Annual Report 2004

Executive summary | Learning and development

Social responsibility

During 2004, we proceeded with our social action program, focused on education and income generation to help improve the quality of life of communities in the regions where we operate. During the year, our investments in the social area totaled $5 million.

In February, during an audience with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Aracruz donated R$1 million (equivalent to $0.3 million) to the government’s Zero Hunger Program. With the donation, the Company reinforced its commitment to social questions and demonstrated its support for the program.

More details about Aracruz’s social activities during 2004 can be found in the Sustainability Report.