,931,547 20,051,470 
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Investments - Celluforce14.123,606 24,917 
23,606 24,917 
Fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4.5.14,430,454 4,873,749 
Marketable securities613,267,286 7,965,742 
17,697,740 12,839,491 
33,652,893 32,915,878 
Liabilities
Amortized cost
Trade accounts payable175,572,219 6,206,570 
Loans, financing and debentures18.177,172,692 74,574,591 
Lease liabilities19.26,243,782 6,182,530 
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and subsidiaries23187,187 2,062,322 
Dividends and interest on own capital payable1,316,528 5,094 
Other liabilities (1)
116,716 147,920 
90,609,124 89,179,027 
Fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4.5.12,436,072 4,846,795 
2,436,072 4,846,795 
93,045,196 94,025,822 
59,392,303 61,109,944 
(1)Does not include items not classified as financial instruments.
4.1.3.Fair value of loans and financing
The financial instruments are recognized at their contractual amounts. Derivative financial instrument agreements, used exclusively for hedging purposes, are measured at fair value.
In order to determine the market values of financial instruments traded in public and liquid markets, the market closing prices were used at the balance sheet dates. The fair values of interest rate and index swaps are calculated based on the present value of their future cash flow, discounted at the current interest rates available for transactions with similar remaining terms to maturity. This calculation is based on the quotations of B3 and ANBIMA for interest rate transactions in Brazilian Reais, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Bloomberg for Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) transactions. The fair value of forward or forward exchange agreements is determined using the forward exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates, in accordance with B3 prices.
In order to determine the fair values of financial instruments traded in over-the-counter or unliquidated markets, a number of assumptions and methods based on normal market conditions and not for liquidation or forced sale, are used at each balance sheet date, including the use of option pricing models such as Garman-Kohlhagen, and estimates of discounted future cash flow. The fair value of agreements for the fixing of oil bunker prices is obtained based on the Platts index.
The results of the trading of financial instruments are recognized at the closing or contract dates, where the Company undertakes to buy or sell these instruments. The obligations arising from the contracting of financial instruments are eliminated from the financial statements only when these instruments expire or when the risks, obligations and rights arising therefrom are transferred.
The estimated fair values of loans and financing are set forth below:
Yield used to
discount/
methodology
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Quoted in the secondary market
In foreign currency
BondsSecondary Market38,703,379 40,309,832 
Estimated present value
In foreign currency
Export credits (“Prepayment”)SOFR17,783,760 17,724,315 
Assets FinancingSOFR278,107 138,644 
IFC - International Finance CorporationSOFR3,198,761  
BNDES - Currency basketDI 1 10,866 
In local currency
BNDES – TJLPDI 1215,458 292,487 
BNDES – TLPDI 12,712,762 1,393,010 
BNDES – FixedDI 13,903 21,656 
BNDES – SELIC (“Special Settlement and Custody System”)DI 1686,798 575,129 
Assets financingDI 175,622 
CRA (“Agribusiness Receivables Certificate”)DI 1/IPCA 1,835,336 
DebenturesDI 18,881,277 5,643,440 
NCE (“Export Credit Notes”)DI 1110,396 1,384,396 
NCR (“Rural Credit Notes”)DI 12,228,806 294,089 
Export credits (“Prepayment”)DI 1824,035 1,320,415 
75,703,064 70,943,615 
The book values of loans and financing are disclosed in Note 18.
Management considers that, for its other financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost, their book values approximate their fair values, and therefore the fair value information is not being presented.
4.2.Liquidity risk management
The Company’s purpose is to maintain a strong cash and marketable securities position to meet its financial and operating commitments. The amount held in cash is intended to cover the expected outflows in the normal course of its operations, while the cash surplus is generally invested in highly liquid financial investments according to the Cash Management Policy.
The cash position is monitored by the Company’s Management, by means of management reports and participation in performance meetings with determined frequencies.
In the year ended December 31, 2023, the variations in cash and marketable securities were as expected, and the cash generated from operations was mostly used for investments and debt service.
All derivative financial instruments were traded over the counter and do not require deposit guarantee margins.
The remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities are presented as of the balance sheet date.
The amounts as set forth below consist of undiscounted cash flow, and include interest payments and exchange rate variations, and therefore may not reconcile with the amounts disclosed in the balance sheet.
December 31,
2023
Book
value
Undiscounted cash flowUp to 1
year
1 - 2 years2 - 5 yearsMore than
5 years
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable5,572,219 5,572,219 5,572,219    
Loans, financing and debentures 77,172,692 105,526,852 7,648,237 12,983,542 31,355,362 53,539,711 
Lease liabilities6,243,782 11,021,519 1,172,568 1,045,795 2,743,793 6,059,363 
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries187,187 215,891 94,948 18,314 87,520 15,109 
Derivative financial instruments 2,436,072 2,801,258 66,433 1,278,953 1,191,014 264,858 
Dividends and interest on own capital payable1,316,528 1,316,528 1,316,528    
Other liabilities116,716 116,716 58,955 57,761   
93,045,196 126,570,983 15,929,888 15,384,365 35,377,689 59,879,041 
December 31,
2022
Book
value
Undiscounted cash flowUp to 1
year
1 - 2 years2 - 5 yearsMore than
5 years
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable6,206,570 6,206,570 6,206,570    
Loans, financing and debentures 74,574,591 105,341,912 6,823,274 7,899,772 39,476,527 51,142,339 
Lease liabilities6,182,530 11,053,487 1,050,947 992,379 2,668,855 6,341,306 
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries2,062,322 2,203,302 1,986,633 99,331 57,421 59,917 
Derivative financial instruments 4,846,795 6,515,262 728,070 1,341,108 4,299,970 146,114 
Dividends payable5,094 5,094 5,094    
Other liabilities147,920 147,920 61,500 86,420   
94,025,822 131,473,547 16,862,088 10,419,010 46,502,773 57,689,676 
4.3.Credit risk management
Related to the possibility of non-compliance with the counterparties’ commitments as part of a transaction. Credit risk is managed on a group basis and arises from cash equivalents, marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, bank deposits, Bank Deposit Certificates (“CDB”), fixed income box, repurchase agreements, letters of credit, insurance, receivable terms of customers, and advances to suppliers for new projects, among others.
4.3.1.Trade accounts receivable
The Company has commercial and credit policies aimed at mitigating any risks arising from defaults by its customers, mainly through contracting credit insurance policies, bank guarantees provided by first-tier banks, and collateral based on liquidity. Moreover, portfolio customers are subject to internal credit analysis aimed at assessing the risks regarding payment performance, both for exports and for domestic sales.
For customer credit assessment, the Company applies a matrix based on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative aspects to determine the individual credit limits to each customer according to the identified risks. Each analysis is submitted for approval according to an established hierarchy and, if applicable, for approval at a Management meeting and by the Credit Committee.
The risk classification of trade accounts receivable is set forth below:
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Low (1)
6,549,975 9,430,244 
Average (2)
156,883 129,900 
High (3)
173,558 67,977 
6,880,416 9,628,121 
(1)Current and overdue up to 30 days.
(2)Overdue between 30 and 90 days.
(3)Overdue more than 90 days.
A portion of the amounts above does not consider the expected credit losses calculated based on the provision matrix of R$31,962 and R$21,109 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
4.3.2.Banks and financial institutions
The Company, in order to mitigate its credit risk, ensures its financial operations are diversified among banks, with a main focus on first-tier financial institutions classified as high-grade by the main risk rating agencies.
The book value of financial assets representing exposure to credit risk is set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents8,345,871 9,505,951 
Marketable securities13,267,286 7,965,742 
Derivative financial instruments (1)
4,199,982 4,833,330 
25,813,139 22,305,023 
(1)Does not include the derivative embedded in a forest partnership agreement for the supply of standing wood, which is not a transaction with a financial institution.
The counterparties, mainly financial institutions, with whom the transactions are performed classified under cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and derivatives financial instruments, are rated by the main ratings agencies. The risk ratings are set forth below:
Cash and cash equivalents and
marketable securities
Derivative financial instruments
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Risk rating (1)
AAA878,241 
AA-1,007,537 47,681 
A+136,864 1,149,694 
A55,547 1,485,424 
A-1,095 
brAAA20,856,072 17,117,171 1,682,513 1,418,968 
brAA+511,589 1,173 439,280 
brAA6,565 133,030 730,468 
brAA-2,169 47 
brA+352 
brA17,595 
brBBB-3 
brBB1,132 
brBB-385 2,897 
Others235,242 199,428 
21,613,157 17,471,693 4,199,982 4,833,330 
(1)We use the Brazilian Risk Ratings issued by the agencies Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
4.4.Market risk management
The Company is exposed to several market risks, mainly related to fluctuations in exchange rate variations, interest rates, inflation rates and commodity prices that could affect its results and financial situation.
To mitigate the impacts, the Company has processes to monitor its exposure and policies that could support the implementation of risk management.
These policies establish the limits and the instruments to be implemented for the purpose of:
(i)Protecting cash flow due to currency mismatch;
(ii)Mitigating exposure to interest rates;
(iii)Reducing the impacts of fluctuations in commodity’s prices; and
(iv)Changes to debt indexes.
Market risk management involves the identification, assessment and implementation of the strategy, with the effective contracting of adequate financial instruments.
4.4.1.Exchange rate risk management
The fundraising, financing and currency hedging policies of the Company are guided by the fact that a substantial part of the net revenue arises from exports with prices negotiated in US Dollars, while a substantial part of the production costs are in Brazilian Reais. This structure allows the Company to enter into export financing arrangements in US Dollars, and to reconcile the financing payments with the cash flow of receivables from sales in foreign markets, using the international bond market as an important portion of its capital structure, and providing a natural cash hedge for these commitments.
Moreover, the Company enter into US Dollar sales transactions in the futures markets, including strategies involving options, to ensure attractive levels of operating margins for a portion of revenue. Such transactions are limited to a percentage of the net surplus of foreign currency over an 24-month time horizon, and therefore are matched to the availability of currency for sale in the short term. The Company’s Board of Directors approved the contracting of extraordinary hedge, in addition to the policy mentioned above, for investments in the Cerrado Project, with a term of up to 36 months as of November 2021, in an amount of up to US$1,000,000. On July 27, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of the program, increasing the maximum amount (notional) to US$1,500,000, maintaining the previously established deadline. In order to provide transparency on the hedge program for the Cerrado Project, since December 31, 2021 the Company has started to prominently disclose the respective contracted operations.
The assets and liabilities that are exposed to foreign currency, substantially in U.S. Dollars, are set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents6,432,557 8,039,218 
Marketable securities7,378,277 4,510,652 
Trade accounts receivable5,049,609 7,612,768 
Derivative financial instruments3,070,594 3,393,785 
21,931,037 23,556,423 
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable(1,625,011)(2,030,806)
Loans and financing(61,304,673)(61,216,140)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries(127,598)(2,053,259)
Derivative financial instruments(1,867,882)(4,698,323)
(64,925,164)(69,998,528)
(42,994,127)(46,442,105)
4.4.1.1.Sensitivity analysis – foreign exchange rate exposure – except for derivative financial instruments
For market risk analysis, the Company uses scenarios to evaluate both its asset and liability positions in foreign currency, and the possible effects on its results. The probable scenario represents the amounts recognized, as they reflect the conversion into Brazilian Reais on the balance sheet date (R$ to U.S.$ = R$4.8413).
This analysis assumes that all other variables, particularly interest rates, remain constant. The other scenarios considered the depreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. Dollar at the rates of 25% and 50% before taxes.
The following table set forth the potential impacts:
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
Probable
(base value)
Possible
(25%)
Remote
(50%)
Cash and cash equivalents6,432,557 1,608,139 3,216,279 
Marketable securities7,378,277 1,844,569 3,689,139 
Trade accounts receivable5,049,609 1,262,402 2,524,805 
Trade accounts payable(1,625,011)(406,253)(812,506)
Loans and financing(61,304,673)(15,326,168)(30,652,337)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries(127,598)(31,900)(63,799)
4.4.1.2.Sensitivity analysis – foreign exchange rate exposure – derivative financial instruments
The Company has sales operations in US$ in the futures markets, including strategies using options, to ensure attractive levels of operating margins for a portion of its revenue. These operations are limited to a percentage of the total exposure to US$ over a 24-month horizon, or to investments in the Cerrado Project, according to the extraordinary hedge described above, and are therefore pegged to the availability of ready-to-sell foreign exchange in the short term.
In addition to the transaction described above, the Company also taken out derivative instruments linked to the US$ and subject to exchange fluctuations, seeking to adjust the debt's currency indexation to the cash generation currency, as provided for in its financial policies.
For the calculation of the mark-to-market (“MtM”) price, the exchange rate of the last business day of the period is used. These market movements caused a positive impact on the mark-to-market position entered into by the Company.
This analysis below assumes that all other variables, particularly the interest rates, remain constant. The other scenarios considered the depreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US$ by 25% and 50%, before taxes, based on the base scenario on December 31, 2023.
The following table set out the possible impacts assuming these scenarios:
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
Probable
(base value)
Possible
25%
Remote
50%
Dollar/Real
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative options1,968,337 (3,436,589)(7,464,284)
Derivative swaps(486,713)(1,491,613)(2,981,409)
Derivative Non-Deliverable Forward (‘NDF’) Contracts162,776 (596,284)(1,192,682)
Embedded derivatives230,471 (122,510)(245,021)
NDF parity derivatives (1)
100,362 (22,715)(47,331)
Commodity Derivatives19,149 (8,721)(14,295)
Dollar/Euro
Derivative financial instruments
NDF parity derivatives (1)
100,362 (337,711)(675,423)
(1)Long positions at US$/EUR parity in order to protect the Capex cash flow of the Cerrado Project against the appreciation of the Euro.
4.4.2.Interest rate risk management
Fluctuations in interest rates could increase or reduce the costs of new loans and existing contracted operations.
The Company is constantly looking for alternatives for the use of financial instruments in order to avoid negative impacts on its cash flow due to fluctuations in interest rates in Brazil or abroad.
On July 1, 2023, loan contracts (in the amount of R$15,566,016) and derivatives (in the amount of R$15,150,974) began to be indexed by Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (and no longer by London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”)), adopted as the new reference interest rate by capital market. The change in the interest rate did not have a material impact on the balances presented in the loan and financing and derivative instrument categories.
4.4.2.1.Sensitivity analysis – exposure to interest rates – except for derivative financial instruments
For its market risk analysis, the Company uses scenarios to evaluate the sensitivity of changes in operations impacted by the following rates: Interbank Deposit Rate (“CDI”), Long Term Interest Rate (“TJLP”), Special System for Settlement and Custody (“SELIC”) and SOFR, which could impact the results.
The probable scenario represents the amounts already booked, as they reflect Management’s best estimates.
This analysis assumes that all other variables, particularly exchange rates, will remain constant. The other scenarios considered a depreciation of 25% and 50% in market interest rates.
The following table set forth the possible impacts assuming these scenarios:
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
ProbablePossible
(25%)
Remote
(50%)
CDI/SELIC
Cash and cash equivalents1,784,313 (56,429)(112,858)
Marketable securities5,889,009 (186,240)(372,480)
Loans and financing8,686,026 274,696 549,391 
TJLP
Loans and financing250,474 4,383 8,767 
SOFR
Loans and financing19,670,956 265,337 530,673 
4.4.2.2.Sensitivity analysis – exposure to interest rates – derivative financial instruments
This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The other scenarios considered a depreciation of 25% and 50% in market interest rates.
The following table sets out the possible impacts of these assumed scenarios:
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
ProbableProbable
25%
Remote
50%
CDI
Derivative financial instruments
Liabilities
Derivative options1,968,337 (387,790)(743,473)
Derivative swaps(486,713)(39,216)(66,609)
SOFR
Derivative financial instruments
Liabilities
Derivative swaps(486,713)127,655 269,490 
4.4.2.3.Sensitivity analysis to changes in the consumer price indices of the US economy
For the measurement of the probable scenario, the United States Consumer Price Index (“US-CPI”) was considered on December 29, 2023. The probable scenario was extrapolated considering a depreciation of 25% and 50% in the US-CPI to define the possible and remote scenarios, respectively.
The following table sets out the possible impacts:
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
Probable
(base value)
Possible
(25%)
Remote
(50%)
Embedded derivative in a commitment to purchase standing wood, originating from a forest partnership agreement230,471 (30,667)(63,157)
4.4.3.Commodity price risk management
The Company is exposed to commodity prices, mainly in the selling price of pulp in the international market. The dynamics of rising and falling production capacities in the global market and macroeconomic conditions may impact the Company´s operating results.
Through a specialized team, the Company monitors hardwood pulp prices and analyses future trends, adjusting the forecasts aimed at assisting with preventive measures to calculate the different scenarios. There is no sufficiently liquid financial market to mitigate the risk of a material portion of the Company’s operations. Hardwood pulp price protection instruments available on the market have low liquidity and low volume, and high levels of distortion in price formation.
The Company is also exposed to international oil prices, reflected in logistical costs for selling in the export market, and indirectly in the costs of other supply, logistics and service contracts. In such cases, the Company evaluates whether to contract derivative financial instruments to mitigate the risk of price variations in its results.
4.5.Derivative financial instruments
The Company determines the fair value of derivative contracts, which differ from the amounts realized in the event of early settlement due to bank spreads and market factors at the time of quotation. The amounts presented by the Company are based on an estimate using market factors and use data provided by third parties, measured internally and compared to calculations performed by external consultants and by counterparties.
The fair value does not represent an obligation to make an immediate disbursement or receipt of cash, given that such an effect will only occur on the dates of contractual fulfillment or upon the maturity of each transaction, when the result will be determined, depending on the case and on the market conditions on the agreed dates.
A summary of the methodologies used for the purpose of determining the fair value by type of instrument is presented below:
(i)Swaps: the future value of the asset and liability is estimated based on the cash flows projected using the market interest rate of the currency in which the tip of the swap is denominated. The present value of the US Dollar-denominated tip is measured using the discount based on the exchange coupon curve (the remuneration, in US Dollars, of the Reais invested in Brazil) and in the case of the R$-denominated tip, the discount is made using Brazil’s interest curve, being the future curve of the DI, considering the credit risk of both the Company and the counterparty. The exception is pre-fixed contracts x US$, for which the present value of the tip denominated in US$ is measured through a discount using the SOFR curve disclosed by Bloomberg. The fair value of the contract is the difference between these two points. Interest rate curves were obtained from B3.
(ii)Options (Zero Cost Collar): the fair value was calculated based on the Garman-Kohlhagen model, considering both the Company’s and the counterparty credit risk. Volatility information and interest rates are observable and obtained from the B3 exchange, and are used to calculate the fair values.
(iii)Non-deliverable forward (“NDF”) contracts: a projection of the future currency quote is made, using the exchange coupon curves and the future DI curve for each maturity. Next, the difference between this quotation and the rate at which the operation was contracted is verified, considering the credit risk of the Company and the counterparty. This difference is multiplied by the notional value of each contract, and brought to its present value based on the future DI curve. Interest rate curves were obtained from B3.
(iv)Swap US-CPI: liability cash flows are projected based on the US inflation curve US-CPI, obtained based on the implicit rates for inflation-linked US securities (Treasury Protected against Inflation – “TIPS”), disclosed by Bloomberg. Cash flows from the asset components are projected at the fixed rates implicit in the embedded derivatives. The fair value of an embedded derivative is the difference between the two components, adjusted to present value base on the curve of the exchange coupon obtained from B3.
(v)Swap VLSFO (marine fuel): a future projection of the asset price is made, using the future price curve disclosed by Bloomberg. Next, the difference between this projection and the rate at which the operation was contracted is verified, considering both of Company’s and the counterparty’s credit risk. This difference is multiplied by the notional value of each contract and adjusted to present value using the SOFR curve disclosed by Bloomberg.
The yield curves used to calculate the fair value as of December 31, 2023 are as set forth below:
Interest rate curves
TermBrazilUnited States of AmericaUS Dollar coupon
1 month
11.65% p.a.
5.35% p.a.
2.54% p.a.
6 months
10.79% p.a.
5.15% p.a.
5.55% p.a.
1 year
9.99% p.a.
4.77% p.a.
5.58% p.a.
2 years
9.55% p.a.
4.16% p.a.
5.18%p.a.
3 years
9.66% p.a.
3.89% p.a.
4.99% p.a.
5 years
10.04% p.a.
3.76% p.a.
5.00% p.a.
10 years
10.33% p.a.
4.02% p.a.
5.74% p.a.
4.5.1.Outstanding derivatives by type of contract, including embedded derivatives
The positions of outstanding derivatives are set forth below:
Notional value, net in U.S.$Fair value in R$
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Instruments as part of protection strategy
Operational hedges
Zero Cost Collar4,500,200 6,866,800 1,968,337 1,596,089 
NDF (R$ x US$)505,000 248,100 162,776 (2,474)
NDF (€ x US$)262,088 544,702 100,362 161,055 
Debt hedges
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$) 2,555,626 3,200,179 741,492 1,052,546 
Swap IPCA to CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais)4,274,397 1,741,787 47,645 278,945 
Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)121,003 (29,910)
Swap CDI x Fixed (US$) 1,025,000 1,863,534 (1,081,964)(2,566,110)
Pre-fixed Swap to US$ (US$) 200,000 350,000 (203,045)(503,605)
Swap CDI x SOFR (US$) 125,000 25,774 
Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$) 150,961 (16,615)
Commodity Hedge
Swap US-CPI (US$) (1)
131,510 124,960 230,471 40,418 
Zero Cost Collar (Brent)163,100 (3,148)
Swap VLSFO/Brent142,794 22,297 
1,994,382 26,954 
Current assets2,676,526 3,048,493 
Non-current assets1,753,928 1,825,256 
Current liabilities(578,763)(667,681)
Non-current liabilities(1,857,309)(4,179,114)
1,994,382 26,954 
(1)The embedded derivative refers to a swap contract for the sale of price variations in United States Dollars and US-CPI within the term of a forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.
The current contracts and the respective protected risks are set forth below:
(i)Swap CDI x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variation of the Interbank Deposit rate (“DI”) for a fixed rate in United States Dollars (“US$”). The objective is to change the debt indexed in Brazilian Reais to US$, in compliance with the Company's natural exposure to US$ receivables.
(ii)Swap IPCA x CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais): positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variation of the Amplified Consumer Price Index (“IPCA”) for the DI rate. The objective is to change the debt indexed in reais, in compliance with the Company's cash position in Brazilian Reais, which is also indexed to DI.
(iii)Swap IPCA x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variations of the IPCA for a fixed rate in US$. The objective is to change the debt indexed in Brazilian Reais to US$, in compliance with the Company's natural exposure to US$ receivables.
(iv)Swap SOFR x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps exchanging a post-fixed rate (SOFR) for a fixed rate in US$. The objective is to protect the cash flow against changes in the US interest rate.
(v)Pre-Fixed Swap R$ x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps of a fixed rate in Reais for a fixed rate in US$. The objective is to change the exposure of debts in Brazilian Reais to US$, in compliance with the Company's natural exposure to US$ receivables.
(vi)SOFR x SOFR Swap: swap position exchanging a fixed rate added to SOFR for another fixed rate added to SOFR. The objective is to generate a fee discount for Prepayment with the banking institution, allowing for reversal mechanisms.
(vii)CDI x SOFR Swap: positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variation in the Interbank Deposit rate (“DI”) for a post-fixed rate (“SOFR”) in United States Dollars (“US$”). The objective is to change the debt index in reais to US$, aligning with the natural exposure of the Company's US$ receivables and capturing a lower cost of debt through the fluctuation of SOFR rate projections.
(viii)Swap Fixed(US$) x SOFR: positions in conventional swaps exchanging a pre-fixed rate in US$ for a post-fixed rate (SOFR) also in US$. The objective is to capture a lower cost of debt by fluctuating SOFR rate projections.
(ix)Zero-Cost Collar: positions in an instrument that consists of the simultaneous combination of a purchase of put options and the sale of call options in US$, with the same principal amount and maturity, with the objective of protecting the cash flow of exports. Under this strategy, an interval is established where there is no deposit or receipt of financial margin at the option maturity. The objective is to protect the cash flow of exports against the depreciation of the Brazilian Real.
(x)Non-Deliverable Forward contracts (“NDF”): short positions in US$ futures contracts with the objective of protecting the cash flow from exports against the depreciation of the Brazilian Real.
(xi)Swap US-CPI: The embedded derivative refers to the swap contracts for selling price variations in US$ and the US-CPI in forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.
(xii)Non-Deliverable Forward contracts: EUR and US$: call positions at EUR/US$ parity to protect the Capex cash flow of the Cerrado project against the appreciation of the Euro.
(xiii)Swap Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil / Brent (“VLSFO”): Long positions in oil, aimed at hedging logistical costs related to maritime freight contracts and costs of other oil derivatives against the increase in oil prices.
(xiv)Zero Cost Collar (Brent): positions in an instrument that consists of the simultaneous combination of buying call options and selling put options for oil - Brent, with the same principal value and maturity, with the objective of protecting input costs oil derivates. In this strategy, an interval is established where there is no deposit or receipt of financial margin at the expiration of the options. The objective is to protect costs against rising oil prices.
The variation in the fair values of derivatives on December 31, 2023 compared to the fair values measured on December 31, 2022 are explained substantially by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar and by settlements during the year.
There were also impacts caused by the variations in the pre fixed, foreign exchange coupon and SOFR curves in the operations.
It is important to highlight that the outstanding agreements on December 31, 2023 are over-the-counter market operations, without any type of collateral margin or forced early settlement clause due to variations from market marking.
4.5.2.Fair value by maturity schedule
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
20242,097,763 2,380,812 
2025233,073 297,156 
2026(574,871)(1,225,193)
2027 onwards238,417 (1,425,821)
1,994,382 26,954 
4.5.3.Outstanding assets and liabilities derivatives positions
The outstanding derivatives positions are set forth below:
Notional valueFair value
CurrencyDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Debt hedges
Assets
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)R$3,898,011 7,081,545 223,776 617,835 
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$ R$738,800 1,317,226  45,329 
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$)US$2,555,626 3,200,000 1,104,984 1,052,546 
Swap IPCA to CDIIPCA4,320,471 2,041,327 161,542 427,417 
Swap IPCA to US$IPCA 610,960   
Swap CDI to SOFR (US$)R$644,850  32,560  
Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$)US$150,961  6,681  
1,529,543 2,143,127 
Liabilities
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)US$1,025,000 1,863,534 (1,305,740)(3,183,945)
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$ US$200,000 350,000 (203,045)(548,934)
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$)US$2,555,626 3,200,000 (363,492) 
Swap IPCA to CDIR$4,274,397 1,741,787 (113,897)(148,472)
Swap IPCA to US$US$ 121,003  (29,910)
Swap CDI to SOFR (US$)US$125,000  (6,786) 
Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$)US$150,961  (23,296) 
(2,016,256)(3,911,261)
(486,713)(1,768,134)
Operational hedge
Zero Cost Collar (US$ x R$)US$4,500,200 6,866,800 1,968,337 1,596,089 
NDF (R$ x US$)US$505,000 248,100 162,776 (2,474)
NDF (€ x US$)US$262,088 544,702 100,362 161,055 
2,231,475 1,754,670 
 Commodity hedge
Swap US-CPI (standing wood) (1)
US$131,510 124,960 230,471 40,418 
Zero Cost Collar (Brent)US$163,100  (3,148) 
Swap VLSFO/BrentUS$142,794  22,297  
249,620 40,418 
1,994,382 26,954 
(1)The embedded derivative refers to the swap contracts for selling price variations in US$ and the US-CPI in forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.
4.5.4.Fair value settled amounts
The settled derivatives positions are set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Operational hedge
Zero Cost Collar (R$ x US$)2,987,953 718,618 
NDF (R$ x US$)155,458 8,301 
NDF (€ x US$)84,332 7,113 
3,227,743 734,032 
Commodity hedge
Swap VLSFO/other80,516 
80,516 
Debt hedge
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)(438,417)(261,570)
Swap IPCA to CDI (Brazilian Reais)256,683 (5,180)
Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)21,139 171 
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$(104,827)54,128 
Swap CDI to SOFR (US$)7,729 
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$)508,720 (239,356)
251,027 (451,807)
3,559,286 282,225 
4.6.Fair value hierarchy
Financial instruments are measured at fair value, which considers the fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an unforced transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Depending on the inputs used for measurement, the financial instruments at fair value may be classified into three hierarchical levels:
(i)Level 1 – Based on quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A market is considered active if it trades frequently and at a sufficient volume to provide pricing information immediately and continuously, usually obtained from a commodity and stock exchange, pricing service or regulatory agency, and if the prices represent actual market transactions, which occur regularly on a commercial basis;
(ii)Level 2 – Based on the prices quoted in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, the prices quoted for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets, evaluation models for which inputs are observable , such as rates of interest and yield curves, credit volatilities and spreads, and market corroborated information. Assets and liabilities classified in this category are measured based on the discounted cash flow and interest accrual, respectively, for derivative financial instruments and marketable securities. The observable inputs include interest rates and curves, volatility factors and foreign exchange rates; and
(iii)Level 3 – Based on unquoted data for assets and liabilities, where the Company applies the income approach technique using the discounted cash flow model. The observable inputs used are the IMA, discount rate and eucalyptus average gross sales price.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, there were no changes between the levels of hierarchy and no transfers between levels 2 and 3.
December 31, 2023
Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
At fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4,430,454  4,430,454 
Marketable securities13,267,286  13,267,286 
17,697,740  17,697,740 
At fair value through other comprehensive income
Other investments - CelluForce 23,606 23,606 
 23,606 23,606 
Biological assets  18,278,582 18,278,582 
 18,278,582 18,278,582 
Total assets17,697,740 18,302,188 35,999,928 
Liabilities
At fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments 2,436,072  2,436,072 
2,436,072  2,436,072 
Total liabilities2,436,072  2,436,072 
December 31, 2022
Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
At fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4,873,749  4,873,749 
Marketable securities7,965,742  7,965,742 
12,839,491  12,839,491 
At fair value through other comprehensive income
Other investments - CelluForce 24,917 24,917 
 24,917 24,917 
Biological assets 14,632,186 14,632,186 
 14,632,186 14,632,186 
Total assets12,839,491 14,657,103 27,496,594 
Liabilities
At fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4,846,795  4,846,795 
4,846,795  4,846,795 
Total liabilities4,846,795  4,846,795 
4.7.Cybersecurity
Suzano has a Public Information Security Policy, which aims to establish guidelines regarding cyber security management and controls at Suzano, seeking to mitigate vulnerabilities, preserve and protect assets, mainly information and personal data, in accordance with current laws, regulations and contractual obligations, covering the confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity and legality of information. The Policy establishes responsibilities to avoid damages, which may represent financial impacts, image and reputation, exposure of information, interruption of operations, among other damages due to cyber-attacks.
In the year ended December 31, 2023, no material incidents associated with cybersecurity were identified that could affect the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the systems used by the Company.
4.8.Climate change
4.8.1.Risks linked to climate change and the sustainability strategy
In view of the nature of the Company’s operations, there is inherent exposure to risks related to climate change.
The Company’s assets, notably biological assets, which are measured at fair value (Note 13), property, plant and equipment (Note 15) and intangible assets (Note 16), may be impacted by climate change, the risks of which were evaluated in the context of preparation of financial statements. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Management considered the main risk data and assumptions highlighted below:
(i)Possible impacts on the determination of fair value in biological assets due to: Effects of climate change, such as temperature rises and scarcity of water resources, could impact some of the assumptions used in accounting estimates related to the Company’s biological assets, as follow:
Loss of biological assets due to fires and impacts arising from the greater presence and resistance of pests and other forest diseases favored by the gradual increase in temperature;
Reduction in productivity and expected growth (“IMA”) due to reduced availability of water resources in river basins and other atypical weather events such as droughts, frosts and torrential rains; and
Interruptions to the production chain due to adverse weather events.
(ii)Scarcity of water resources in the industry: although our units are efficient in the use of water, there are contingency plans for all units affected by possible water shortages and action plans to confront the water crisis in critical regions.
(iii)Structural changes in society and their impacts on business, such as:
Regulatory and legal: arising from changes in the Brazilian and/or international scope that require capital investment in new technologies and/or operating costs. Among the expected topics are carbon pricing, customs carbon taxation, trade barriers and/or commercial restrictions related to businesses’ alleged contributions, even if indirect, to the intensification of climate change, which increase the risk of litigation;
Technological: arising from the emergence of improvements and innovations towards an economy with greater energy efficiency and lower carbon. Suzano should continue investing in R&D to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
Markets: arising from changes to the supply of and demand for certain products and services as climate-related issues begin to be considered in decision-making. The market should increasingly prioritize the reduction of carbon emissions and more sustainable business practices, which may lead to a drop in demand and revenue for Suzano’s disposable products and an increase in demand for renewable forests and other sustainable products; and
Reputational: related to the perceptions of customers and society in general regarding the positive or negative contribution of an organization to a low carbon economy.
4.8.2.Compliance with contractual clauses related to sustainability in debt securities and sustainable loans (Sustainability Linked Bonds - “SLB” and Sustainability Linked Loans – “SLL”)
The Company issued debt securities and loans linked to sustainability performance targets ("Sustainability Performance Targets - SPT") related to the reduce the intensity of our greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the intensity of water capture for use in industrial processes and increase the percentage of women in leadership positions by December 31, 2025. Non-compliance with these targets may generate future increases in the cost of said debts, as provided for in the respective contracts.
In 2020, the company issued its first bond based on the SLB Principles. In 2021, Suzano issued two additional Sustainability Linked bonds that, for the first time, were linked to something other than an environmental or social target: a diversity, equity and inclusion target. Its first Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) was contracted in 2021 and, in 2022, the company obtained a new loan with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) following the guidelines of the SLL Principles.
4.8.3.Climate risk management
The Company has a structure dedicated to corporate risk management, including risks related to climate change, with its own methodologies, tools and processes aimed at ensuring the identification, assessment and treatment of its main short, medium and long-term risks. This allows the continuous monitoring of risks and their eventual impacts, control of the variables involved, and the definition and implementation of mitigating measures, which aim to reduce the identified exposures. The Company’s assessment of the potential physical impacts of climate change, as well as those arising from the transition to a low carbon economy is carried out on an ongoing basis, and will continue to evolve.
4.8.4.Opportunities linked to climate change and the sustainability strategy
4.8.4.1.Biomas
As disclosed in Note 1.2.6, Suzano and five other global companies created Biomas with objective of restoring, conserving and preserving native forests in Brazil.
The initiative aims to restore and protect, over a period of 20 years, native forest in some of Brazil´s most valuable ecosystems, such as the Amazon, Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes – The area is equivalent to the territory of Switzerland or the state of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil.
The initiative aims to promote a sustainable business model from a financial perspective, enabling each restoration, conservation, and preservation projects to be viable through the commercialization of carbon credits, as removals and avoided emissions, reducing tons of CO2e from the atmosphere.
The first stage will involve the identification and prospecting of areas, promoting nurseries for the large-scale production of native trees, engaging local communities in Biomas activities, discussing the application of the project in public areas, partnering with carbon certification platforms and implementing pilot projects.
4.8.4.2.Production of wood-based textile fiber
In May 2023, Woodspin, located in Finland, inaugurated the first factory producing sustainable, recyclable and fully biodegradable textile fiber from responsibly grown wood, the result of the joint venture between Spinnova and Suzano. This new type of fabric was developed to replace less sustainable materials used in many products. This unit will be used for market development and technology improvement.
For the construction and operation of textile fiber projects, Woodspin uses Suzano's microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) as raw material.
4.8.4.3.Securities with clauses related to sustainability
As disclosed in note 4.8.2, Suzano has Sustainability Linked Bonds (SLB) and Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) linked to environmental performance indicators associated with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases, intensity the capture of water resources, and aspects of diversity and inclusion, evidencing the Company's commitment as part of the solution to the global climate crisis and in convergence with the implementation of its long-term goal. These funding linked to sustainability goals allow differentiated rates.
4.9.Capital management
The main objective is to strengthen the Company’s capital structure, aiming to maintain an appropriate level of financial leverage while mitigating risks that could affect the availability of capital for business development.
The Company continuously monitors significant indicators, such as consolidated financial leverage, which is the ratio of total net debt to adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”).
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents [abstract]  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
5.    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Average yield
p.a. %
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and banks (1)
5.50 6,561,558 8,064,193 
Cash equivalents
Local currency
Fixed-term deposits (compromised)
102.78 of CDI
1,784,313 1,441,758 
8,345,871 9,505,951 
(1)Refers mainly to investments in foreign currency under the Sweep Account modality, which is a remunerated account the balance of which is invested and made available automatically each day.
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MARKETABLE SECURITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of financial assets [abstract]  
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
6.    MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Average yield
p.a. %
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In local currency
Private funds
109.87 of CDI
1,295,296 1,208,975 
Private Securities ("CDBs")
102.81 of CDI
4,150,313 1,827,012 
CDBs - Escrow Account (1)
104.65 of CDI
443,400 419,103 
5,889,009 3,455,090 
Foreign currency
Time deposits (2)
6.71 7,333,308 4,386,589 
Other 44,969 124,063 
7,378,277 4,510,652 
13,267,286 7,965,742 
Current12,823,886 7,546,639 
Non-Current443,400 419,103 
(1)Includes escrow accounts, which will be released only after obtaining the applicable governmental approvals, and pending compliance by the Company with the conditions precedent in transactions involving the sale of rural properties.
(2)Refers to Time Deposit investments, with maturities over 90 days, which are remunerated bank deposits with specific maturity periods.
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TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Trade and other current receivables [abstract]  
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
7.    TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
7.1.Breakdown of balances
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Domestic customers
Third parties1,785,157 1,915,745 
Related parties (Note 11) (1)
45,650 99,608 
Foreign customers
Third parties5,049,609 7,612,768 
(-) Expected credit losses(31,962)(21,109)
6,848,454 9,607,012 
(1)The balance refers to transactions with Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel.
The Company carries out factoring transactions for certain customer receivables where transfers the control and all risks and rewards related to these receivables to the counterparty, so these receivables are derecognized from accounts receivable in the balance sheet. This transaction refers to an additional cash generation opportunity and is therefore classified as a financial asset measured at amortized cost. The impact of these factoring transactions on the accounts receivable as of December 31, 2023, was R$4,273,623 (R$6,889,492 as of December 31, 2022).
7.2.Breakdown of trade accounts receivable by maturity
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Current5,904,402 8,652,376 
Overdue
Up to 30 days644,644 777,150 
From 31 to 60 days57,395 74,253 
From 61 to 90 days97,639 54,784 
From 91 to 120 days40,533 20,975 
From 121 to 180 days34,708 18,945 
From 181 days69,133 8,529 
6,848,454 9,607,012 
7.3.Roll-forward of expected credit losses
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance(21,109)(34,763)
Additions(38,775)(5,228)
Reversals3,573 3,576 
Write-offs24,230 12,355 
Exchange rate variations119 2,951 
Closing balance(31,962)(21,109)
The Company maintains guarantees for overdue receivables as part of its commercial operations, through credit insurance policies, letters of credit and other guarantees. These guarantees avoid the need to recognize expected credit losses, in accordance with the Company’s credit policy.
7.4.Main customers
The Company has 1 (one) customer responsible for 10.27% of the net sales of pulp segment on December 31, 2023 (10.67% on December 31, 2022) and no main customer responsible for more than 10% of the net sales of paper segment on December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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INVENTORIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Classes of current inventories [abstract]  
INVENTORIES
8.    INVENTORIES
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Finished goods
Pulp
Domestic (Brazil)576,774 616,557 
Foreign1,271,335 1,440,207 
Paper
Domestic (Brazil)569,771 359,322 
Foreign137,653 201,868 
Work in process93,325 93,964 
Raw materials
Wood1,666,817 1,492,661 
Operating supplies and packaging795,274 732,140 
Spare parts and other931,052 897,531 
(-) Expected credit losses(95,053)(105,989)
5,946,948 5,728,261 
8.1.Roll-forward of estimated losses
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance(105,989)(91,258)
Additions (65,085)(89,552)
Reversals 33,666 33,492 
Write-offs 42,355 41,329 
Closing balance(95,053)(105,989)
On December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, there were no inventory items pledged as collateral.
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RECOVERABLE TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
RECOVERABLE TAXES  
RECOVERABLE TAXES
9.    RECOVERABLE TAXES
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
IRPJ/CSLL – prepayments and withheld taxes464,188 179,812 
PIS/COFINS – on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (1)
93,866 89,334 
PIS/COFINS – operations699,717 523,970 
PIS/COFINS – exclusions from ICMS (2)
443,210 570,945 
ICMS – on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (3)
432,793 167,286 
ICMS – operations (4)
1,470,949 1,423,375 
Reintegra program (5)
64,077 65,971 
Other taxes and contributions45,821 39,057 
Provision for loss on ICMS credits (6)
(1,452,435)(1,103,807)
2,262,186 1,955,943 
Current888,539 549,580 
Non-current1,373,647 1,406,363 
(1)Social Integration Program (“PIS”) and Social Security Funding Contribution (“COFINS”): Credits whose realization is based on the years of depreciation of the corresponding asset.
(2)The Company and its subsidiaries filed lawsuits over the years seeking the exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS contribution tax basis, in relation to certain transactions during various periods from March 1992.
