Policy for genetically modified organisms
Aracruz Celulose believes that Genetic Engineering of forest species can bring benefits to society through sustainable development. The company bases its decisions regarding research, development, planting and acquisition of Genetically Modified Trees upon current legislation, scientific knowledge, the requirements of its customers and the concerns of society, through continuous evaluation of the impacts and economic, environmental and social gains stemming from the application of this technology, and from compliance with all of the technical-scientific procedures necessary for the elimination of potential associated risks.
