Suzano, which produces bioproducts from eucalyptus trees, is supporting initiatives to assist universities in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has already donated inputs for the production of 70% hand sanitizer; provided reagent kits for use in detecting the novel virus in the population; and donated gloves and other personal protective equipment to higher education institutions.
The donations will be directed to Fatec – Faculty of Technology, in Capão Bonito, Unicamp – State University of Campinas, the Federal Universities of Pernambuco – UFPE, Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ and Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS and the Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul – IFMS.
"In this delicate moment, the role of science is fundamental to society. Therefore, one of our fronts in this scenario has been engaging with universities, which are working voluntarily to help the population. This task force with educational institutions aligns with our guiding principle of "generating and sharing value," which is essential to all our decisions," says Fernando Bertolucci, Suzano's Chief Technology and Innovation Officer.