(3)Tax on Sales and Services (“ICMS”): Credits from the acquisition of property, plant and equipment are recovered on a straight-line basis over a four-year period, from the acquisition date, in accordance with the relevant regulation, the ICMS Control on Property, Plant and Equipment (“CIAP”).
(4)ICMS credits accrued due to the volume of exports and credit generated from product import transactions: Credits are concentrated in the States of Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Mato Grosso do Sul e São Paulo, where the Company realizes the credits through the sale of credits to third parties, after approval from the State Ministry of Finance of each State. Credits are also being realized through the consumption of consumer goods (tissue) transactions in the domestic market.
(5)Special Regime of Tax Refunds for Export Companies (“Reintegra”): Reintegra is a program that aims to refund the residual costs of taxes paid throughout the export chain to taxpayers, to make them more competitive in foreign markets.
(6)Related to provisions for ICMS credit balances that are not probable to be recovered.
9.1.Roll-forward of provision for loss
ICMS
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance(1,103,807)(1,064,268)
Additions (1)
(399,838)(221,903)
Reversals51,210 163,900 
Write-offs18,464 
Closing balance(1,452,435)(1,103,807)
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ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS  
ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS
10.    ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Forestry development program and partnerships2,242,229 1,592,132 
Advance to suppliers - others113,743 108,146 
2,355,972 1,700,278 
Current113,743 108,146 
Non-current2,242,229 1,592,132 
The forestry development program consists of an incentive partnership for regional forest production, where independent producers plant eucalyptus on their own land to supply agricultural wood products to the Company. Suzano provides eucalyptus seedlings, input subsidies and cash advances, and the latter are not subject to valuation at their present value since they will be settled in volume standing or cut wood. In addition, the Company supports producers by providing technical advice on forest management but does not have joint control over decisions effectively implemented. At the end of the production cycles, the Company has a contractually guaranteed right to make an offer to purchase the forest and/or wood at its market value. However, this right does not prevent producers from negotiating the sale of the forest and/or wood with other market participants, provided the incentive amounts are fully paid.
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RELATED PARTIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [abstract]  
RELATED PARTIES
11.    RELATED PARTIES
The Company's commercial and financial transactions with the controlling shareholder and Companies owned by the controlling shareholder Suzano Holding S.A. ("Suzano Group") were carried out at specific prices and conditions, as well as the corporate governance practices adopted by the Company, and those recommended and/or required by the applicable legislation.
The transactions refers mainly to:
Assets: (i) accounts receivable from the sale of pulp, paper, tissue and other products; (ii) interest on shareholder’s capital and dividends receivable; (iii) reimbursement for expenses; and (iv) social services;
Liabilities: (i) loan agreements;(ii) reimbursement for expenses; (iii) social services; (iv) real estate consulting; and (v) interest on shareholder’s capital and dividends payable.
Amounts in the statements of income: (i) sale of pulp, paper, tissue and other products; (ii) loan charges and exchange variation; (iii) social services and (viii) real estate consulting.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, there were no material changes in the terms of the agreements, deals and transactions entered into, nor were there any new contracts, agreements or transactions of any different nature entered into between the Company and its related parties.
11.1.Balances recognized in assets and liabilities and amounts of transactions during the year
AssetsLiabilitiesSales (purchases), net
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Transactions with controlling shareholders
Management and related persons  (31,748)    
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Ações  (30,428)    
Controller  (193,883)    
Suzano Holding S.A.24 (363,520) 9 91 (2,621)
24 (619,579) 9 91 (2,621)
Transactions with companies of the Suzano
Group and other related parties
Management (expect compensation – Note 11.2)61   (5)(906)(47)(422)
Bexma Participações Ltda   9 38 24 
Bizma Investimentos Ltda   7 10 
Civelec Participações Ltda4,575    4,825   
Fundação Arymax    3 
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel (1)
45,659 106,940 (1,023)(3,705)168,621 218,226 169,965 
Instituto Ecofuturo - Futuro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável2  (66)(5,549)(4,603)(4,399)
IPLF Holding S.A. 23   5 38 10 
Mabex Representações e Participações Ltda.    (817) (137)
Nemonorte Imóveis e Participações Ltda    (178)(194)(170)
50,297 106,968 (1,023)(3,776)166,020 213,472 164,879 
50,321 106,973 (620,602)(3,776)166,029 213,563 162,258 
Assets
Trade accounts receivable (Note 7)45,650 99,608      
Dividends receivable 7,334      
Other assets4,671 31      
Liabilities       
Trade accounts payable (Note 17)  (1,023)(3,776)   
Dividends and interest on own capital payable (2)
  (619,579)    
50,321 106,973 (620,602)(3,776)   
(1)Refers mainly to the sale of pulp.
(2)The amount of R$619,579 refers to interest on own capital payable to the controlling shareholders and the amount of R$696,949 refers to other non-controlling shareholders, totaling R$1,316,528 (Note 1.2.7).
11.2.Management compensation
Expenses related to the compensation of key management personnel, which include the Board of Directors, Fiscal Council and Board of Statutory Executive Officers, recognized in the statement of income for the period, are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Short-term benefits
Salary or compensation49,165 50,228 48,693 
Direct and indirect benefits2,286 1,099 880 
Bonus10,829 7,031 6,474 
62,280 58,358 56,047 
Long-term benefits
Share-based compensation plan42,130 36,390 46,306 
42,130 36,390 46,306 
104,410 94,748 102,353 
Short-term benefits include fixed compensation (salaries and fees, vacation pay, mandatory bonus and “13th month’s salary” bonus), payroll charges (Company’s share of contributions to social security – “INSS”) and variable compensation such as profit sharing, bonuses and benefits (company car, health plan, meal voucher, market voucher, life insurance and private pension plan).
Long-term benefits include the stock option plan and phantom shares for executives and key members of Management, in accordance with the specific regulations disclosed in Note 22.
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INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract]  
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES
12.    INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES
The Company calculates income tax and social contribution taxes, current and deferred, based on the following rates: (i) 15% plus an additional 10% on taxable income in excess of R$240 for IRPJ; and (ii) 9% for CSLL, on the net income. Balances are recognized in the Company's income on an accruals basis.
Subsidiaries domiciled in Brazil have their taxes calculated and provisioned in accordance with the current legislation and their specific tax regime, including, in some cases, the presumed profit method. Subsidiaries domiciled abroad are subject to taxation in their respective jurisdictions, according to local regulations.
Deferred income and social contribution taxes are recognized at the net amounts in non-current assets or liabilities.
In Brazil, Law nº. 12,973/14 revoked article 74 of Provisional Measure nº. 2,158/01 and determines that the parcel of the adjustment of the value of the investment in subsidiaries, direct and indirect, domiciled abroad, equivalent to the profit earned by them before income tax, except for exchange rate variation, must be added in the determination of taxable income and the social contribution calculation basis of the controlling entity domiciled in Brazil, at each year ended.
The Company management believes in the validity of the provisions of international treaties entered by Brazil to avoid double taxation. In order to ensure its right to non-double taxation, the Company filed a lawsuit in April 2019, which aims to exempt the double taxation in Brazil, of profits earned by its subsidiary located in Austria, according to Law No. 12,973/14. Due to the preliminary injunction granted in favor of the Company in the aforementioned lawsuit, the Company decided not to add the profit from Suzano International Trading GmbH, located in Austria, when determining its taxable income and social contribution basis of the net profit of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023. There is no provision for tax related to the non-double taxation profits of such subsidiary in 2023. Disclosures about uncertain tax positions for income tax and social contribution (IFRIC 23) are presented in Note 20.2.1.
12.1.Deferred taxes
12.1.1.Deferred income and social contribution taxes
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax loss1,209,968 1,207,096 
Negative tax basis of social contribution457,030 445,250 
Assets - temporary differences
Provision for judicial liabilities324,158 268,596 
Operating provisions and other losses1,214,807 999,028 
Exchange rate variations 2,384,153 4,297,503 
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations654,358 680,142 
Unrealized profit on inventories151,578 363,052 
Leases356,110 364,838 
6,752,162 8,625,505 
Liabilities - temporary differences
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill1,301,654 1,023,103 
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost1,137,483 1,217,349 
Depreciation for tax-incentive reason(1)
799,857 869,997 
Capitalized loan costs640,063 210,834 
Fair value of biological assets1,115,432 703,274 
Deferred taxes, net of fair value adjustments370,947 398,950 
Tax credits - gains from tax lawsuit (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS basis)150,691 194,121 
Derivatives gains (“MtM”)678,090 9,164 
Other temporary differences24,109 13,416 
6,218,326 4,640,208 
Non-current assets545,213 3,986,415 
Non-current liabilities11,377 1,118 
(1)Tax depreciation is taken as a benefit only in the income tax calculation bases.
12.1.2.Breakdown of accumulated tax losses and social contribution tax losses carried forward
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax loss carried forward4,839,872 4,828,384 
Negative tax basis of social contribution carried forward5,078,111 4,947,222 
12.1.3.Roll-forward of deferred tax assets
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance3,985,297 8,729,929 
Tax loss2,872 50,220 
Negative tax basis of social contribution11,780 34,176 
Provision for judicial liabilities55,562 19,251 
Operating provisions and other losses215,779 33,898 
Exchange rate variation(1,913,350)(2,257,699)
Derivative gains (“MtM”)(668,926)(2,202,857)
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations2,219 8,970 
Unrealized profit on inventories(211,474)64,164 
Leases(8,728)(8,534)
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill(278,551)(276,614)
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost79,866 99,510 
Depreciation accelerated for tax-incentive reason70,140 74,952 
Capitalized loan costs(429,229)(111,435)
Fair value of biological assets(412,158)(272,308)
Credits on exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS tax base43,430 3,906 
Other temporary differences(10,693)(4,232)
Closing balance533,836 3,985,297 
12.2.Reconciliation of the effects of income tax and social contribution on profit
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Net income (loss) before taxes17,997,216 28,655,581 8,832,957 
Income tax and social contribution benefit (expense) at the statutory nominal rate of 34%(6,119,053)(9,742,898)(3,003,205)
Tax effect on permanent differences
Taxation (difference) on profits of subsidiaries in Brazil and abroad (1)
1,688,656 4,915,243 3,445,206 
Equity method(6,589)96,685 44,309 
Thin capitalization (2)
(46,796)(505,553)(603,612)
Interest on own capital510,000   
Credit related to the Reintegra Program7,176 7,829 7,398 
Director bonuses(4,907)(12,208)(15,656)
Tax incentives (3)
128,650 51,839 16,443 
Donations/Fines – Other(47,972)(71,631)(88,308)
(3,890,835)(5,260,694)(197,425)
Income tax
Current(352,577)(464,312)(276,431)
Deferred(2,561,991)(3,485,267)69,669 
(2,914,568)(3,949,579)(206,762)
Social Contribution
Current(42,815)(46,584)(15,684)
Deferred(933,452)(1,264,531)25,021 
(976,267)(1,311,115)9,337 
Income and social contribution benefits (expenses) for the year(3,890,835)(5,260,694)(197,425)
Effective rate of income and social contribution tax expenses21.62 %18.36 %2.24 %
(1)The difference in the taxation of subsidiaries is substantially due to the differences between the nominal tax rates in Brazil and those of subsidiaries located abroad.
(2)The Brazilian thin capitalization rules establish that interest paid or credited by a Brazilian entity to a related party abroad may only be deducted for income tax and social contribution purposes if the interest expense is viewed as necessary for the activities of the local entity, and when certain limits and requirements are met. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not meet all of the limits and requirements, and therefore the expense is not deductible for the period.
12.3.Tax incentives
The Company benefits from a tax incentive for partial reduction of the income tax obtained from operations carried out in areas under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Development Superintendence (“SUDENE”) and the Superintendence of Amazon Development (“SUDAM”). The IRPJ reduction incentive is calculated based on the activity profits (exploitation profits) and considers the allocation of the operating profit based on the incentive production levels for each product.
Area/RegionsCompanyMaturity
Northeast Development Superintendence (“SUDENE”)
Eunápolis (BA)Veracel2025
Aracruz (ES)Portocel2030
Aracruz (ES)Suzano2031
Imperatriz (MA)Suzano2032
Mucuri (BA) Suzano2032
Superintendence of Amazon Development (“SUDAM”)
Belém (PA)Suzano2025
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BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about biological assets [abstract]  
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
13.    BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
The roll-forward of biological assets is as set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance14,632,186 12,248,732 
Additions5,777,952 4,957,380 
Depletions(3,680,997)(3,665,057)
Transfers(136,297) 
Gain on fair value adjustments1,989,831 1,199,759 
Disposals(128,370)(82,331)
Other write-offs(175,723)(26,297)
Closing balance18,278,582 14,632,186 
The calculation of fair value of the biological assets falls under Level 3 in the hierarchy set forth in IFRS 13 — Measurement of Fair Value, due to the complexity and structure of the calculation.
The assumptions such as the average annual growth (“IMA”), discount rate, and average gross selling price of eucalyptus, stand out as being the most sensitive, where increases or reductions in these assumptions could generate significant gains or losses in the measurement of fair value.
The assumptions used in the measurement of the fair value of biological assets were as follow:
i)Average cycle of forest formation between 6 and 7 years;
ii)Effective area of forest from the 3rd year of planting;
iii)The IMA consists of the estimated volume of production of wood with bark in m3 per hectare, ascertained based on the genetic material used in each region, silvicultural practices and forest management, production potential, climate factors and soil conditions;
iv)The estimated average standard cost per hectare includes silvicultural and forest management expenses, applied to each year of formation of the biological cycle of the forests, plus the costs of land lease agreements and the opportunity cost of owning land;
v)The average gross selling prices of eucalyptus were based on specialized research on transactions carried out by the Company with independent third parties; and
vi)The discount rate used in cash flows is measured based on the capital structure and other economic assumptions of an independent market participant in the sale of standing wood (forests).
The table below discloses the measurement of the premises adopted:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Planted useful area (hectare)1,094.611 1,097.081 
Mature assets144.942 134.752 
Immature assets949.669 962.329 
Average annual growth (IMA) – m3/hectare/year
37.92 37.07 
Average gross sale price of eucalyptus – R$/m3
96.04 90.16 
Discount rate - % (post-tax)8.80 %9.10 %
The pricing model considers the net cash flows, after the deduction of taxes on profit at the applicable rates.
The fair value adjustment justified by the combined variations of the indicators mentioned above resulted in a positive variation of R$1,989,831 recognized in other operating income (expenses), net (Note 30).
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Physical changes and discount rate (1)
1,575,017 (37,088)
Price414,814 1,236,847 
1,989,831 1,199,759 
(1)Includes the variation of indicators: IMA, discount rate and area.
The Company manages the financial and climate risks related to its agricultural activities in a preventive manner. To reduce the risks arising from edaphoclimatic factors, the weather is monitored through meteorological stations and, in the event of pests and diseases, our Department of Forestry Research and Development, an area specialized in physiological and phytosanitary aspects, has procedures to diagnose and act rapidly against any occurrences and losses (Note 4.8).
The Company has no biological assets pledged for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022.
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INVESTMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates reported in separate financial statements [abstract]  
INVESTMENTS
14.    INVESTMENTS
14.1.Investments breakdown
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Investments in associates and joint ventures355,520 354,200 
Goodwill228,887 233,399 
Other investments evaluated at fair value through other comprehensive income – Celluforce23,606 24,917 
608,013 612,516 
14.2.Investments in associates and joint ventures
Information of joint ventures as of
December 31,
2023
Company Participation
Carrying amountIn the income (expenses) for the year
EquityIncome (expenses) of the yearParticipation equity (%)December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Associate
Ensyn Corporation1,515 (29,648)25.53 %387 1,250 (12,448)(1,036)
Spinnova Plc (1)
509,777 (56,567)18.78 %95,736 113,079 (20,109)2,871 
96,123 114,329 (32,557)1,835 
Joint ventures
Domestic (Brazil)
Biomas 16,782 (13,218)16.66 %2,797  (2,203) 
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel314,033 103,399 49.90 %156,703 158,996 35,161 48,891 
Foreign
F&E Technologies LLC9,973  50.00 %4,987 5,230   
Woodspin Oy189,821 (39,560)50.00 %94,910 75,645 (19,780)(2,220)
259,397 239,871 13,178 46,671 
Other movements23,606 24,917  235,862 
23,606 24,917  235,862 
379,126 379,117 (19,379)284,368 
(1)The average share price quoted on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market (NFNGM) was EUR2.40 (two Euros and forty cents) on December 31, 2023 and (EUR5.44 (five Euros and forty-four cents) in December 31, 2022).
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract]  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
15.    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
LandBuildingsMachinery, equipment and facilitiesWork in progress
Other (1)
Total
Average rate % 3.57 6.36  17.75  
Accumulated cost9,791,102 9,415,818 43,949,632 1,603,915 1,104,601 65,865,068 
Accumulated depreciation (3,577,097)(23,344,836) (773,432)(27,695,365)
Balance as of December 31, 20219,791,102 5,838,721 20,604,796 1,603,915 331,169 38,169,703 
Additions5,089 516 381,741 11,220,806 15,832 11,623,984 
Additions of merged companies3,829,344     3,829,344 
Write-offs(69,773)(10,613)(58,435) (3,384)(142,205)
Depreciation (310,429)(2,367,163) (124,464)(2,802,056)
Transfers
930,646 246,782 1,057,714 (2,451,570)194,292 (22,136)
Accumulated cost14,486,408 9,644,875 45,160,365 10,373,151 1,281,328 80,946,127 
Accumulated depreciation (3,879,898)(25,541,712) (867,883)(30,289,493)
Balance as of December 31, 202214,486,408 5,764,977 19,618,653 10,373,151 413,445 50,656,634 
Additions (2)
54,027 15 467,032 10,742,118 17,949 11,281,141 
Amounts from the acquisition of MMC Brasil (3)
4,572 111,495 453,617 8,306 11,175 589,165 
Write-offs(25,090)(36,184)(133,249) (56,869)(251,392)
Depreciation (313,304)(2,570,734) (145,092)(3,029,130)
Transfers (4)
339,272 379,495 2,702,633 (3,638,466)259,717 42,651 
Accumulated cost14,859,189 10,032,317 48,456,537 17,485,109 1,491,663 92,324,815 
Accumulated depreciation (4,125,823)(27,918,585) (991,338)(33,035,746)
Balance as of December 31, 202314,859,189 5,906,494 20,537,952 17,485,109 500,325 59,289,069 
(1)Includes vehicles, furniture and utensils and computer equipment.
(2)On December 31, 2023, the addition of work in progress refers, mainly to the Cerrado Project, of which R$393,042 is a cash effect in the previous periods (R$1,832,746 with non-cash effect on December 31, 2022).
(3)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil and on November 1, 2023 the legal entity has fully merged by Suzano S.A. (Note 1.2.3.)
(4)Transfer between inventories, intangible and others within the year.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company evaluated the business, market and climate impacts, and did not identify any event that indicated the need to perform an impairment test and to record any impairment provision for property, plant and equipment (Note 4.8).
15.1.Items pledged as collateral
On December 31, 2023, property, plant and equipment items pledged as collateral for loan transactions and legal proceedings, consisting mainly of the unit of Três Lagoas and Imperatriz totalling R$16,332,447 (R$12,773,662 in the same units as of December 31, 2022).
15.2.Capitalized expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company capitalized loan costs in the amount of R$1,160,364 (R$359,407 as of December 31, 2022). The weighted average interest rate, adjusted by the equalization of the exchange rate effects, utilized to determine the capitalized amount was 10.98% p.a. (12.49% p.a. as of December 31, 2022).
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INTANGIBLE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract]  
INTANGIBLE
16.    INTANGIBLE
16.1.Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Goodwill - Facepa119,332 119,332 
Goodwill - Fibria 7,897,051 7,897,051 
Goodwill - MMC Brasil (1)
170,859  
Other (2)
4,834 3,405 
8,192,076 8,019,788 
(1)Refers to the goodwill of the MMC Brasil business combination, whose allocation of the purchase price is disclosed in note 1.2.3.
(2)Refers to other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives such as servitude of passage and electricity.
The goodwill is based on expected future profitability supported by valuation reports, after the purchase price allocation.
Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units as presented in Note 29.4.
The calculation of the value in use of non-financial assets is performed annually using the discounted cash flow method. In 2023, the Company used the strategic plan and the annual budget with projected increases to 2028 and the average rate in perpetuity of the cash generating units considering a nominal rate of 3.5% p.a. from this date, based on historical information for previous years, economic and financial projections from each specific market in which the Company has operations, and additionally include official information disclosed by independent institutions and government agencies.
The discount rate, after taxes, adopted by Management was 8.9% p.a., calculated based on the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”). The assumptions in the table set forth below were also adopted:
Net average pulp price – Foreign market (US$/t)662.1 
Net average pulp price – Internal market (US$/t)648.7 
Average exchange rate (R$/US$)5.15 
Discount rate (pos-tax)
8.9% p.a.
Discount rate (pre-tax)
12.25% p.a.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company did not identify the need to record any impairment provision for intangible assets.
If the post-tax discount rate applied to the cash flow projections of both cash-generating units had been 1% higher than management’s estimates (9.9% instead of 8.9%), the Company would still not need to record an impairment provision.
The Company have considered and assessed possible changes for other key assumptions and have not identified any instances that could cause the carrying amount of the cash generating units to exceed its recoverable amount.
16.2.Intangible assets with defined useful lives
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance7,173,183 8,014,740 
Additions104,931 90,499 
Fair value adjustment MMC Brasil (1)
189,655  
Write-offs(2)(51)
Amortization(990,432)(966,796)
Transfers and others79,674 34,791 
Closing balance6,557,009 7,173,183 
Represented byAverage rate %
Non-competition agreements5.004,818 5,128 
Port concessions4.30537,179 554,832 
Lease agreements16.906,875 14,374 
Supplier agreements12.9040,739 55,554 
Port service contracts4.20549,821 579,289 
Cultivars14.3040,784 61,176 
Trademarks and patents (1)
9.05188,723 10,935 
Customer portfolio9.104,925,879 5,746,860 
Supplier agreements17.6010,861 21,427 
Software20.00141,178 113,946 
Other5.75110,152 9,662 
6,557,009 7,173,183 
Cost12,378,761 12,004,503 
Amortization(5,821,752)(4,831,320)
Closing balance6,557,009 7,173,183 
(1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil and on November 1, 2023 the legal entity has fully merged by Suzano S.A. (Note 1.2.3.)
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TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Trade and other payables [abstract]  
TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
17.    TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In local currency
Third party (1) (2)
3,946,185 4,171,988 
Related party (Note 11.1) (3)
1,023 3,776 
In foreign currency
Third party (2)
1,625,011 2,030,806 
5,572,219 6,206,570 
(1)Within the balance of suppliers, there are values under supplier finance arrangement that were subject to anticipation with financial institutions at the exclusive option of certain suppliers, without changing the originally defined purchase conditions (payment terms and negotiated prices). The balance related to such operations on December 31, 2023 was R$281,350 (R$416,643 at December 31, 2022).
(2)Within the balance of suppliers, the following balances refer to the Cerrado Project, R$523,408 (R$625,645 on December 31, 2022) in local currency and R$1,080,028 (R$1,370,833 on December 31, 2022) in foreign currency.
(3)The balance refers mainly to transactions with Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel.
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract]  
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES
18.    LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES
18.1.Breakdown by type
Average annual interest rate - %CurrentNon-currentTotal
TypeInterest rateDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In foreign currency
BNDESUMBNDES7.5% 11,207    11,207 
BondsFixed5.0%841,625 907,059 40,122,749 43,218,286 40,964,374 44,125,345 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)SOFR/Fixed5.8%2,690,891 156,156 14,487,252 16,779,064 17,178,143 16,935,220 
Assets financingSOFR3.1%61,924 26,755 220,199 113,217 282,123 139,972 
IFC - International Finance CorporationSOFR5.5%731  2,871,399  2,872,130  
Others7,903 5,980   7,903 5,980 
3,603,074 1,107,157 57,701,599 60,110,567 61,304,673 61,217,724 
In local currency
BNDESTJLP8.4%49,348 69,495 199,988 246,004 249,336 315,499 
BNDESTLP13.2%57,060 41,640 3,123,727 1,775,991 3,180,787 1,817,631 
BNDESFixed4.0%4,020 18,666  4,011 4,020 22,677 
BNDESSELIC12.7%65,013 67,115 857,419 814,320 922,432 881,435 
CRA (“Agribusiness Receivables Certificates”)CDI/IPCA11.6% 1,829,966    1,829,966 
Assets financingCDI12.3%17,037  71,235  88,272  
NCE (“Export credit notes”)CDI12.1%3,114 76,463 100,000 1,277,616 103,114 1,354,079 
NCR (“Rural producer certificates”)CDI10.3%101,739 13,144 1,998,270 274,127 2,100,009 287,271 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)Fixed8.4%791,306 77,694  1,315,813 791,306 1,393,507 
DebenturesCDI/IPCA11.7%66,536 33,689 8,362,207 5,421,113 8,428,743 5,454,802 
1,155,173 2,227,872 14,712,846 11,128,995 15,868,019 13,356,867 
4,758,247 3,335,029 72,414,445 71,239,562 77,172,692 74,574,591 
Interest on financing1,232,810 1,238,623   1,232,810 1,238,623 
Non-current funding3,525,437 2,096,406 72,414,445 71,239,562 75,939,882 73,335,968 
4,758,247 3,335,029 72,414,445 71,239,562 77,172,692 74,574,591 
18.2.Breakdown by maturity – non-current
202520262027202820292030 onwardsTotal
In foreign currency
Bonds1,638,631 2,511,857 3,364,504 2,390,464 8,460,351 21,756,942 40,122,749 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)5,303,913 4,684,879 3,772,028  726,432  14,487,252 
Assets financing62,740 65,170 64,944 27,345   220,199 
IFC - International Finance Corporation  188,273 887,572 1,291,013 504,541 2,871,399 
7,005,284 7,261,906 7,389,749 3,305,381 10,477,796 22,261,483 57,701,599 
In local currency
BNDES – TJLP99,525 85,538 7,117 3,604 3,604 600 199,988 
BNDES – TLP69,785 92,134 152,944 150,111 135,949 2,522,804 3,123,727 
BNDES – Selic231,793 230,625 30,406 30,405 30,406 303,784 857,419 
Asset financing17,302 17,644 17,997 18,292   71,235 
NCE (“Export credit notes”)  25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 100,000 
NCR (“Rural producer certificates”)     1,998,270 1,998,270 
Debentures2,340,550 2,335,130  748,466  2,938,061 8,362,207 
2,758,955 2,761,071 233,464 975,878 194,959 7,788,519 14,712,846 
9,764,239 10,022,977 7,623,213 4,281,259 10,672,755 30,050,002 72,414,445 

18.3.Roll-forward of loans, financing and debentures
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance74,574,591 79,628,629 
Fundraising, net of issuance costs 10,944,794 1,335,715 
Interest accrued 4,797,094 4,007,737 
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net(4,185,675)(3,949,020)
Payment of principal (4,296,447)(2,517,934)
Payment of interest (4,728,998)(4,019,072)
Amortization of fundraising costs 67,333 69,649 
Others (fair value adjustments to business combinations) 18,887 
Closing balance77,172,692 74,574,591 
18.4.Breakdown by currency
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Brazilian Reais15,868,019 13,347,244 
US Dollars61,304,673 61,216,140 
Currency basket 11,207 
77,172,692 74,574,591 
18.5.Fundraising costs
The fundraising costs are amortized based on the terms of agreements and the effective interest rate.
Balance to be amortized
TypeCostAmortizationDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Bonds434,970 270,145 164,825 210,822 
NCE125,222 122,526 2,696 10,838 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)196,526 144,364 52,162 75,520 
Debentures123,216 20,981 102,235 9,984 
BNDES 63,588 53,734 9,854 12,016 
IFC - International Finance Corporation41,943 3,032 38,911 
Others18,147 17,549 598 873 
1,003,612 632,331 371,281 320,053 
18.6.Guarantees
Some loan and financing agreements have guarantees clauses, in which the financed equipment or other property, plant and equipment is offered as collateral by the Company, as disclosed in Note 15.1.
The Company does not have contracts with restrictive financial clauses (financial covenants) which must be complied with.
18.7.Relevant transactions entered into during the year
18.7.1.BNDES
On June 27, 2023, the Company raised R$500,000 from BNDES indexed to the Long-Term Rate ("TLP"), plus a fixed interest rate of 5.23% p.a., with a principal grace period of 7 (seven) years and maturity in December 2037. The funds were allocated to projects in the forestry sector.
On October 20, 2023, the Company raised the amount of R$539,000 from BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 6.97% p.a., with 6 (six) years and maturity in December 2037. The resources were allocated to forestry projects.
On October 30, 2023, the Company raised the amount of R$100,000 from BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 7.11% p.a., with 1 (one) year and maturity in October 2042. The resources were allocated to industrial projects.
On December 28, 2023, the Company raised the amount of R$100,000 from BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 7.41% p.a., with 2 (two years and maturity in December 2043. The resources were allocated to industrial projects.
18.7.2.International Finance Corporation (“IFC”)
On December 22, 2022, the Company obtained a new credit line ("A&B Loan") to be financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a syndicate of commercial banks, in a total amount of US$600,000 (equivalent to R$2,891,520).
The financing consists of the following parts: (i) "A-loan" in the amount of US$250,000 (equivalent to R$1,204,800) with IFC's own resources, at a cost of Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a. and a total term of eight years, with a principal grace period of six years; and (ii) "B-loan," a syndicated loan in the amount of US$350,000 (equivalent to R$1,686,720) at a cost of Term SOFR + 1.60% p.a. and a total term of seven years, with a principal grace period of five years.
This credit line was fully utilized by June 30, 2023.
The credit line has sustainability performance indicators (KPIs) linked with goals for: (a) reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity, and (b) increasing the representation of women in leadership positions within the Company. This credit line aims to fund the Cerrado Project.
On December 14, 2023, the Company obtained an additional credit, known as “B-Loan Tranche 2”, a syndicated loan in the amount of US$195,000 (equivalent to R$953,784) at the cost of Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a. and a total term of eight years, with a grace period of six years for the principal. As of December 31, 2023, the amount had not yet been used.
18.7.3.Advance of exchange contract (“ACC”)
On May 19, 2023, the Company raised US$100,000 (equivalent to R$481,920) from BNP Paribas at a pre-fixed rate of 6.00% in US dollars, with maturity in May 2024.
On June 21, 2023, the Company raised US$35,000 (equivalent to R$168,672) from BNP Paribas at a pre-fixed rate of 6.52% in US dollars, with maturity in June 2024.
18.7.4.Debentures
On June 29, 2023, the Company issued common debentures, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, in two series, which were object of a public offer in the amount of R$1,000,000.
The debenture consists of two parts: (i) an amount of R$500,000 at a cost of IPCA + 6.0188% p.a. and a total term of seven years, with a single maturity on June 15, 2030; and (ii) an amount of R$500,000 at a cost of IPCA + 6.2477% p.a. and a total term of ten years, with a single maturity on July 15, 2033.
On September 18, 2023, the Company issued common debentures, not-convertible into shares, unsecured, in a single serie, which were subject of a public offer for distribution in the amount of R$2,000,000, with a rate corresponding to IPCA + 6.1889% p.a. with a term of 15 years, due on September 15, 2038.
18.7.5.Rural Credit Note
On August 9, 2023, the Company raised a rural credit note from Banco Safra in the amount of R$2,000,000 with a post-fixed rate of CDI + 1.25% p.a. with final maturity in August 2030.
18.7.6.Export Prepayment
On August 25, 2023, the Company raised an export prepayment with the bank JP Morgan in the amount of US$150,961 (equivalent to R$736,266), at a rate floating in Term SOFR 6M + 1.93% p.a., with final maturity in January 2029.
18.8.Significant transactions settled during the year
On June 22, 2023, the Company settled a CRA contract in the amount of R$685,239 (principal and interest), with an original maturity in June 2023 and a cost of IPCA + 5.9844% p.a.
On August 9, 2023, the Company settled, in advance, a rural credit note and two export credit notes, with Banco Safra, in the total amount of R$1,616,500 (principal and interest). The original debt maturities were in June and August 2026, and the rates were between CDI + 0.99% p.a. and CDI + 1.03% p.a.
On August 15, 2023, the Company settled a CRA contract, in the amount of R$561,502 (principal and interest), with original maturity in August 2023 and at the cost of IPCA + 5.9844% p.a.
On August 25, 2023, the Company settled, in advance, an export prepayment, with JP Morgan bank, in the total amount of US$118,653 (equivalent to R$587,333 (principal and interest)). The original maturity of the debt was in June 2024 with a pre-fixed rate in reais of 7.70% p.a.
On December 14, 2023, the Company settled a CRA contract, in the amount of R$741,228 (principal and interest), with original maturity in December 2023 and at the cost of IPCA + 6.1346% p.a.
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LEASES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Presentation of leases for lessee [abstract]  
LEASES
19.    LEASES
19.1.Right of use
The balances rolled forward are set out below:
 Lands Machinery and equipment BuildingsShips and boatsVehiclesTotal
Balance as of December 31, 20212,868,411 86,464 88,410 1,748,008 2,730 4,794,023 
Additions/updates849,996 66,821 61,647  4,216 982,680 
Depreciation (1)
(360,225)(40,732)(64,301)(124,890)(2,303)(592,451)
Write-offs (2)
(75,026)    (75,026)
Balance as of December 31, 20223,283,156 112,553 85,756 1,623,118 4,643 5,109,226 
Additions/updates496,236 206,847 101,124 9,702 813,909 
Depreciation (1)
(386,436)(134,587)(59,448)(124,890)(2,346)(707,707)
Write-offs (2)
(12,658)   (6,139)(18,797)
Balance as of December 31, 20233,380,298 184,813 127,432 1,498,228 5,860 5,196,631 
(1)The amount of depreciation related to land is substantially reclassified to biological assets to make up the formation costs.
(2)Write-off due to cancellation of contracts.
For the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company does not have commitments to lease agreements not yet in force.
19.2.Lease liabilities
The balance of lease payables on December 31, 2023, measured at present value and discounted at the respective discount rates are set forth below:
Nature of agreement
Average rate – % p.a. (1)
Maturity (2)
Present value of liabilities
Lands and farms12.52September, 20513,711,023 
Machinery and equipment11.43April, 2035259,482 
Buildings10.84December, 2033122,066 
Ships and boats11.39February, 20392,145,682 
Vehicles11.29November, 20285,529 
6,243,782 
(1)To determine the discount rates, quotes were obtained from financial institutions for agreements with characteristics and average terms similar to the lease agreements.
(2)Refers to the original maturities of the agreements and, therefore, does not consider eventual renewal clauses.
The balances rolled forward are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance6,182,530 5,893,194 
Additions813,909 982,680 
Write-offs
(18,797)(75,026)
Payments(1,218,399)(1,044,119)
Accrual of financial charges (1)
664,651 612,042 
Exchange rate variations(180,112)(186,241)
Closing balance6,243,782 6,182,530 
Current753,399 672,174 
Non-current5,490,383 5,510,356 
(1)On December 31, 2023, the amount of R$223,055 related to interest expenses on leased lands was capitalized to biological assets to represent the formation cost (R$178,429 as of December 31, 2022).
The maturity schedule for future payments not discounted to present value related to lease liabilities is disclosed in Note 4.2.
19.2.1.Amounts recognized in the statement of income for the year
The amounts recognized are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Expenses relating to short-term assets8,005 6,836 
Expenses relating to low-value assets2,611 1,580 
10,616 8,416 
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PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of other provisions [abstract]  
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES
20.    PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES
The Company is involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the normal course of its business, which include tax, social security, labor, civil, environment and real estate.
The Company classifies the risk of unfavorable decisions in legal proceedings, based on legal advice, which reflects the estimated probable losses.
The Company’s Management believes that, based on the available information as of the date of these consolidated financial statements, its provisions for tax, social security, labor, civil, environment and real estate risks, accounted for according to IAS 37 are sufficient to cover estimated losses related to its legal proceedings, as set forth below:
20.1.Roll-forward and changes in the provisions for probable losses based on the nature of the proceedings, net of judicial deposits
December 31, 2023
Tax and social securityLaborCivil, environment and real estate
Contingent liabilities assumed (1) (2)
Total
Provision balance at the beginning of the year419,915 255,805 118,729 2,645,705 3,440,154 
Payments(1,717)(37,172)(3,014) (41,903)
Reversals(18,035)(101,375)(11,337)(490,160)(620,907)
Additions37,656 211,690 21,335  270,681 
Monetary adjustment31,020 20,110 13,722  64,852 
Provision balance468,839 349,058 139,435 2,155,545 3,112,877 
Judicial deposits(154,469)(82,305)(15,694) (252,468)
Provision balance at the end of the year314,370 266,753 123,741 2,155,545 2,860,409 
(1)Amounts arising from tax-related lawsuits with a possible or remote probability of loss in the amount of R$2,015,075 and civil lawsuits in the amount of R$140,470, measured and recorded at the estimated fair value resulting from the business combination with Fibria.
(2)Reversal due to a change in likelihood, cancellation and/or due to settlement. The amount of R$372,541 refers to the penalty cancellation of the contingent liability assumed on the business combination with Fibria, described in note 20.2.1(i).
December 31, 2022
Tax and social securityLaborCivil, environment and real estate
Contingent liabilities assumed (1) (2)
Total
Provision balance at the beginning of the year477,096 178,925 82,592 2,694,541 3,433,154 
Payments(14,948)(44,516)(20,497) (79,961)
Reversals(71,446)(53,211)(15,577)(48,836)(189,070)
Additions14,036 157,562 56,834  228,432 
Monetary adjustment15,177 17,045 15,377  47,599 
Provision balance419,915 255,805 118,729 2,645,705 3,440,154 
Judicial deposits(149,951)(12,270)(21,623) (183,844)
Provision balance at the end of the year269,964 243,535 97,106 2,645,705 3,256,310 
(1)Amounts arising from tax-related lawsuits with a possible or remote probability of loss in the amount of R$2,448,564 and civil lawsuits in the amount of R$197,141, measured and recorded at the estimated fair value resulting from the business combination with Fibria.
(2)Reversal due to a change in likelihood and/or due to settlement.
20.1.1.Tax and social security
On December 31, 2023, the Company has 32 (thirty-two) (31 (thirty-one) as of December 31, 2022) administrative and judicial proceedings of a tax or social security nature in which the disputed matters are related to IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, ICMS among others, whose amounts are provisioned when the likelihood of loss is deemed probable by the Company’s external legal counsel and by Management.
20.1.2.Labor
On December 31, 2023, the Company has 1,241 (one thousand, two hundred forty-one) (1,117 (one thousand, one hundred and seventeen) as of December 31, 2022) labor lawsuits.
In general, the provisioned labor proceedings are related primarily to matters frequently contested by employees of agribusiness companies, such as wages and/or severance payments, in addition to suits filed by outsourced employees of the Company.
20.1.3.Civil, environment and real estate
On December 31, 2023, the Company has 76 (seventy-six) (66 (sixty-six) as of December 31, 2022) civil, environmental and real estate proceedings.
The provisioned Civil, environment and real estate proceedings are related primarily to the payment of damages, including those arising from contractual obligations, traffic-related injuries, possessory actions, environmental restoration obligations, claims and others.
20.2.Contingencies with possible losses
The Company is involved in tax, civil and labor lawsuits, whose losses have been assessed as possible by Management, supported by legal counsel, and therefore no provision was recorded:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Taxes and social security (1)
9,775,068 8,201,246 
Labor194,883 321,428 
Civil and environmental (1)
4,462,964 4,414,877 
14,432,915 12,937,551 
(1)The amounts above do not include the fair value adjustments allocated to possible loss risk contingencies representing R$2,135,869 (R$2,614,518 as of December 31, 2022), which were recorded at fair value resulting from business combinations with Fibria as presented in Note 20.1. above.
20.2.1.Tax and social securities
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had 733 (seven hundred and thirty-three) (766 (seven hundred and sixty-six) as of December 31, 2022) tax proceedings whose likelihood of loss is considered possible, in the total amount of R$9,775,068 (R$8,201,246 as of December 31, 2022) for which no provision was recorded.
The other tax and social security lawsuits refer to various taxes, such as IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, ISS, Withholding Income Tax (“IRRF”), PIS and COFINS, mainly due to differences of interpretation regarding the applicable tax rules and information provided in the accessory obligations.
The most relevant tax cases are set forth below:
(i)Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL - Swaps of industrial and forestry assets: in December 2012, the Company received a tax assessment for the collection of income tax and social contribution, alleging unpaid tax on a capital gain in February 2007, the closing date of the transaction, when the Company executed an agreement with International Paper regarding a swap of industrial and forestry assets.
On January 19, 2016, the Tax Federal Administrative Court (Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais – “CARF”) rejected, as per the casting vote of the CARF’s President, the appeal filed by the Company in the administrative process. The Company was notified of the decision on May 25, 2016 and, due to the impossibility of a new appeal and the consequent closure of the case at the administrative level, decided to continue the discussion with the Judiciary. The lawsuit was judged in a favorable manner to the Company's interests and the appeal of the National Treasury is currently awaiting judgment at the lower court. In December 2023, in view of the terms of article 25, § 9ºA, of Law No. 14,689/23, the Active Debt Certificates were rectified in order to definitively cancel the amounts related to the tax assessment penalty and its charges. On the opinion of the Company and its external legal advisors the probability of loss in this case is possible, except for the provisioning of the amount equivalent to the contingent liability assumed arising from the business combination. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the estimated amount of the possible exposure is R$1,630,537 (R$2,505,970 as of December 31, 2022).
