May 18, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. From May 11 to 13 the EU-LAC Business Summit was held in Vienna, Austria, during which criticism to Aracruz Celulose was expressed by some campaigners. “We provide detailed information and disclosure regarding these allegations on our website”, the company informed. “Furthermore, we would like to reiterate our firm commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainable development. Aracruz Celulose has always been open and transparent about all aspects of its operation. We are willing to listen to and be scrutinized by all our legitimate stakeholders. To this objective, we are involved in systematic and ongoing engagement with local communities, national stakeholders as well as international NGOs and opinion leaders with expertise in environmental and social affairs.” Aracruz Celulose is a Brazilian company, the world’s leading producer of bleached eucalyptus pulp. The company is responsible for 30% of the global supply of the product, used to manufacture printing and writing, tissue, and high value added specialty papers.