Tiete Agricola Ltda

About Us

Purposes

The policy of Tietê Agrícola Ltda. establishes a framework of actions that guide the company's socially responsible behavior. In this way, its main objective is to establish the correct way of dealing with business and honoring commitments to interested parties and defining specific responsibilities and monitoring tools to ensure compliance. Ensuring a quality standard for the products and services offered by the company. It is used as a parameter for continuous improvement and for making decisions that directly impact customers and employees.

THE COMPANY

Tietê Agrícola Ltda. is a Brazilian forestry-based company with a branch in the municipality of Capitão Poço - PA founded in 2007, a branch in Aurora do Pará - PA and with administrative and financial headquarters in Araçatuba - SP. The company aims to produce sustainable wood through the reforestation of the teak species (Tectona grandis L. f.), with the aim of selling it on the domestic (Brazil) and foreign markets (India, Vietnam and South Korea, China...) . In addition to producing logs, the company processes its raw materials into multiple sawn products, meeting market demands and adding value to the final product.

MISSION

Meet the demands of the forestry industry, producing high-quality wood for different uses, respecting and preserving the environment and seeking balance between our company and local communities.

VISION

To be recognized nationally and internationally as a reference in the forestry sector in the production of Tectona grandis, generating quality products, in a sustainable, economic and social way.

VALUES

- Environmental awareness: Reforestation fully regulated in accordance with municipal, state, federal and international environmental standards. We always seek to reinforce sustainable development practices, through the preservation of natural areas, as well as the maintenance and promotion of ecological corridors, through areas of permanent preservation and reforestation, being an attraction for the region's fauna.

- Social affinity:We have open doors to welcome the communities in which we operate, educational institutions, NGOs and environmental bodies, in order to collaborate with education, research, communication, social development and information for society as a whole.

- Health and safety: We are committed to incorporating the necessary measures to preserve the health and safety at work of our employees, in order to control the associated risk factors.

- Commitment to Labor Laws: We comply with and apply Brazilian labor standards and laws, as well as national and international agreements and conventions. We respect freedom of association and recognize trade unions.

- Technical:We use cutting-edge technologies for environmental and planting quality monitoring, optimizing processes for quality production, innovation and continuous improvement of the services provided.

- Professionalization: We are committed to training, professional development and also personal development.

- Economy: We contribute to the economic development of the region by valuing local labor and suppliers.

COMPANY CODE OF ETHICS

This ethical code determines the principles and values of business behavior by which Tietê Agrícola Ltda. is governed, and establishes a public commitment to comply with it.

The following principles that encompass the social, environmental and fair business practices constitute the standards of business conduct applicable to all company personnel, from management to employees.

COMPLIANCE WITH RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Tietê Agrícola Ltda. It is characterized by compliance with laws and regulations applicable in all countries where its business activities are carried out. Furthermore, all internal rules and regulations that are applicable in a given situation are mandatory.

COMPLIANCE WITH SOCIAL AND LABOR POLICY

The company respects applicable laws, including adequate payment of wages, and always rejects forced labor or work performed by minors. This commitment implies:

• Comply with fundamental rights and legal prohibitions regarding child labor, as well as avoid any type of discrimination.
• Recognize the right to freedom of association.
• Provide a safe, healthy, productive and dignified work environment.

RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Tietê Agrícola Ltda. cares for the environment, carrying out its commercial activities in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way to minimize the impact of its operations.

- Maintain a healthy environment, minimizing its impact as much as possible during the product's life cycle (design, processing, production, storage and transport)
- Improve processes and procedures to minimize the impact on the environment and communities where we operate.
-Make responsible use of natural resources.
-Manage waste effectively.

RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

The company carries out its activity, adapting appropriate measures to prevent any violation of human rights and minimize impacts in this regard. Respects and supports the fulfillment of internationally recognized human rights, following the requirements established in the principles guided by companies and human rights, extending this commitment to its suppliers, customers and employees.

FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES

The company and its suppliers are committed to complying with ethical standards in their relationships with employees, suppliers, government and regulatory authorities. Illegal or inappropriate forms of activity, which include, among others, corruption, false statements, extortion, embezzlement or bribery, are totally prohibited and may lead to the termination of agreements reached and the opening of legal actions.

• Reject any type of act of corruption or bribery. All operations must be transparent, and therefore all transactions must comply with anti-corruption laws, including requirements to maintain complete and accurate accounting spreadsheets and records.

• Comply with fair trading standards in advertising, sales and competition.

• Do not offer or accept gifts, reimbursements or any type of gratuity as a reward to obtain preferential treatment.

• Carry out a selection process of suppliers and services based on quality, need, cost and performance, always within legal limits. Discriminatory or favoritism criteria will never be used.

• Comply with laws regarding data protection, use and confidentiality.

• Avoid conflicts of interest, that is, when the interests of an employee or a third party compete with the general interests of Tietê Agrícola Ltda., the situation is resolved in a fair and transparent manner.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP

The company values customer satisfaction. Therefore, the basic principle of business action is to meet customer expectations and anticipate their demands, placing emphasis on product quality. With social, environmental and economic responsibility and with full respect for the laws.

ACCOUNTING RECORDS

The company maintains records of internal controls that ensure the prompt preparation and reliability of its reports and financial statements.

RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPLIERS

Relationships with suppliers must be based on respect, trust and seriousness, as well as with service providers. Guaranteed good returns for both parties. Contracts with suppliers are objective, unambiguous, containing objective clauses on commitments to the company and compliance with local laws. It is not permitted to hire, maintain or renew contracts with people or third parties who disregard the commitment defined in this policy.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Any member who violates the provisions of this policy, fails to comply with the law or any Tietê procedure or allows any member of their team to do so, or who is aware of any violation and does not report it to supervisors, is subject to disciplinary action.

Impacts

- We continuously generate value for everyone involved in the company and in the region – through the high productivity and high quality of our planted forests

- Significant carbon sequestration – through our planted forests and preserved native forest reserves.

- We avoid deforestation – for every hectare of teak harvested, we avoid the deforestation of 30 hectares of native wood.

- We preserve the only remaining forests in our municipalities – and we can be proud of having very well cared for native forests.

- We preserve springs, forests and local fauna to much stricter and higher standards than the legislation itself requires.

- We spare no effort in transmitting our values of preservation and care for the environment in our surroundings, with neighboring communities.

- We are the largest employers in the two municipalities where we operate , valuing the hiring of residents of the region.

- We produce for export , generating hard currency for the country and generating wealth in our region.

- We are proud of what we do and we share this with everyone around us , transmitting our culture of doing everything we do right.

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