(ii)Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL: This is an administrative proceeding initiated in October 2023, arising from IRPJ and CSLL infraction notices drawn up against Suzano S.A., in relation to the calendar year 2019. Imputed infractions regarding (i) non-deductible expenses; (ii) improper deduction of operating expenses; (iii) profits earned by the subsidiaries abroad; (iv) goodwill amortization; (v) lack of addition of bonus paid to directors to the CSLL calculation basis, and (vi) tax loss and negative CSLL basis. The Company filed an administrative objection, currently pending judgment at the first administrative level.
In the year ending December 31, 2023, the total amount of the possible exposure is R$845,164.
(iii)Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL - disallowance of depreciation, amortization and depletion expenses – 2010. In December 2015, the Company received a tax assessment requiring the payment of IRPJ and CSLL, questioning the deductibility of depreciation, amortization and depletion expenses of 2010 included by the Company in the calculation of the income tax expense. We presented administrative appeals within the legal period, which were judged partially valid. The decision was subject to a voluntary recourse, presented by the Company in November 2017. The judgment was converted into a due diligence, and currently, the Company is waiting for the completion of the due diligence. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the total amount of the possible exposure is R$827,186 (R$777,362 as of December 31, 2022).
(iv)Tax Assessment - Corporate Income Tax and Social Contribution: on October 5, 2020, the Company was notified of the tax assessment issued by the Brazilian Internal Revenue Service claiming the payment of Corporate Income Tax and Social Contribution, resulting from the remeasurement of the profit of its subsidiary Suzano Trading Ltd in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Besides the Company, the Statutory Executive Officers (“Officers”) of Suzano Trading were also included as co-defendants. The Company, based on the opinion of its legal advisors, considered the risk of loss as possible with reference to the Company and, with reference to the Officers, also possible but with a higher chance of winning (possible to remote). The Company presented the administrative defense and, currently, through Resolution No.104000033, the judgment was converted into a diligence, which is awaiting the beginning. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the total amount of the possible exposure is R$563,723 (R$516,433 as of December 31, 2022).
(v)PIS/COFINS – Goods and services – 2009 to 2011: in December 2013, the Company was assessed by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service demanding the collection of PIS and COFINS credits which were disallowed because they are not allegedly linked to its operating activities. In the first instance, the objection filed by the Company was dismissed. After the Voluntary Appeal was filed, it was partially obtained in April 2016. Following this decision, the National Treasury filed a Special Appeal to the Superior Chamber, which is still pending judgment and the Company filed a Statement of Appeal, which was partially accepted. The total amount of the possible exposure in December 31, 2023 is R$190,875 (R$180,219 as of December 31, 2022).
(vi)Tax assessment - taxation on a universal basis - year 2015: on November 3, 2020, the Company received a tax assessment for the collection of income tax and social contribution, alleging unpaid tax for the calendar year 2015, due to the failure to include in the calculation the taxable income and social contribution the profits earned by the subsidiaries abroad. The Company, based on the legal advisors, considered the risk of loss as possible. The Company presented the administrative defense. At the lower court, the objection filed by the Company was partially upheld. Thus, in view of the decision, a Voluntary Appeal was filed, which is currently pending judgment. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the total amount of exposure is R$176,917 (R$163,059 as of December 31, 2022).
(vii)Tax incentive - Agency for the Development of Northeastern Brazil (“ADENE”): in 2002 the Company’s request was granted by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (“Receita Federal do Brasil”) to benefit from reductions in corporate income tax and non-refundable surcharges calculated on operating profits (as defined) for Aracruz facilities A and B (period from 2003 to 2013) and plant C (period from 2003 to 2012), when the qualification reports for the tax reductions were approved by SUDENE.
In 2004, the Company was served an Official Notice by the liquidator of the former Superintendence for the Development of the Northeast (“SUDENE”), who reported that the right to use the benefit previously granted was unfounded and would be cancelled. In 2005, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service served the Company an assessment notice requiring the payment of the tax incentive mounts claimed, plus interest. After administrative discussions, the assessment notice was partially upheld, and recognized the Company’s right to the tax incentive through 2003.
The Company's Management, supported by its legal counsel, believes that the decision to cancel the tax benefits is erroneous and should not be upheld, either with respect to the benefits already used, or with respect to benefits not used until the final relevant periods.
The contingency is being discussed in the judicial sphere. Currently awaiting publication of the decision that dismissed the Motion for Clarification. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the total amount of the possible exposure is R$143,912 (R$136,733 as of December 31, 2022).
(viii)    Offsetting - IRRF - period 2000: the Company filed a lawsuit for the offsetting of IRRF credits measured in the year ended December 31, 2000, with debts owed to the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service. In April 2008, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service partially recognized the credit in favor of the Company. Following this decision, the Company filed a Voluntary Appeal with CARF, and the judgment was converted into a diligence. Currently, we are waiting for the start of the due diligence. In the year ended December 31, 2023 the total amount of the possible exposure is R$120,871 (R$116,105 as of December 31, 2022).
(ix)    IRPJ/CSLL - partial approval: the Company requested approval to offset tax losses for the year 1997 with amounts owed to the tax authorities. The authorities approved in March 2009, only R$83,000, which generated a difference of R$51,000. The Company is still awaiting the conclusion of the analysis of the credits discussed at the administrative level following a favorable decision from CARF in August 2019, which granted the Voluntary Appeal filed by the Company. For the remaining credit, the Company has appealed the rejection of the tax credits and obtained a partially favorable decision, and the final decision is currently under discussion in the judicial level. Shortly afterwards, an appeal was filed, which was judged in session, determining the conversion of the done in diligence. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the total amount of the possible exposure is R$117,130 (R$111,775 as of December 31, 2022).
(x)    Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL: Administrative process requiring the collection of IRPJ and CSLL for the 2015 calendar year. Infractions are alleged regarding (i) transfer pricing; and (ii) non-deductible expenses. The Company filed an objection in January 2020, which was partially upheld. The Voluntary Appeal presented by the Company is currently awaiting judgment. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the total amount of the possible exposure is R$106,477 (R$97,515 as of December 31, 2022).
(xi)    Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL: This is a Decision Order that partially approved the compensation carried out by the Company, due to the use of credits arising from Negative Balance, arising from withholding at source, calculated in the period of January 2016 to December 2016. The Company filed an administrative objection, currently pending judgment at the first administrative level. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the total amount of the possible exposure is R$102,496 (R$93,232 as of December 31, 2022).
20.2.2.Labor
On December 31, 2023, the Company was a defendant in 1,034 (one thousand thirty-four) labor lawsuits, totaling R$194,883 (1,248 (one thousand, two hundred and forty-eight) labor lawsuits, totaling R$321,428 as of December 31, 2022).
The Company also has several lawsuits in which employees’ unions in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul are included.
20.2.3.Civil, environmental and real estate
On December 31, 2023, the Company was a defendant in approximately 219 (two hundred and nineteen) civil, environmental and real estate lawsuits, totaling R$4,462,964 (221 (two hundred and twenty-one) lawsuits totaling R$4,414,877 as of December 31, 2022).
In general, the civil and environmental proceedings in which the Company, including its subsidiaries, is a defendant, are mainly related to discussions regarding eligibility for environmental licenses, repair of environmental damage, matters relating to indemnities, including those arising from discussions about contractual obligations, precautionary measures, possessory actions, damage repair and revision actions, actions aimed at the recovery of credits (collection actions, monitoring, execution, credit qualifications related to bankruptcy and judicial recovery), actions of social movements interest, such as landless workers, quilombola communities, indigenous people and fishers, and actions resulting from traffic accidents. The Company has a general civil liability insurance policy that aims to cover, within the limits contracted in the policy, any legal convictions arising from damages to third parties (including employees).
The most relevant civil cases are set forth below:
(i)We are involved in 2 (two) Public Civil Claims (“Ação Civil Pública”) filed by the Federal Public Prosecution Office, requesting: (i) a preliminary injunction to prohibit the Company’s trucks from transporting wood in federal highways above legal weight restrictions; (ii) an increase in the fines for cases of overweight loads; and (iii) compensation for damages allegedly caused to federal highways, the environment and the economic order, and compensation for moral damages. One of the Claims was ruled partially against the Company. Suzano presented an appeal to the Court of Appeals, requesting interim relief to stay the effects of such ruling until a final decision is reached. The other ACP was dismissed and an appeal is pending. In September 2021, both were suspended by decision of the STJ to evaluate the points of discussion in the form of a repetitive appeal. Not yet scheduled for judgment.
(ii)The Company also sued a competitor from the midwest region due to the improper and unauthorized use of a variety of eucalyptus protected by intellectual property rights (cultivar) of the merged subsidiary Fibria. The prohibition against the cultivation of this biological asset by the competitor is protected by an injunction still in force, which was confirmed in a sentence favorable to the Company, and, currently, the procedure for liquidating the sentence by the Company has been initiated. It should be noted that, even before the said sentence, the competitor handled an action to cancel the registration of the cultivar, but, so far, there has been no decision in this process capable of restricting the Company’s right.
(iii)In November 2020, a maritime logistics provider initiated an arbitration proceeding against the Company following the early termination of the contract. The counterparty pleads the execution of a put option clause (imposing the ownership and acquisition of barges) supposedly provided for in the contract as a penalty for early termination, as well as for the payment of alleged losses and damages suffered as a result of the termination. Suzano, in turn, claims that the put option is not due and, even if it had been due, the put option clause is abusive within the economic relationship under the contract. The demand was judged partially valid and the parties decided to enter into an agreement, which had already been approved on September 11, 2023 by the Arbitration Court, bringing this arbitration to an end.
(iv)The Company is still a defendant in 2 (“two”) ACPs, filed in 2015 by the Federal Public Ministry (“MPF”) and the National Institute for Colonization and Agricultural Reform (“INCRA”) against the merged subsidiary Fibria, from the State of Espírito Santo and BNDES, aiming at nullifying some property titles granted by the State to the Company in the municipalities of Conceição da Barra and São Mateus. The decisions, issued by the judge of the 1st instance of Federal Justice, declare the these titles invalid and demanded the return of these properties to the State. The decisions rendered are not final, and the Company has filed appropriate appeals for the reversal of this decision in the 2nd instance. It is important to highlight that the properties whose titles were discussed in the ACPs add up to a total of approximately 10,500 hectares, and of this total, according to Suzano’s best information, only approximately 4,000 hectares are included in the demarcation procedures initiated by INCRA in favor of quilombola communities in the region. None of these demarcation procedures has been finalized. Suzano is the legitimate owner of the properties under discussion, and will continue to discuss the matter in court, in order to prove in court the legality of the acquisitions made at the time of acquisition.
(v)Among the environmental lawsuits, 1 (“one”) ACPs filed by the MPF in the northeast region of Brazil stand out, challenging the jurisdiction of the state environmental agency to grant environmental licenses. The MPF alleges that the environmental licensing procedures related to our industrial plant in the state of Maranhão must be carried out by the Federal Environment Agency (“IBAMA”). The risks involved are delays to the Company’s planting schedule, and the suspension of activities at the Maranhão industrial unit until a new license is issued. We believe that there are good chances of defense in this case, since IBAMA does not recognize that it has the competence to execute the licensing process, and there is no clear legal basis to support such jurisdiction.
(vi)In addition, the Company are involved in 1 (“one”) ACP filed by the MPF regarding the negative impacts of operations in the Baixo Parnaíba Region. The MPF claims that the occupation of these areas caused socio-environmental impacts in eastern Maranhão. Currently, the action is in the preparatory phase, with the beginning of the expert procedures. The Company believes that there is a remote chance of loss in this case, since the report used to support the requests was made unilaterally, and will be questioned during the expert investigation.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of information about defined benefit plans [abstract]  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
21.    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company offers supplementary pension plans and defined benefit plans, such as medical assistance and life insurance, as set forth below:
21.1.Pension plan
The Company has current supplementary retirement plans, as disclosed below.
21.2.1.Pension plan – Suzano Prev
In 2005, the Company established the Suzano Prev pension plan, managed by BrasilPrev, an open private pension entity, which serves the employees of Suzano Group Companies, in the form of a defined contribution plan.
Under the terms of the benefit plan agreement, for employees who have a salary above 10 Suzano reference units (“URS”), in addition to the 0.5% contribution, the contributions of the company follow the employees’ contributions, and affect the portion of the salary that exceeds 10 URS, which can vary between 1% and 6% of the nominal salary. This plan is called Basic Contribution 1.
The Company’s contributions to the employees are 0.5% of the nominal salary that does not exceed 10 URS, even though there is no contribution by the employees. This plan is called Basic Contribution 2.
From August 2020, employees who have a salary lower than 10 URS will be able to invest 0.5% or 1.0% of their nominal salary, and the Company will monitor the employee’s contributions. The employee can choose to invest up to 12% of their salary in the Suzano Prev pension plan, and the excess of Basic Contribution 1 or 2 may be invested in the supplementary contribution, where there is no counter-entry from the Company, and the employee must consider the two contributions within the limit of 12% of the salary.
Access to the balance constituted by the Company’s contributions only occurs upon dismissal, and is directly related to the length of the employment relationship.
Contributions made by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023 totaled R$18,342 recognized under employee benefits (R$15,248 as of December 31, 2022, including the balance from Fundação Senador José Ermírio de Moraes – Funsejem, terminated in July 2020).
The Company offers the following post-employment benefits in addition to the pension plans, which are measured based on actuarial calculations and recognized in the financial statement, as detailed below.
21.2.Defined benefits plan
The Company offers the following post-employment benefits in addition to the pension plans, which are measured based on actuarial calculations and recognized in the financial statement, as detailed below.
21.2.1.Medical assistance
The Company guarantees healthcare program cost coverage for a group of former employees who retired up to 2007, as well as their spouses for life and underage dependents.
For other groups of former employees, who exceptionally, according to the Company’s criteria and resolutions or based on rights related to compliance with pertinent legislation, the Company ensures the healthcare program.
The main actuarial risks related are: (i) lower interest rates; (ii) longer than expected mortality tables; (iii) higher than expected turnover; and (iv) higher than expected growth in medical costs.
21.2.2.Life insurance
The Company offers the life insurance benefit to the group of former employees who retired up to 2005 at the Suzano and São Paulo administrative offices, and did not opt for the supplementary retirement plan.
The main actuarial risks are: (i) lower interest rates; and (ii) higher than expected mortality.
21.2.3.Roll-forward of actuarial liability
The roll-forward of actuarial liabilities prepared based on actuarial report is set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance691,424 675,158 
Interest on actuarial liabilities67,272 58,420 
Current service cost1,959 838 
Actuarial loss – experience57,765 74,794 
Actuarial loss (gain) – financial assumptions70,762 (62,563)
Exchange rate variations (577)
Benefits paid directly by entity(55,499)(54,646)
Closing balance833,683 691,424 
21.2.4.Economic actuarial assumptions and biometric data
The main economic actuarial assumptions and biometric data used in the actuarial calculations are set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Economic
Nominal discount rate – medical assistance and life insurance9.14 %p.a.10.07 %p.a.
Medical cost growth rate6.86 %p.a.6.86 %p.a.
Nominal inflation3.50 %p.a.3.50 %p.a.
Aging factor0 to 24 years:1.50 %p.a.0 to 24 years:1.50 %p.a.
25 to 54 years:2.50 %p.a.25 to 54 years:2.50 %p.a.
55 to 79 years:4.50 %p.a.55 to 79 years:4.50 %p.a.
Above 80 years:2.50 %p.a.Above 80 years:2.50 %p.a.
Biometric
Table of general mortalityAT-2000AT-2000
Table of mortality of disabled personsIAPB 57IAPB 57
Turnover1.00 %p.a.1.00 %p.a.
Other
Retirement age65 years65 years
Men 4 years + oldMen 4 years + old
Family composition
and 90% married
and 90% married
Permanency in the plan100 %100 %
21.2.5.Sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity analysis regarding the relevant assumptions of the plans show the impact on the liability balance:
Discount rateMedical costs growth rate
+0.50%852,688 +1.00%896,842 
21.2.6.Forecast amounts and average duration of payments of obligations
The expected benefit payments for future years (ten years), from the obligation of benefits granted and the average duration of the plan obligations are as set forth below:
PaymentsMedical
assistance and
life insurance
202450,482 
202553,893 
202657,429 
202761,010 
202864,717 
2029 to 2033376,635 
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [abstract]  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN
22.    SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN
For the year ended December 31, 2023    , the Company has 3 (three) share-based, long-term compensation plans: (i) Phantom stock option plan (“PS”); (ii) Share Appreciation Rights (“SAR”), both settled in local currency; and (iii) restricted shares, settled in shares.
The characteristics and measurement method of each plan are disclosed below.
22.1.Long term compensation plans (“PS and SAR”)
Certain executives and key members of Management have a long-term compensation plan linked to the share price, with payment in cash.
Under the PS plan, the beneficiary does not make any investments, and under the SAR plan, the beneficiaries should invest 5% of the total amount corresponding to the number of options on phantom shares at the grant date, and 20% after 3 (three) years to acquire the option. The Company also granted long-term incentive plans to its key members as part of its retention policy.
The vesting period of options may vary from 3 (three) to 5 (five) years, as of the grant date, in accordance with the characteristics of each plan.
The share price is calculated based on the average share quote for the 90 previous trading sessions, starting from the closing quote on the last business day of the month prior to the month of the grant. The installments of these programs will be adjusted by the variation in the prices on the SUZB3 at B3, between the granting and the payment period. On dates when the SUZB3 shares are not traded, the quote of the previous trading session will be considered.
The phantom share options will only be due if the beneficiary is an employee of the Company on the payment date. In case of termination by the employee, before the vesting period is completed, the executive will not be entitled to receive all benefits, unless otherwise established in the agreements.
The roll-forward arrangements are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Number of shares
Opening balance7,583,185 5,415,754 5,772,356 
Granted during of the year3,391,581 4,152,200 1,906,343 
Exercised (1)
(871,208)(1,474,506)(1,860,334)
Exercised due to resignation (1)
(30,800)(175,552)(86,196)
Abandoned/cancelled due to resignation(344,333)(334,711)(316,415)
Closing balance9,728,425 7,583,185 5,415,754 
(1)The average price of the share options exercised and exercised due to termination of employment on December 31, 2023 was R$58.07 (fifty-eight reais and seven cents) (R$48.79 (forty-eight reais and seventy-nine cents) as of December 31, 2022).
On December 31, 2023, the consolidated outstanding phantom shares option plans is as set out below:
Grant date
Fair value on grant date(1)
Quantity of outstanding options granted
04/01/201942.81 39,461 
04/01/202038.50 93,619 
05/01/202038.34 890,542 
03/01/202157.88 545,861 
04/01/202164.12 1,163,149 
07/01/202167.72 8,516 
08/02/202163.73 3,969 
10/01/202158.05 2,524 
01/17/202255.18 68,099 
03/01/202256.52 794,178 
04/01/202258.64 2,624,219 
06/02/202255.43 3,789 
08/01/202251.00 3,832 
10/01/202247.71 192,605 
01/09/202349.69 15,094 
02/01/202350.46 1,328 
03/01/202350.59 1,050,901 
04/01/202348.06 2,152,208 
06/01/202347.18 1,842 
07/01/202344.07 20,751 
07/10/202343.86 9,120 
07/11/202343.82 34,231 
10/01/202345.79 6,552 
10/03/202348.15 2,035 
9,728,425 
(1)Amounts expressed in Reais.
22.2.Restricted shares plan
The Company also offers a Restricted Shares plan based on the Company’s performance (“Restricted Shares Program”). The plan associates the quantity of restricted shares granted to the Company’s performance, which in 2023 was linked to the operating cash generation and culture, diversity and inclusion target. The quantity of the restricted stock granted is defined in financial terms, and is subsequently converted into shares based on the last 60 (sixty) stock exchange trading days on December 31, 2023 of SUZB3 at B3.
After the measurement of the target, which takes place 12 months after the execution of the contract, the restricted shares will be granted immediately (conditional on the achievement of the established goals), as they do not have to comply with the vesting period. However, the beneficiaries of the grant must comply with the lockup period of thirty-six (36) months during which they will not be able to sell the shares.
In the event that the beneficiaries leave the Company before the end of the fiscal year for the measurement of operating cash generation, they will lose the right to the grant of restricted shares.
The position is set forth below:
Grant date
Fair value on grant date (1)
Shares GrantedRestricted year for transfer of shares
01/02/202151.70 111,685 01/02/2024
01/02/202253.81 113,161 01/02/2025
01/02/202352.00 101,164 01/02/2026
01/02/202349.58 161,355 01/02/2026
01/02/202453.63 105,384 01/02/2027
592,749 
(1)Amounts expressed in Reais.
22.3.Measurement assumptions
In the case of the phantom shares plans since the settlement takes place in cash, the fair values of the options are remeasured at the end of each period based on the Monte Carlo Method, which is multiplied by the Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) during the period, which varies between 75% and 125%, depending on the performance of SUZB3 in relation to its peers in Brazil.
The restricted stock plan considers the following assumptions:
(i)The expectation of volatility was calculated for each exercise date, considering the remaining time to complete the vesting year, as well as the historical volatility of returns, using the GARCH model for calculating volatility;
(ii)The expected average life of phantom stocks and stock options was defined by the remaining term to the limit exercise date;
(iii)The expected dividends were defined based on the historical earnings per share of Suzano; and
(iv)The risk-free weighted average interest rate used was the Brazilian Reais yield curve (DI expectation) observed on the open market, which is the best comparison basis for the Brazilian market risk-free interest rate. The rate used for each exercise date changes according to the vesting year.
The amounts corresponding to the services received and recognized are set forth below:
Liabilities and EquityStatement of income and Equity
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Non-current liabilities
Provision for phantom stock plan268,489 162,117 (154,318)(75,542)(94,897)
Equity
Stock options granted26,744 20,790 (8,319)(5,335)(4,843)
Shares granted (2,365) 2,365  
26,744 18,425 (8,319)(2,970)(4,843)
(162,637)(78,512)(99,740)
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LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND ASSOCIATES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND ASSOCIATES  
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND ASSOCIATES
23.    LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets acquisitions
Vitex/Parkia (1)
 1,758,365 
 1,758,365 
Business combinations
Facepa (2)
25,924 42,655 
Vale Florestar Fundo de Investimento em Participações (“VFFIP”) (3)
161,263 261,302 
187,187 303,957 
187,187 2,062,322 
Current93,405 1,856,763 
Non-current93,782 205,559 
(1)On June 22, 2022, the Company acquired all the shares of the Parkia structure companies, in the amount of US$667,000 (equivalent to R$3,444,255 on the date of execution of the agreement), upon the payment of US$330,000 (equivalent to R$1,704,054 on the date of the transaction), on June 22, 2023, the payment of the second installment in the amount of US$337,000 (equivalent to R$1,615,140 on the transaction date) was made.
(2)Acquired in March 2018, for the amount of R$307,876, upon the payment of R$267,876, with the remainder updated at the IPCA, adjusted for possible losses incurred up to the payment date, with maturity in March 2028.
(3)On August 2014, the Company acquired Vale Florestar S.A. through VFFIP, for a total amount of R$528,941 upon the payment of R$44,998, and the remainder with maturity up to August 2029. The annual settlements, carried out in the month of August, are subject to interest and updated by the variations of the US Dollar exchange rate, and partially updated by the IPCA.
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LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Capital commitments [abstract]  
LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS
24.    LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS
The Company entered into long-term take-or-pay agreements with chemicals, transportation and natural gas suppliers. These agreements contain termination and supply interruption clauses in the event of defaults on certain essential obligations. Generally, the Company purchases the minimum amounts agreed under the agreements, and hence there is no liability recorded in the amount that is recognized each month. The total contractual obligations assumed on December 31, 2023 were equivalent to R$14,606,380 per year (R$14,875,422 at December 31, 2022).
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
25.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
25.1.Share capital
On December 31, 2023, Suzano’s share capital was R$9,269,281 divided into 1,324,117,615 common shares, all nominative, book-entry shares without par value. Expenses related to the public offering were R$33,735, totaling a net share capital of R$9,235,546. The breakdown of the share capital is as set out below:
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Quantity(%)Quantity(%)
Controlling Shareholders
Suzano Holding S.A.367,612,329 27.76 367,612,329 27.01 
Controller196,065,636 14.81 195,064,797 14.33 
Managements and related persons32,105,783 2.42 34,102,309 2.51 
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Ações26,154,744 1.98 26,154,744 1.91 
621,938,492 46.97 622,934,179 45.76 
Treasury (Note 25.5)34,765,600 2.63 51,911,569 3.81 
Other shareholders667,413,523 50.40 686,417,836 50.43 
1,324,117,615 100.00 1,361,263,584 100.00 
For the year ended December 31, 2023, SUZB3 common shares were quoted at R$55.63 (fifty-five reais and sixty-three cents) (R$48.24 (forty-eight reais and twenty-four cents)) on December 31, 2022).
25.2.Dividends and reserve calculations
The Company’s bylaws establishes that the minimum annual dividend shall be the lower of:
(i)25% of the adjusted net income for the year pursuant to Article 202 of Brazilian Law No.6,404/76; or
(ii)10% of the Company’s consolidated operating cash generation (“GCO”) for the year.
In the year ended December 31, 2023, based on the criteria defined in the bylaws, mandatory minimum dividends were determined in accordance with item (ii) above, as set forth below:
December, 31 2023December, 31 2022
Accounting EBITDA19,537,398 29,630,671 
Non-recurring and/or non-cash items(1,264,428)(1,435,769)
Adjusted EBTIDA18,272,970 28,194,902 
Capex Maintenance (Sustain)(6,706,367)(5,631,234)
GCO = Adjusted EBTIDA - Capex Maintenance11,566,603 22,563,668 
Dividends (10%) - Art. 26, "c" of the Bylaws 1,156,660 2,256,367 
Interest on own capital distributed and dividends (1)
1,500,000 2,350,000 
Withholding income tax(190,119) 
Interest on own capital distributed in excess (2)
(153,221) 
Additional dividends (93,633)
(1)On December 31, 2023, refers to Interest on own capital (Note 1.2.7).
(2)Considering that the distribution of Interest on own capital in the year ending in 2023 exceeded the minimum mandatory dividends, the Company does not expect to propose additional dividends at the next shareholders' meeting.
25.3.Reserves
25.3.1.Capital reserve
They consist of amounts received by the Company arising from transactions with shareholders that do not pass through the income statement and may be used to absorb losses when they exceed profit reserves and redemptions, reimbursements and purchases of shares.
25.3.2.Income reserves
Reserves are constituted by the allocation of the Company’s profits, after the allocation for the payment of the minimum mandatory dividends and after the allocation to the various profit reserves, as set forth below:
(i)Legal: measured based on 5% (five percent) of the net profit of each fiscal year as specified in Article 193 of Brazilian Law No. 6,404/76, which shall not exceed 20% (twenty percent) of the share capital, whereas in the year in which the balance of the legal reserve plus the capital reserve amounts exceeds 30% (thirty percent) of the share capital, the allocation of part of the profit will not be mandatory. The use of this reserve is restricted to loss compensation and capital increases, and aims to ensure the integrity of the share capital. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the balance of this reserve is R$1,847,109 (R$1,404,099 as of December 31, 2022).
(ii)Capital increase: measured on the basis of up to 90% (ninety percent) of the remaining balance of the net income for the year, limited to 80% (eighty percent) of the share capital, pursuant to the Company’s bylaws, after the allocation to the legal reserve and minimum mandatory dividends. The constitution of this reserve aims to ensure the Company has adequate operating conditions. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the balance of this reserve is R$15,670,952 (R$19,732,050 as of December 31, 2022).
(iii)Special statutory: measured on the basis of up to 10% (ten percent) of the remaining balance of net income for the year, and aims to ensure the continuity of the distribution of dividends, up to the limit of 20% of the share capital. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the balance of this reserve is R$1,887,576 and (R$2,192,442 as of December 31, 2022).
(iv)Tax incentives: it is measured as specified in Article 195-A of Brazilian Law No. 6,404/76, modified by Brazilian Law No. 11,638/07 and based on a proposal by the management bodies, it will allocate the portion of net income arising from donations or government grants for investment, which are excluded from the calculation basis of the mandatory dividend. Pursuant to Article 30 of Law No. 12,973/14 and Article 19 of Decree No. 1,598/77, the Company, based on the profit for the year, constituted its tax incentive reserve, including the incentives that: (i) were absorbed by a loss; (ii) would have been recognized in previous years, if profits had been recorded; and (iii) in the current year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the balance of this reserve is R$998,237 (R$879,278 as of at December 31, 2022).
(v)Investment reserve: constituted in accordance with article 196 of Law No. 6,404/76, modified by Law No. 11,638/07, profit retention is carried out based on a capital budget. This practice aims to meet the needs of the Company's investment plan, previously approved at the Ordinary General Meeting. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the balance of this reserve is R$14,972,324.
The next shareholders' meeting will deliberate on the accumulated income reserve balance that exceeds the limit established in the Company’s bylaws.
25.4.Other reserves
These are changes that occur in shareholders’ equity arising from transactions and other events that do not originate with shareholders and are disclosed net of tax effects, as set forth below:
Debenture conversion 5th issueActuarial lossExchange variation and fair value of financial assetsExchange variation on conversion of financial statements of foreign subsidiariesDeemed costTotal
Balances at December 31, 2021(45,746)(137,191)7,844 252,311 2,037,689 2,114,907 
Actuarial loss (7,608)   (7,608)
Loss on conversion of financial assets and fair value  (5,681)  (5,681)
Loss on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments   (249,093) (249,093)
Partial realization of deemed cost, net of taxes    (133,009)(133,009)
Balances at December 31, 2022(45,746)(144,799)2,163 3,218 1,904,680 1,719,516 
Actuarial loss (84,828)   (84,828)
Loss on conversion of financial assets and fair value  (865)  (865)
Gain on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments   5,178  5,178 
Partial realization of deemed cost, net of taxes    (100,705)(100,705)
Balances at December 31, 2023(45,746)(229,627)1,298 8,396 1,803,975 1,538,296 
25.5.Treasury shares
In the year ended December 31, 2023, , the Company had 34,765,600 (51,911,569 as of December 31, 2022) of treasury shares, with an average cost of R$42.69 (forty-two reais and sixty-nine cents) (R$40.84 forty reais and eighty-four cents as of December 31, 2022) per share, with a historical value of R$1,484,014 (R$2,120,324 as of December 31, 2022) and the fair value corresponding to R$1,934,010 (R$2,504,214 as of December 31, 2022).
On February 28, 2023, 37,145,969 common shares were cancelled, as described in Note 1.2.5.
In the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had repurchased 20,000,000 common shares with a total of R$880,914, at an average cost of R$44.05.
QuantityAverage cost per shareHistorical valueMarket value
Balances at December 31, 202112,042,004 18.13 218,265 656,530 
Exercised(130,435)18.13 (2,365)(8,156)
Repurchase40,000,000 47.61 1,904,424 1,904,424 
Balances at December 31, 202251,911,569 40.84 2,120,324 2,504,214 
Repurchase20,000,000 44.05 880,914 880,914 
Canceled(37,145,969)40.84 (1,517,224)(1,570,532)
Balances at December 31, 202334,765,600 42.69 1,484,014 1,934,010 
25.6.Distribution of results
Limit on share capital%Distribution of resultsReserve balances
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes (100,705)(133,009)  
Tax incentive reserve 118,959 66,871 998,237 879,278 
Legal reserve20 %443,010 1,169,080 1,847,109 1,404,099 
Capital increase reserve80 %10,911,226 17,937,885 15,670,952 19,732,050 
Special statutory reserve20 %1,212,358 1,993,098 1,887,576 2,192,442 
Investment reserve   14,972,324  
Capital reserve   26,744 18,425 
Unclaimed dividends forfeited  (2,308)  
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends  2,256,367   
Proposed additional dividend  93,633   
Interest on own capital 1,500,000    
14,084,848 23,381,617 35,402,942 24,226,294 
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings per share [abstract]  
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
26.    EARNINGS PER SHARE
26.1.Basic
The basic earnings (loss) per share is measured by dividing the profit attributable to the Company’s shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares issued during the period, excluding the common shares acquired by the Company and held as treasury shares.
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Resulted of the year attributable to controlling shareholders14,084,848 23,381,617 8,626,386 
Weighted average number of shares in the year – in thousands1,330,020 1,361,264 1,361,264 
Weighted average treasury shares – in thousands(32,827)(31,043)(12,042)
Weighted average number of outstanding shares – in thousands1,297,193 1,330,221 1,349,222 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share – R$10.85794 17.57724 6.39360 
26.2.Diluted
The diluted earnings (loss) per share is measured by adjusting the weighted average of outstanding common shares, assuming the conversion of all common shares with dilutive effects.
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Resulted of the year attributed to controlling shareholders14,084,848 23,381,617 8,626,386 
Weighted average number of shares during the year (except treasury shares) – in thousands1,297,193 1,330,221 1,349,222 
Average number of potential shares (stock options) - in thousands487 317 327 
Weighted average number of shares (diluted) – in thousands1,297,680 1,330,538 1,349,549 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share – R$10.85387 17.57305 6.39205 
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NET FINANCIAL RESULT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
NET FINANCIAL RESULT  
NET FINANCIAL RESULT
27.    NET FINANCIAL RESULT
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Financial expenses
Interest on loans, financing and debentures (1)
(3,636,730)(3,648,330)(3,188,654)
Early settlement premium expenses  (260,289)
Amortization of transaction costs (2)
(67,353)(69,881)(107,239)
Interest expenses on lease liabilities (3)
(441,596)(433,613)(560,619)
Amortization of fair value adjustments (18,887)(5,543)
Other(513,483)(419,659)(98,957)
(4,659,162)(4,590,370)(4,221,301)
Financial income
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities1,668,408 818,780 205,574 
Amortization of fair value adjustments to business combinations  9,110 
Other157,241 148,230 57,872 
1,825,649 967,010 272,556 
Results from derivative financial instruments
Income10,149,730 11,969,288 5,582,352 
Expenses(4,623,016)(5,207,721)(7,180,014)
5,526,714 6,761,567 (1,597,662)
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net
Exchange rate variations on loans, financing and debentures4,185,675 3,949,020 (4,847,320)
Leases180,112 186,241 (194,415)
Other assets and liabilities (3)
(1,278,060)(840,668)1,240,908 
3,087,727 3,294,593 (3,800,827)
Net financial result5,780,928 6,432,800 (9,347,234)
(1)Excludes R$1,160,364 arising from capitalized loan costs, substantially related to property, plant and equipment in progress of the Cerrado Project for the year ended December 31, 2023 (R$359,407 as of December 31, 2022).
(2)Includes expense of R$19 arising from transaction costs on loans and financing that were recognized directly in the statement of income (R$232 as of December 31, 2022).
(3)Includes R$223,055 referring to the reclassification to the biological assets item for the composition of the formation cost (R$178,429 as of December 31, 2022).
(4)Includes effects of exchange rate variations of trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and others.
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NET SALES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [abstract]  
NET SALES
28.    NET SALES
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Gross sales47,601,020 59,550,424 48,479,827 
Sales deductions   
Returns and cancellations(155,950)(91,291)(69,764)
Discounts and rebates(5,526,032)(7,459,520)(5,717,412)
41,919,038 51,999,613 42,692,651 
Taxes on sales(2,163,463)(2,168,667)(1,727,220)
Net sales39,755,575 49,830,946 40,965,431 
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION
29.    SEGMENT INFORMATION
29.1.Criteria for identifying operating segments
The Board of Directors and Board of Statutory Executive Officers evaluates the performance of the Company’s business segments through EBITDA.
The operating segments defined by the Company’s management are set forth below:
i)    Pulp: comprised of the production and sale of hardwood eucalyptus pulp and fluff pulp, mainly to supply the foreign market.
ii)    Paper: comprises the production and sale of paper to meet the demands of both the domestic and foreign markets. Consumer goods (tissue) sales are classified under this segment due to their immateriality.
Information related to total assets by reportable segment is not disclosed, as it is not included in the set of information made available to the Company’s management, which makes investment decisions and determines the allocation of resources on a consolidated basis.
In addition, with respect to geographical information related to non-current assets, the Company does not disclose such information, as all property, plant and equipment, biological and intangible assets are in Brazil.
29.2.Information of operating segments
December 31, 2023
PulpPaperTotal
Net sales30,677,265 9,078,310 39,755,575 
Domestic market (Brazil)2,144,199 6,719,093 8,863,292 
Foreign markets28,533,066 2,359,217 30,892,283 
Asia13,588,032 72,133 13,660,165 
Europe8,701,141 302,131 9,003,272 
North America5,682,010 476,429 6,158,439 
South and Central America558,601 1,437,181 1,995,782 
Africa3,282 71,343 74,625 
EBITDA16,052,028 3,485,370 19,537,398 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  (7,321,110)
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)
  12,216,288 
EBITDA margin (%)52.33 %38.39 %49.14 %
(1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).
December 31, 2022
PulpPaperTotal
Net sales41,384,322 8,446,624 49,830,946 
Domestic market (Brazil)2,665,746 5,858,892 8,524,638 
Foreign markets38,718,576 2,587,732 41,306,308 
Asia18,294,046 4,059 18,298,105 
Europe12,768,321 325,503 13,093,824 
North America7,055,625 608,734 7,664,359 
South and Central America592,360 1,641,277 2,233,637 
Africa8,224 8,159 16,383 
EBITDA26,098,309 3,532,362 29,630,671 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(7,407,890)
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)
  22,222,781 
EBITDA margin (%)63.06 %41.82 %59.46 %
(1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).
December 31, 2021
PulpPaperTotal
Net sales34,715,208 6,250,223 40,965,431 
Domestic market (Brazil)2,338,810 4,380,585 6,719,395 
Foreign markets32,376,398 1,869,638 34,246,036 
Asia15,952,786 43,961 15,996,747 
Europe10,477,292 318,666 10,795,958 
North America5,694,273 424,909 6,119,182 
South and Central America233,061 1,026,247 1,259,308 
Africa18,986 55,855 74,841 
EBITDA22,735,409 2,486,445 25,221,854 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  (7,041,663)
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)
  18,180,191 
EBITDA margin (%)65.49 %39.78 %61.57 %
(1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).
29.3.Net sales by product
ProductsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Market pulp (1)
30,677,265 41,384,322 34,715,208 
Printing and writing paper (2)
7,567,320 6,912,984 5,107,960 
Paperboard1,417,075 1,421,338 1,091,588 
Other93,915 112,302 50,675 
39,755,575 49,830,946 40,965,431 
(1)Net sales of fluff pulp represent approximately 0.78% of total net sales, and therefore were included in market pulp net sales. (0.80% as of December 31, 2022).
(2)Net sales of tissue represent approximately 5.14% of total net sales, and therefore were included in printing and writing paper net sales. (2.3% as of December 31, 2022).
With regard to the foreign market revenues of the pulp operating segment, China and the USA are the main countries in terms of net revenue, 41.36% and 15.32%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023 (China and the USA represented 42.12% and 14.08%, respectively, on December 31, 2022).
With regard to the foreign market revenues of the paper operating segment, Argentina and the USA, are the main countries in relation to net revenue, representing 23.68% and 19.49%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023 (USA, Peru and Argentina represented 23.49%, 9.04% and 19.81% respectively, on December 31, 2022).
There is no other individual foreign country that represents more than 10% of net revenue in the foreign market for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
29.4.Goodwill based on expected future profitability
The goodwill based on expected future profitability arising from the business combination was allocated to the disclosable segments, which correspond to the Company’s cash-generating units (“CGUs”), considering the economic benefits generated by such intangible assets. The allocation of goodwill is set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Pulp7,897,051 7,897,051 
Paper290,191 119,332 
8,187,242 8,016,383 
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RESULTS BY NATURE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Expenses by nature [abstract]  
RESULTS BY NATURE INCOME (EXPENSES) BY NATURE
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Cost of sales
Personnel expenses(1,450,428)(1,467,896)(1,174,460)
Costs of raw materials, materials and services(10,981,883)(11,463,862)(8,731,670)
Logistics costs(4,341,369)(4,795,161)(4,328,046)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(6,718,474)(6,406,610)(5,988,248)
Other (1)
(1,584,521)(687,759)(393,164)
(25,076,675)(24,821,288)(20,615,588)
Selling expenses
Personnel expenses(281,673)(244,681)(219,590)
Services(173,494)(146,184)(121,568)
Logistics costs(1,067,031)(1,065,416)(947,551)
Depreciation and amortization(952,033)(951,626)(944,361)
Other (2)
(122,146)(75,287)(58,652)
(2,596,377)(2,483,194)(2,291,722)
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses(1,172,538)(1,039,733)(984,513)
Services(406,001)(378,986)(330,727)
Depreciation and amortization(118,771)(101,764)(103,867)
Other (3)
(225,918)(189,284)(158,802)
(1,923,228)(1,709,767)(1,577,909)
Other operating (expenses) income net
Rents and leases3,971 2,164 3,321 
Results from sales of other products, net79,046 58,880 31,865 
Results from sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible and biological assets, net
(331,285)(509)413,052 
Result from fair value adjustments of biological assets1,989,831 1,199,759 763,091 
Depletion, amortization and other PPA realizations (4)
468,168 52,110 (5,187)
Tax credits - gains in tax lawsuits (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS calculation basis)
 (1,324)441,880 
Provision for judicial liabilities
(167,563)(156,243) 
Other operating income (expenses), net34,204 (33,121)45 
2,076,372 1,121,716 1,648,067 
(1)Includes R$650,592 related to maintenance downtime, costing (R$525,882 as of December 31, 2022).
(2)Includes expected credit losses, insurance, materials for use and consumption, travel, accommodation, trade fairs and events.
(3)Includes, substantially, corporate expenses, insurance, materials for use and consumption, social programs and donations, travel and accommodation.
(4)Refers, substantially, to the write-off of contingent liabilities assumed in Fibria's PPA as disclosed in note 20.1.
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INSURANCE COVERAGE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
INSURANCE COVERAGE  
INSURANCE COVERAGE
31.    INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Company has insurance coverage for operational risks, with a maximum coverage of US$1,000,000 corresponding to R$4,841,300. Additionally, the Company has insurance coverage for civil general liabilities in the amount of US$20,000 corresponding to R$96,826 as of December 31, 2023.
The Company’s Management considers these amounts adequate to cover any potential liabilities, risks and damage to its assets, and any loss of profits.
The Company does not have insurance coverage for its forests. To mitigate the risk of fire, the Company maintains internal fire brigades, a watchtower network, and a fleet of fire trucks. There is no history of material losses arising from forest fires.
The Company has a domestic transportation insurance policy with a maximum coverage of R$60,000 and international policy in the amount of US$75,000 corresponding to R$363,098, effective through May 2024, and renewable for an additional 18 months.
In addition, it has insurance coverage for civil responsibility of Directors and Executives (“D&O”) at amounts considered adequate by Management.
The assessment of the sufficiency of insurance coverage is not part of the scope of the examination of the financial statements by the independent auditors.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
32.    EVENT AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
32.1.Cancellation of shares and new share buyback program
On January 26, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the cancellation of 20,000,000 common shares, with an average cost of R$42.69 (forty-two reais and sixty-nine cents) per share, in the amount of R$853,725, which were held in treasury, without changing the share capital and against the balances of retained earnings reserves available. After the cancellation of the shares, the share capital of R$9,269,281 is divided into 1,304,117,615 common shares, all nominative, book-entry and with no par value.
The Company decided on a new share buyback program, in which it may acquire up to a maximum of 40,000,000 (forty million) common shares of its own issue with a maximum period of 18 (eighteen) months.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
New accounting policies and changes in accounting policies adopted New accounting policies and changes in accounting policies adopted
The new standards and interpretations issued, until the issuance of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, are described below.
3.1.1.Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements – Disclosure of Accounting Policies (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)
The amendments change the requirements in IAS 1 with regard to the disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term ‘significant accounting policies’ with ‘material accounting policy information’. Accounting policy information is material if, considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence the decisions that the primary users of the financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.
The supporting paragraphs in IAS 1 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events or conditions is immaterial, and need not be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events or conditions, even if the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events or conditions is itself material.
The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.
3.1.2.Amendments to IAS 8 Definition of Accounting Estimates (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)
The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”. The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted. However, the Board retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard through the following clarifications:
(i)A change in accounting estimates that results from new information or new developments does not constitute the correction of an error
(ii)The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate represent changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors
The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.
3.1.3.Amendments to IAS 12 – Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)
The amendments introduce a further exception to the initial recognition exemption. Under the amendments, an entity may not apply the initial recognition exemption for transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.
Depending on the applicable tax law, equal taxable and deductible temporary differences may arise from the initial recognition of an asset and liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither the accounting nor the taxable profit. For example, this may arise upon the recognition of a lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset, applying IFRS 16 at the commencement date of a lease.
Following the amendments to IAS 12, an entity is required to recognize the related deferred tax asset and liability, with the recognition of any deferred tax asset being subject to the recoverability criteria in IAS 12.
The amendments apply to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period, an entity recognized:
(i)A deferred tax asset (to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized) and a deferred tax liability for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with:
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities; and
Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities and the corresponding amounts recognized as part of the cost of the related asset.
(ii)The cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or another component of equity, as appropriate) at that date.
The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.
3.1.4.Amendment to IAS 12 – Taxes on Profit – International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules
In December 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) released of the Pillar Two model, to reform international corporate taxation to ensure that multinational economic groups, covered by such regulations, contribute an effective minimum tax at the rate 15% on profit. Each country's effective profit tax rate, as calculated by this model, is called the GloBE (Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules) effective tax rate. These rules await approval in the local legislation of each country.
In May 2023, the International Accounting Standards Board issued scope changes to IAS 12 - Income Taxes, aiming to grant a temporary exemption in the accounting for deferred taxes resulting from enacted or substantially enacted legislation relating to the implementation of OECD Pillar Two.
The Company and its subsidiaries are currently in the process of evaluating the impact on the implementation of Pillar Two rules and the calculation of GloBE revenue.
Consolidated financial statements Accounting policies adopted
3.2.1.Consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements were prepared based on the financial information of Suzano and its subsidiaries in the year ended December 31, 2023 (except for associates Ensyn and Spinnova), and in accordance with consistent accounting practices and policies. The Company consolidates all subsidiaries over which it has direct or indirect control, that is, when it is exposed or has rights to variable returns on the basis of its investment with the subsidiary, and has the capacity and ability to direct the relevant activities of the subsidiary.
Additionally, all transactions and balances between Suzano and its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements, as well as unrealized gains or losses arising from these transactions, net of tax effects. Non-controlling interests are highlighted.
Subsidiaries Subsidiaries
These include all entities for which the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally through a majority of voting rights. The Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns on its investment in the investee, and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained and de-consolidated from the date on which control ceases.
Joint operations Joint operations
These include all entities for which the Company maintains contractually established control over its economic activity, and exists only when the strategic, financial and operational decisions regarding the activity requiring the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
In the consolidated financial statements, the balance of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses are recognized proportionally to the interest in joint operations.
Associated and joint ventures Associated and joint ventures
These include all entities initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter for the equity method, being increased or reduced from its interest in the investee’s income after the acquisition date.
In the investments in associates, the Company must have significant influence, which means the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, without having control or joint control over those policies. In investments in joint ventures, there is a contractually agreed sharing of control through an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities requiring the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
In relation to the associates Ensyn and Spinnova, the equity is measured based on the latest available information and does not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and, if any significant event had occurred up to December 31, 2023, it would be adjusted in the consolidated financial statements.
Translation of financial statements to functional and presentation currency Translation of financial statements into the functional and presentation currency
The Company defined that, for all its wholly owned subsidiaries, the functional and presentation currency is the Brazilian Real, except for investments in associates abroad related to Ensyn Corporation, F&E Technologies LLC, Spinnova, Woodspin and Celluforce, with functional currencies other than the Real, the accumulated gains or losses of which affect the conversion of the financial statements, which are recorded in other comprehensive income, in equity.
The individual financial information of each of the subsidiaries, included in the consolidated financial statement, are prepared in the local currency in which the subsidiary operates and are translated into the Company’s functional and presentation currency.
3.2.5.1.Transactions and balances in foreign currency
These are translated using the following criteria:
(i)Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at year-end;
(ii)Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the historical rate of the transaction;
(iii)Revenue and expenses are translated based on monthly average rate; and
(iv)The cumulative effects of gains or losses upon translation are recognized in the other comprehensive income.
Hyperinflationary economies
The cumulative translation adjustment (“CTA”) arising from the translation of a foreign operation previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to profit or loss at the disposal of the operations. The total or partial disposal of interest in wholly-owned subsidiaries occurs through sale or dissolution, of all or part of operation.
3.2.6.Hyperinflationary economies
Entities based in Argentina, a country considered to have a hyperinflationary economy, are subject to the requirements of IAS 29 - Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies. Non-monetary items, as well as income and expenses, are adjusted by the changes in the inflation index between the initial recognition and the closing date, so the balances are stated at their current value.
However, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, based in Argentina, has the Real as its functional currency, and therefore is not considered an entity with a hyperinflationary currency, and does not present its individual financial statements in accordance with IAS 29 - Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies. The financial statements are presented at historical cost.
Business combinations Business combinations
These are accounted for using the acquisition method when control is transferred to the acquirer. The cost of an acquisition is the sum of the consideration paid, evaluated based on the fair value at the acquisition date, and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Company recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquirer’s net assets. The costs directly attributable to the acquisition are recorded as expenses when they are incurred, except for costs related to the issuance of debt instruments or equity instruments, which are presented as reductions in debt or equity, respectively.
In a business combination, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are evaluated in order to classify and allocate them, assessing the terms of the agreement, the economic circumstances and other conditions at the acquisition date.
Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost, net of any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, the goodwill recognized in a business combination, as from the acquisition date, is allocated to each of the Company’s cash generating units.
Gains on an advantageous purchase are recognized immediately in the result. The borrowing costs are recorded in the income statement as they are incurred.
Contingent liabilities related to tax, civil and labor, classified in the acquired company as possible and remote risks, are recognized by the acquirer at their fair values.
Transactions involving the acquisition of shares with shared control over the net assets traded are evaluated in accordance with the complementary guidance to IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, IFRS 11 and IAS 28 - Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures to evaluate initial recognition criteria. For the investments defined based on the equity method, investments are initially recognized at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted for the recognition of changes in the Company's share of the acquirer's Shareholders' equity as at the acquisition date. Goodwill is measured and segregated from the carrying amount of the investment. Other intangible assets identified in the transaction shall be allocated in proportion to the interest acquired by the Company, based on the difference between the carrying amounts recorded in the acquired entity and its fair value assets, which may be amortized.
Segment information Segment information
An operating segment is a component of the Company that carries out business activities from which it can obtain revenue and incur expenses. The operating segments reflect how the Company’s management reviews the financial information used to make decisions. The Company’s management has identified two reportable segments, which meet the quantitative and qualitative disclosure requirements. The segments identified for disclosure mainly represent sales channels.
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents
Include cash on hand, bank deposits and highly liquid short-term investments with maturities, upon acquisition, of 90 days or less, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
Financial instruments Financial instruments
3.2.10.1.Classification
Financial instruments are classified based on the purpose for which the financial instruments were acquired, as set forth below:
(i)Amortized cost;
(ii)Fair value through other comprehensive income; and
(iii)Fair value through profit or loss.
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade date, meaning the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial instruments are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flow from the investments have expired or have been transferred, substantially, all of the risks and rewards of ownership.
3.2.10.1.1.Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Financial instruments held by the Company: (i) in order to receive their contractual cash flow and not to sell to realize a profit or loss; and (ii) whose contractual terms give rise, on specified dates, to cash flow that exclusively represents payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Any changes are recognized under financial income (expenses) in the income statement.
It includes the balance of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, dividends receivable and other assets, classified as financial assets and the balances of suppliers, loans, financing and debentures, lease payables, accounts payable for the acquisition of assets and subsidiaries, , dividends and interest on own capital payable and other liabilities, all of which are classified as financial liabilities.
3.2.10.1.2.Financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income are financial assets held by the Company: (i) either to receive their contractual cash flow through sale with the realization of a profit or loss; and (ii) whose contractual terms give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows constituting, exclusively, repayments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. In addition, this category includes investments in equity instruments where, upon initial recognition, the Company elected to present subsequent changes in its fair value within other comprehensive income. Any changes are recognized under net financial income (expenses) in the income statement, except for the fair value of investments in equity instruments, which are recognized in other comprehensive income.
Includes the balance presented in Note 14.1 as “Other investments evaluated at fair value through other comprehensive income.
3.2.10.1.3.Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. Any changes are recognized within financial income (expenses) in the income statement for non-derivative financial instruments and for financial derivative instruments within income from derivative financial instruments.
This category includes the balance of marketable securities, classified as financial assets financial and derivative financial instruments, including embedded derivatives, stock options, classified as financial assets and liabilities.
3.2.10.2.Impairment of financial assets
3.2.10.2.1.Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Annually, the Company assesses whether there is evidence that a financial asset is impaired. A financial is impaired only if there is evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flow of the financial asset that can be estimated reliably.
The criteria the Company uses to determine whether there is evidence of an impairment loss includes:
(i)Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or debtor;
(ii)Defaults on or late payment of interest or principal under the agreement;
(iii)Where the Company, for economic or legal reasons relating to the borrower’s financial difficulty, grants to the borrower a concession that a lender would not otherwise consider;
(iv)It becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization;
(v)The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties; and
(vi)Observable data indicating a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flow from a portfolio of financial assets after the initial recognition of those assets, although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the individual financial assets in the portfolio.
The amount of an impairment loss is measured at the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. If the financial asset is impaired, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced and a loss is recognized in the income statement.
If, in a subsequent remeasurement, if there is an improvement in the asset rating, such as an improvement in the debtor’s credit rating, the reversal of the previously recognized impairment loss is recognized in the income statement.
3.2.10.2.2.Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
The Company periodically evaluates, when measuring fair value, whether there is evidence that a financial asset is impaired.
For such financial assets, a significant or prolonged decrease in the fair value of the security below its cost is evidence that the assets are impaired. If any such evidence exists, an impairment loss measured at the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income, shall be recognized in the income statement.
Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities
Derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value on the date on which the derivative agreement is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recorded within the results of derivative financial instruments in the income statement.
Embedded derivatives in non-derivative main contracts are required to be separated when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the respective main contracts, and these are not measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Non-option embedded derivatives are separated from the respective main contracts in accordance with the stated or implied substantive terms, so they have a zero fair value upon initial recognition.
Trade accounts receivables Trade accounts receivable
These are recorded at their invoiced amounts, in the normal course of the Company´s business, adjusted for exchange rate variations where denominated in foreign currency and, if applicable, net of expected credit losses.
The Company applies an aging-based provision matrix with appropriate groupings for its portfolio. When necessary, based on individual analyses, the provision for expected losses is supplemented.
The Company examines the maturity of receivables on a monthly basis and identifies those customers with overdue balances, assessing the specific situation of each client, including the risk of loss, the existence of contracted insurance, letters of credit, collateral and the customer’s financial situation. In the event of default, collection attempts are made, which include direct contact with customers and collection efforts through third parties. Should these efforts prove unsuccessful, legal measures are considered, and expected credit losses are recognized. The notes are written off from the credit expected loss when Management considers that they are not recoverable after taking all appropriate measures to collect them.
Inventories Inventories
These are evaluated at the average acquisition or formation cost of the finished products, net of recoverable taxes, not exceeding their net realizable value.
Finished products and work-in-process consist of raw materials, direct labor, production costs, freight, storage and general production expenses, which are related to the processes required to make the products available for sale.
Imports in transit are presented at the cost incurred up to the balance sheet date.
Raw materials derived from biological assets are measured based on their fair value, less costs to sell at the point of harvest and freight costs.
Provisions for obsolescence, adjustments to net realizable value, impaired items and slow-moving inventories are recorded when necessary. Usual production losses are recorded and are an integral part of the production costs for the respective month, whereas unusual losses, if any, are recorded directly as part of cost of sales.
Non-current assets held for sale Non-current assets held for sale
These are measured at their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, whichever is lower, and are not depreciated or amortized. Such items are only classified in this account when the sale is highly probable and the assets are available for immediate sale in their current condition.
Biological assets Biological assets
The biological assets for production (mature and immature forests) are reforested eucalyptus forests, with a formation cycle between planting and harvest from 6 to 7 years, measured at fair value. Depletion is measured based on the amount of biological assets depleted (harvested) and measured at fair value at the time of harvest.
For the determination of the fair value, the income approach technique was applied, using the discounted cash flow model, according to the projected productivity cycle for these assets. The assumptions used to measure the fair value are reviewed every six months, as the Company considers that this interval is sufficient to ensure no significant gaps in the fair value balance of biological assets booked. Significant assumptions are presented in Note 13.
The gain or loss on the assessment of fair value is recognized in operating income (expenses), net.
Biological assets in the process of formation under the age of 2 (two) years are recorded for at their formation cost. Areas of permanent environmental preservation are not recorded, because these are not characterized as biological assets, and are not included in the measurement at fair value.
Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment
Stated at their cost of acquisition, formation, construction or dismantling, net of recoverable taxes. This cost is deducted from the accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, when incurred, at the higher of the value in use or the proceeds from sale less cost to sell. The borrowing costs are capitalized as a component of construction in progress, at the weighted average rate of the Company’s debt at the capitalization date, adjusted for the equalization of exchange rate effects.
Depreciation is recognized based on the estimated economic useful life of each asset on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed annually, and the effects of any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. Land is not depreciated.
The Company performs an annual analysis of impairment indicators of property, plant and equipment. Impairment for losses on property, plant and equipment are only recognized if the related cash-generating unit is devalued, or if the asset’s recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount. The recoverable amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is the higher of its value in use, and its fair value less costs to sell.
The cost of major renovations is capitalized if the future economic benefits exceed the performance standards initially estimated for the asset and are then depreciated over the remaining useful life of the related asset.
Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Gains and losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment are measured by comparing the proceeds with the book value and are recognized as other operating income (expenses), net, at the disposal date.
Leases Leases
A contract is, or contains, a lease if the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time is transferred in exchange for consideration, for which it is necessary to assess whether:
(i)The contract involves the use of an identifiable asset, which may be explicit or implicit, and may be physically distinct or represent almost the entire capacity of a physically distinct asset. If the supplier has a substantial right to replace the asset, then the asset is not identified;
(ii)The Company has the right to obtain substantially all the economic benefits from the use of the asset during the contract period; and
(iii)The Company has the right to direct the use of the asset, meaning the Company has the right to decide to change how and for what purpose the asset is used, if:
It has the right to operate the asset, or
It designed the asset, in a way that predetermines how and for what purpose it will be used.
At the beginning of the contract, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability that represents the obligation to make payments related to the asset underlying the lease.
The right-to-use asset is initially measured at cost, which includes the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any payments made up to the contract start date, plus any direct initial costs incurred, and estimated costs of disassembly, removal, or restoration of the asset in the place where it is located, less any incentives received.
The right-to-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the start date to the end of the useful life of the right to use, or the end of the lease term, whichever is shorter. Except for land agreements that are automatically extended for the same period through a notification to the lessor, other agreements are not allowed automatic renewals for an indefinite period, since both parties have the right to terminate the agreements.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the payments not made, less the incremental loan rate.
The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change:
(i)In future payments resulting from a change in index or rate;
(ii)In the estimate of the expected amount to be paid, at the guaranteed residual value; or
(iii)In the assessment of whether the Company will exercise the purchase option, extension or termination.
When the lease liability is remeasured, the corresponding adjustment amount is recorded in the book value of the right-of-use asset, or in the statement of profit and loss, if the book value of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The Company does not have lease agreements with clauses imposing:
(i)Variable payments that are based on the performance of the leased assets;
(ii)Guarantees of residual value; and
(iii)Restrictions, such as, for example, an obligation to maintain financial ratios.
Short-term or low-value contracts which are exempt from these standards are contracts where the individual value of the assets is lower than US$5, and for which the maturity date is shorter than 12 months, are expensed as incurred.
Intangible assets Intangible assets
These are measured at cost at the time when they are initially recognized. The cost of intangible assets acquired during a business combination corresponds to the fair value at the acquisition date. After initial recognition, intangible assets are presented at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, when applicable.
The useful life of intangible assets are assessed as finite or indefinite.
Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over the economically useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that their carrying values may be impaired. The amortization period and method for intangible assets with finite useful lives are reviewed at least at the end of each fiscal year. The amortization of intangible assets with finite useful lives is recognized in the statement of income as an expense related to its use, and in line with the economically useful life of the intangible asset.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested annually for impairment losses, individually or at the CGU level. The allocation is made to the CGU or group of CGUs that represents the lowest level within the entity for which goodwill is monitored for management’s internal purposes, that has benefited from the business combination. The Company mainly records in this subgroup goodwill for expected future profitability (goodwill) and easement of passage.
This testing involved the adoption of assumptions and judgments, disclosed in Note 16.
Current and deferred income tax and social contribution Current and deferred income tax and social contribution and uncertainty over income tax treatments (IFRIC 23)
Income taxes include income tax and social contribution on net income, current and deferred. These taxes are recognized in the income statement, except to the extent that they relate to items recognized directly in equity. In this case, they are recognized in equity under other reserves.
The current charge is calculated based on the tax laws enacted in the countries in which the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates the positions assumed in the income tax returns with respect to situations in which the applicable tax regulations give rise to interpretations and establishes provisions, when appropriate, based on the amounts that must be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred tax and contribution liabilities are recognized on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred taxes and contributions are determined based on the rates in force on the balance sheet date, and which must be applied when they are realized or settled.
Deferred tax assets and contributions are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available for use to offset temporary differences, based on the projections of future results prepared and based on internal assumptions and future economic scenarios that may, therefore, undergo changes.
The projection for the realization of deferred tax assets was prepared based on Management’s estimates that are based on significant judgments and assumptions relating to net average pulp and paper prices, and the transfer prices with the subsidiaries based in Austria. However, there are other assumptions that are not under the control of the Company, such as inflation rates, exchange rates, pulp prices in the international market, and other economic uncertainties in Brazil, which mean that future results may differ from those considered in the preparation of the consolidated projection.
Deferred income tax and social contribution are recognized on temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries and associates, except when the timing of the reversal of temporary differences is controlled by the Company, and if it is probable that the temporary differences will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax and contribution assets and liabilities are offset and presented at their net amounts in the balance sheet whenever they are related to the same legal entity and the same tax authority.
Trade accounts payable Trade accounts payable
Corresponds to the obligations payable for goods or services acquired in the normal course of the Company´s business, recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, adjusted to present value, plus exchange rate variations when denominated in foreign currency.
Loans and financing Loans, financing and debentures
Loans and financing are initially recognized at fair value, net of costs incurred in the transaction, and are subsequently stated at amortized cost. Any difference between the amounts raised and settled is recognized in the statement of income during the period in which the loans and financing are outstanding, using the effective tax rate method.
General or specific borrowing costs, directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, are capitalized as a part of the cost of that asset when it is probable that they will provide future economic benefits for the entity, and that such cost can be measured with reliability. The Company does not have specific loans to obtain qualifying assets. Other loan costs are recognized as expenses in the period during which they are incurred.
Provision, contingent assets and liabilities Provisions, contingent assets and liabilities
Contingent assets are not recorded. Recognition is only performed when there are guarantees or favorable judicial decisions and the amounts of these can be measured reliably. Contingent assets for which such conditions are not met are only disclosed in the notes to the financial statements when their amounts are material.
Provisions are made to the extent that the Company expects that is probable that it will disburse cash, and the amount can be reliably estimated. Tax, civil, environmental and labor proceedings are accrued when losses are assessed as probable, and the amounts involved can be measured reliably, being recorded net of judicial deposits, under “provisions for judicial liabilities”. When the expectation of loss is possible, a description of the processes and amounts involved is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Contingent liabilities assessed as representing remote losses are neither accrued nor disclosed.
Contingent liabilities arising from business combinations are recognized if they arise from a present obligation as a result of from past events, and if their fair values can be measured reliably, and are subsequently measured at the higher of:
(i)    The amount that would be recognized in accordance with the accounting policy for the provisions above that comply with IAS 37; or
(ii)    The amount initially recognized less, where appropriate, revenue recognized in accordance with the accounting treatment of revenue from customer contracts under IFRS 15.
Principal and penalties amounts related to Tax, civil, environmental and labor proceedings are under other operating income and expenses and the interest is recognized in the net financial result.
The realization of provisions for judicial liabilities and contingent liabilities arising from business combinations, with possible and remote probability of loss, are recognized under other operating income and expenses or cash depending on the court decision.
Asset retirement obligations Asset retirement obligations
These primarily relate to future costs for the decommissioning of industrial landfill sites and related assets. A provision is recorded as a long-term obligation within property, plant and equipment. The provision and the corresponding property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at fair value, based on the present value of the estimated cash flow for future cash payments discounted at an adjusted risk-free rate. The long-term obligation accrues interest using a long-term discount rate, recognized under other liabilities. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the principal, against cost of sales in the income statement.
Share based payments Share based payments
The Company’s executives and managers receive their compensation partially through share-based payment plans to be settled in cash and shares, or alternatively in cash only.
Plan-related expenses are recognized in the income statement as a corresponding entry within financial liabilities during the vesting period when the services will be rendered. The financial liability is measured at its fair value on every balance sheet date, and its variations are recorded in the income statement as administrative expenses.
At the option exercise date, if such options are exercised by the executive in order to receive shares in the Company, financial liabilities are reclassified under stock options granted in shareholders’ equity. In the case of options exercised in cash, the Company settles the related financial liability in favor of the Company’s executives.
Employee benefits Employee benefits
The Company offers benefits through a supplementary contribution plan to all employees, as well as medical assistance and life insurance for a determined group of former employees, and for the latter two benefits an annual actuarial appraisal is prepared by an independent actuary, and are reviewed by Management. The respective impact is recognized in employee benefit plans.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in other reserves when incurred. The interest incurred, resulting from changes in the present value of the actuarial liability, is recorded in the income statement within financial expenses.
Other assets and liabilities current and non-current Other assets and liabilities, current and non-current
Assets are recognized only when it is probable that the economic benefit associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, and its cost or value can be measured reliably.
A liability is recognized when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation arising from a past event, and it is probable that an economic resource will be required to settle this liability.
Government grants and assistance Government grants and assistance
Government grants and assistance are recognized at fair value when it is reasonably certain that the conditions established by the granting Governmental Authority were observed, and that these subsidies will be obtained. These are recorded as deductions expenses in the income statement for the period of enjoyment of the benefit, and subsequently allocated to the tax incentives reserve under shareholders’ equity, when applicable.
Dividend and interest on own capital Dividends and interest on own capital
The distribution of dividends or interest on own capital is recognized as a liability, calculated based on the Corporate Law, the bylaws and the Company's Dividend Policy, which establishes that the minimum annual dividend is the lower of: (i) 25% of adjusted net income, or (ii) 10% the consolidated operating cash flow for the year, provided they are declared before the end of the year. Any portion in excess of the minimum mandatory dividends, if declared after the balance sheet date, must be recorded as part of the additional dividends proposed in shareholders' equity, until approved by the shareholders at a General Meeting. After approval, the reclassification to current liabilities is made.
The tax benefit of interest on own capital is recognized in the income statement under income tax.
Share capital Share capital
Common shares are classified in shareholders’ equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to a public offer are stated in shareholders’ equity as a deduction from the amount raised, net of taxes.
Revenue recognition Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized at the time when control of the products is transferred to customers, represented by the ability to determine the use of products and obtain substantially all the remaining benefits from the products.
The Company follows the five-step model: (i) identification of contracts with customers; (ii) identification of performance obligations under the contracts; (iii) determining the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations provided for in the contracts; and (v) recognition of revenue when the performance obligations have been met.
For the Pulp operating segment, revenue recognition occurs when control is transferred to the buyer who assumes the remaining benefits of the asset and is based on the parameters provided by: (i) International Commercial Terms (“Incoterms”), when destined for the foreign market; and (ii) lead times, when destined for the internal market.
For the operating segment Paper and Consumer Goods, revenue recognition occurs when control is transferred to the buyer who assumes the remaining benefits of the asset and is based on the parameters provided by: (i) the corresponding International Commercial Terms (“Incoterms”); and (ii) lead times, when destined for the external and internal markets.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of taxes, returns, rebates and discounts, and recognized in accordance with the accruals basis of accounting, when the amount can be reliably measured.
Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for rebates and discounts, using the expected value method, and revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly unlikely that a significant reversal will occur. A provision for reimbursement (included in trade accounts receivable) is recognized for expected rebates and discounts payable to customers in relation to sales made until the end of the reporting period. No significant element of financing is deemed to be present, as sales are made with short credit terms.
Financial income and expenses Financial income and expenses
Includes interest income on financial assets, at the effective interest rate, which includes the amortization of funding raising costs, gains and losses on derivative financial instruments, interest on loans and financing, exchange variations on loans and financing and other assets and financial liabilities and monetary variations on other assets and liabilities. Interest income and expenses are recognized in the statement of income using the effective interest method.
Earnings (losses) per share Earnings (losses) per share
Basic earnings (losses) per share are calculated by dividing the net profit (loss) attributable to the holders of ordinary shares of the Company to the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to the holders of ordinary shares of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the year, plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued when converting all potential dilutive ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
Employee and management profit sharing Employee and management profit sharing
Employees are entitled to profit sharing based on certain goals agreed annually. For the Administrators, the statutory provisions proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by the shareholders are used as a basis. Provisions for participation are recognized in the payroll and charges against to administrative expenses during the period in which the targets are attained.
Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions Material accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
As disclosed in Note 2, Management used judgments, estimates and accounting assumptions regarding the future, uncertainty in which may lead to results that require significant adjustments to the book values of certain assets, liabilities, income and expenses in future years, are presented below:
Control, significant influence and consolidation (Note 1.1);
Share-based payment transactions (Note 22);
Transfers to control for revenue recognition (Note 28);
Fair value of financial instruments (Note 4);
Annual analysis of the impairment of non-financial assets (Notes 15 and 16);
Expected credit losses in the accounts receivable (Note 7);
Net realizable value provision for inventory (Note 8);
Annual analyses of the recoverability of taxes (Notes 9 and 12);
Fair value of biological assets (Note 13);
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with defined useful life (Notes 15 and 16);
Annual analysis recoverable amount of goodwill (Note 16);
Leases (Note 19);
Provision for legal liabilities (Note 20); and
Pension and post-employment plans (Note 21).
The Company reviews the estimates and underlying assumptions used in its accounting estimates on an annual basis. Revisions to the accounting estimates are recognized in the period during which the estimates are revised.
Accounting policies not yet adopted Accounting policies not yet adopted
The new and changed standards and interpretations issued, but not yet adopted up to December 31, 2023, are described below. The Company intends to adopt these new standards, changes and interpretations, if applicable, when they come into force, and does not expect them to have a material impact on the financial statements.

3.3.1.Amendments to IFRS 7 – Supplier financing agreements and IAS 7 Statement of cash flow (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2024)
The changes now require the entity to disclose additional information about its supplier financing arrangements that allows users to assess the effects of these arrangements on the entity's liabilities and cash flows and on the entity's exposure to liquidity risk.
The disclosures required by the amendments, which would allow understanding of the effects of these agreements on liabilities, cash flows and liquidity include:
(a)    the terms and conditions of the agreements;
(b)    at the beginning and end of the reporting period: (i) the carrying values, and the associated items presented in the entity's balance sheet, of the financial liabilities that form part of a supplier financing agreement; (ii) the carrying amounts, and associated items, of the financial liabilities disclosed in accordance with item (i) for which suppliers have already received payment from financiers; and (iii) the range of due dates.
(c)    the type and effect of non-cash changes in the carrying values of financial liabilities disclosed in accordance with paragraph (b)(i).
3.3.2.Amendments to IFRS 16 – Lease liability in a sale and leaseback transaction (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2024)
The amendments specify that, in measuring the lease liability subsequent to the sale and leaseback, the seller-lessee determines ‘lease payments’ and ‘revised lease payments’ in a way that does not result in the sellerlessee recognising any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use that it retains.
3.3.3.Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of liabilities as current or non-current and non-current liabilities with covenants (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2024)
The changes improve the information provided by the entity when its right to defer the settlement of a liability for at least twelve months is subject to compliance with covenants.
The classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on compliance with covenants that are required on the reporting date or before that date, but never in relation to future events, in addition to requiring disclosure of information in the explanatory notes that allow Users of financial statements assess the risk that the liability may become due within twelve months, including the agreed conditions (for example, their nature and the date by which the entity must comply with them), whether the entity would have complied with the conditions based on its circumstances at the end of the reporting period and how the entity expects to comply with the conditions after the end of the reporting period.
3.3.4.Amendments to IAS 21: Absence of interchangeability (applicable for annual on/or after January 1, 2025)
The changes will create requirements for the entity to apply a consistent approach to assessing whether a currency is exchangeable for another currency and, when it is not, to determining the appropriate exchange rate to use and the disclosures to be made.
In this context, exchangeability is considered non-existent when, for a given purpose, the entity is unable to obtain more than an insignificant amount of foreign currency. To this end, the entity evaluates:
(i)the timeliness of obtaining foreign currency;
(ii)the practical ability (and not the intention) to obtain foreign currency; It is
(iii)the available markets or exchange mechanisms that create enforceable rights and obligations.
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COMPANY'S OPERATIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
Summary of equity interest in the entities
% equity interest
Entity/Type of investment Main activityCountryDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Consolidated
F&E Tecnologia do Brasil S.A. (Direct)Biofuel production, except alcoholBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Fibria Celulose (USA) Inc. (Direct)Business officeUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd. (Direct)Financial fundraisingCayman Island100.00 %100.00 %
Fibria Terminal de Celulose de Santos SPE S.A. (Direct)Port operationsBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Ltd. Biotechnology research and developmentEngland100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Delaware Inc. (Indirect)Biotechnology research and developmentUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Israel Ltd. (Indirect)Biotechnology research and developmentIsrael100.00 %100.00 %
FuturaGene Inc. (Indirect)Biotechnology research and developmentUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Maxcel Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. (Direct) HoldingBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Itacel - Terminal de Celulose de Itaqui S.A. (Indirect)Port operationsBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (Direct) (1)
Industrialization and commercialization of wipes, cleaning and sanitary and personal hygiene products.Brazil %
Mucuri Energética S.A. (Direct)Power generation and distributionBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Paineiras Logística e Transportes Ltda. (Direct)Road freight transportBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Portocel - Terminal Espec. Barra do Riacho S.A. (Direct)Port operationsBrazil51.00 %51.00 %
Projetos Especiais e Investimentos Ltda. (Direct)Commercialization of equipment and partsBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
SFBC Participações Ltda. (Direct)Packaging productionBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Stenfar S.A. Indl. Coml. Imp. Y. Exp. (Direct)Commercialization of paper and computer materialsArgentina100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Austria GmbH. (Direct)Financial fundraisingAustria100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Canada Inc. (Direct)Lignin research and developmentCanada100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Ecuador S.A.S. (Direct) (2)
Business officeEcuador100.00 %
Suzano Finland Oy (Direct)Industrialization and commercialization of cellulose, microfiber cellulose and paperFinland100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano International Finance B.V (Direct) Financial fundraisingNetherlands100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano International Holding B.V (Direct) (3)
HoldingNetherlands100.00 %
Suzano International Trade GmbH. (Direct)Business officeAustria100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Material Technology Development Ltd. (Direct) Biotechnology research and developmentChina100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Netherlands B.V. (Direct) (3)
Financial fundraisingNetherlands100.00 %
Suzano Operações Industriais e Florestais S.A. (Direct)Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulpBrazil100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Pulp and Paper America Inc. (Direct)Business officeUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Pulp and Paper Europe S.A. (Direct)Business officeSwitzerland100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Shanghai Ltd. (Direct)Business officeChina100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Shanghai Trading Ltd. (Direct) (4)
Business officeChina100.00 %
Suzano Singapore Pte. Ltd (Direct) (5)
Business officeSingapore100.00 %
Suzano Trading International KFT(Direct)Business officeHungary100.00 %100.00 %
Suzano Ventures LLC (Direct) Corporate venture capitalUnited States of America 100.00 %100.00 %
Joint operation
Veracel Celulose S.A. (Direct) Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulpBrazil50.00 %50.00 %
% equity interest
Entity/Type of investment Main activityCountryDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Equity
Biomas Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono S.A. (Direct) (6)
Restoration, conservation and preservation of forestsBrazil16.66 %100.00 %
Ensyn Corporation (Direct) (7)
Biofuel research and developmentUnited States of America 25.53 %26.59 %
F&E Technologies LLC (Direct/Indirect)Biofuel production, except alcoholUnited States of America 50.00 %50.00 %
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel (Direct)Industrialization and commercialization of paperboardBrazil49.90 %49.90 %
Spinnova Plc (Direct) (“Spinnova”)Research of sustainable raw materials for the textile industryFinland18.78 %19.03 %
Woodspin Oy (Direct/Indirect) (“Woodspin”)Development and production of cellulose-based fibers, yarns and textile filamentsFinland50.00 %50.00 %
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Celluforce Inc. (Direct)Nanocrystalline pulp research and developmentCanada8.28 %8.28 %
(1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil and on November 1, 2023 the legal entity has fully merged by Suzano S.A. (Note 1.2.3.)
(2)On March 8, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(3)On December 13, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(4)On May 19, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(5)On May 23, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.
(6)On February 27 and March 21, 2023, equivalent contributions were made by the six shareholders of Biomas to constitute an equity interest (Note 1.2.6).
(7)On May 17, 2023, and on October 18, 2023the percentage of interest was changed due to the dilution of the shares.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Schedule of financial instruments by category
All transactions with financial instruments are recognized for accounting purposes and classified in the following categories:
NoteDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents58,345,871 9,505,951 
Trade accounts receivable76,848,454 9,607,012 
Dividends receivable11 7,334 
Other assets (1)
737,222 931,173 
15,931,547 20,051,470 
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Investments - Celluforce14.123,606 24,917 
23,606 24,917 
Fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4.5.14,430,454 4,873,749 
Marketable securities613,267,286 7,965,742 
17,697,740 12,839,491 
33,652,893 32,915,878 
Liabilities
Amortized cost
Trade accounts payable175,572,219 6,206,570 
Loans, financing and debentures18.177,172,692 74,574,591 
Lease liabilities19.26,243,782 6,182,530 
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and subsidiaries23187,187 2,062,322 
Dividends and interest on own capital payable1,316,528 5,094 
Other liabilities (1)
116,716 147,920 
90,609,124 89,179,027 
Fair value through profit or loss
Derivative financial instruments4.5.12,436,072 4,846,795 
2,436,072 4,846,795 
93,045,196 94,025,822 
59,392,303 61,109,944 
(1)Does not include items not classified as financial instruments
Summary of estimated fair value of loans and financing
Yield used to
discount/
methodology
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Quoted in the secondary market
In foreign currency
BondsSecondary Market38,703,379 40,309,832 
Estimated present value
In foreign currency
Export credits (“Prepayment”)SOFR17,783,760 17,724,315 
Assets FinancingSOFR278,107 138,644 
IFC - International Finance CorporationSOFR3,198,761  
BNDES - Currency basketDI 1 10,866 
In local currency
BNDES – TJLPDI 1215,458 292,487 
BNDES – TLPDI 12,712,762 1,393,010 
BNDES – FixedDI 13,903 21,656 
BNDES – SELIC (“Special Settlement and Custody System”)DI 1686,798 575,129 
Assets financingDI 175,622 
CRA (“Agribusiness Receivables Certificate”)DI 1/IPCA 1,835,336 
DebenturesDI 18,881,277 5,643,440 
NCE (“Export Credit Notes”)DI 1110,396 1,384,396 
NCR (“Rural Credit Notes”)DI 12,228,806 294,089 
Export credits (“Prepayment”)DI 1824,035 1,320,415 
75,703,064 70,943,615 
Schedule of contractual maturities of financial liabilities
December 31,
2023
Book
value
Undiscounted cash flowUp to 1
year
1 - 2 years2 - 5 yearsMore than
5 years
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable5,572,219 5,572,219 5,572,219    
Loans, financing and debentures 77,172,692 105,526,852 7,648,237 12,983,542 31,355,362 53,539,711 
Lease liabilities6,243,782 11,021,519 1,172,568 1,045,795 2,743,793 6,059,363 
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries187,187 215,891 94,948 18,314 87,520 15,109 
Derivative financial instruments 2,436,072 2,801,258 66,433 1,278,953 1,191,014 264,858 
Dividends and interest on own capital payable1,316,528 1,316,528 1,316,528    
Other liabilities116,716 116,716 58,955 57,761   
93,045,196 126,570,983 15,929,888 15,384,365 35,377,689 59,879,041 
December 31,
2022
Book
value
Undiscounted cash flowUp to 1
year
1 - 2 years2 - 5 yearsMore than
5 years
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable6,206,570 6,206,570 6,206,570    
Loans, financing and debentures 74,574,591 105,341,912 6,823,274 7,899,772 39,476,527 51,142,339 
Lease liabilities6,182,530 11,053,487 1,050,947 992,379 2,668,855 6,341,306 
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries2,062,322 2,203,302 1,986,633 99,331 57,421 59,917 
Derivative financial instruments 4,846,795 6,515,262 728,070 1,341,108 4,299,970 146,114 
Dividends payable5,094 5,094 5,094    
Other liabilities147,920 147,920 61,500 86,420   
94,025,822 131,473,547 16,862,088 10,419,010 46,502,773 57,689,676 
Schedule of credit exposures using internal credit grading
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Low (1)
6,549,975 9,430,244 
Average (2)
156,883 129,900 
High (3)
173,558 67,977 
6,880,416 9,628,121 
(1)Current and overdue up to 30 days.
(2)Overdue between 30 and 90 days.
(3)Overdue more than 90 days
Schedule of the book value of financial assets representing the exposure to credit risk
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents8,345,871 9,505,951 
Marketable securities13,267,286 7,965,742 
Derivative financial instruments (1)
4,199,982 4,833,330 
25,813,139 22,305,023 
(1)Does not include the derivative embedded in a forest partnership agreement for the supply of standing wood, which is not a transaction with a financial institution.
Schedule of credit exposures using external credit grading
Cash and cash equivalents and
marketable securities
Derivative financial instruments
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Risk rating (1)
AAA878,241 
AA-1,007,537 47,681 
A+136,864 1,149,694 
A55,547 1,485,424 
A-1,095 
brAAA20,856,072 17,117,171 1,682,513 1,418,968 
brAA+511,589 1,173 439,280 
brAA6,565 133,030 730,468 
brAA-2,169 47 
brA+352 
brA17,595 
brBBB-3 
brBB1,132 
brBB-385 2,897 
Others235,242 199,428 
21,613,157 17,471,693 4,199,982 4,833,330 
(1)We use the Brazilian Risk Ratings issued by the agencies Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s
Schedule of net exposure of assets and liabilities in foreign currency
The assets and liabilities that are exposed to foreign currency, substantially in U.S. Dollars, are set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents6,432,557 8,039,218 
Marketable securities7,378,277 4,510,652 
Trade accounts receivable5,049,609 7,612,768 
Derivative financial instruments3,070,594 3,393,785 
21,931,037 23,556,423 
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable(1,625,011)(2,030,806)
Loans and financing(61,304,673)(61,216,140)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries(127,598)(2,053,259)
Derivative financial instruments(1,867,882)(4,698,323)
(64,925,164)(69,998,528)
(42,994,127)(46,442,105)
Summary of yield curves used to calculate fair value of derivative financial instruments
Interest rate curves
TermBrazilUnited States of AmericaUS Dollar coupon
1 month
11.65% p.a.
5.35% p.a.
2.54% p.a.
6 months
10.79% p.a.
5.15% p.a.
5.55% p.a.
1 year
9.99% p.a.
4.77% p.a.
5.58% p.a.
2 years
9.55% p.a.
4.16% p.a.
5.18%p.a.
3 years
9.66% p.a.
3.89% p.a.
4.99% p.a.
5 years
10.04% p.a.
3.76% p.a.
5.00% p.a.
10 years
10.33% p.a.
4.02% p.a.
5.74% p.a.
Schedule of derivatives by type of contract
Notional value, net in U.S.$Fair value in R$
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Instruments as part of protection strategy
Operational hedges
Zero Cost Collar4,500,200 6,866,800 1,968,337 1,596,089 
NDF (R$ x US$)505,000 248,100 162,776 (2,474)
NDF (€ x US$)262,088 544,702 100,362 161,055 
Debt hedges
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$) 2,555,626 3,200,179 741,492 1,052,546 
Swap IPCA to CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais)4,274,397 1,741,787 47,645 278,945 
Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)121,003 (29,910)
Swap CDI x Fixed (US$) 1,025,000 1,863,534 (1,081,964)(2,566,110)
Pre-fixed Swap to US$ (US$) 200,000 350,000 (203,045)(503,605)
Swap CDI x SOFR (US$) 125,000 25,774 
Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$) 150,961 (16,615)
Commodity Hedge
Swap US-CPI (US$) (1)
131,510 124,960 230,471 40,418 
Zero Cost Collar (Brent)163,100 (3,148)
Swap VLSFO/Brent142,794 22,297 
1,994,382 26,954 
Current assets2,676,526 3,048,493 
Non-current assets1,753,928 1,825,256 
Current liabilities(578,763)(667,681)
Non-current liabilities(1,857,309)(4,179,114)
1,994,382 26,954 
(1)The embedded derivative refers to a swap contract for the sale of price variations in United States Dollars and US-CPI within the term of a forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.
Schedule of fair value by maturity
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
20242,097,763 2,380,812 
2025233,073 297,156 
2026(574,871)(1,225,193)
2027 onwards238,417 (1,425,821)
1,994,382 26,954 
Schedule of long and short positions of outstanding derivatives
Notional valueFair value
CurrencyDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Debt hedges
Assets
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)R$3,898,011 7,081,545 223,776 617,835 
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$ R$738,800 1,317,226  45,329 
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$)US$2,555,626 3,200,000 1,104,984 1,052,546 
Swap IPCA to CDIIPCA4,320,471 2,041,327 161,542 427,417 
Swap IPCA to US$IPCA 610,960   
Swap CDI to SOFR (US$)R$644,850  32,560  
Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$)US$150,961  6,681  
1,529,543 2,143,127 
Liabilities
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)US$1,025,000 1,863,534 (1,305,740)(3,183,945)
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$ US$200,000 350,000 (203,045)(548,934)
Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$)US$2,555,626 3,200,000 (363,492) 
Swap IPCA to CDIR$4,274,397 1,741,787 (113,897)(148,472)
Swap IPCA to US$US$ 121,003  (29,910)
Swap CDI to SOFR (US$)US$125,000  (6,786) 
Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$)US$150,961  (23,296) 
(2,016,256)(3,911,261)
(486,713)(1,768,134)
Operational hedge
Zero Cost Collar (US$ x R$)US$4,500,200 6,866,800 1,968,337 1,596,089 
NDF (R$ x US$)US$505,000 248,100 162,776 (2,474)
NDF (€ x US$)US$262,088 544,702 100,362 161,055 
2,231,475 1,754,670 
 Commodity hedge
Swap US-CPI (standing wood) (1)
US$131,510 124,960 230,471 40,418 
Zero Cost Collar (Brent)US$163,100  (3,148) 
Swap VLSFO/BrentUS$142,794  22,297  
249,620 40,418 
1,994,382 26,954 
(1)The embedded derivative refers to the swap contracts for selling price variations in US$ and the US-CPI in forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.
Schedule of fair value settled derivatives
Currency risk [member] | Financial instruments, excluding derivatives  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Summary of sensitivity analysis
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
Probable
(base value)
Possible
(25%)
Remote
(50%)
Cash and cash equivalents6,432,557 1,608,139 3,216,279 
Marketable securities7,378,277 1,844,569 3,689,139 
Trade accounts receivable5,049,609 1,262,402 2,524,805 
Trade accounts payable(1,625,011)(406,253)(812,506)
Loans and financing(61,304,673)(15,326,168)(30,652,337)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries(127,598)(31,900)(63,799)
Currency risk [member] | Derivative financial instruments  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Summary of sensitivity analysis
The following table set out the possible impacts assuming these scenarios:
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
Probable
(base value)
Possible
25%
Remote
50%
Dollar/Real
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative options1,968,337 (3,436,589)(7,464,284)
Derivative swaps(486,713)(1,491,613)(2,981,409)
Derivative Non-Deliverable Forward (‘NDF’) Contracts162,776 (596,284)(1,192,682)
Embedded derivatives230,471 (122,510)(245,021)
NDF parity derivatives (1)
100,362 (22,715)(47,331)
Commodity Derivatives19,149 (8,721)(14,295)
Dollar/Euro
Derivative financial instruments
NDF parity derivatives (1)
100,362 (337,711)(675,423)
(1)Long positions at US$/EUR parity in order to protect the Capex cash flow of the Cerrado Project against the appreciation of the Euro.
Interest rate risk [member] | Financial instruments, excluding derivatives  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Summary of sensitivity analysis
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
ProbablePossible
(25%)
Remote
(50%)
CDI/SELIC
Cash and cash equivalents1,784,313 (56,429)(112,858)
Marketable securities5,889,009 (186,240)(372,480)
Loans and financing8,686,026 274,696 549,391 
TJLP
Loans and financing250,474 4,383 8,767 
SOFR
Loans and financing19,670,956 265,337 530,673 
Interest rate risk [member] | Derivative financial instruments  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Summary of sensitivity analysis
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
ProbableProbable
25%
Remote
50%
CDI
Derivative financial instruments
Liabilities
Derivative options1,968,337 (387,790)(743,473)
Derivative swaps(486,713)(39,216)(66,609)
SOFR
Derivative financial instruments
Liabilities
Derivative swaps(486,713)127,655 269,490 
Other price risk [member] | Derivative financial instruments  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Summary of sensitivity analysis
December 31, 2023
Effect on profit or loss
Probable
(base value)
Possible
(25%)
Remote
(50%)
Embedded derivative in a commitment to purchase standing wood, originating from a forest partnership agreement230,471 (30,667)(63,157)
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents [abstract]  
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
Average yield
p.a. %
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and banks (1)
5.50 6,561,558 8,064,193 
Cash equivalents
Local currency
Fixed-term deposits (compromised)
102.78 of CDI
1,784,313 1,441,758 
8,345,871 9,505,951 
(1)Refers mainly to investments in foreign currency under the Sweep Account modality, which is a remunerated account the balance of which is invested and made available automatically each day.
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MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of financial assets [abstract]  
Schedule of marketable securities
Average yield
p.a. %
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In local currency
Private funds
109.87 of CDI
1,295,296 1,208,975 
Private Securities ("CDBs")
102.81 of CDI
4,150,313 1,827,012 
CDBs - Escrow Account (1)
104.65 of CDI
443,400 419,103 
5,889,009 3,455,090 
Foreign currency
Time deposits (2)
6.71 7,333,308 4,386,589 
Other 44,969 124,063 
7,378,277 4,510,652 
13,267,286 7,965,742 
Current12,823,886 7,546,639 
Non-Current443,400 419,103 
(1)Includes escrow accounts, which will be released only after obtaining the applicable governmental approvals, and pending compliance by the Company with the conditions precedent in transactions involving the sale of rural properties.
(2)Refers to Time Deposit investments, with maturities over 90 days, which are remunerated bank deposits with specific maturity periods.
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TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Trade and other current receivables [abstract]  
Schedule of trade accounts receivable by type of customer
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Domestic customers
Third parties1,785,157 1,915,745 
Related parties (Note 11) (1)
45,650 99,608 
Foreign customers
Third parties5,049,609 7,612,768 
(-) Expected credit losses(31,962)(21,109)
6,848,454 9,607,012 
(1)The balance refers to transactions with Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel.
Schedule of trade accounts receivable by maturity Breakdown of trade accounts receivable by maturity
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Current5,904,402 8,652,376 
Overdue
Up to 30 days644,644 777,150 
From 31 to 60 days57,395 74,253 
From 61 to 90 days97,639 54,784 
From 91 to 120 days40,533 20,975 
From 121 to 180 days34,708 18,945 
From 181 days69,133 8,529 
6,848,454 9,607,012 
Schedule of rollforward of expected credit losses, trade accounts receivable Roll-forward of expected credit losses
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance(21,109)(34,763)
Additions(38,775)(5,228)
Reversals3,573 3,576 
Write-offs24,230 12,355 
Exchange rate variations119 2,951 
Closing balance(31,962)(21,109)
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INVENTORIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Classes of current inventories [abstract]  
Schedule of inventories
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Finished goods
Pulp
Domestic (Brazil)576,774 616,557 
Foreign1,271,335 1,440,207 
Paper
Domestic (Brazil)569,771 359,322 
Foreign137,653 201,868 
Work in process93,325 93,964 
Raw materials
Wood1,666,817 1,492,661 
Operating supplies and packaging795,274 732,140 
Spare parts and other931,052 897,531 
(-) Expected credit losses(95,053)(105,989)
5,946,948 5,728,261 
Schedule of changes in expected losses
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance(105,989)(91,258)
Additions (65,085)(89,552)
Reversals 33,666 33,492 
Write-offs 42,355 41,329 
Closing balance(95,053)(105,989)
On December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, there were no inventory items pledged as collateral.
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RECOVERABLE TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
RECOVERABLE TAXES  
Schedule of recoverable taxes
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
IRPJ/CSLL – prepayments and withheld taxes464,188 179,812 
PIS/COFINS – on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (1)
93,866 89,334 
PIS/COFINS – operations699,717 523,970 
PIS/COFINS – exclusions from ICMS (2)
443,210 570,945 
ICMS – on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (3)
432,793 167,286 
ICMS – operations (4)
1,470,949 1,423,375 
Reintegra program (5)
64,077 65,971 
Other taxes and contributions45,821 39,057 
Provision for loss on ICMS credits (6)
(1,452,435)(1,103,807)
2,262,186 1,955,943 
Current888,539 549,580 
Non-current1,373,647 1,406,363 
(1)Social Integration Program (“PIS”) and Social Security Funding Contribution (“COFINS”): Credits whose realization is based on the years of depreciation of the corresponding asset.
(2)The Company and its subsidiaries filed lawsuits over the years seeking the exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS contribution tax basis, in relation to certain transactions during various periods from March 1992.
(3)Tax on Sales and Services (“ICMS”): Credits from the acquisition of property, plant and equipment are recovered on a straight-line basis over a four-year period, from the acquisition date, in accordance with the relevant regulation, the ICMS Control on Property, Plant and Equipment (“CIAP”).
(4)ICMS credits accrued due to the volume of exports and credit generated from product import transactions: Credits are concentrated in the States of Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Mato Grosso do Sul e São Paulo, where the Company realizes the credits through the sale of credits to third parties, after approval from the State Ministry of Finance of each State. Credits are also being realized through the consumption of consumer goods (tissue) transactions in the domestic market.
(5)Special Regime of Tax Refunds for Export Companies (“Reintegra”): Reintegra is a program that aims to refund the residual costs of taxes paid throughout the export chain to taxpayers, to make them more competitive in foreign markets.
(6)Related to provisions for ICMS credit balances that are not probable to be recovered.
Schedule of changes in provision for loss
ICMS
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance(1,103,807)(1,064,268)
Additions (1)
(399,838)(221,903)
Reversals51,210 163,900 
Write-offs18,464 
Closing balance(1,452,435)(1,103,807)
(1)Refers, substantially, to the accumulated ICMS credits of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, arising from the construction operations of the Cerrado Project, and of the state of Espirito Santo, of the accumulated credits due to the volume of exports.
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ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS  
Schedule of advances to suppliers
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Forestry development program and partnerships2,242,229 1,592,132 
Advance to suppliers - others113,743 108,146 
2,355,972 1,700,278 
Current113,743 108,146 
Non-current2,242,229 1,592,132 
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RELATED PARTIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [abstract]  
Schedule of related party transactions
AssetsLiabilitiesSales (purchases), net
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Transactions with controlling shareholders
Management and related persons  (31,748)    
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Ações  (30,428)    
Controller  (193,883)    
Suzano Holding S.A.24 (363,520) 9 91 (2,621)
24 (619,579) 9 91 (2,621)
Transactions with companies of the Suzano
Group and other related parties
Management (expect compensation – Note 11.2)61   (5)(906)(47)(422)
Bexma Participações Ltda   9 38 24 
Bizma Investimentos Ltda   7 10 
Civelec Participações Ltda4,575    4,825   
Fundação Arymax    3 
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel (1)
45,659 106,940 (1,023)(3,705)168,621 218,226 169,965 
Instituto Ecofuturo - Futuro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável2  (66)(5,549)(4,603)(4,399)
IPLF Holding S.A. 23   5 38 10 
Mabex Representações e Participações Ltda.    (817) (137)
Nemonorte Imóveis e Participações Ltda    (178)(194)(170)
50,297 106,968 (1,023)(3,776)166,020 213,472 164,879 
50,321 106,973 (620,602)(3,776)166,029 213,563 162,258 
Assets
Trade accounts receivable (Note 7)45,650 99,608      
Dividends receivable 7,334      
Other assets4,671 31      
Liabilities       
Trade accounts payable (Note 17)  (1,023)(3,776)   
Dividends and interest on own capital payable (2)
  (619,579)    
50,321 106,973 (620,602)(3,776)   
(1)Refers mainly to the sale of pulp.
(2)The amount of R$619,579 refers to interest on own capital payable to the controlling shareholders and the amount of R$696,949 refers to other non-controlling shareholders, totaling R$1,316,528 (Note 1.2.7).
Schedule of management compensation
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Short-term benefits
Salary or compensation49,165 50,228 48,693 
Direct and indirect benefits2,286 1,099 880 
Bonus10,829 7,031 6,474 
62,280 58,358 56,047 
Long-term benefits
Share-based compensation plan42,130 36,390 46,306 
42,130 36,390 46,306 
104,410 94,748 102,353 
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INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract]  
Schedule of deferred income and social contribution taxes
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax loss1,209,968 1,207,096 
Negative tax basis of social contribution457,030 445,250 
Assets - temporary differences
Provision for judicial liabilities324,158 268,596 
Operating provisions and other losses1,214,807 999,028 
Exchange rate variations 2,384,153 4,297,503 
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations654,358 680,142 
Unrealized profit on inventories151,578 363,052 
Leases356,110 364,838 
6,752,162 8,625,505 
Liabilities - temporary differences
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill1,301,654 1,023,103 
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost1,137,483 1,217,349 
Depreciation for tax-incentive reason(1)
799,857 869,997 
Capitalized loan costs640,063 210,834 
Fair value of biological assets1,115,432 703,274 
Deferred taxes, net of fair value adjustments370,947 398,950 
Tax credits - gains from tax lawsuit (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS basis)150,691 194,121 
Derivatives gains (“MtM”)678,090 9,164 
Other temporary differences24,109 13,416 
6,218,326 4,640,208 
Non-current assets545,213 3,986,415 
Non-current liabilities11,377 1,118 
Schedule of accumulated tax losses and social contribution tax loss carryforwards
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax loss carried forward4,839,872 4,828,384 
Negative tax basis of social contribution carried forward5,078,111 4,947,222 
Schedule of changes in net balance of deferred income tax
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance3,985,297 8,729,929 
Tax loss2,872 50,220 
Negative tax basis of social contribution11,780 34,176 
Provision for judicial liabilities55,562 19,251 
Operating provisions and other losses215,779 33,898 
Exchange rate variation(1,913,350)(2,257,699)
Derivative gains (“MtM”)(668,926)(2,202,857)
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations2,219 8,970 
Unrealized profit on inventories(211,474)64,164 
Leases(8,728)(8,534)
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill(278,551)(276,614)
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost79,866 99,510 
Depreciation accelerated for tax-incentive reason70,140 74,952 
Capitalized loan costs(429,229)(111,435)
Fair value of biological assets(412,158)(272,308)
Credits on exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS tax base43,430 3,906 
Other temporary differences(10,693)(4,232)
Closing balance533,836 3,985,297 
Schedule of changes in the effects of income tax and social contribution on profit or loss
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Net income (loss) before taxes17,997,216 28,655,581 8,832,957 
Income tax and social contribution benefit (expense) at the statutory nominal rate of 34%(6,119,053)(9,742,898)(3,003,205)
Tax effect on permanent differences
Taxation (difference) on profits of subsidiaries in Brazil and abroad (1)
1,688,656 4,915,243 3,445,206 
Equity method(6,589)96,685 44,309 
Thin capitalization (2)
(46,796)(505,553)(603,612)
Interest on own capital510,000   
Credit related to the Reintegra Program7,176 7,829 7,398 
Director bonuses(4,907)(12,208)(15,656)
Tax incentives (3)
128,650 51,839 16,443 
Donations/Fines – Other(47,972)(71,631)(88,308)
(3,890,835)(5,260,694)(197,425)
Income tax
Current(352,577)(464,312)(276,431)
Deferred(2,561,991)(3,485,267)69,669 
(2,914,568)(3,949,579)(206,762)
Social Contribution
Current(42,815)(46,584)(15,684)
Deferred(933,452)(1,264,531)25,021 
(976,267)(1,311,115)9,337 
Income and social contribution benefits (expenses) for the year(3,890,835)(5,260,694)(197,425)
Effective rate of income and social contribution tax expenses21.62 %18.36 %2.24 %
(1)The difference in the taxation of subsidiaries is substantially due to the differences between the nominal tax rates in Brazil and those of subsidiaries located abroad.
(2)The Brazilian thin capitalization rules establish that interest paid or credited by a Brazilian entity to a related party abroad may only be deducted for income tax and social contribution purposes if the interest expense is viewed as necessary for the activities of the local entity, and when certain limits and requirements are met. On December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not meet all of the limits and requirements, and therefore the expense is not deductible for the period.
Schedule of tax incentives
Area/RegionsCompanyMaturity
Northeast Development Superintendence (“SUDENE”)
Eunápolis (BA)Veracel2025
Aracruz (ES)Portocel2030
Aracruz (ES)Suzano2031
Imperatriz (MA)Suzano2032
Mucuri (BA) Suzano2032
Superintendence of Amazon Development (“SUDAM”)
Belém (PA)Suzano2025
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BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about biological assets [abstract]  
Schedule of changes in balances of biological assets
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance14,632,186 12,248,732 
Additions5,777,952 4,957,380 
Depletions(3,680,997)(3,665,057)
Transfers(136,297) 
Gain on fair value adjustments1,989,831 1,199,759 
Disposals(128,370)(82,331)
Other write-offs(175,723)(26,297)
Closing balance18,278,582 14,632,186 
Schedule of assumptions used in calculation of fair value of biological assets
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Planted useful area (hectare)1,094.611 1,097.081 
Mature assets144.942 134.752 
Immature assets949.669 962.329 
Average annual growth (IMA) – m3/hectare/year
37.92 37.07 
Average gross sale price of eucalyptus – R$/m3
96.04 90.16 
Discount rate - % (post-tax)8.80 %9.10 %
Schedule of fair value adjustment
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Physical changes and discount rate (1)
1,575,017 (37,088)
Price414,814 1,236,847 
1,989,831 1,199,759 
(1)Includes the variation of indicators: IMA, discount rate and area.
The Company manages the financial and climate risks related to its agricultural activities in a preventive manner. To reduce the risks arising from edaphoclimatic factors, the weather is monitored through meteorological stations and, in the event of pests and diseases, our Department of Forestry Research and Development, an area specialized in physiological and phytosanitary aspects, has procedures to diagnose and act rapidly against any occurrences and losses (Note 4.8).
The Company has no biological assets pledged for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022.
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INVESTMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates reported in separate financial statements [abstract]  
Schedule of investments by type
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Investments in associates and joint ventures355,520 354,200 
Goodwill228,887 233,399 
Other investments evaluated at fair value through other comprehensive income – Celluforce23,606 24,917 
608,013 612,516 
Schedule of investments in associates and joint ventures
Information of joint ventures as of
December 31,
2023
Company Participation
Carrying amountIn the income (expenses) for the year
EquityIncome (expenses) of the yearParticipation equity (%)December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Associate
Ensyn Corporation1,515 (29,648)25.53 %387 1,250 (12,448)(1,036)
Spinnova Plc (1)
509,777 (56,567)18.78 %95,736 113,079 (20,109)2,871 
96,123 114,329 (32,557)1,835 
Joint ventures
Domestic (Brazil)
Biomas 16,782 (13,218)16.66 %2,797  (2,203) 
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel314,033 103,399 49.90 %156,703 158,996 35,161 48,891 
Foreign
F&E Technologies LLC9,973  50.00 %4,987 5,230   
Woodspin Oy189,821 (39,560)50.00 %94,910 75,645 (19,780)(2,220)
259,397 239,871 13,178 46,671 
Other movements23,606 24,917  235,862 
23,606 24,917  235,862 
379,126 379,117 (19,379)284,368 
(1)The average share price quoted on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market (NFNGM) was EUR2.40 (two Euros and forty cents) on December 31, 2023 and (EUR5.44 (five Euros and forty-four cents) in December 31, 2022).
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract]  
Schedule of property, plant and equipment
LandBuildingsMachinery, equipment and facilitiesWork in progress
Other (1)
Total
Average rate % 3.57 6.36  17.75  
Accumulated cost9,791,102 9,415,818 43,949,632 1,603,915 1,104,601 65,865,068 
Accumulated depreciation (3,577,097)(23,344,836) (773,432)(27,695,365)
Balance as of December 31, 20219,791,102 5,838,721 20,604,796 1,603,915 331,169 38,169,703 
Additions5,089 516 381,741 11,220,806 15,832 11,623,984 
Additions of merged companies3,829,344     3,829,344 
Write-offs(69,773)(10,613)(58,435) (3,384)(142,205)
Depreciation (310,429)(2,367,163) (124,464)(2,802,056)
Transfers
930,646 246,782 1,057,714 (2,451,570)194,292 (22,136)
Accumulated cost14,486,408 9,644,875 45,160,365 10,373,151 1,281,328 80,946,127 
Accumulated depreciation (3,879,898)(25,541,712) (867,883)(30,289,493)
Balance as of December 31, 202214,486,408 5,764,977 19,618,653 10,373,151 413,445 50,656,634 
Additions (2)
54,027 15 467,032 10,742,118 17,949 11,281,141 
Amounts from the acquisition of MMC Brasil (3)
4,572 111,495 453,617 8,306 11,175 589,165 
Write-offs(25,090)(36,184)(133,249) (56,869)(251,392)
Depreciation (313,304)(2,570,734) (145,092)(3,029,130)
Transfers (4)
339,272 379,495 2,702,633 (3,638,466)259,717 42,651 
Accumulated cost14,859,189 10,032,317 48,456,537 17,485,109 1,491,663 92,324,815 
Accumulated depreciation (4,125,823)(27,918,585) (991,338)(33,035,746)
Balance as of December 31, 202314,859,189 5,906,494 20,537,952 17,485,109 500,325 59,289,069 
(1)Includes vehicles, furniture and utensils and computer equipment.
(2)On December 31, 2023, the addition of work in progress refers, mainly to the Cerrado Project, of which R$393,042 is a cash effect in the previous periods (R$1,832,746 with non-cash effect on December 31, 2022).
(3)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil and on November 1, 2023 the legal entity has fully merged by Suzano S.A. (Note 1.2.3.)
(4)Transfer between inventories, intangible and others within the year.
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INTANGIBLE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Goodwill - Facepa119,332 119,332 
Goodwill - Fibria 7,897,051 7,897,051 
Goodwill - MMC Brasil (1)
170,859  
Other (2)
4,834 3,405 
8,192,076 8,019,788 
(1)Refers to the goodwill of the MMC Brasil business combination, whose allocation of the purchase price is disclosed in note 1.2.3.
(2)Refers to other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives such as servitude of passage and electricity.
Summary of assumptions used in valuation of cash-generating units
Net average pulp price – Foreign market (US$/t)662.1 
Net average pulp price – Internal market (US$/t)648.7 
Average exchange rate (R$/US$)5.15 
Discount rate (pos-tax)
8.9% p.a.
Discount rate (pre-tax)
12.25% p.a.
Schedule of intangible assets with determined useful life
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance7,173,183 8,014,740 
Additions104,931 90,499 
Fair value adjustment MMC Brasil (1)
189,655  
Write-offs(2)(51)
Amortization(990,432)(966,796)
Transfers and others79,674 34,791 
Closing balance6,557,009 7,173,183 
Represented byAverage rate %
Non-competition agreements5.004,818 5,128 
Port concessions4.30537,179 554,832 
Lease agreements16.906,875 14,374 
Supplier agreements12.9040,739 55,554 
Port service contracts4.20549,821 579,289 
Cultivars14.3040,784 61,176 
Trademarks and patents (1)
9.05188,723 10,935 
Customer portfolio9.104,925,879 5,746,860 
Supplier agreements17.6010,861 21,427 
Software20.00141,178 113,946 
Other5.75110,152 9,662 
6,557,009 7,173,183 
Cost12,378,761 12,004,503 
Amortization(5,821,752)(4,831,320)
Closing balance6,557,009 7,173,183 
(1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil and on November 1, 2023 the legal entity has fully merged by Suzano S.A. (Note 1.2.3.)
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TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Trade and other payables [abstract]  
Schedule of trade accounts payable
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In local currency
Third party (1) (2)
3,946,185 4,171,988 
Related party (Note 11.1) (3)
1,023 3,776 
In foreign currency
Third party (2)
1,625,011 2,030,806 
5,572,219 6,206,570 
(1)Within the balance of suppliers, there are values under supplier finance arrangement that were subject to anticipation with financial institutions at the exclusive option of certain suppliers, without changing the originally defined purchase conditions (payment terms and negotiated prices). The balance related to such operations on December 31, 2023 was R$281,350 (R$416,643 at December 31, 2022).
(2)Within the balance of suppliers, the following balances refer to the Cerrado Project, R$523,408 (R$625,645 on December 31, 2022) in local currency and R$1,080,028 (R$1,370,833 on December 31, 2022) in foreign currency.
(3)The balance refers mainly to transactions with Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel.
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract]  
Schedule of loans, financing and debentures by type
Average annual interest rate - %CurrentNon-currentTotal
TypeInterest rateDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In foreign currency
BNDESUMBNDES7.5% 11,207    11,207 
BondsFixed5.0%841,625 907,059 40,122,749 43,218,286 40,964,374 44,125,345 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)SOFR/Fixed5.8%2,690,891 156,156 14,487,252 16,779,064 17,178,143 16,935,220 
Assets financingSOFR3.1%61,924 26,755 220,199 113,217 282,123 139,972 
IFC - International Finance CorporationSOFR5.5%731  2,871,399  2,872,130  
Others7,903 5,980   7,903 5,980 
3,603,074 1,107,157 57,701,599 60,110,567 61,304,673 61,217,724 
In local currency
BNDESTJLP8.4%49,348 69,495 199,988 246,004 249,336 315,499 
BNDESTLP13.2%57,060 41,640 3,123,727 1,775,991 3,180,787 1,817,631 
BNDESFixed4.0%4,020 18,666  4,011 4,020 22,677 
BNDESSELIC12.7%65,013 67,115 857,419 814,320 922,432 881,435 
CRA (“Agribusiness Receivables Certificates”)CDI/IPCA11.6% 1,829,966    1,829,966 
Assets financingCDI12.3%17,037  71,235  88,272  
NCE (“Export credit notes”)CDI12.1%3,114 76,463 100,000 1,277,616 103,114 1,354,079 
NCR (“Rural producer certificates”)CDI10.3%101,739 13,144 1,998,270 274,127 2,100,009 287,271 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)Fixed8.4%791,306 77,694  1,315,813 791,306 1,393,507 
DebenturesCDI/IPCA11.7%66,536 33,689 8,362,207 5,421,113 8,428,743 5,454,802 
1,155,173 2,227,872 14,712,846 11,128,995 15,868,019 13,356,867 
4,758,247 3,335,029 72,414,445 71,239,562 77,172,692 74,574,591 
Interest on financing1,232,810 1,238,623   1,232,810 1,238,623 
Non-current funding3,525,437 2,096,406 72,414,445 71,239,562 75,939,882 73,335,968 
4,758,247 3,335,029 72,414,445 71,239,562 77,172,692 74,574,591 
Schedule of changes in loans, financing and debentures
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance74,574,591 79,628,629 
Fundraising, net of issuance costs 10,944,794 1,335,715 
Interest accrued 4,797,094 4,007,737 
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net(4,185,675)(3,949,020)
Payment of principal (4,296,447)(2,517,934)
Payment of interest (4,728,998)(4,019,072)
Amortization of fundraising costs 67,333 69,649 
Others (fair value adjustments to business combinations) 18,887 
Closing balance77,172,692 74,574,591 
Schedule of non-current portion of loans, financing and debentures by maturity
202520262027202820292030 onwardsTotal
In foreign currency
Bonds1,638,631 2,511,857 3,364,504 2,390,464 8,460,351 21,756,942 40,122,749 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)5,303,913 4,684,879 3,772,028  726,432  14,487,252 
Assets financing62,740 65,170 64,944 27,345   220,199 
IFC - International Finance Corporation  188,273 887,572 1,291,013 504,541 2,871,399 
7,005,284 7,261,906 7,389,749 3,305,381 10,477,796 22,261,483 57,701,599 
In local currency
BNDES – TJLP99,525 85,538 7,117 3,604 3,604 600 199,988 
BNDES – TLP69,785 92,134 152,944 150,111 135,949 2,522,804 3,123,727 
BNDES – Selic231,793 230,625 30,406 30,405 30,406 303,784 857,419 
Asset financing17,302 17,644 17,997 18,292   71,235 
NCE (“Export credit notes”)  25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 100,000 
NCR (“Rural producer certificates”)     1,998,270 1,998,270 
Debentures2,340,550 2,335,130  748,466  2,938,061 8,362,207 
2,758,955 2,761,071 233,464 975,878 194,959 7,788,519 14,712,846 
9,764,239 10,022,977 7,623,213 4,281,259 10,672,755 30,050,002 72,414,445 
Schedule of loans and financing by currency
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Brazilian Reais15,868,019 13,347,244 
US Dollars61,304,673 61,216,140 
Currency basket 11,207 
77,172,692 74,574,591 
Schedule of fundraising costs and premiums of securities
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LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Presentation of leases for lessee [abstract]  
Schedule of right of use assets
The balances rolled forward are set out below:
 Lands Machinery and equipment BuildingsShips and boatsVehiclesTotal
Balance as of December 31, 20212,868,411 86,464 88,410 1,748,008 2,730 4,794,023 
Additions/updates849,996 66,821 61,647  4,216 982,680 
Depreciation (1)
(360,225)(40,732)(64,301)(124,890)(2,303)(592,451)
Write-offs (2)
(75,026)    (75,026)
Balance as of December 31, 20223,283,156 112,553 85,756 1,623,118 4,643 5,109,226 
Additions/updates496,236 206,847 101,124 9,702 813,909 
Depreciation (1)
(386,436)(134,587)(59,448)(124,890)(2,346)(707,707)
Write-offs (2)
(12,658)   (6,139)(18,797)
Balance as of December 31, 20233,380,298 184,813 127,432 1,498,228 5,860 5,196,631 
(1)The amount of depreciation related to land is substantially reclassified to biological assets to make up the formation costs.
(2)Write-off due to cancellation of contracts.
Schedule of present value of lease liabilities
The balance of lease payables on December 31, 2023, measured at present value and discounted at the respective discount rates are set forth below:
Nature of agreement
Average rate – % p.a. (1)
Maturity (2)
Present value of liabilities
Lands and farms12.52September, 20513,711,023 
Machinery and equipment11.43April, 2035259,482 
Buildings10.84December, 2033122,066 
Ships and boats11.39February, 20392,145,682 
Vehicles11.29November, 20285,529 
6,243,782 
(1)To determine the discount rates, quotes were obtained from financial institutions for agreements with characteristics and average terms similar to the lease agreements.
(2)Refers to the original maturities of the agreements and, therefore, does not consider eventual renewal clauses.
Summary of changes in lease liabilities
The balances rolled forward are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance6,182,530 5,893,194 
Additions813,909 982,680 
Write-offs
(18,797)(75,026)
Payments(1,218,399)(1,044,119)
Accrual of financial charges (1)
664,651 612,042 
Exchange rate variations(180,112)(186,241)
Closing balance6,243,782 6,182,530 
Current753,399 672,174 
Non-current5,490,383 5,510,356 
(1)On December 31, 2023, the amount of R$223,055 related to interest expenses on leased lands was capitalized to biological assets to represent the formation cost (R$178,429 as of December 31, 2022).
Schedule of expenses recognised in profit or loss
The amounts recognized are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Expenses relating to short-term assets8,005 6,836 
Expenses relating to low-value assets2,611 1,580 
10,616 8,416 
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PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of other provisions [abstract]  
Disclosure of provisions [text block]
December 31, 2023
Tax and social securityLaborCivil, environment and real estate
Contingent liabilities assumed (1) (2)
Total
Provision balance at the beginning of the year419,915 255,805 118,729 2,645,705 3,440,154 
Payments(1,717)(37,172)(3,014) (41,903)
Reversals(18,035)(101,375)(11,337)(490,160)(620,907)
Additions37,656 211,690 21,335  270,681 
Monetary adjustment31,020 20,110 13,722  64,852 
Provision balance468,839 349,058 139,435 2,155,545 3,112,877 
Judicial deposits(154,469)(82,305)(15,694) (252,468)
Provision balance at the end of the year314,370 266,753 123,741 2,155,545 2,860,409 
(1)Amounts arising from tax-related lawsuits with a possible or remote probability of loss in the amount of R$2,015,075 and civil lawsuits in the amount of R$140,470, measured and recorded at the estimated fair value resulting from the business combination with Fibria.
(2)Reversal due to a change in likelihood, cancellation and/or due to settlement. The amount of R$372,541 refers to the penalty cancellation of the contingent liability assumed on the business combination with Fibria, described in note 20.2.1(i).
December 31, 2022
Tax and social securityLaborCivil, environment and real estate
Contingent liabilities assumed (1) (2)
Total
Provision balance at the beginning of the year477,096 178,925 82,592 2,694,541 3,433,154 
Payments(14,948)(44,516)(20,497) (79,961)
Reversals(71,446)(53,211)(15,577)(48,836)(189,070)
Additions14,036 157,562 56,834  228,432 
Monetary adjustment15,177 17,045 15,377  47,599 
Provision balance419,915 255,805 118,729 2,645,705 3,440,154 
Judicial deposits(149,951)(12,270)(21,623) (183,844)
Provision balance at the end of the year269,964 243,535 97,106 2,645,705 3,256,310 
(1)Amounts arising from tax-related lawsuits with a possible or remote probability of loss in the amount of R$2,448,564 and civil lawsuits in the amount of R$197,141, measured and recorded at the estimated fair value resulting from the business combination with Fibria.
(2)Reversal due to a change in likelihood and/or due to settlement.
Schedule of possible losses for which no provision has been recorded
The Company is involved in tax, civil and labor lawsuits, whose losses have been assessed as possible by Management, supported by legal counsel, and therefore no provision was recorded:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Taxes and social security (1)
9,775,068 8,201,246 
Labor194,883 321,428 
Civil and environmental (1)
4,462,964 4,414,877 
14,432,915 12,937,551 
(1)The amounts above do not include the fair value adjustments allocated to possible loss risk contingencies representing R$2,135,869 (R$2,614,518 as of December 31, 2022), which were recorded at fair value resulting from business combinations with Fibria as presented in Note 20.1. above.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of information about defined benefit plans [abstract]  
Schedule of changes in actuarial liabilities
The roll-forward of actuarial liabilities prepared based on actuarial report is set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Opening balance691,424 675,158 
Interest on actuarial liabilities67,272 58,420 
Current service cost1,959 838 
Actuarial loss – experience57,765 74,794 
Actuarial loss (gain) – financial assumptions70,762 (62,563)
Exchange rate variations (577)
Benefits paid directly by entity(55,499)(54,646)
Closing balance833,683 691,424 
Schedule of key actuarial economic and biometric assumptions used in the calculations of liability
The main economic actuarial assumptions and biometric data used in the actuarial calculations are set forth below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Economic
Nominal discount rate – medical assistance and life insurance9.14 %p.a.10.07 %p.a.
Medical cost growth rate6.86 %p.a.6.86 %p.a.
Nominal inflation3.50 %p.a.3.50 %p.a.
Aging factor0 to 24 years:1.50 %p.a.0 to 24 years:1.50 %p.a.
25 to 54 years:2.50 %p.a.25 to 54 years:2.50 %p.a.
55 to 79 years:4.50 %p.a.55 to 79 years:4.50 %p.a.
Above 80 years:2.50 %p.a.Above 80 years:2.50 %p.a.
Biometric
Table of general mortalityAT-2000AT-2000
Table of mortality of disabled personsIAPB 57IAPB 57
Turnover1.00 %p.a.1.00 %p.a.
Other
Retirement age65 years65 years
Men 4 years + oldMen 4 years + old
Family composition
and 90% married
and 90% married
Permanency in the plan100 %100 %
Summary of sensitivity analysis of actuarial liabilities
The sensitivity analysis regarding the relevant assumptions of the plans show the impact on the liability balance:
Discount rateMedical costs growth rate
+0.50%852,688 +1.00%896,842 
Schedule of expected benefit obligation payments for future years
The expected benefit payments for future years (ten years), from the obligation of benefits granted and the average duration of the plan obligations are as set forth below:
PaymentsMedical
assistance and
life insurance
202450,482 
202553,893 
202657,429 
202761,010 
202864,717 
2029 to 2033376,635 
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [abstract]  
Schedule of changes in long term compensation plans
The roll-forward arrangements are set out below:
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Number of shares
Opening balance7,583,185 5,415,754 5,772,356 
Granted during of the year3,391,581 4,152,200 1,906,343 
Exercised (1)
(871,208)(1,474,506)(1,860,334)
Exercised due to resignation (1)
(30,800)(175,552)(86,196)
Abandoned/cancelled due to resignation(344,333)(334,711)(316,415)
Closing balance9,728,425 7,583,185 5,415,754 
(1)The average price of the share options exercised and exercised due to termination of employment on December 31, 2023 was R$58.07 (fifty-eight reais and seven cents) (R$48.79 (forty-eight reais and seventy-nine cents) as of December 31, 2022).
Schedule of outstanding phantom shares option plans
On December 31, 2023, the consolidated outstanding phantom shares option plans is as set out below:
Grant date
Fair value on grant date(1)
Quantity of outstanding options granted
04/01/201942.81 39,461 
04/01/202038.50 93,619 
05/01/202038.34 890,542 
03/01/202157.88 545,861 
04/01/202164.12 1,163,149 
07/01/202167.72 8,516 
08/02/202163.73 3,969 
10/01/202158.05 2,524 
01/17/202255.18 68,099 
03/01/202256.52 794,178 
04/01/202258.64 2,624,219 
06/02/202255.43 3,789 
08/01/202251.00 3,832 
10/01/202247.71 192,605 
01/09/202349.69 15,094 
02/01/202350.46 1,328 
03/01/202350.59 1,050,901 
04/01/202348.06 2,152,208 
06/01/202347.18 1,842 
07/01/202344.07 20,751 
07/10/202343.86 9,120 
07/11/202343.82 34,231 
10/01/202345.79 6,552 
10/03/202348.15 2,035 
9,728,425 
(1)Amounts expressed in Reais.
Summary of activity for common stock options
The position is set forth below:
Grant date
Fair value on grant date (1)
Shares GrantedRestricted year for transfer of shares
01/02/202151.70 111,685 01/02/2024
01/02/202253.81 113,161 01/02/2025
01/02/202352.00 101,164 01/02/2026
01/02/202349.58 161,355 01/02/2026
01/02/202453.63 105,384 01/02/2027
592,749 
(1)Amounts expressed in Reais.
Schedule of amounts corresponding to services received and recognized
The amounts corresponding to the services received and recognized are set forth below:
Liabilities and EquityStatement of income and Equity
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Non-current liabilities
Provision for phantom stock plan268,489 162,117 (154,318)(75,542)(94,897)
Equity
Stock options granted26,744 20,790 (8,319)(5,335)(4,843)
Shares granted (2,365) 2,365  
26,744 18,425 (8,319)(2,970)(4,843)
(162,637)(78,512)(99,740)
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LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND ASSOCIATES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND ASSOCIATES  
Disclosure of Liabilities for Assets Acquisitions [Text Block]
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets acquisitions
Vitex/Parkia (1)
 1,758,365 
 1,758,365 
Business combinations
Facepa (2)
25,924 42,655 
Vale Florestar Fundo de Investimento em Participações (“VFFIP”) (3)
161,263 261,302 
187,187 303,957 
187,187 2,062,322 
Current93,405 1,856,763 
Non-current93,782 205,559 
(1)On June 22, 2022, the Company acquired all the shares of the Parkia structure companies, in the amount of US$667,000 (equivalent to R$3,444,255 on the date of execution of the agreement), upon the payment of US$330,000 (equivalent to R$1,704,054 on the date of the transaction), on June 22, 2023, the payment of the second installment in the amount of US$337,000 (equivalent to R$1,615,140 on the transaction date) was made.
(2)Acquired in March 2018, for the amount of R$307,876, upon the payment of R$267,876, with the remainder updated at the IPCA, adjusted for possible losses incurred up to the payment date, with maturity in March 2028.
(3)On August 2014, the Company acquired Vale Florestar S.A. through VFFIP, for a total amount of R$528,941 upon the payment of R$44,998, and the remainder with maturity up to August 2029. The annual settlements, carried out in the month of August, are subject to interest and updated by the variations of the US Dollar exchange rate, and partially updated by the IPCA.
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract]  
Schedule of share capital
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Quantity(%)Quantity(%)
Controlling Shareholders
Suzano Holding S.A.367,612,329 27.76 367,612,329 27.01 
Controller196,065,636 14.81 195,064,797 14.33 
Managements and related persons32,105,783 2.42 34,102,309 2.51 
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Ações26,154,744 1.98 26,154,744 1.91 
621,938,492 46.97 622,934,179 45.76 
Treasury (Note 25.5)34,765,600 2.63 51,911,569 3.81 
Other shareholders667,413,523 50.40 686,417,836 50.43 
1,324,117,615 100.00 1,361,263,584 100.00 
Schedule of calculation of mandatory minimum dividends
December, 31 2023December, 31 2022
Accounting EBITDA19,537,398 29,630,671 
Non-recurring and/or non-cash items(1,264,428)(1,435,769)
Adjusted EBTIDA18,272,970 28,194,902 
Capex Maintenance (Sustain)(6,706,367)(5,631,234)
GCO = Adjusted EBTIDA - Capex Maintenance11,566,603 22,563,668 
Dividends (10%) - Art. 26, "c" of the Bylaws 1,156,660 2,256,367 
Interest on own capital distributed and dividends (1)
1,500,000 2,350,000 
Withholding income tax(190,119) 
Interest on own capital distributed in excess (2)
(153,221) 
Additional dividends (93,633)
(1)On December 31, 2023, refers to Interest on own capital (Note 1.2.7).
(2)Considering that the distribution of Interest on own capital in the year ending in 2023 exceeded the minimum mandatory dividends, the Company does not expect to propose additional dividends at the next shareholders' meeting.
Schedule of other reserves
These are changes that occur in shareholders’ equity arising from transactions and other events that do not originate with shareholders and are disclosed net of tax effects, as set forth below:
Debenture conversion 5th issueActuarial lossExchange variation and fair value of financial assetsExchange variation on conversion of financial statements of foreign subsidiariesDeemed costTotal
Balances at December 31, 2021(45,746)(137,191)7,844 252,311 2,037,689 2,114,907 
Actuarial loss (7,608)   (7,608)
Loss on conversion of financial assets and fair value  (5,681)  (5,681)
Loss on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments   (249,093) (249,093)
Partial realization of deemed cost, net of taxes    (133,009)(133,009)
Balances at December 31, 2022(45,746)(144,799)2,163 3,218 1,904,680 1,719,516 
Actuarial loss (84,828)   (84,828)
Loss on conversion of financial assets and fair value  (865)  (865)
Gain on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments   5,178  5,178 
Partial realization of deemed cost, net of taxes    (100,705)(100,705)
Balances at December 31, 2023(45,746)(229,627)1,298 8,396 1,803,975 1,538,296 
Schedule of treasury shares
QuantityAverage cost per shareHistorical valueMarket value
Balances at December 31, 202112,042,004 18.13 218,265 656,530 
Exercised(130,435)18.13 (2,365)(8,156)
Repurchase40,000,000 47.61 1,904,424 1,904,424 
Balances at December 31, 202251,911,569 40.84 2,120,324 2,504,214 
Repurchase20,000,000 44.05 880,914 880,914 
Canceled(37,145,969)40.84 (1,517,224)(1,570,532)
Balances at December 31, 202334,765,600 42.69 1,484,014 1,934,010 
Schedule of result absorption
Limit on share capital%Distribution of resultsReserve balances
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes (100,705)(133,009)  
Tax incentive reserve 118,959 66,871 998,237 879,278 
Legal reserve20 %443,010 1,169,080 1,847,109 1,404,099 
Capital increase reserve80 %10,911,226 17,937,885 15,670,952 19,732,050 
Special statutory reserve20 %1,212,358 1,993,098 1,887,576 2,192,442 
Investment reserve   14,972,324  
Capital reserve   26,744 18,425 
Unclaimed dividends forfeited  (2,308)  
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends  2,256,367   
Proposed additional dividend  93,633   
Interest on own capital 1,500,000    
14,084,848 23,381,617 35,402,942 24,226,294 
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings per share [abstract]  
Schedule of basic earnings (losses) per share
The basic earnings (loss) per share is measured by dividing the profit attributable to the Company’s shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares issued during the period, excluding the common shares acquired by the Company and held as treasury shares.
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Resulted of the year attributable to controlling shareholders14,084,848 23,381,617 8,626,386 
Weighted average number of shares in the year – in thousands1,330,020 1,361,264 1,361,264 
Weighted average treasury shares – in thousands(32,827)(31,043)(12,042)
Weighted average number of outstanding shares – in thousands1,297,193 1,330,221 1,349,222 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share – R$10.85794 17.57724 6.39360 
Schedule of diluted earnings (losses) per share
The diluted earnings (loss) per share is measured by adjusting the weighted average of outstanding common shares, assuming the conversion of all common shares with dilutive effects.
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Resulted of the year attributed to controlling shareholders14,084,848 23,381,617 8,626,386 
Weighted average number of shares during the year (except treasury shares) – in thousands1,297,193 1,330,221 1,349,222 
Average number of potential shares (stock options) - in thousands487 317 327 
Weighted average number of shares (diluted) – in thousands1,297,680 1,330,538 1,349,549 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share – R$10.85387 17.57305 6.39205 
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NET FINANCIAL RESULT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
NET FINANCIAL RESULT  
Schedule of net financial result
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Financial expenses
Interest on loans, financing and debentures (1)
(3,636,730)(3,648,330)(3,188,654)
Early settlement premium expenses  (260,289)
Amortization of transaction costs (2)
(67,353)(69,881)(107,239)
Interest expenses on lease liabilities (3)
(441,596)(433,613)(560,619)
Amortization of fair value adjustments (18,887)(5,543)
Other(513,483)(419,659)(98,957)
(4,659,162)(4,590,370)(4,221,301)
Financial income
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities1,668,408 818,780 205,574 
Amortization of fair value adjustments to business combinations  9,110 
Other157,241 148,230 57,872 
1,825,649 967,010 272,556 
Results from derivative financial instruments
Income10,149,730 11,969,288 5,582,352 
Expenses(4,623,016)(5,207,721)(7,180,014)
5,526,714 6,761,567 (1,597,662)
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net
Exchange rate variations on loans, financing and debentures4,185,675 3,949,020 (4,847,320)
Leases180,112 186,241 (194,415)
Other assets and liabilities (3)
(1,278,060)(840,668)1,240,908 
3,087,727 3,294,593 (3,800,827)
Net financial result5,780,928 6,432,800 (9,347,234)
(1)Excludes R$1,160,364 arising from capitalized loan costs, substantially related to property, plant and equipment in progress of the Cerrado Project for the year ended December 31, 2023 (R$359,407 as of December 31, 2022).
(2)Includes expense of R$19 arising from transaction costs on loans and financing that were recognized directly in the statement of income (R$232 as of December 31, 2022).
(3)Includes R$223,055 referring to the reclassification to the biological assets item for the composition of the formation cost (R$178,429 as of December 31, 2022).
(4)Includes effects of exchange rate variations of trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and others.
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NET SALES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [abstract]  
Schedule of reconciliation from gross sales to net sales revenue
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Gross sales47,601,020 59,550,424 48,479,827 
Sales deductions   
Returns and cancellations(155,950)(91,291)(69,764)
Discounts and rebates(5,526,032)(7,459,520)(5,717,412)
41,919,038 51,999,613 42,692,651 
Taxes on sales(2,163,463)(2,168,667)(1,727,220)
Net sales39,755,575 49,830,946 40,965,431 
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract]  
Schedule of operating segments
December 31, 2023
PulpPaperTotal
Net sales30,677,265 9,078,310 39,755,575 
Domestic market (Brazil)2,144,199 6,719,093 8,863,292 
Foreign markets28,533,066 2,359,217 30,892,283 
Asia13,588,032 72,133 13,660,165 
Europe8,701,141 302,131 9,003,272 
North America5,682,010 476,429 6,158,439 
South and Central America558,601 1,437,181 1,995,782 
Africa3,282 71,343 74,625 
EBITDA16,052,028 3,485,370 19,537,398 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  (7,321,110)
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)
  12,216,288 
EBITDA margin (%)52.33 %38.39 %49.14 %
(1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).
December 31, 2022
PulpPaperTotal
Net sales41,384,322 8,446,624 49,830,946 
Domestic market (Brazil)2,665,746 5,858,892 8,524,638 
Foreign markets38,718,576 2,587,732 41,306,308 
Asia18,294,046 4,059 18,298,105 
Europe12,768,321 325,503 13,093,824 
North America7,055,625 608,734 7,664,359 
South and Central America592,360 1,641,277 2,233,637 
Africa8,224 8,159 16,383 
EBITDA26,098,309 3,532,362 29,630,671 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(7,407,890)
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)
  22,222,781 
EBITDA margin (%)63.06 %41.82 %59.46 %
(1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).
December 31, 2021
PulpPaperTotal
Net sales34,715,208 6,250,223 40,965,431 
Domestic market (Brazil)2,338,810 4,380,585 6,719,395 
Foreign markets32,376,398 1,869,638 34,246,036 
Asia15,952,786 43,961 15,996,747 
Europe10,477,292 318,666 10,795,958 
North America5,694,273 424,909 6,119,182 
South and Central America233,061 1,026,247 1,259,308 
Africa18,986 55,855 74,841 
EBITDA22,735,409 2,486,445 25,221,854 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  (7,041,663)
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)
  18,180,191 
EBITDA margin (%)65.49 %39.78 %61.57 %
(1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).
Schedule of net sales by product
ProductsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Market pulp (1)
30,677,265 41,384,322 34,715,208 
Printing and writing paper (2)
7,567,320 6,912,984 5,107,960 
Paperboard1,417,075 1,421,338 1,091,588 
Other93,915 112,302 50,675 
39,755,575 49,830,946 40,965,431 
(1)Net sales of fluff pulp represent approximately 0.78% of total net sales, and therefore were included in market pulp net sales. (0.80% as of December 31, 2022).
(2)Net sales of tissue represent approximately 5.14% of total net sales, and therefore were included in printing and writing paper net sales. (2.3% as of December 31, 2022).
Goodwill based on expected future profitability
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Pulp7,897,051 7,897,051 
Paper290,191 119,332 
8,187,242 8,016,383 
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RESULTS BY NATURE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Expenses by nature [abstract]  
Schedule of results by nature
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Cost of sales
Personnel expenses(1,450,428)(1,467,896)(1,174,460)
Costs of raw materials, materials and services(10,981,883)(11,463,862)(8,731,670)
Logistics costs(4,341,369)(4,795,161)(4,328,046)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(6,718,474)(6,406,610)(5,988,248)
Other (1)
(1,584,521)(687,759)(393,164)
(25,076,675)(24,821,288)(20,615,588)
Selling expenses
Personnel expenses(281,673)(244,681)(219,590)
Services(173,494)(146,184)(121,568)
Logistics costs(1,067,031)(1,065,416)(947,551)
Depreciation and amortization(952,033)(951,626)(944,361)
Other (2)
(122,146)(75,287)(58,652)
(2,596,377)(2,483,194)(2,291,722)
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses(1,172,538)(1,039,733)(984,513)
Services(406,001)(378,986)(330,727)
Depreciation and amortization(118,771)(101,764)(103,867)
Other (3)
(225,918)(189,284)(158,802)
(1,923,228)(1,709,767)(1,577,909)
Other operating (expenses) income net
Rents and leases3,971 2,164 3,321 
Results from sales of other products, net79,046 58,880 31,865 
Results from sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible and biological assets, net
(331,285)(509)413,052 
Result from fair value adjustments of biological assets1,989,831 1,199,759 763,091 
Depletion, amortization and other PPA realizations (4)
468,168 52,110 (5,187)
Tax credits - gains in tax lawsuits (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS calculation basis)
 (1,324)441,880 
Provision for judicial liabilities
(167,563)(156,243) 
Other operating income (expenses), net34,204 (33,121)45 
2,076,372 1,121,716 1,648,067 
(1)Includes R$650,592 related to maintenance downtime, costing (R$525,882 as of December 31, 2022).
(2)Includes expected credit losses, insurance, materials for use and consumption, travel, accommodation, trade fairs and events.
(3)Includes, substantially, corporate expenses, insurance, materials for use and consumption, social programs and donations, travel and accommodation.
(4)Refers, substantially, to the write-off of contingent liabilities assumed in Fibria's PPA as disclosed in note 20.1.
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Summary (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
item
BRL (R$)
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
Number of industrial units 13
Number of technology centers 4
Number of distribution centers 30
Fibria  
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
Number of ports | R$ 4
Suzano Industrial | State of Sao Paulo  
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
Number of industrial units | R$ 2
Suzano Holding  
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
Percentage of ownership interest in subsidiary 46.97%
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Equity interest (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
F&E Tecnologia do Brasil S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biofuel production, except alcohol  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Fibria Celulose (USA) Inc.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Financial fundraising  
Country Cayman Island  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Fibria Terminal de Celulose de Santos SPE S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Port operations  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
FuturaGene Ltd.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biotechnology research and development  
Country England  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
FuturaGene Delaware Inc.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biotechnology research and development  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
FuturaGene Israel Ltd.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biotechnology research and development  
Country Israel  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
FuturaGene Inc.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biotechnology research and development  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Maxcel Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Holding  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Itacel - Terminal de Celulose de Itaqui S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Port operations  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Industrialization and commercialization of wipes, cleaning and sanitary and personal hygiene products.  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 0.00%
Mucuri Energetica S.A    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Power generation and distribution  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Paineiras Logistica e Transportes Ltda.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Road freight transport  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Portocel - Terminal Espec. Barra do Riacho S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Port operations  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 51.00% 51.00%
Projetos Especiais e Investimentos Ltda.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Commercialization of equipment and parts  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
SFBC Participacoes Ltda.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Packaging production  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Stenfar S.A. Indl. Coml. Imp. Y. Exp.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Commercialization of paper and computer materials  
Country Argentina  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Austria GmbH    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Financial fundraising  
Country Austria  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Canada Inc.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Lignin research and development  
Country Canada  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Ecuador S.A.S. [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country Ecuador  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00%
Suzano Finland Oy    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Industrialization and commercialization of cellulose, microfiber cellulose and paper  
Country Finland  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano International Finance B.V    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Financial fundraising  
Country Netherlands  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano International Holding B.V [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Holding  
Country Netherlands  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00%
Suzano International Trade GmbH    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country Austria  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Material Technology Development Ltd.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biotechnology research and development  
Country China  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Netherlands B.V. [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Financial fundraising  
Country Netherlands  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00%
Suzano Operacoes Industriais e Florestais S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulp  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Pulp and Paper America Inc.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Pulp and Paper Europe S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country Switzerland  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Shanghai Ltd.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country China  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Trading Ltd.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country China  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00%
Suzano Singapore Pte. Ltd [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country Singapore  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00%
Suzano Trading International KFT    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Business office  
Country Hungary  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Suzano Ventures LLC    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Corporate venture capital  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Consolidated 100.00% 100.00%
Veracel Celulose S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulp  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Fair value through other comprehensive income 50.00% 50.00%
Biomas Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono S.A.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Restoration, conservation and preservation of forests  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Equity 16.66% 100.00%
Ensyn Corporation    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biofuel research and development  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Equity 25.53% 26.59%
F&E Technologies LLC    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Biofuel production, except alcohol  
Country United States of America  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Equity 50.00% 50.00%
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Industrialization and commercialization of paperboard  
Country Brazil  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Equity 49.90% 49.90%
Spinnova Plc    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Research of sustainable raw materials for the textile industry  
Country Finland  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Equity 18.78% 19.03%
Woodspin Oy    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Development and production of cellulose-based fibers, yarns and textile filaments  
Country Finland  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Equity 50.00% 50.00%
Celluforce Inc.    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Main activity Nanocrystalline pulp research and development  
Country Canada  
Percentage of ownership equity interests, Accounting method, Fair value through other comprehensive income 8.28% 8.28%
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Dividends (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS    
Amount of interim dividends declared R$ 1,500,000 R$ 2,350,000
Amount of supplementary dividends approved   R$ 799,903
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Share Purchase and Sale Agreement (Details) - Vitex/Parkia
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Jun. 22, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 22, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 22, 2022
BRL (R$)
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS        
Additional payment for adjusted price $ 337,000 R$ 1,615,140    
Purchase and sale agreement, first installment        
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS        
Payment amount for asset acquisition     $ 330,000 R$ 1,704,054
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Acquisition of tissue business in Brazil (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Nov. 01, 2023
BRL (R$)
Sep. 15, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 01, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2021
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2020
BRL (R$)
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS                
Equity         R$ (44,810,300) R$ (33,166,365) R$ (15,175,130) R$ (7,337,378)
Property, plant and equipment         59,289,069 50,656,634 R$ 38,169,703  
Goodwill         228,887 R$ 233,399    
Kimberly-Clark's tissue business in Brazil                
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS                
Expected price of business combination   R$ 1,060,718 R$ 1,072,657 $ 212,029,000        
Reimbursement referring to the variation in the final balance related to working capital   R$ 11,939            
MMC Brasil [Member]                
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS                
Equity         587,226      
Inventories         7,120      
Property, plant and equipment         105,858      
Trademark and patents         189,655      
Net identifiable assets acquired         889,859      
Goodwill         R$ 170,859      
Administrative expenses R$ 22,752              
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Biomas (Details) - Biomas [Member] - Joint ventures where entity is venturer [member] - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 27, 2023
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]    
Commitment to invest in Joint Venture, under the terms of the respective agreements.   R$ 20,000
Amount paid in full by all joint venture partners R$ 30  
Amount paid in full by each joint venture partner 5  
Amount payable by all joint venture partners 90  
Amount payable to each joint venture partner R$ 15  
Percentage of shareholdings of each company participating in the Joint Venture 16.66%  
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Treasury shares cancelled (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]        
Treasury shares cancelled      
Treasury shares   R$ 1,484,014 R$ 2,120,324 R$ 218,265
Number of shares outstanding   1,324,117,615,000 1,361,263,584,000  
Equity attributable to owners of parent [member]        
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]        
Treasury shares cancelled      
Treasury shares cancelled [Member]        
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]        
Resolution to cancel common shares 37,145,969      
Average price of common shares R$ 40.84      
Treasury shares cancelled R$ 1,517,224      
Treasury shares        
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]        
Treasury shares cancelled   R$ 1,517,224    
Treasury shares R$ 9,269,281      
Number of shares outstanding 1,324,117,615 34,765,600,000 51,911,569,000  
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Interest on own Capital (Details) - Interest on own capital [Member] - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 01, 2023
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]    
Interest on own capital distributed   R$ 1,500,000
Amount to be distributed as interest on own capital per share   R$ 1.163375077
Percentage of income tax on interest on own capital 15.00%  
Amount of income tax withheld and paid R$ 190,119  
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Tax reform consumption (Details)
Dec. 20, 2023
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]  
Period for Constitutional Amendments to be forwarded for evaluation by the National Congress 180 days
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Forestry assets acquisition (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 23, 2023
Forestry assets acquisition [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]    
Amount of cash payment for acquisition of forestry assets R$ 1,826,000  
Timber VII SPE S.A. [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]    
Percentage of forestry assets acquired   100.00%
Timber XX SPE S.A. [Member]    
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS [Line Items]    
Percentage of forestry assets acquired   100.00%
v3.24.1.u1
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS - Cerrado Project Approval (Details) - Cerrado Project
R$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2021
BRL (R$)
T
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS  
Estimate of the annual capacity to produce eucalyptus pulp (in tons) | T 2,550,000
Aggregate amount of industrial capital investment | R$ R$ 22,200,000
v3.24.1.u1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Biological assets for production  
Biological assets  
Age of biological assets in formation accounted for at the formation cost 2 years
v3.24.1.u1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional information (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
GloBE effective tax rate [Member]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Effective minimum tax rate on profit 15.00%
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Rating (Details) - Financial risks management - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets R$ 33,652,893 R$ 32,915,878
Liabilities 93,045,196 94,025,822
Total 59,392,303 61,109,944
Amortized cost    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 90,609,124 89,179,027
Amortized cost | Trade accounts payable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 5,572,219 6,206,570
Amortized cost | Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 77,172,692 74,574,591
Amortized cost | Lease liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 6,243,782 6,182,530
Amortized cost | Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 187,187 2,062,322
Amortized cost | Dividends payable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 1,316,528 5,094
Amortized cost | Other liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 116,716 147,920
Fair value through profit or loss    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
Fair value through profit or loss | Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
Amortized cost    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 15,931,547 20,051,470
Amortized cost | Cash and cash equivalents    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 8,345,871 9,505,951
Amortized cost | Trade accounts receivable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 6,848,454 9,607,012
Amortized cost | Dividends receivable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 7,334
Amortized cost | Other assets    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 737,222 931,173
Fair value through other comprehensive income    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 23,606 24,917
Fair value through other comprehensive income | Investments - Celluforce    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 23,606 24,917
Fair value through profit or loss    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 17,697,740 12,839,491
Fair value through profit or loss | Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 4,430,454 4,873,749
Fair value through profit or loss | Marketable securities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets R$ 13,267,286 R$ 7,965,742
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Estimated fair value of loans and financing (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Foreign | Assets Financing    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Estimated fair values financial liabilities   R$ 138,644
Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology SOFR  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 3,198,761  
Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 75,703,064 70,943,615
Loans, financing and debentures | Foreign | Bonds    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology Secondary Market  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 38,703,379 40,309,832
Loans, financing and debentures | Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology SOFR  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 17,783,760 17,724,315
Loans, financing and debentures | Foreign | Assets Financing    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology SOFR  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 278,107  
Loans, financing and debentures | Foreign | BNDES | Currency basket    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities   10,866
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 824,035 1,320,415
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing | Currency basket    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 75,622
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | Currency basket    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 215,458 292,487
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 2,712,762 1,393,010
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | Fixed    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 3,903 21,656
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 686,798 575,129
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | CRA contract    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1/IPCA  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities 1,835,336
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 8,881,277 5,643,440
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 110,396 1,384,396
Loans, financing and debentures | Domestic (Brazil) | NCR ("Rural Credit Notes")    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Yield used to discount/methodology DI 1  
Estimated fair values financial liabilities R$ 2,228,806 R$ 294,089
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Contractual maturities of financial liabilities (Details) - Liquidity risk - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value R$ 126,570,983 R$ 131,473,547
Liabilities 93,045,196 94,025,822
Trade accounts payable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 5,572,219 6,206,570
Liabilities 5,572,219 6,206,570
Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 105,526,852 105,341,912
Liabilities 77,172,692 74,574,591
Leases    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 11,021,519 11,053,487
Liabilities 6,243,782 6,182,530
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 215,891 2,203,302
Liabilities 187,187 2,062,322
Liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 2,801,258 6,515,262
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
Dividends payable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 1,316,528 5,094
Liabilities 1,316,528 5,094
Other liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 116,716 147,920
Liabilities 116,716 147,920
Up to 1 year    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 15,929,888 16,862,088
Up to 1 year | Trade accounts payable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 5,572,219 6,206,570
Up to 1 year | Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 7,648,237 6,823,274
Up to 1 year | Leases    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 1,172,568 1,050,947
Up to 1 year | Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 94,948 1,986,633
Up to 1 year | Liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 66,433 728,070
Up to 1 year | Dividends payable    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 1,316,528 5,094
Up to 1 year | Other liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 58,955 61,500
1 - 2 years    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 15,384,365 10,419,010
1 - 2 years | Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 12,983,542 7,899,772
1 - 2 years | Leases    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 1,045,795 992,379
1 - 2 years | Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 18,314 99,331
1 - 2 years | Liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 1,278,953 1,341,108
1 - 2 years | Other liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 57,761 86,420
2 - 5 years    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 35,377,689 46,502,773
2 - 5 years | Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 31,355,362 39,476,527
2 - 5 years | Leases    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 2,743,793 2,668,855
2 - 5 years | Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 87,520 57,421
2 - 5 years | Liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 1,191,014 4,299,970
More than 5 years    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 59,879,041 57,689,676
More than 5 years | Loans, financing and debentures    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 53,539,711 51,142,339
More than 5 years | Leases    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 6,059,363 6,341,306
More than 5 years | Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value 15,109 59,917
More than 5 years | Liabilities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities, Future Value R$ 264,858 R$ 146,114
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Risk classification of trade accounts receivable (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT      
Expected credit losses R$ 95,053 R$ 105,989 R$ 91,258
Trade accounts receivable      
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT      
Expected credit losses 31,962 21,109 R$ 34,763
Credit risk [member] | Trade accounts receivable      
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT      
Credit risk exposure 6,880,416 9,628,121  
Expected credit losses 31,962 21,109  
Credit risk [member] | Trade accounts receivable | Low | Current and overdue to up 30 days      
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT      
Credit risk exposure 6,549,975 9,430,244  
Credit risk [member] | Trade accounts receivable | Average | Later than one month and not later than three months [member]      
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT      
Credit risk exposure 156,883 129,900  
Credit risk [member] | Trade accounts receivable | High | Overdue more than 90 days      
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT      
Credit risk exposure R$ 173,558 R$ 67,977  
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Book value of financial assets representing exposure to credit risk (Details) - Credit risk [member] - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets R$ 25,813,139 R$ 22,305,023
Cash and cash equivalents    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 8,345,871 9,505,951
Marketable securities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 13,267,286 7,965,742
Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets R$ 4,199,982 R$ 4,833,330
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Risk Rating (Details) - Credit risk [member] - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure R$ 21,613,157 R$ 17,471,693
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brAAA    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 20,856,072 17,117,171
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brAA+    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 511,589 1,173
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brAA    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 6,565 133,030
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brAA-    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 2,169 47
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brA+    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure   352
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brA    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure   17,595
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brBBB-    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 3  
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brBB    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 1,132  
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | brBB-    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 385 2,897
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | Others    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 235,242 199,428
Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 4,199,982 4,833,330
Derivative financial instruments | AAA    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 878,241  
Derivative financial instruments | AA-    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 1,007,537 47,681
Derivative financial instruments | A+    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 136,864 1,149,694
Derivative financial instruments | A    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 55,547 1,485,424
Derivative financial instruments | A-    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure   1,095
Derivative financial instruments | brAAA    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure 1,682,513 1,418,968
Derivative financial instruments | brAA+    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure R$ 439,280  
Derivative financial instruments | brAA    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Credit risk exposure   R$ 730,468
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Exchange rate risk management (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
Jul. 27, 2022
BRL (R$)
Cerrado Project Investments        
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT        
Value at risk time horizon 36 years      
Maximum investment $ 1,000,000     R$ 1,500,000
Currency risk [member] | Selling transactions in the futures markets        
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT        
Value at risk time horizon   24 years    
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Assets   R$ 21,931,037 R$ 23,556,423  
Liabilities   (64,925,164) (69,998,528)  
Net liability exposure   (42,994,127) (46,442,105)  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Trade accounts payable        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Liabilities   (1,625,011) (2,030,806)  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Loans and financing        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Liabilities   (61,304,673) (61,216,140)  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Liabilities   (127,598) (2,053,259)  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Derivative financial instruments        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Liabilities   (1,867,882) (4,698,323)  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Cash and cash equivalents        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Assets   6,432,557 8,039,218  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Marketable securities        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Assets   7,378,277 4,510,652  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Trade accounts receivable        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Assets   5,049,609 7,612,768  
Currency risk [member] | US Dollars | Derivative financial instruments        
Assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency        
Assets   R$ 3,070,594 R$ 3,393,785  
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Sensitivity analysis - foreign exchange rate exposure (Details)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
shares
Cash and cash equivalents | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets R$ 6,432,557
Cash and cash equivalents | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 1,608,139
Cash and cash equivalents | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 3,216,279
Marketable securities | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 7,378,277
Marketable securities | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 1,844,569
Marketable securities | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 3,689,139
Trade accounts receivable | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 5,049,609
Trade accounts receivable | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 1,262,402
Trade accounts receivable | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 2,524,805
Trade accounts payable | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (1,625,011)
Trade accounts payable | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (406,253)
Trade accounts payable | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (812,506)
Loans and financing | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (61,304,673)
Loans and financing | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (15,326,168)
Loans and financing | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (30,652,337)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (127,598)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities (31,900)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and associates | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities R$ (63,799)
Currency risk [member] | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Closing foreign exchange rate | shares 4.8413
Currency risk [member] | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Percentage change in foreign exchange rate 25.00%
Currency risk [member] | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Percentage change in foreign exchange rate 50.00%
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Option contract [member] | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options R$ 1,968,337
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Option contract [member] | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (3,436,589)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Option contract [member] | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (7,464,284)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Swap contract [member] | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (486,713)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Swap contract [member] | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (1,491,613)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Swap contract [member] | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (2,981,409)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Forward contract [member] | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options 162,776
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Forward contract [member] | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (596,284)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Forward contract [member] | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (1,192,682)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Embedded derivatives | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options 230,471
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Embedded derivatives | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (122,510)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Embedded derivatives | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (245,021)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | NDF parity derivatives | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options 100,362
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | NDF parity derivatives | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (22,715)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | NDF parity derivatives | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (47,331)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Commodity Derivatives | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options 19,149
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Commodity Derivatives | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (8,721)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Real | Commodity Derivatives | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (14,295)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Euro | NDF parity derivatives | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options 100,362
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Euro | NDF parity derivatives | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (337,711)
Currency risk [member] | Dollar/Euro | NDF parity derivatives | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative options (675,423)
Interest rate risk [member] | Cash and cash equivalents | Probable (base value) | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 1,784,313
Interest rate risk [member] | Cash and cash equivalents | Possible 25% | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets (56,429)
Interest rate risk [member] | Cash and cash equivalents | Remote 50% | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets (112,858)
Interest rate risk [member] | Marketable securities | Probable (base value) | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets 5,889,009
Interest rate risk [member] | Marketable securities | Possible 25% | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets (186,240)
Interest rate risk [member] | Marketable securities | Remote 50% | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Assets (372,480)
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Probable (base value) | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 8,686,026
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Probable (base value) | TJLP  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 250,474
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Probable (base value) | LIBOR  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 19,670,956
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Possible 25% | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 274,696
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Possible 25% | TJLP  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 4,383
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Possible 25% | LIBOR  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 265,337
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Remote 50% | CDI/SELIC  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 549,391
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Remote 50% | TJLP  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 8,767
Interest rate risk [member] | Loans and financing | Remote 50% | LIBOR  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Liabilities 530,673
Interest rate risk [member] | Option contract [member] | Probable (base value) | CDI  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities 1,968,337
Interest rate risk [member] | Option contract [member] | Possible 25% | CDI  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities (387,790)
Interest rate risk [member] | Option contract [member] | Remote 50% | CDI  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities (743,473)
Interest rate risk [member] | Swap contract [member] | Probable (base value) | LIBOR  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities (486,713)
Interest rate risk [member] | Swap contract [member] | Probable (base value) | CDI  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities (486,713)
Interest rate risk [member] | Swap contract [member] | Possible 25% | LIBOR  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities 127,655
Interest rate risk [member] | Swap contract [member] | Possible 25% | CDI  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities (39,216)
Interest rate risk [member] | Swap contract [member] | Remote 50% | LIBOR  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities 269,490
Interest rate risk [member] | Swap contract [member] | Remote 50% | CDI  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Derivative financial liabilities R$ (66,609)
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Interest rate risk management (Details) - Significant interest rate benchmarks subject to interest rate benchmark reform [member]
R$ in Thousands
Jul. 01, 2023
BRL (R$)
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Loan and Financing Agreements Subject to Renegotiation After Termination of SOFR R$ 15,566,016
Derivative Contracts Subject to Renegotiation Upon Extinction of SOFR R$ 15,150,974
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Sensitivity analysis - exposure to interest rates (Details) - Interest rate risk [member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Percentage increase (decrease) in interest rate 25.00%
Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Percentage increase (decrease) in interest rate 50.00%
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Price risk (Details)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Percentage change in sensitivity analysis scenario 25.00%
Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Percentage change in sensitivity analysis scenario 50.00%
Commodity price risk [member] | Probable (base value)  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Embedded derivative in a commitment to purchase standing wood, originating from a forest partnership agreement R$ 230,471
Commodity price risk [member] | Possible 25%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Embedded derivative in a commitment to purchase standing wood, originating from a forest partnership agreement (30,667)
Commodity price risk [member] | Remote 50%  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Embedded derivative in a commitment to purchase standing wood, originating from a forest partnership agreement R$ (63,157)
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Yield curves (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
1 month  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 2.54%
1 month | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 11.65%
1 month | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 5.35%
6 months  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 5.55%
6 months | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 10.79%
6 months | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 5.15%
1 year  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 5.58%
1 year | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 9.99%
1 year | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 4.77%
2 year  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 5.18%
2 year | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 9.55%
2 year | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 4.16%
3 year  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 4.99%
3 year | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 9.66%
3 year | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 3.89%
5 year  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 5.00%
5 year | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 10.04%
5 year | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 3.76%
10 year  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Dollar coupon 5.74%
10 year | Brazil, Brazil Real  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 10.33%
10 year | US Dollars  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT  
Yield curves 4.02%
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Derivatives outstanding by type of contract (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   R$ 1,994,382   R$ 26,954
Operational Hedge        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   2,231,475   1,754,670
Operational Hedge | NDF (R$ x US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount $ 505,000   $ 248,100  
Fair value 162,776   (2,474)  
Operational Hedge | NDF (Euro x US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 262,088   544,702  
Fair value 100,362   161,055  
Operational Hedge | Interest rate swap contract [member] | ZCC        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 4,500,200   6,866,800  
Fair value | R$   1,968,337   1,596,089
Operational Hedge | Interest rate swap contract [member] | NDF (R$ x US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 505,000   248,100  
Fair value | R$   162,776   (2,474)
Operational Hedge | Interest rate swap contract [member] | NDF (Euro x US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 262,088   544,702  
Fair value | R$   100,362   161,055
Debt hedges        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   (486,713)   (1,768,134)
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap LIBOR to Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 2,555,626   3,200,179  
Fair value | R$   741,492   1,052,546
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap IPCA to CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 4,274,397   1,741,787  
Fair value | R$   47,645   278,945
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount   121,003  
Fair value | R$     (29,910)
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap CDI x Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 1,025,000   1,863,534  
Fair value | R$   (1,081,964)   (2,566,110)
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Pre-fixed Swap to US$ (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 200,000   350,000  
Fair value | R$   (203,045)   (503,605)
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap CDI x SOFR (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 125,000      
Fair value | R$   25,774    
Debt hedges | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 150,961      
Fair value | R$   (16,615)    
Commodity Hedge        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value 249,620   40,418  
Commodity Hedge | Swap US-CPI (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 131,510   124,960  
Fair value 230,471   40,418  
Commodity Hedge | Swap VLSFO/Brent        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 142,794    
Fair value 22,297    
Commodity Hedge | Interest rate swap contract [member] | ZCC        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 163,100      
Fair value | R$   (3,148)    
Commodity Hedge | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap US-CPI (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount 131,510   $ 124,960  
Fair value | R$   230,471   R$ 40,418
Commodity Hedge | Interest rate swap contract [member] | Swap VLSFO/Brent        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Notional Amount $ 142,794      
Fair value | R$   R$ 22,297    
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Derivatives outstanding by type of contract, classified (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]    
Current assets R$ 2,676,526 R$ 3,048,493
Non-current assets 1,753,928 1,825,256
Current liabilities (578,763) (667,681)
Non-current liabilities (1,857,309) (4,179,114)
Total, net R$ 1,994,382 R$ 26,954
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Fair value by maturity schedule (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Derivative fair value asset (liability), net R$ 1,994,382 R$ 26,954
1 - 2 years    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Derivative fair value asset (liability), net 2,097,763 2,380,812
2 - 3 years    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Derivative fair value asset (liability), net 233,073 297,156
3 - 4 years    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Derivative fair value asset (liability), net (574,871) (1,225,193)
More than 3 years    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Derivative fair value asset (liability), net R$ 238,417 R$ (1,425,821)
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Outstanding assets and liabilities derivatives positions (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   R$ 1,994,382   R$ 26,954
Debt hedges        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   (486,713)   (1,768,134)
Operational Hedge        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   2,231,475   1,754,670
Operational Hedge | Zero cost collar (U.S.$ x R$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount $ 4,500,200   $ 6,866,800  
Fair value 1,968,337   1,596,089  
Operational Hedge | NDF (R$ x US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 505,000   248,100  
Fair value 162,776   (2,474)  
Operational Hedge | NDF (Euro x US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 262,088   544,702  
Fair value 100,362   161,055  
Commodity Hedge        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value 249,620   40,418  
Commodity Hedge | Zero cost collar (U.S.$ x R$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 163,100    
Fair value (3,148)    
Commodity Hedge | Swap US-CPI (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 131,510   124,960  
Fair value 230,471   40,418  
Commodity Hedge | Swap VLSFO/Brent        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 142,794    
Fair value 22,297    
Assets | Debt hedges        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   1,529,543   2,143,127
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap CDI x Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount | R$   3,898,011   7,081,545
Fair value | R$   223,776   617,835
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap Pre-Fixed to US$        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount | R$   738,800   1,317,226
Fair value | R$     45,329
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 2,555,626   3,200,000  
Fair value 1,104,984   1,052,546  
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap IPCA to CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount | R$   4,320,471   2,041,327
Fair value | R$   161,542   427,417
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount | R$     610,960
Fair value | R$    
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap CDI x SOFR (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount | R$   644,850  
Fair value | R$   32,560  
Assets | Debt hedges | Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 150,961    
Fair value 6,681    
Liabilities | Debt hedges        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Fair value | R$   (2,016,256)   (3,911,261)
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap CDI x Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 1,025,000   1,863,534  
Fair value (1,305,740)   (3,183,945)  
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap Pre-Fixed to US$        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 200,000   350,000  
Fair value (203,045)   (548,934)  
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 2,555,626   3,200,000  
Fair value (363,492)    
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap IPCA to CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount | R$   4,274,397   1,741,787
Fair value | R$   R$ (113,897)   R$ (148,472)
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount   121,003  
Fair value   (29,910)  
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap CDI x SOFR (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 125,000    
Fair value (6,786)    
Liabilities | Debt hedges | Swap SOFR to SOFR (US$) [Member]        
Financial Instruments and Risks        
Principle amount 150,961    
Fair value $ (23,296)    
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Fair value settled amounts (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) R$ 3,559,286 R$ 282,225
Operational Hedge    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 3,227,743 734,032
Operational Hedge | Zero cost collar (R$ x U.S.$)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 2,987,953 718,618
Operational Hedge | NDF (R$ x US$)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 155,458 8,301
Operational Hedge | NDF (Euro x US$)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 84,332 7,113
Commodity Hedge    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 80,516
Commodity Hedge | Swap VLSFO/other    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 80,516
Debt hedges    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 251,027 (451,807)
Debt hedges | Swap CDI x Fixed (US$)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) (438,417) (261,570)
Debt hedges | Swap IPCA to CDI (Brazilian Reais)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 256,683 (5,180)
Debt hedges | Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 21,139 171
Debt hedges | Swap Pre-Fixed to US$    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) (104,827) 54,128
Debt hedges | Swap LIBOR to Fixed (US$)    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) 7,729
Debt hedges | Swap SOFR to Fixed (US$) [Member]    
Financial Instruments and Risks    
Settled derivatives, received (paid) R$ 508,720 R$ (239,356)
v3.24.1.u1
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT - Fair value hierarchy (Details) - At fair value [member] - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets R$ 35,999,928 R$ 27,496,594
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 17,697,740 12,839,491
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 18,302,188 14,657,103
At fair value through profit or loss    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
At fair value through profit or loss | Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
At fair value through profit or loss | Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
At fair value through profit or loss | Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member] | Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Liabilities 2,436,072 4,846,795
At fair value through profit or loss    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 17,697,740 12,839,491
At fair value through profit or loss | Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 4,430,454 4,873,749
At fair value through profit or loss | Marketable securities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 13,267,286 7,965,742
At fair value through profit or loss | Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 17,697,740 12,839,491
At fair value through profit or loss | Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member] | Derivative financial instruments    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 4,430,454 4,873,749
At fair value through profit or loss | Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member] | Marketable securities    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 13,267,286 7,965,742
At fair value through other comprehensive income    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 23,606 24,917
At fair value through other comprehensive income | Other investments - CelluForce    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 23,606 24,917
At fair value through other comprehensive income | Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 23,606 24,917
At fair value through other comprehensive income | Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member] | Other investments - CelluForce    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 23,606 24,917
Amortized cost    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 18,278,582 14,632,186
Amortized cost | Biological assets [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 18,278,582 14,632,186
Amortized cost | Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets 18,278,582 14,632,186
Amortized cost | Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member] | Biological assets [member]    
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT    
Assets R$ 18,278,582 R$ 14,632,186
v3.24.1.u1
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents        
Cash and banks R$ 6,561,558 R$ 8,064,193    
Cash equivalents        
Cash and cash equivalents R$ 8,345,871 9,505,951 R$ 13,590,776 R$ 6,835,057
Fixed | Cash and banks        
Cash equivalents        
Average yield p.a. % 5.50%      
Domestic (Brazil)        
Cash equivalents        
Fixed-term deposits R$ 1,784,313 R$ 1,441,758    
Domestic (Brazil) | CDI | Fixed-term deposits        
Cash equivalents        
Percentage of basis used to calculate interest rate 102.78%      
v3.24.1.u1
MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities R$ 13,267,286 R$ 7,965,742
Current 12,823,886 7,546,639
Non-Current 443,400 419,103
Domestic (Brazil)    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities 5,889,009 3,455,090
Foreign    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities 7,378,277 4,510,652
Private Funds | Domestic (Brazil)    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities R$ 1,295,296 1,208,975
Private Funds | CDI    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Percentage of basis used to calculate interest rate 109.87%  
Private Securities (CDBs) | Domestic (Brazil)    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities R$ 4,150,313 1,827,012
Private Securities (CDBs) | CDI    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Percentage of basis used to calculate interest rate 102.81%  
CDBs - Escrow Account | Domestic (Brazil)    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities R$ 443,400 419,103
CDBs - Escrow Account | CDI    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Percentage of basis used to calculate interest rate 104.65%  
Time Deposits | Foreign    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities R$ 7,333,308 4,386,589
Average yield p.a. % 6.71%  
Other | Foreign    
MARKETABLE SECURITIES    
Marketable securities R$ 44,969 R$ 124,063
Average yield p.a. %  
v3.24.1.u1
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Breakdown of balances (Details) - Trade accounts receivable - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets R$ 6,848,454 R$ 9,607,012
Factoring of receivables    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 4,273,623 6,889,492
Cost | Domestic (Brazil) | Third party    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 1,785,157 1,915,745
Cost | Domestic (Brazil) | Related parties    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 45,650 99,608
Cost | Foreign | Third party    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 5,049,609 7,612,768
Expected credit losses    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets R$ (31,962) R$ (21,109)
v3.24.1.u1
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Breakdown of trade accounts receivable by maturity (Details) - Trade accounts receivable - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets R$ 6,848,454 R$ 9,607,012
Neither past due nor impaired [member] | Current    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 5,904,402 8,652,376
Past due but not impaired | Up to 30 days    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 644,644 777,150
Past due but not impaired | From 31 to 60 days    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 57,395 74,253
Past due but not impaired | From 61 to 90 days    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 97,639 54,784
Past due but not impaired | From 91 to 120 days    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 40,533 20,975
Past due but not impaired | From 121 to 180 days    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets 34,708 18,945
Past due but not impaired | From 181 days    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Financial assets R$ 69,133 R$ 8,529
v3.24.1.u1
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Rollforward of the expected credit losses (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Rollforward of the expected credit losses    
Opening balance R$ (105,989) R$ (91,258)
Additions (65,085) (89,552)
Reversals 33,666 33,492
Write-offs 42,355 41,329
Closing balance (95,053) (105,989)
Trade accounts receivable    
Rollforward of the expected credit losses    
Opening balance (21,109) (34,763)
Additions (38,775) (5,228)
Reversals 3,573 3,576
Write-offs 24,230 12,355
Exchange rate variation 119 2,951
Closing balance R$ (31,962) R$ (21,109)
v3.24.1.u1
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Main customers (Details) - Net Sales
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pulp    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Concentration risk percentage 10.27% 10.67%
Paper    
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE    
Concentration risk percentage 10.00% 10.00%
v3.24.1.u1
INVENTORIES - Balances (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Inventory [Table]    
Finished goods
Work in process 93,325 93,964
Spare parts and other 931,052 897,531
Expected credit losses (95,053) (105,989)
Inventories 5,946,948 5,728,261
Inventory [Line Items]    
Expected credit losses (95,053) (105,989)
Pulp | Domestic (Brazil)    
Inventory [Table]    
Finished goods 576,774 616,557
Pulp | Foreign    
Inventory [Table]    
Finished goods 1,271,335 1,440,207
Paper | Domestic (Brazil)    
Inventory [Table]    
Finished goods 569,771 359,322
Paper | Foreign    
Inventory [Table]    
Finished goods 137,653 201,868
Wood    
Inventory [Table]    
Work in process 1,666,817 1,492,661
Operating supplies and packaging    
Inventory [Table]    
Work in process R$ 795,274 R$ 732,140
v3.24.1.u1
INVENTORIES - Roll-forward of estimated losses (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Roll-forward of estimated losses    
Opening balance R$ (105,989) R$ (91,258)
Additions (65,085) (89,552)
Reversals 33,666 33,492
Write-offs 42,355 41,329
Closing balance R$ (95,053) R$ (105,989)
v3.24.1.u1
RECOVERABLE TAXES - Summary (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
RECOVERABLE TAXES      
IRPJ/CSLL - prepayments and withheld taxes R$ 464,188 R$ 179,812  
PIS and COFINS - on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment 93,866 89,334  
PIS and COFINS - operations 699,717 523,970  
PIS/COFINS - exclusion from ICMS 443,210 570,945  
ICMS - on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment 432,793 167,286  
ICMS - operations 1,470,949 1,423,375  
Reintegra program 64,077 65,971  
Other taxes and contributions 45,821 39,057  
Provision for loss of ICMS credits (1,452,435) (1,103,807) R$ (1,064,268)
Tax Assets 2,262,186 1,955,943  
Current assets 888,539 549,580  
Non-current assets R$ 1,373,647 R$ 1,406,363  
v3.24.1.u1
RECOVERABLE TAXES - Roll-forward of provision for loss (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
ICMS    
Opening balance R$ (1,103,807) R$ (1,064,268)
Addition 399,838 221,903
Write-off 51,210 163,900
Reversal 18,464
Closing balance R$ (1,452,435) R$ (1,103,807)
v3.24.1.u1
ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Advances to suppliers    
Advances to suppliers R$ 2,355,972 R$ 1,700,278
Advances to suppliers 113,743 108,146
Non current 2,242,229 1,592,132
Forestry development program and partnerships    
Advances to suppliers    
Advances to suppliers 2,242,229 1,592,132
Advance to suppliers - others    
Advances to suppliers    
Advances to suppliers R$ 113,743 R$ 108,146
v3.24.1.u1
RELATED PARTIES - Balances recognized in assets and liabilities and amounts transacted during the period (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Related Parties      
Assets R$ 50,321 R$ 106,973  
Liabilities 620,602 3,776  
Operating result 166,029 213,563 R$ 162,258
Dividends payable 1,316,528 5,094  
Controlling Shareholders      
Related Parties      
Dividends payable 619,579    
Non-Controlling Shareholders [Member]      
Related Parties      
Dividends payable 696,949    
Trade accounts receivable      
Related Parties      
Assets 45,650 99,608  
Dividends receivable      
Related Parties      
Assets   7,334  
Other assets [member]      
Related Parties      
Assets 4,671 31  
Trade accounts payable      
Related Parties      
Liabilities 1,023 3,776  
Dividends payable      
Related Parties      
Liabilities 619,579    
Transactions with controlling shareholders      
Related Parties      
Assets 24 5  
Liabilities 619,579  
Operating result 9 91 (2,621)
Management and related persons      
Related Parties      
Liabilities 31,748    
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Acoes      
Related Parties      
Liabilities 30,428    
Controller      
Related Parties      
Liabilities 193,883    
Transactions with companies of the Suzano Group and other related parties      
Related Parties      
Assets 50,297 106,968  
Liabilities 1,023 3,776  
Operating result 166,020 213,472 164,879
Management      
Related Parties      
Assets 61    
Liabilities   5  
Operating result (906) (47) (422)
Bexma Participacoes Ltda.      
Related Parties      
Assets   1  
Operating result 9 38 24
Bizma Investimentos Ltda.      
Related Parties      
Assets   1  
Operating result 7 10 6
Civelec Participações Ltda [Member]      
Related Parties      
Assets 4,575    
Operating result 4,825    
Fundacao Arymax      
Related Parties      
Operating result 3 4 2
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel      
Related Parties      
Assets 45,659 106,940  
Liabilities 1,023 3,705  
Operating result 168,621 218,226 169,965
Instituto Ecofuturo - Futuro Para o Desenvolvimento Sustentavel      
Related Parties      
Assets 2 3  
Liabilities   66  
Operating result (5,549) (4,603) (4,399)
IPFL Holding S.A      
Related Parties      
Assets   23  
Operating result 5 38 10
Mabex Representacoes e Participacoes Ltda.      
Related Parties      
Operating result (817)   (137)
Nemonorte Imoveis e Participacoes Ltda.      
Related Parties      
Operating result (178) (194) (170)
Suzano Holding      
Related Parties      
Assets 24 5  
Liabilities 363,520    
Operating result R$ 9 R$ 91 R$ (2,621)
v3.24.1.u1
RELATED PARTIES - Management compensation (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Short-term benefits      
Salary or compensation R$ 49,165 R$ 50,228 R$ 48,693
Direct and indirect benefits 2,286 1,099 880
Bonus 10,829 7,031 6,474
Total short term benefits 62,280 58,358 56,047
Long-term benefits      
Share-based compensation plan 42,130 36,390 46,306
Total long term benefits 42,130 36,390 46,306
Total management compensation R$ 104,410 R$ 94,748 R$ 102,353
v3.24.1.u1
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES - Summary (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract]  
Base rate for income tax and social contribution taxes 15.00%
Additional income tax rate on taxable income in excess of threshold amount 10.00%
Additional social contribution tax rate on taxable income in excess of threshold amount 9.00%
v3.24.1.u1
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES - Deferred income and social contribution taxes (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences R$ 6,752,162 R$ 8,625,505
Liabilities temporary differences 6,218,326 4,640,208
Non-current assets 545,213 3,986,415
Non-current liabilities 11,377 1,118
Tax loss    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 1,209,968 1,207,096
Negative tax basis of social contribution    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 457,030 445,250
Provision for judicial liabilities    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 324,158 268,596
Operating provisions and other losses    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 1,214,807 999,028
Exchange rate variations    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 2,384,153 4,297,503
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 654,358 680,142
Unrealized profit on inventories    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 151,578 363,052
Leases    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Assets temporary differences 356,110 364,838
Goodwill - Tax benefit on unamortized goodwill    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 1,301,654 1,023,103
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 1,137,483 1,217,349
Accelerated tax depreciation    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 799,857 869,997
Borrowing cost    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 640,063 210,834
Fair value of biological assets    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 1,115,432 703,274
Deferred taxes, net of fair value adjustment    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 370,947 398,950
Tax credits - gains from tax lawsuit (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS basis)    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 150,691 194,121
Derivatives gains ("MtM")    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences 678,090 9,164
Other temporary differences    
Deferred income and social contribution taxes    
Liabilities temporary differences R$ 24,109 R$ 13,416
v3.24.1.u1
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES - Carryforwards (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract]    
Tax loss carryforward R$ 4,839,872 R$ 4,828,384
Negative tax basis of social contribution carryforward R$ 5,078,111 R$ 4,947,222
v3.24.1.u1
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES - Rollforward of deferred tax assets (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Rollforward of net balance of deferred income tax    
Opening balance R$ 3,985,297 R$ 8,729,929
Tax loss 2,872 50,220
Negative tax basis of social contribution 11,780 34,176
(Reversal of) provision for judicial liabilities 55,562 19,251
Reversal of operating provisions and other losses 215,779 33,898
Exchange rate variation (1,913,350) (2,257,699)
Derivative gains ("MtM") (668,926) (2,202,857)
Amortization of fair value adjustment on business combinations 2,219 8,970
Unrealized profit on inventories (211,474) 64,164
Leases (8,728) (8,534)
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill (278,551) (276,614)
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost 79,866 99,510
Accelerated tax depreciation 70,140 74,952
Borrowing cost (429,229) (111,435)
Fair value of biological assets (412,158) (272,308)
Credits on exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS tax base 43,430 3,906
Other temporary differences (10,693) (4,232)
Closing balance R$ 533,836 R$ 3,985,297
v3.24.1.u1
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES - Reconciliation of effects of income tax and social contribution on profit or loss (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of the effects of income tax and social contribution on profit or loss      
Net income (loss) before taxes R$ 17,997,216 R$ 28,655,581 R$ 8,832,957
Income tax and social contribution benefit (expense) at statutory nominal rate of 34% (6,119,053) (9,742,898) (3,003,205)
Tax effect on permanent differences      
Taxation (difference) on profits of associates in Brazil and abroad 1,688,656 4,915,243 3,445,206
Equity method (6,589) 96,685 44,309
Thin capitalization (46,796) (505,553) (603,612)
Payment of Interest on own capital 510,000
Credit related to Reintegra Program 7,176 7,829 7,398
Director bonuses (4,907) (12,208) (15,656)
Tax incentives 128,650 51,839 16,443
Donations / Fines - other (47,972) (71,631) (88,308)
Income and social contribution benefits (expenses) for the year (3,890,835) (5,260,694) (197,425)
Income tax      
Current (352,577) (464,312) (276,431)
Deferred (2,561,991) (3,485,267) 69,669
Total income Tax (2,914,568) (3,949,579) (206,762)
Social Contribution      
Current (42,815) (46,584) (15,684)
Deferred (933,452) (1,264,531) 25,021
Total Social Contribution (976,267) (1,311,115) 9,337
Income and social contribution benefits (expenses) for the year R$ (3,890,835) R$ (5,260,694) R$ (197,425)
Effective rate of income and social contribution tax expenses 21.62% 18.36% 2.24%
v3.24.1.u1
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS - Roll-forward of biological assets (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Roll-forward of biological assets      
Opening balance R$ 14,632,186 R$ 12,248,732  
Additions 5,777,952 4,957,380  
Depletions (3,680,997) (3,665,057)  
Transfers (136,297)  
Gain on fair value adjustment 1,989,831 1,199,759 R$ 763,091
Disposals (128,370) (82,331)  
Other write-offs (175,723) (26,297)  
Closing balance R$ 18,278,582 R$ 14,632,186 R$ 12,248,732
Effective area of forest from the year of planting 3 years    
Bottom of range [member]      
Roll-forward of biological assets      
Average cycle of forest formation 6 years    
Top of range [member]      
Roll-forward of biological assets      
Average cycle of forest formation 7 years    
v3.24.1.u1
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS - Measurement of the premises adopted (Details) - ha
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS    
Planted useful area (hectare) 1,094,611 1,097,081.000
Average annual growth (IMA) - m3/hectare /year 37.92 37.07
Average gross sale price of eucalyptus - R$/m3 96.04 90.16
Discount rate (after taxes) used in cash flow is measured based on the capital structure and other economic assumptions. 8.80% 9.10%
Mature assets    
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS    
Planted useful area (hectare) 144,942 134,752
Immature assets    
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS    
Planted useful area (hectare) 949,669 962,329
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BIOLOGICAL ASSETS - Fair value adjustment (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair value adjustment of biological assets recognized under other operating income (expense), net      
Physical changes R$ 1,575,017 R$ (37,088)  
Price 414,814 1,236,847  
Fair value adjustment of biological assets R$ 1,989,831 R$ 1,199,759 R$ 763,091
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INVESTMENTS - Investments breakdown (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates reported in separate financial statements [abstract]    
Investments in associates and joint ventures R$ 355,520 R$ 354,200
Goodwill 228,887 233,399
Other investments evaluated at fair value through other comprehensive income - Celluforce 23,606 24,917
Total investments R$ 608,013 R$ 612,516
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INVESTMENTS - Investments in associates and joint ventures (Details)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
€ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
€ / shares
Dec. 31, 2021
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2020
BRL (R$)
INVESTMENTS            
Equity R$ 44,810,300 R$ 44,810,300 R$ 33,166,365 R$ 33,166,365 R$ 15,175,130 R$ 7,337,378
Income (expenses) of the year 14,106,381   23,394,887   R$ 8,635,532  
Company participation, in equity 379,126 379,126 379,117 379,117    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year (19,379)   284,368      
Associates            
INVESTMENTS            
Company participation, in equity 96,123 96,123 114,329 114,329    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year R$ (32,557)   1,835      
Ensyn Corporation            
INVESTMENTS            
Participation equity (%), Associate 25.53%          
Company participation, in equity R$ 387 387 1,250 1,250    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year R$ (12,448)   (1,036)      
Spinnova Plc            
INVESTMENTS            
Participation equity (%), Associate 18.78%          
Company participation, in equity R$ 95,736 95,736 113,079 113,079    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year (20,109)   2,871      
Joint ventures [member]            
INVESTMENTS            
Company participation, in equity 259,397 259,397 239,871 239,871    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year R$ 13,178   46,671      
Biomas [Member] | Domestic (Brazil)            
INVESTMENTS            
Participation equity (%), Joint venture 16.66%          
Company participation, in equity R$ 2,797 2,797        
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year R$ (2,203)          
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel | Domestic (Brazil)            
INVESTMENTS            
Participation equity (%), Joint venture 49.90%          
Company participation, in equity R$ 156,703 156,703 158,996 158,996    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year R$ 35,161   48,891      
F&E Technologies LLC | Foreign            
INVESTMENTS            
Participation equity (%), Joint venture 50.00%          
Company participation, in equity R$ 4,987 4,987 5,230 5,230    
Woodspin Oy | Foreign            
INVESTMENTS            
Company participation, in equity 94,910 94,910 75,645 75,645    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year (19,780)   (2,220)      
Other movements            
INVESTMENTS            
Company participation, in equity 23,606 23,606 24,917 R$ 24,917    
Company participation, in the income (expense) of the year   R$ 235,862      
Ensyn Corporation            
INVESTMENTS            
Equity 1,515 1,515        
Income (expenses) of the year (29,648)          
Spinnova Plc            
INVESTMENTS            
Equity 509,777 R$ 509,777        
Income (expenses) of the year (56,567)          
Average share price quoted on the NFNGM | € / shares   R$ 2.40   R$ 5.44    
Biomas [Member] | Domestic (Brazil)            
INVESTMENTS            
Equity 16,782 R$ 16,782        
Income (expenses) of the year (13,218)          
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel | Domestic (Brazil)            
INVESTMENTS            
Equity 314,033 314,033        
Income (expenses) of the year 103,399          
F&E Technologies LLC | Foreign            
INVESTMENTS            
Equity 9,973 9,973        
Woodspin Oy | Foreign            
INVESTMENTS            
Equity 189,821 R$ 189,821        
Income (expenses) of the year R$ (39,560)          
Woodspin Oy | Woodspin Oy | Foreign            
INVESTMENTS            
Participation equity (%), Joint venture 50.00%          
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Summary (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance R$ 50,656,634 R$ 38,169,703
Additions 11,281,141 11,623,984
Additions of merged companies 589,165 3,829,344
Write-offs (251,392) (142,205)
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment (3,029,130) (2,802,056)
Transfer and other 42,651 (22,136)
Ending balance 59,289,069 50,656,634
Cerrado Project    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Additions 393,042 1,832,746
Land [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 14,486,408 9,791,102
Additions 54,027 5,089
Additions of merged companies 4,572 3,829,344
Write-offs (25,090) (69,773)
Transfer and other 339,272 930,646
Ending balance R$ 14,859,189 14,486,408
Buildings [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Average rate % 3.57%  
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance R$ 5,764,977 5,838,721
Additions 15 516
Additions of merged companies 111,495  
Write-offs (36,184) (10,613)
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment (313,304) (310,429)
Transfer and other 379,495 246,782
Ending balance R$ 5,906,494 5,764,977
Machinery and equipment and facilities    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Average rate % 6.36%  
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance R$ 19,618,653 20,604,796
Additions 467,032 381,741
Additions of merged companies 453,617  
Write-offs (133,249) (58,435)
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment (2,570,734) (2,367,163)
Transfer and other 2,702,633 1,057,714
Ending balance 20,537,952 19,618,653
Construction in progress [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 10,373,151 1,603,915
Additions 10,742,118 11,220,806
Additions of merged companies 8,306  
Write-offs  
Transfer and other (3,638,466) (2,451,570)
Ending balance R$ 17,485,109 10,373,151
Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Average rate % 17.75%  
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance R$ 413,445 331,169
Additions 17,949 15,832
Additions of merged companies 11,175  
Write-offs (56,869) (3,384)
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment (145,092) (124,464)
Transfer and other 259,717 194,292
Ending balance 500,325 413,445
Cost    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 80,946,127 65,865,068
Ending balance 92,324,815 80,946,127
Cost | Land [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 14,486,408 9,791,102
Ending balance 14,859,189 14,486,408
Cost | Buildings [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 9,644,875 9,415,818
Ending balance 10,032,317 9,644,875
Cost | Machinery and equipment and facilities    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 45,160,365 43,949,632
Ending balance 48,456,537 45,160,365
Cost | Construction in progress [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 10,373,151 1,603,915
Ending balance 17,485,109 10,373,151
Cost | Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance 1,281,328 1,104,601
Ending balance 1,491,663 1,281,328
Depreciation    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance (30,289,493) (27,695,365)
Ending balance (33,035,746) (30,289,493)
Depreciation | Land [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance  
Depreciation | Buildings [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance (3,879,898) (3,577,097)
Ending balance (4,125,823) (3,879,898)
Depreciation | Machinery and equipment and facilities    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance (25,541,712) (23,344,836)
Ending balance (27,918,585) (25,541,712)
Depreciation | Construction in progress [member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance  
Depreciation | Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Beginning balance (867,883) (773,432)
Ending balance R$ (991,338) R$ (867,883)
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Other disclosures (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Property, plant and equipment pledged as collateral R$ 16,332,447 R$ 12,773,662
Property, plant and equipment, interest costs capitalized R$ 1,160,364 R$ 359,407
Average monthly rate of interest capitalization 10.98% 12.49%
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INTANGIBLE - Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
INTANGIBLE    
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life R$ 8,192,076 R$ 8,019,788
Facepa    
INTANGIBLE    
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life 119,332 119,332
Fibria    
INTANGIBLE    
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life 7,897,051 7,897,051
MMC Brasil [Member]    
INTANGIBLE    
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life 170,859
Other    
INTANGIBLE    
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life R$ 4,834 R$ 3,405
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INTANGIBLE - Valuation assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
R$ / shares
INTANGIBLE  
Nominal rate (percentage) 3.50%
Discount rate, based on WACC (as a percent) 8.90%
Average exchange rate | shares 5.15
Discount rate (post-tax) 8.90%
Discount rate (pre-tax) 12.25%
After-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections of both cash-generating units is higher than management's estimates 1.00%
Top of range [member]  
INTANGIBLE  
Discount rate (post-tax) 9.90%
Bottom of range [member]  
INTANGIBLE  
Discount rate (post-tax) 8.90%
Foreign  
INTANGIBLE  
Net average pulp price 662.1
Domestic (Brazil)  
INTANGIBLE  
Net average pulp price 648.7
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INTANGIBLE - Changes in intangible assets with determined useful life (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Intangible assets with determined useful life    
Beginning balance R$ 7,173,183 R$ 8,014,740
Additions 104,931 90,499
Fair value adjustment MMC Brasil 189,655
Write-offs (2) (51)
Amortization (990,432) (966,796)
Transfers and others 79,674 34,791
Ending balance R$ 6,557,009 R$ 7,173,183
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INTANGIBLE - Intangible assets by type (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
INTANGIBLE      
Intangible assets R$ 6,557,009 R$ 7,173,183 R$ 8,014,740
Non-compete agreement      
INTANGIBLE      
Intangible assets R$ 4,818 5,128  
Non-compete agreement, 5.00%      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 5.00%    
Ports concession      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 4.30%    
Intangible assets R$ 537,179 554,832  
Lease agreements      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 16.90%    
Intangible assets R$ 6,875 14,374  
Supplier agreements, 12.90%      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 12.90%    
Intangible assets R$ 40,739 55,554  
Supplier agreements, 17.64%      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 17.60%    
Intangible assets R$ 10,861 21,427  
Port service contracts      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 4.20%    
Intangible assets R$ 549,821 579,289  
Cultivars      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 14.30%    
Intangible assets R$ 40,784 61,176  
Trademarks and patents      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 9.05%    
Intangible assets R$ 188,723 10,935  
Customer-related intangible assets [member]      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 9.10%    
Intangible assets R$ 4,925,879 5,746,860  
Computer software [member]      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 20.00%    
Intangible assets R$ 141,178 113,946  
Others      
INTANGIBLE      
Average rate % 5.75%    
Intangible assets R$ 110,152 9,662  
Cost      
INTANGIBLE      
Intangible assets 12,378,761 12,004,503  
Amortization      
INTANGIBLE      
Intangible assets R$ (5,821,752) R$ (4,831,320)  
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TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Trade accounts payable    
Trade accounts payable R$ 5,572,219 R$ 6,206,570
Domestic (Brazil) | Related party    
Trade accounts payable    
Trade accounts payable 3,946,185 4,171,988
Domestic (Brazil) | Third party    
Trade accounts payable    
Trade accounts payable 1,023 3,776
Trade accounts payables balances subject to factoring at the exclusive option of certain suppliers 281,350 416,643
Domestic (Brazil) | Third party | Cerrado Project    
Trade accounts payable    
Trade accounts payable 1,080,028 1,370,833
Foreign | Third party    
Trade accounts payable    
Trade accounts payable 1,625,011 2,030,806
Foreign | Third party | Cerrado Project    
Trade accounts payable    
Trade accounts payable R$ 523,408 R$ 625,645
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Breakdown by type (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current      
Current borrowings R$ 4,758,247 R$ 3,335,029  
Interest on financing 1,232,810 1,238,623  
Non-current funding 3,525,437 2,096,406  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings 72,414,445 71,239,562  
Non-current funding 72,414,445 71,239,562  
Total      
Total borrowings 77,172,692 74,574,591 R$ 79,628,629
Interest on financing 1,232,810 1,238,623  
Non-current funding 75,939,882 73,335,968  
Foreign      
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments 3,603,074 1,107,157  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 57,701,599 60,110,567  
Non-current borrowings 57,701,599    
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 61,304,673 61,217,724  
Foreign | BNDES | UMBNDES      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 7.50%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments   11,207  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 11,207  
Foreign | Bonds      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 40,122,749    
Foreign | Bonds | Fixed      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 5.00%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 841,625 907,059  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 40,122,749 43,218,286  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 40,964,374 44,125,345  
Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 14,487,252    
Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment") | SOFR/Fixed      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 5.80%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 2,690,891 156,156  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 14,487,252 16,779,064  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 17,178,143 16,935,220  
Foreign | Assets Financing      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 220,199    
Foreign | Assets Financing | SOFR      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 3.10%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 61,924 26,755  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 220,199 113,217  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 282,123 139,972  
Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 2,871,399    
Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation | SOFR      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 5.50%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 731    
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 2,871,399    
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 2,872,130  
Foreign | Others      
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments 7,903 5,980  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 7,903 5,980  
Domestic (Brazil)      
Current      
Current borrowings 1,155,173 2,227,872  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings 14,712,846 11,128,995  
Total      
Total borrowings R$ 15,868,019 13,356,867  
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | Fixed      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 4.00%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 4,020 18,666  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 4,011  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 4,020 22,677  
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 8.40%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 49,348 69,495  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 199,988 246,004  
Non-current borrowings 199,988    
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 249,336 315,499  
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 13.20%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 57,060 41,640  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 3,123,727 1,775,991  
Non-current borrowings 3,123,727    
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 3,180,787 1,817,631  
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 12.70%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 65,013 67,115  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 857,419 814,320  
Non-current borrowings 857,419    
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 922,432 881,435  
Domestic (Brazil) | Export credits ("export prepayment") | Fixed      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 8.40%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 791,306 77,694  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments   1,315,813  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 791,306 1,393,507  
Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 71,235    
Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing | CDI      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 12.30%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 17,037    
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 71,235    
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 88,272  
Domestic (Brazil) | CRA contract | CDI/IPCA      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 11.60%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments   1,829,966  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 1,829,966  
Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 100,000    
Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes") | CDI      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 12.10%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 3,114 76,463  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 100,000 1,277,616  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 103,114 1,354,079  
Domestic (Brazil) | NCR ("Rural producer certificate")      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 1,998,270    
Domestic (Brazil) | NCR ("Rural producer certificate") | CDI      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 10.30%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 101,739 13,144  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 1,998,270 274,127  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments 2,100,009 287,271  
Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures      
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings R$ 8,362,207    
Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures | CDI/IPCA      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Annual average interest rate 11.70%    
Current      
Current borrowings before other adjustments R$ 66,536 33,689  
Non-current      
Non-current borrowings before other adjustments 8,362,207 5,421,113  
Total      
Borrowings, before other adjustments R$ 8,428,743 R$ 5,454,802  
v3.24.1.u1
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Interest and non-current funding (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current      
Interest on financing R$ 1,232,810 R$ 1,238,623  
Non-current funding 3,525,437 2,096,406  
Current borrowings 4,758,247 3,335,029  
Non-current      
Non-current funding 72,414,445 71,239,562  
Non-current borrowings 72,414,445 71,239,562  
Total      
Interest on financing 1,232,810 1,238,623  
Non-current funding 75,939,882 73,335,968  
Total borrowings R$ 77,172,692 R$ 74,574,591 R$ 79,628,629
v3.24.1.u1
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Rollforward in loans, financing and debentures (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract]    
Opening balance R$ 74,574,591 R$ 79,628,629
Fundraising, net issuances 10,944,794 1,335,715
Interest accrued 4,797,094 4,007,737
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net (4,185,675) (3,949,020)
Settlement of principal 4,296,447 2,517,934
Settlement of interest 4,728,998 4,019,072
Amortization of fundraising costs 67,333 69,649
Others (fair value adjustments on business combinations) 18,887
Closing balance R$ 77,172,692 R$ 74,574,591
v3.24.1.u1
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Breakdown by maturity - non current (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing R$ 72,414,445 R$ 71,239,562
Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 57,701,599  
Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 40,122,749  
Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,871,399  
Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 14,487,252  
Foreign | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 220,199  
Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 14,712,846 R$ 11,128,995
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 199,988  
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 3,123,727  
Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 857,419  
Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 100,000  
Domestic (Brazil) | NCR ("Rural producer certificate")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 1,998,270  
Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 71,235  
Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 8,362,207  
2025    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 9,764,239  
2025 | Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 7,005,284  
2025 | Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 1,638,631  
2025 | Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 5,303,913  
2025 | Foreign | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 62,740  
2025 | Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,758,955  
2025 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 99,525  
2025 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 69,785  
2025 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 231,793  
2025 | Domestic (Brazil) | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,340,550  
2025 | Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 17,302  
2026    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 10,022,977  
2026 | Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 7,261,906  
2026 | Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,511,857  
2026 | Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 4,684,879  
2026 | Foreign | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 65,170  
2026 | Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,761,071  
2026 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 85,538  
2026 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 92,134  
2026 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 230,625  
2026 | Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 17,644  
2026 | Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,335,130  
2027    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 7,623,213  
2027 | Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 7,389,749  
2027 | Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 3,364,504  
2027 | Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 188,273  
2027 | Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 3,772,028  
2027 | Foreign | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 64,944  
2027 | Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 233,464  
2027 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 7,117  
2027 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 152,944  
2027 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 30,406  
2027 | Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 25,000  
2027 | Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 17,997  
2028    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 4,281,259  
2028 | Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 3,305,381  
2028 | Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,390,464  
2028 | Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 887,572  
2028 | Foreign | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 27,345  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 975,878  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 3,604  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 150,111  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 30,405  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 25,000  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil) | Assets Financing    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 18,292  
2028 | Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 748,466  
2029    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 10,672,755  
2029 | Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 10,477,796  
2029 | Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 8,460,351  
2029 | Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 1,291,013  
2029 | Foreign | Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 726,432  
2029 | Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 194,959  
2029 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 3,604  
2029 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 135,949  
2029 | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 30,406  
2029 | Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 25,000  
2030 onwards    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 30,050,002  
2030 onwards | Foreign    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 22,261,483  
2030 onwards | Foreign | Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 21,756,942  
2030 onwards | Foreign | IFC - International Finance Corporation    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 504,541  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil)    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 7,788,519  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TJLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 600  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | TLP    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 2,522,804  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil) | BNDES | SELIC    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 303,784  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil) | NCE ("Export Credit Notes")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 25,000  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil) | NCR ("Rural producer certificate")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing 1,998,270  
2030 onwards | Domestic (Brazil) | Debentures    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Non-current loans and financing R$ 2,938,061  
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Breakdown by currency (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Borrowings R$ 77,172,692 R$ 74,574,591 R$ 79,628,629
Brazil, Brazil Real      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Borrowings 15,868,019 13,347,244  
US Dollars      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Borrowings 61,304,673 61,216,140  
Currency basket      
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES      
Borrowings R$ 11,207  
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Fundraising costs (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost R$ 1,003,612  
Amortization 632,331  
Balance to be amortized 371,281 R$ 320,053
Bonds    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 434,970  
Amortization 270,145  
Balance to be amortized 164,825 210,822
CRA and NCE    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 125,222  
Amortization 122,526  
Balance to be amortized 2,696 10,838
Export credits ("export prepayment")    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 196,526  
Amortization 144,364  
Balance to be amortized 52,162 75,520
Debentures    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 123,216  
Amortization 20,981  
Balance to be amortized 102,235 9,984
BNDES    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 63,588  
Amortization 53,734  
Balance to be amortized 9,854 12,016
IFC - International Finance Corporation    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 41,943  
Amortization 3,032  
Balance to be amortized 38,911
Others    
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES    
Cost 18,147  
Amortization 17,549  
Balance to be amortized R$ 598 R$ 873
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Relevant transactions entered into the year (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 14, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 30, 2023
BRL (R$)
Oct. 20, 2023
BRL (R$)
Sep. 18, 2023
BRL (R$)
Aug. 09, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 29, 2023
BRL (R$)
intenger
Jun. 27, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 21, 2023
USD ($)
May 19, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 14, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 21, 2023
BRL (R$)
May 19, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 22, 2022
BRL (R$)
Funds raised from BNDES | 5.23% BNDES, Due December 2037 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Principle amount               R$ 500,000                
Grace period               7 years                
Funds raised from BNDES | 5.23% BNDES, Due December 2037 [Member] | TLP                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis               Long-Term Rate ("TLP"), plus a fixed interest rate of 5.23% p.a.                
Basis spread (as a percent)               5.23%                
Funds raised from BNDES | 6.97% BNDES, Due December 2037 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Principle amount       R$ 539,000                        
Grace period       6 years                        
Funds raised from BNDES | 6.97% BNDES, Due December 2037 [Member] | TLP                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis       BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 6.97% p.a.                        
Basis spread (as a percent)       6.97%                        
Funds raised from BNDES | 7.11% BNDES, Due October 2042 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Principle amount     R$ 100,000                          
Grace period     1 year                          
Funds raised from BNDES | 7.11% BNDES, Due October 2042 [Member] | TLP                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis     BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 7.11% p.a.                          
Basis spread (as a percent)     7.11%                          
Funds raised from BNDES | 7.41% BNDES, Due December 2043 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Principle amount R$ 100,000                              
Grace period 2 years                              
Funds raised from BNDES | 7.41% BNDES, Due December 2043 [Member] | TLP                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 7.41% p.a.                              
Basis spread (as a percent) 7.41%                              
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A&B Loan                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Maximum borrowing capacity                     $ 600,000 $ 600,000       R$ 2,891,520
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A-Loan                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Grace period                     6 years          
Maximum borrowing capacity                     $ 250,000 $ 250,000       R$ 1,204,800
IFRS Debt Instrument Term                     8 years          
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A-Loan | SOFR                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis                       Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a.        
Basis spread (as a percent)                     1.80% 1.80%       1.80%
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Grace period                     5 years          
Maximum borrowing capacity                     $ 350,000 $ 350,000       R$ 1,686,720
IFRS Debt Instrument Term                     7 years          
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan | SOFR                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis                     Term SOFR + 1.60% p.a.          
Basis spread (as a percent)                     1.60% 1.60%       1.60%
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan Tranche 2 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Grace period   6 years                            
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 195,000                     R$ 953,784      
IFRS Debt Instrument Term   8 years                            
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan Tranche 2 [Member] | SOFR                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis   Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a.                            
Basis spread (as a percent)   1.80%                     1.80%      
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Basis spread (as a percent)                 6.52%         6.52%    
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member] | May 2024 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Basis spread (as a percent)                   6.00%         6.00%  
Maximum borrowing capacity                   $ 100,000         R$ 481,920  
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member] | June 2024                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Maximum borrowing capacity                 $ 35,000         R$ 168,672    
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member] | Pre-fixed rate in US dollars [Member] | May 2024 [Member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis                   pre-fixed rate of 6.00% in US dollars            
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member] | Pre-fixed rate in US dollars [Member] | June 2024                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis                 pre-fixed rate of 6.52% in US dollars              
Debentures                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Notes and debentures issued             R$ 1,000,000                  
Issuance of ordinary debentures, not convertible into shares | intenger             2                  
Debentures | Not later than seven years                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
IFRS Debt Instrument Term             7 years                  
Notes and debentures issued             R$ 500,000                  
Debentures | Later than seven years and not later than ten years [member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
IFRS Debt Instrument Term             10 years                  
Notes and debentures issued             R$ 500,000                  
Debentures | Later than ten years and not later than fifteen years [member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
IFRS Debt Instrument Term         15 years                      
Notes and debentures issued         R$ 2,000,000                      
Debentures | IPCA [Member] | Not later than seven years                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis             IPCA + 6.0188% p.a.                  
Basis spread (as a percent)             6.0188%                  
Debentures | IPCA [Member] | Later than seven years and not later than ten years [member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis             IPCA + 6.2477% p.a.                  
Basis spread (as a percent)             6.2477%                  
Debentures | IPCA [Member] | Later than ten years and not later than fifteen years [member]                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis         IPCA + 6.1889% p.a.                      
Basis spread (as a percent)         6.1889%                      
Rural Credit Note [Member] | CDI | Not later than seven years                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Interest rate basis           CDI + 1.25% p.a.                    
Basis spread (as a percent)           1.25%                    
Rural Credit Note [Member] | Banco Safra [Member] | Not later than seven years                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Maximum borrowing capacity           R$ 2,000,000                    
Rural Credit Note [Member] | Banco Safra [Member] | CDI                                
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                                
Maximum borrowing capacity           R$ 1,616,500                    
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Sustainability Linked Loan (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Dec. 14, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 18, 2023
BRL (R$)
Aug. 25, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 25, 2023
BRL (R$)
Aug. 15, 2023
BRL (R$)
Aug. 09, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 29, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 22, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 14, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 21, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 21, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 22, 2022
BRL (R$)
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A&B Loan                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity                 $ 600,000 $ 600,000       R$ 2,891,520
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A-Loan                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity                 $ 250,000 $ 250,000       R$ 1,204,800
Grace period                 6 years          
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A-Loan | SOFR                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)                 1.80% 1.80%       1.80%
Interest rate basis                   Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a.        
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity                 $ 350,000 $ 350,000       R$ 1,686,720
Grace period                 5 years          
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan | SOFR                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)                 1.60% 1.60%       1.60%
Interest rate basis                 Term SOFR + 1.60% p.a.          
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan Tranche 2 [Member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 195,000                   R$ 953,784      
Grace period 6 years                          
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) B-Loan Tranche 2 [Member] | SOFR                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent) 1.80%                   1.80%      
Interest rate basis Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a.                          
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)                       6.52% 6.52%  
Advance of exchange contract (ACC) [Member] | BNB Paribas [Member] | June 2024                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity                       $ 35,000 R$ 168,672  
Debentures                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Notes and debentures issued             R$ 1,000,000              
Debentures | Not later than seven years                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Notes and debentures issued             500,000              
Debentures | Later than seven years and not later than ten years [member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Notes and debentures issued             R$ 500,000              
Debentures | Later than ten years and not later than fifteen years [member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Notes and debentures issued   R$ 2,000,000                        
Debentures | IPCA [Member] | Not later than seven years                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)             6.0188%              
Interest rate basis             IPCA + 6.0188% p.a.              
Debentures | IPCA [Member] | Later than seven years and not later than ten years [member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)             6.2477%              
Interest rate basis             IPCA + 6.2477% p.a.              
Debentures | IPCA [Member] | Later than ten years and not later than fifteen years [member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)   6.1889%                        
Interest rate basis   IPCA + 6.1889% p.a.                        
Rural Credit Note [Member] | CDI | Not later than seven years                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)           1.25%                
Interest rate basis           CDI + 1.25% p.a.                
Rural Credit Note [Member] | CDI | June 2026 [Member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)           0.99%                
Interest rate basis           CDI + 0.99% p.a.                
Rural Credit Note [Member] | CDI | August 2026 [Member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)           1.03%                
Interest rate basis           CDI + 1.03% p.a.                
Rural Credit Note [Member] | Banco Safra [Member] | Not later than seven years                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity           R$ 2,000,000                
Rural Credit Note [Member] | Banco Safra [Member] | CDI                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity           R$ 1,616,500                
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | January 2029                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Repayments of borrowings, classified as financing activities     $ 150,961 R$ 736,266                    
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | June 2024                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Repayments of borrowings, classified as financing activities     $ 118,653 R$ 587,333                    
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | SOFR                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Interest rate basis     Term SOFR 6M + 1.93% p.a. Term SOFR 6M + 1.93% p.a.                    
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | SOFR | January 2029                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)     1.93% 1.93%                    
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | SOFR | June 2024                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Basis spread (as a percent)     7.70% 7.70%                    
Interest rate basis     pre-fixed rate in reais of 7.70% p.a. pre-fixed rate in reais of 7.70% p.a.                    
CRA contract | IPCA [Member]                            
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                            
Maximum borrowing capacity         R$ 561,502     R$ 685,239     R$ 741,228      
Basis spread (as a percent) 6.1346%       5.9844%     5.9844%     6.1346%      
Interest rate basis IPCA + 6.1346% p.a.       IPCA + 5.9844% p.a.     IPCA + 5.9844% p.a.            
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LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES - Relevant transactions settled in the year (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2023
Dec. 14, 2023
BRL (R$)
Oct. 30, 2023
Oct. 20, 2023
Aug. 25, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 25, 2023
BRL (R$)
Aug. 15, 2023
BRL (R$)
Aug. 09, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 27, 2023
Jun. 22, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2022
BRL (R$)
Funds raised from BNDES | 5.23% BNDES, Due December 2037 [Member] | TLP                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis                 Long-Term Rate ("TLP"), plus a fixed interest rate of 5.23% p.a.        
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis                 5.23%        
Funds raised from BNDES | 6.97% BNDES, Due December 2037 [Member] | TLP                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis       BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 6.97% p.a.                  
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis       6.97%                  
Funds raised from BNDES | 7.11% BNDES, Due October 2042 [Member] | TLP                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis     BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 7.11% p.a.                    
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis     7.11%                    
Funds raised from BNDES | 7.41% BNDES, Due December 2043 [Member] | TLP                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis BNDES indexed by the Long-Term Rate (“TLP”) interest rate, plus fixed interest of 7.41% p.a.                        
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis 7.41%                        
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A-Loan                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
IFRS Debt Instrument Term                     8 years    
Maximum borrowing capacity                     $ 250,000 $ 250,000 R$ 1,204,800
Sustainability Linked Loan ("SLL") | International Finance Corporation (IFC) A-Loan | SOFR                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis                       Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a.  
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis                     1.80% 1.80% 1.80%
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | June 2024                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Transaction amount settled         $ 118,653 R$ 587,333              
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | SOFR                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis         Term SOFR 6M + 1.93% p.a. Term SOFR 6M + 1.93% p.a.              
Export Prepayment Agreements ("EPP") | Bank JP Morgan [Member] | SOFR | June 2024                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis         pre-fixed rate in reais of 7.70% p.a. pre-fixed rate in reais of 7.70% p.a.              
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis         7.70% 7.70%              
CRA contract | IPCA [Member]                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis   IPCA + 6.1346% p.a.         IPCA + 5.9844% p.a.     IPCA + 5.9844% p.a.      
Maximum borrowing capacity   R$ 741,228         R$ 561,502     R$ 685,239      
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis   6.1346%         5.9844%     5.9844%      
Rural Credit Note [Member] | CDI | June 2026 [Member]                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis               CDI + 0.99% p.a.          
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis               0.99%          
Rural Credit Note [Member] | CDI | August 2026 [Member]                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Interest rate basis               CDI + 1.03% p.a.          
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis               1.03%          
Rural Credit Note [Member] | Banco Safra [Member] | CDI                          
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES                          
Maximum borrowing capacity               R$ 1,616,500          
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LEASES - Right of use assets (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Right of use assets    
Beginning balance R$ 5,109,226 R$ 4,794,023
Additions and Updates to Right of Use Assets 813,909 982,680
Depreciation (707,707) (592,451)
Write-offs (18,797) (75,026)
Ending balance 5,196,631 5,109,226
Lands and farms    
Right of use assets    
Beginning balance 3,283,156 2,868,411
Additions and Updates to Right of Use Assets 496,236 849,996
Depreciation (386,436) (360,225)
Write-offs (12,658) (75,026)
Ending balance 3,380,298 3,283,156
Machines and equipment    
Right of use assets    
Beginning balance 112,553 86,464
Additions and Updates to Right of Use Assets 206,847 66,821
Depreciation (134,587) (40,732)
Ending balance 184,813 112,553
Buildings [member]    
Right of use assets    
Beginning balance 85,756 88,410
Additions and Updates to Right of Use Assets 101,124 61,647
Depreciation (59,448) (64,301)
Ending balance 127,432 85,756
Ships and boats    
Right of use assets    
Beginning balance 1,623,118 1,748,008
Additions and Updates to Right of Use Assets
Depreciation (124,890) (124,890)
Write-offs  
Ending balance 1,498,228 1,623,118
Vehicles [member]    
Right of use assets    
Beginning balance 4,643 2,730
Additions and Updates to Right of Use Assets 9,702 4,216
Depreciation (2,346) (2,303)
Write-offs (6,139)  
Ending balance R$ 5,860 R$ 4,643
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LEASES - Lease liabilities (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Lease Liabilities      
Present value of liabilities R$ 6,243,782 R$ 6,182,530 R$ 5,893,194
Lands and farms      
Lease Liabilities      
Average rate - % p.a. 12.52%    
Maturity period of lease liabilities September, 2051    
Present value of liabilities R$ 3,711,023    
Machines and equipment      
Lease Liabilities      
Average rate - % p.a. 11.43%    
Maturity period of lease liabilities April, 2035    
Present value of liabilities R$ 259,482    
Buildings [member]      
Lease Liabilities      
Average rate - % p.a. 10.84%    
Maturity period of lease liabilities December, 2033    
Present value of liabilities R$ 122,066    
Ships and boats      
Lease Liabilities      
Average rate - % p.a. 11.39%    
Maturity period of lease liabilities February, 2039    
Present value of liabilities R$ 2,145,682    
Vehicles [member]      
Lease Liabilities      
Average rate - % p.a. 11.29%    
Maturity period of lease liabilities November, 2028    
Present value of liabilities R$ 5,529    
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LEASES - Changes in lease liabilities (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lease Liabilities    
Opening balance R$ 6,182,530 R$ 5,893,194
Additions 813,909 982,680
Write-offs (18,797) (75,026)
Payments (1,218,399) (1,044,119)
Accrual of financial charges 664,651 612,042
Exchange rate variation (180,112) (186,241)
Closing balance 6,243,782 6,182,530
Current 753,399 672,174
Non-current 5,490,383 5,510,356
Leased Land | Biological assets [member]    
Lease Liabilities    
Capitalized interest R$ 223,055 R$ 178,429
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LEASES - Amounts recognized in the statement of income for the year (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Presentation of leases for lessee [abstract]    
Expenses relating to short-term assets R$ 8,005 R$ 6,836
Expenses relating to low-value assets 2,611 1,580
Total amount recognized R$ 10,616 R$ 8,416
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PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES - Roll-forward and changes in the provision for probable losses, net of judicial deposits (Details)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
item
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
item
Probable losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Balance provision at the beginning for the period R$ 3,440,154 R$ 3,433,154
Payments (41,903) (79,961)
Write-off (620,907) (189,070)
Additions 270,681 228,432
Monetary adjustment 64,852 47,599
Provision balance 3,112,877 3,440,154
Judicial deposits 252,468 183,844
Balance provision at the end for the period 2,860,409 3,256,310
Probable losses | Fibria    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Reversal due to a change in probability, cancellation and/or due to settlement 372,541  
Tax and social security | Probable losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Balance provision at the beginning for the period 419,915 477,096
Payments (1,717) (14,948)
Write-off (18,035) (71,446)
Additions 37,656 14,036
Monetary adjustment 31,020 15,177
Provision balance 468,839 419,915
Judicial deposits 154,469 149,951
Balance provision at the end for the period R$ 314,370 R$ 269,964
Tax and social security | Possible or remote probability of loss    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of administrative proceedings and lawsuits | item 32 31
Labor | Probable losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Balance provision at the beginning for the period R$ 255,805 R$ 178,925
Payments (37,172) (44,516)
Write-off (101,375) (53,211)
Additions 211,690 157,562
Monetary adjustment 20,110 17,045
Provision balance 349,058 255,805
Judicial deposits 82,305 12,270
Balance provision at the end for the period R$ 266,753 R$ 243,535
Number of lawsuits | item 1,241 1,117
Civil, environment and real estate | Probable losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Balance provision at the beginning for the period R$ 118,729 R$ 82,592
Payments (3,014) (20,497)
Write-off (11,337) (15,577)
Additions 21,335 56,834
Monetary adjustment 13,722 15,377
Provision balance 139,435 118,729
Judicial deposits 15,694 21,623
Balance provision at the end for the period R$ 123,741 R$ 97,106
Number of lawsuits | item 76 66
Civil, environment and real estate | Possible or remote probability of loss | Fibria    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Estimate of possible loss R$ 140,470 R$ 197,141
Contingent liabilities assumed    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Payments  
Contingent liabilities assumed | Probable losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Balance provision at the beginning for the period 2,645,705 2,694,541
Write-off (490,160) (48,836)
Provision balance 2,155,545 2,645,705
Judicial deposits  
Balance provision at the end for the period 2,155,545 2,645,705
Tax contingent liability [member] | Possible or remote probability of loss | Fibria    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Estimate of possible loss R$ 2,015,075 R$ 2,448,564
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PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES - Contingencies with possible losses (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded R$ 14,432,915 R$ 12,937,551
Fibria    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Fair value adjustment of probable contingencies 2,135,869 2,614,518
Tax and social security    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded 9,775,068 8,201,246
Labor    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded 194,883 321,428
Civil and environment    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded R$ 4,462,964 R$ 4,414,877
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PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES - Possible losses, tax and social securities (Details)
R$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2009
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
item
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
item
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   R$ 14,432,915 R$ 12,937,551
Tax and social security      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   9,775,068 8,201,246
Tax contingent liability [member]      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   R$ 9,775,068 R$ 8,201,246
Tax contingent liability [member] | Possible losses      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Number of lawsuits | item   733 766
Tax contingent liability [member] | Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL - Swap of industrial and forestry assets      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   R$ 1,630,537 R$ 2,505,970
Tax contingent liability [member] | Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL: This is an administrative proceeding initiated in October 2023 [Member]      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   845,164  
Tax contingent liability [member] | Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL disallowance of depreciation, amortization and depletion expenses - 2010      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   827,186 777,362
Tax contingent liability [member] | Tax assessment - Corporate Income Tax and Social Contribution      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   563,723 516,433
Tax contingent liability [member] | PIS/COFINS - Goods and services - 2009 to 2011      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   190,875 180,219
Tax contingent liability [member] | Tax assessment - taxation on a universal basis, Year 2015      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   176,917 163,059
Tax contingent liability [member] | Tax incentive - Agency for the Development of Northeastern Brazil ("ADENE")      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   143,912 136,733
Tax contingent liability [member] | Offsetting - IRRF - period 2000      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   120,871 116,105
Tax contingent liability [member] | IRPJ/CSLL partial approval of offset of 1997 tax loss      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   117,130 111,775
Tax loss offset approved by tax authorities R$ 83    
Difference of tax loss and owned to tax authorities R$ 51    
Tax contingent liability [member] | Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL Administrative process requiring the collection of IRPJ and CSLL for the 2015 calendar year [Member]      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   106,477 97,515
Tax contingent liability [member] | Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL - Income tax assessment - IRPJ/CSLL - Decision Order that partially approved the compensation carried out by the Company [Member]      
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES      
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded   R$ 102,496 R$ 93,232
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PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES - Possible losses, labor (Details)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
item
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
item
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded R$ 14,432,915 R$ 12,937,551
Labor    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded R$ 194,883 R$ 321,428
Labor | Possible losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits | item 1,034 1,248
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded R$ 194,883 R$ 321,428
Labor | Probable losses    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits | item 1,241 1,117
v3.24.1.u1
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES - Possible losses, civil and environmental (Details)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
ha
item
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
item
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded | R$ R$ 14,432,915 R$ 12,937,551
Civil, environment and real estate    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded | R$ 4,462,964 4,414,877
Civil and environment    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Possible losses for which no provision was recorded | R$ R$ 4,462,964 R$ 4,414,877
Civil and environment | Public Civil Claims, real properties acquired | Public Civil Claim 2    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Area blocked in preliminary injunction | ha 4,000  
Possible losses | Civil, environment and real estate    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits 219 221
Possible losses | Civil and environment | Public Civil Claims, transportation of wood    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits 2  
Possible losses | Civil and environment | Public Civil Claims, real properties acquired    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits 2  
Possible losses | Civil and environment | Public Civil Claims, environmental lawsuit    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits 1  
Possible losses | Civil and environment | Public Civil Claims, administrative civil proceeding    
PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES    
Number of lawsuits 1  
v3.24.1.u1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Summary of Plans (Details) - Suzano Prev - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Maximum aggregate percentage of contribution by employee 12.00%  
Employer contributions R$ 18,342 R$ 15,248
Nominal salary greater than 10 URS    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Percentage of contribution by the employee 0.50%  
Nominal salary greater than 10 URS | Bottom of range [member]    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Percentage of contribution by the employee 1.00%  
Nominal salary greater than 10 URS | Top of range [member]    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Percentage of contribution by the employee   6.00%
Nominal salary less than 10 URS | Bottom of range [member]    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Percentage of contribution by the Company 0.50%  
Percentage of contribution by the employee 0.50%  
Nominal salary less than 10 URS | Top of range [member]    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Percentage of contribution by the employee 1.00%  
v3.24.1.u1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Roll-forward of actuarial liability (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Roll-forward of actuarial liability    
Opening balance R$ 691,424 R$ 675,158
Interest on actuarial liabilities 67,272 58,420
Current service cost, defined benefit plans 1,959 838
Actuarial loss – experience 57,765 74,794
Actuarial loss (gain) – financial assumptions (70,762) (62,563)
Exchange rate variations 577
Benefits paid (55,499) (54,646)
Closing balance R$ 833,683 R$ 691,424
v3.24.1.u1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Economic actuarial assumptions and biometric data (Details) - Pension defined benefit plans [member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Retirement age 65 years 65 years
Percentage of retirees who are married 90.00% 90.00%
Family composition Men 4 years + old Men 4 years + old
Permanency in the plan 100.00% 100.00%
Discount rate    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Nominal discount rate – medical assistance and life insurance 9.14% 10.07%
Medical cost growth rate    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Medical cost growth rate 6.86% 6.86%
Nominal inflation    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Nominal inflation 3.50% 3.50%
Ages: 0 to 24 years    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Aging factor 1.50% 1.50%
Ages: 25 to 54 years    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Aging factor 2.50% 2.50%
Ages: 55 to 79 years    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Aging factor 4.50% 4.50%
Ages: Above 80 years    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Aging factor 2.50% 2.50%
Actuarial assumption of mortality rates [member]    
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS    
Biometric table of general mortality AT-2000 AT-2000
Biometric table of mortality for disabled persons IAPB 57 IAPB 57
Turnover 1.00% 1.00%
v3.24.1.u1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Sensitivity Analysis (Details)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Discount rate | Sensitivity Analysis, +0.50%  
Sensitivity analysis regarding the relevant assumptions of the plans  
Increase in present value, net R$ 852,688
Medical cost growth rate | Sensitivity Analysis, +1.00%  
Sensitivity analysis regarding the relevant assumptions of the plans  
Increase in present value, net R$ 896,842
v3.24.1.u1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Forecast amounts and average duration of payments of obligations (Details)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
2023  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  
Estimated future benefit payments R$ 50,482
2024  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  
Estimated future benefit payments 53,893
2025  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  
Estimated future benefit payments 57,429
2026  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  
Estimated future benefit payments 61,010
2027  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  
Estimated future benefit payments 64,717
2028 to 2032  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  
Estimated future benefit payments R$ 376,635
v3.24.1.u1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Long term compensation plans ("PS and SAR") (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
item
R$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
shares
R$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2021
shares
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN      
Number of share-based compensation plans | item 3    
Vesting period 12 months    
Time to calculate the average price of shares based on recent trading sessions 90 days    
PSO      
Number of shares      
Opening balance 7,583,185 5,415,754 5,772,356
Granted during of the year 3,391,581 4,152,200 1,906,343
Exercised (871,208) (1,474,506) (1,860,334)
Exercised due to resignation 30,800 175,552 86,196
Abandoned / cancelled due to resignation 344,333 334,711 316,415
Closing balance 9,728,425 7,583,185 5,415,754
Phantom Share Units Psus      
Number of shares      
Average exercise price | R$ / shares R$ 58.07 R$ 48.79  
SAR and PLUS | PSO      
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN      
Required investment, as a percentage of total phantom share options at grant date 5.00%    
Required investment, as a percentage of total phantom share options three years after grant date 20.00%    
SAR and PLUS | PSO | Bottom of range [member]      
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN      
Vesting period 3 years    
SAR and PLUS | PSO | Top of range [member]      
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN      
Vesting period 5 years    
v3.24.1.u1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Phantom Stock Options Outstanding (Details) - PSO
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
shares
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Quantity of outstanding options granted 9,728,425 7,583,185 5,415,754 5,772,356
Exercise date April 1, 2019        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 42.81      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 39,461      
Exercise date April 1, 2020        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 38.50      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 93,619      
Exercise date May 1, 2020        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 38.34      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 890,542      
Exercise date March 1, 2020        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 57.88      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 545,861      
Grant date April 1, 2021 [Member]        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 64.12      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 1,163,149      
Grant date July 1, 2021 [Member]        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 67.72      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 8,516      
Grant date august 2, 2021        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 63.73      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 3,969      
Grant date October 1, 2021        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 58.05      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 2,524      
Grant date January 17, 2022        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 55.18      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 68,099      
Grant date March 1, 2022        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 56.52      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 794,178      
Grant date April 1, 2022        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 58.64      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 2,624,219      
Grant date June 2, 2022        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 55.43      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 3,789      
Grant date August 1, 2022        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 51.00      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 3,832      
Grant date October 1, 2022 [Member]        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 47.71      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 192,605      
Grant date September 1, 2022        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 49.69      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 15,094      
Grant date February 1, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 50.46      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 1,328      
Exercise date March 1, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 50.59      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 1,050,901      
Exercise date April 1, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 48.06      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 2,152,208      
Grant date June 1, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 47.18      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 1,842      
Grant date July 1, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 44.07      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 20,751      
Grant date July 10, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 43.86      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 9,120      
Grant date July 11, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 43.82      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 34,231      
Grant date October 1, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 45.79      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 6,552      
Grant date October 3, 2023        
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN        
Fair value on the grant date | R$ R$ 48.15      
Quantity of outstanding options granted 2,035      
v3.24.1.u1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Restricted shares plan (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
R$ / shares
shares
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Vesting period 12 months
Restricted Stock  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Lock up period 36 months
Shares Granted 592,749,000
Restricted Stock | Grant date February 1, 2021  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Price on grant date R$ 51.70
Shares Granted | shares 111,685,000
Restricted Stock | Grant date February 1, 2022  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Price on grant date R$ 53.81
Shares Granted | shares 113,161,000
Restricted Stock | Grant date February 1, 2023  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Price on grant date R$ 52.00
Shares Granted | shares 101,164,000
Restricted Stock | Grant date February 1. 2023 [Member]  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Price on grant date R$ 49.58
Shares Granted | shares 161,355,000
Restricted Stock | Grant date February 1, 2024  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN  
Price on grant date R$ 53.63
Shares Granted 105,384,000
v3.24.1.u1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Amounts recognized in the financial Statements (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Liabilities and Equity      
Non-current liabilities, Provision for phantom stock plan R$ 268,489 R$ 162,117  
Equity, Stock options granted 26,744 20,790  
Equity, Shares granted (2,365)  
Total effect on equity 26,744 18,425  
Statement of income and Equity      
Non-current liabilities, Provision for phantom stock plan (154,318) (75,542) R$ (94,897)
Equity, Stock options granted (8,319) (5,335) (4,843)
Equity, Shares granted 2,365
Total Equity impact (8,319) (2,970) (4,843)
Total income statement effect R$ (162,637) R$ (78,512) R$ (99,740)
PSO | Bottom of range [member]      
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN      
Total shareholder return 75.00%    
PSO | Top of range [member]      
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN      
Total shareholder return 125.00%    
v3.24.1.u1
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND ASSOCIATES (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Jun. 22, 2023
BRL (R$)
Jun. 22, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 22, 2022
BRL (R$)
Jun. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2018
BRL (R$)
Aug. 31, 2014
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
Dec. 31, 2022
BRL (R$)
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES                
Assets acquisition             R$ 1,758,365
Business combination             187,187 303,957
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and associates             187,187 2,062,322
Current             93,405 1,856,763
Non-current             93,782 205,559
Facepa                
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES                
Business combination             25,924 42,655
Total consideration for assets acquisition         R$ 307,876      
Payment amount for asset acquisition         R$ 267,876      
VFFIP                
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES                
Business combination             161,263 261,302
Total consideration for assets acquisition           R$ 528,941    
Payment amount for asset acquisition           R$ 44,998    
Vitex/Parkia                
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES                
Assets acquisition             R$ 1,758,365
Additional payment for adjusted price R$ 1,615,140 $ 337,000            
Vitex/Parkia | Purchase and sale agreement, first installment                
LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES                
Total consideration for assets acquisition     R$ 3,444,255 $ 667,000        
Payment amount for asset acquisition     R$ 1,704,054 $ 330,000        
v3.24.1.u1
LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Capital commitments [abstract]    
Total contractual obligation assumed R$ 14,606,380 R$ 14,875,422
v3.24.1.u1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share capital (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 26, 2024
Feb. 28, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Share capital R$ 9,235,546     R$ 9,235,546
Quantity of ordinary shares 1,324,117,615,000     1,361,263,584,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 100.00%     100.00%
SUZB3 common shares quoted (per share) R$ 55.63     R$ 48.24
Controlling Shareholders        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 621,938,492,000     622,934,179,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 46.97%     45.76%
Suzano Holding        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 367,612,329,000     367,612,329,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 27.76%     27.01%
Controller        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 196,065,636,000     195,064,797,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 14.81%     14.33%
Management and related persons        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 32,105,783,000     34,102,309,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 2.42%     2.51%
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Acoes        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 26,154,744,000     26,154,744,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 1.98%     1.91%
Other shareholders        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 667,413,523,000     686,417,836,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 50.40%     50.43%
Share Capital        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Share capital R$ 9,269,281      
Public offering expenses R$ 33,735      
Share Capital | Ordinary shares [member]        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 1,324,117,615 1,304,117,615    
Treasury shares        
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Quantity of ordinary shares 34,765,600,000   1,324,117,615 51,911,569,000
Percentage of ordinary shares 2.63%     3.81%
v3.24.1.u1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividends and reserve calculations (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract]      
Minimum mandatory dividend, as a percentage of adjusted net income 25.00%    
Minimum mandatory dividend, as a percentage of consolidated operating cash generation 10.00%    
Accounting EBITDA R$ 19,537,398 R$ 29,630,671 R$ 25,221,854
Non-recurring and/or non-cash items 1,264,428 1,435,769  
Adjusted EBITDA 18,272,970 28,194,902  
Capex Maintenance (Sustain) 6,706,367 5,631,234  
GCO = Adjusted EBTIDA - Capex Maintenance 11,566,603 22,563,668  
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends   2,256,367 R$ 913,111
Dividends (10%) - Art. 26, "c" of the Bylaws 1,156,660 2,256,367  
Advance/interim dividends 1,500,000 2,350,000  
Withholding income tax (190,119)  
Interest on own capital distributed in excess(2) (153,221)  
Additional dividends R$ (93,633)  
v3.24.1.u1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividends - additional disclosures (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract]      
Amount of interim dividends declared R$ 1,500,000 R$ 2,350,000  
Mandatory minimum dividends   2,256,367 R$ 913,111
Additional dividends 93,633  
Amount of supplementary dividends approved   R$ 799,903  
v3.24.1.u1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Income reserves (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of limited legal reserve plus capital reserve of share capital 30.00%  
Legal Reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of remaining balance of net income 5.00%  
Percentage of limited balance of share capital 20.00%  
Reserve balance R$ 1,847,109 R$ 1,404,099
Legal Reserve | Top of range [member]    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of limited balance of share capital 20.00%  
Capital increase reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of limited balance of share capital 80.00%  
Reserve balance R$ 15,670,952 19,732,050
Capital increase reserve | Top of range [member]    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of remaining balance of net income 90.00%  
Percentage of limited balance of share capital 80.00%  
Special statutory reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of limited balance of share capital 20.00%  
Reserve balance R$ 1,887,576 2,192,442
Special statutory reserve | Top of range [member]    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Percentage of remaining balance of net income 10.00%  
Percentage of limited balance of share capital 20.00%  
Tax incentives    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Reserve balance R$ 998,237 R$ 879,278
Investment reserve [Member]    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Reserve balance R$ 14,972,324  
v3.24.1.u1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Other reserves (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances R$ 33,166,365 R$ 15,175,130 R$ 7,337,378
Gain (loss) on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments 4,707 (16,035) 46,006
Ending balances 44,810,300 33,166,365 15,175,130
Other reserves      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances 1,719,516 2,114,907 2,129,944
Actuarial gain (loss) (84,828) (7,608)  
Gain (loss) on conversion of financial asset and fair value (865) (5,681)  
Gain (loss) on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments 5,178 (249,093)  
Partial realization of deemed cost, net of taxes (100,705) (133,009)  
Ending balances 1,538,296 1,719,516 2,114,907
Debenture conversion 5th issue      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances (45,746) (45,746)  
Ending balances (45,746) (45,746) (45,746)
Actuarial loss      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances (144,799) (137,191)  
Actuarial gain (loss) (84,828) (7,608)  
Ending balances (229,627) (144,799) (137,191)
Exchange variation and fair value of financial assets      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances 2,163 7,844  
Gain (loss) on conversion of financial asset and fair value (865) (5,681)  
Ending balances 1,298 2,163 7,844
Exchange variation on conversion of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances 3,218 252,311  
Gain (loss) on conversion of financial statements and on foreign investments 5,178 (249,093)  
Ending balances 8,396 3,218 252,311
Deemed Cost      
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Beginning balances 1,904,680 2,037,689  
Partial realization of deemed cost, net of taxes (100,705) (133,009)  
Ending balances R$ 1,803,975 R$ 1,904,680 R$ 2,037,689
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Treasury shares - Summary (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 26, 2024
Feb. 28, 2023
Dec. 31, 2021
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Number of shares held in treasury 34,765,600 51,911,569     12,042,004
Average cost per share R$ 42.69 R$ 40.84     R$ 18.13
Historical value R$ 1,484,014 R$ 2,120,324     R$ 218,265
Market value 1,934,010 2,504,214     R$ 656,530
Market value of shares repurchased, including transaction costs R$ 880,914 R$ 1,904,424      
Treasury shares canceled          
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Number of shares canceled     20,000,000 37,145,969  
Repurchase Program          
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Number of shares authorized for repurchase 20,000,000        
Shares repurchased, average cost per share R$ 44.05        
Total amount of repurchased shares R$ 880,914        
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Treasury shares - Changes (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Quantity    
Balance, beginning of the year 51,911,569 12,042,004
Repurchase 20,000,000 40,000,000
Stock exercised During Period, Shares   (130,435)
Stock canceled During Period, Shares (37,145,969)  
Balance, end of the year 34,765,600 51,911,569
Average cost per share    
Balance, beginning of the year R$ 40.84 R$ 18.13
Realization in the restricted shares plan   18.13
Repurchase 44.05 47.61
Weighted Average Price Per Share of Treasury Shares Canceled During the Period 40.84  
Balance, end of the year R$ 42.69 R$ 40.84
Historical value    
Balance, beginning of the year R$ 2,120,324 R$ 218,265
Realization in the restricted shares plan   2,365
Shares repurchased 880,914 1,904,424
Stock Canceled During The Period Value (1,517,224)  
Balance, end of the year 1,484,014 2,120,324
Market value    
Balance, beginning of the year 2,504,214 656,530
Realization in the restricted shares plan   8,156
Repurchase 880,914 1,904,424
Stock Canceled During Period, Market Value (1,570,532)  
Balance, end of the year R$ 1,934,010 R$ 2,504,214
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Distribution of results (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results R$ 14,084,848 R$ 23,381,617
Reserve balances 35,402,942 24,226,294
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results (100,705) (133,009)
Tax incentive reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results 118,959 66,871
Reserve balances R$ 998,237 879,278
Legal Reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Limit on share capital % 20.00%  
Distribution of results R$ 443,010 1,169,080
Reserve balances R$ 1,847,109 1,404,099
Capital increase reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Limit on share capital % 80.00%  
Distribution of results R$ 10,911,226 17,937,885
Reserve balances R$ 15,670,952 19,732,050
Special statutory reserve    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Limit on share capital % 20.00%  
Distribution of results R$ 1,212,358 1,993,098
Reserve balances 1,887,576 2,192,442
Investment reserve [Member]    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Reserve balances 14,972,324
Capital reserves    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Reserve balances 26,744 18,425
Unclaimed dividend forfeited    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results (2,308)
Reserve for the distribution of dividends    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results   2,256,367
Reserve balances  
Proposed additional dividend    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results 93,633
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Distribution of results R$ 1,500,000
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - Basic (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Basic earnings per share      
Resulted of the year attributable to controlling shareholders' R$ 14,084,848 R$ 23,381,617 R$ 8,626,386
Weighted average number of shares in the year - in thousands 1,330,020 1,361,264 1,361,264
Weighted average treasury shares - in thousands (32,827) (31,043) (12,042)
Weighted average number of outstanding shares - in thousands 1,297,193 1,330,221 1,349,222
Basic earnings (loss) per common share - R$ R$ 10.85794 R$ 17.57724 R$ 6.39360
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - Diluted (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Diluted earnings per share      
Resulted of the year attributable to controlling shareholders' R$ 14,084,848 R$ 23,381,617 R$ 8,626,386
Weighted average number of shares duing the year (except treasury shares) - in thousands 1,297,193 1,330,221 1,349,222
Average number of potential shares (stock options) - in thousands 487 317 327
Weighted average number of shares (diluted) - in thousands 1,297,680 1,330,538 1,349,549
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share - R$ R$ 10.85387 R$ 17.57305 R$ 6.39205
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NET FINANCIAL RESULT (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Financial expenses      
Interest expense on borrowings R$ (3,636,730) R$ (3,648,330) R$ (3,188,654)
Early settlement premium expenses (260,289)
Amortization Of Debt Issuance Cost (67,353) (69,881) (107,239)
Financial Expenses, Interest Expense on Lease Liabilities (441,596) (433,613) (560,619)
Amortization of fair value adjustment (18,887) (5,543)
Finance Cost, Before Exchange Differences on Translation (4,659,162) (4,590,370) (4,221,301)
Other finance cost (513,483) (419,659) (98,957)
Financial income      
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities 1,668,408 818,780 205,574
Amortization of fair value adjustment on business combination   9,110
Other 157,241 148,230 57,872
Financial income 1,825,649 967,010 272,556
Results from derivative financial instruments      
Income 10,149,730 11,969,288 5,582,352
Losses on change in fair value of derivatives (4,623,016) (5,207,721) (7,180,014)
Results from derivative financial instruments 5,526,714 6,761,567 (1,597,662)
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net      
Exchange rate variation on loans, financing and debentures 4,185,675 3,949,020 (4,847,320)
Leases 180,112 186,241 (194,415)
Other assets and liabilities (1,278,060) (840,668) 1,240,908
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net 3,087,727 3,294,593 (3,800,827)
Finance income (cost) 5,780,928 6,432,800 R$ (9,347,234)
Capitalized loan costs 1,160,364 359,407  
Transaction costs for loans and financing 19 232  
Reclassification to biological assets R$ 223,055 R$ 178,429  
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NET SALES (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [abstract]      
Gross sales R$ 47,601,020 R$ 59,550,424 R$ 48,479,827
Sales deductions      
Returns and cancelations (155,950) (91,291) (69,764)
Discounts and rebates (5,526,032) (7,459,520) (5,717,412)
Total 41,919,038 51,999,613 42,692,651
Taxes on sales (2,163,463) (2,168,667) (1,727,220)
Net sales R$ 39,755,575 R$ 49,830,946 R$ 40,965,431
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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Operating segment results (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 39,755,575 R$ 49,830,946 R$ 40,965,431
EBITDA 19,537,398 29,630,671 25,221,854
Depreciation and amortisation expense (7,321,110) (7,407,890) (7,041,663)
Operating profit before net financial income ("EBIT") R$ 12,216,288 R$ 22,222,781 R$ 18,180,191
EBITDA margin (%) 49.14% 59.46% 61.57%
Domestic (Brazil)      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 8,863,292 R$ 8,524,638 R$ 6,719,395
Foreign      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 30,892,283 41,306,308 34,246,036
Asia      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 13,660,165 18,298,105 15,996,747
Europe      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 9,003,272 13,093,824 10,795,958
North America      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 6,158,439 7,664,359 6,119,182
South and Central America      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 1,995,782 2,233,637 1,259,308
Africa      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 74,625 16,383 74,841
Pulp      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 30,677,265 41,384,322 34,715,208
EBITDA R$ 16,052,028 R$ 26,098,309 R$ 22,735,409
EBITDA margin (%) 52.33% 63.06% 65.49%
Pulp | Domestic (Brazil)      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 2,144,199 R$ 2,665,746 R$ 2,338,810
Pulp | Foreign      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 28,533,066 38,718,576 32,376,398
Pulp | Asia      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 13,588,032 18,294,046 15,952,786
Pulp | Europe      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 8,701,141 12,768,321 10,477,292
Pulp | North America      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 5,682,010 7,055,625 5,694,273
Pulp | South and Central America      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 558,601 592,360 233,061
Pulp | Africa      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 3,282 8,224 18,986
Paper      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 9,078,310 8,446,624 6,250,223
EBITDA R$ 3,485,370 R$ 3,532,362 R$ 2,486,445
EBITDA margin (%) 38.39% 41.82% 39.78%
Paper | Domestic (Brazil)      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 6,719,093 R$ 5,858,892 R$ 4,380,585
Paper | Foreign      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 2,359,217 2,587,732 1,869,638
Paper | Asia      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 72,133 4,059 43,961
Paper | Europe      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 302,131 325,503 318,666
Paper | North America      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 476,429 608,734 424,909
Paper | South and Central America      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales 1,437,181 1,641,277 1,026,247
Paper | Africa      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 71,343 R$ 8,159 R$ 55,855
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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net sales by product (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 39,755,575 R$ 49,830,946 R$ 40,965,431
Market pulp      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 30,677,265 R$ 41,384,322 34,715,208
Market pulp | CHINA      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales 41.36% 42.12%  
Market pulp | UNITED STATES      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales 15.32% 14.08%  
Fluff pulp      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales 0.78% 0.80%  
Printing and writing paper      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 7,567,320 R$ 6,912,984 5,107,960
Printing and writing paper | UNITED STATES      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales 23.68% 23.49%  
Printing and writing paper | PERU      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales 19.49% 9.04%  
Printing and writing paper | ARGENTINA      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales   19.81%  
Tissue      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Percentage of total net sales 5.14% 2.30%  
Paperboard      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 1,417,075 R$ 1,421,338 1,091,588
Other      
SEGMENT INFORMATION      
Net sales R$ 93,915 R$ 112,302 R$ 50,675
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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill based on expected future profitability (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SEGMENT INFORMATION    
Goodwill based on expected future profitability R$ 8,187,242 R$ 8,016,383
Pulp    
SEGMENT INFORMATION    
Goodwill based on expected future profitability 7,897,051 7,897,051
Paper    
SEGMENT INFORMATION    
Goodwill based on expected future profitability R$ 290,191 R$ 119,332
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RESULTS BY NATURE (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cost of sales      
Personnel expenses R$ (1,450,428) R$ (1,467,896) R$ (1,174,460)
Costs of raw materials, materials and services (10,981,883) (11,463,862) (8,731,670)
Logistics cost (4,341,369) (4,795,161) (4,328,046)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (6,718,474) (6,406,610) (5,988,248)
Other (1,584,521) (687,759) (393,164)
Total cost of sales (25,076,675) (24,821,288) (20,615,588)
Cost of idle capacity and maintenance downtime 650,592 525,882  
Selling expenses      
Personnel expenses (281,673) (244,681) (219,590)
Services (173,494) (146,184) (121,568)
Logistics cost (1,067,031) (1,065,416) (947,551)
Depreciation and amortization (952,033) (951,626) (944,361)
Other (122,146) (75,287) (58,652)
Total selling expenses (2,596,377) (2,483,194) (2,291,722)
General and Administrative expenses      
Personnel expenses (1,172,538) (1,039,733) (984,513)
Services (406,001) (378,986) (330,727)
Depreciation and amortization (118,771) (101,764) (103,867)
Other (225,918) (189,284) (158,802)
Total General and Administrative expenses (1,923,228) (1,709,767) (1,577,909)
Other operating (expenses) income net      
Rents and leases 3,971 2,164 3,321
Result from sale of other products, net 79,046 58,880 31,865
Result from sale and disposal of property, plant and equipment, intangible and biological assets, net (331,285) (509) 413,052
Result on fair value adjustment of biological assets 1,989,831 1,199,759 763,091
Depletion and amortization 468,168 52,110 (5,187)
Tax credits - gains in tax lawsuits (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS calculation basis) (1,324) 441,880
Provision for judicial liabilities (167,563) (156,243)
Other operating income, net 2,076,372 1,121,716 1,648,067
Cost of idle capacity and maintenance downtime 650,592 525,882  
Amortization of fair value adjustment 18,887 5,543
Tax Credit 34,204 (33,121) 45
Provision for legal fees R$ 2,076,372 R$ 1,121,716 R$ 1,648,067
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INSURANCE COVERAGE (Details)
R$ in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
BRL (R$)
INSURANCE COVERAGE    
Maximum insurance coverage for operational risks $ 1,000,000 R$ 4,841,300
Maximum insurance coverage for civil general liabilities 20,000 96,826
Maximum coverage for domestic transportation insurance policy   60,000
Maximum coverage for international transportation insurance policy $ 75,000 R$ 363,098
Insurance coverage term for domestic and international transportation 18 months 18 months
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - BRL (R$)
Jan. 26, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Events subsequent to the reporting date        
Share capital   R$ 9,235,546,000   R$ 9,235,546,000
Quantity of ordinary shares   1,324,117,615,000   1,361,263,584,000
Ordinary shares [member] | Not later than 18 months        
Events subsequent to the reporting date        
Share buyback program 40,000,000      
Share Capital        
Events subsequent to the reporting date        
Share capital   R$ 9,269,281,000    
Share Capital | Ordinary shares [member]        
Events subsequent to the reporting date        
Quantity of ordinary shares 1,304,117,615 1,324,117,615    
Treasury shares canceled        
Events subsequent to the reporting date        
Number of shares canceled 20,000,000   37,145,969  
Average cost of canceled treasury shares R$ 42.69      
Total amount of canceled treasury shares 853,725,000      
Treasury shares canceled | Share Capital        
Events subsequent to the reporting date        
Share capital R$ 9,269,281,000