CMPC Ventures: corporate venturing for smart forestry and sustainable construction

CMPC, a global company based in Chile, operates in the pulp, wood, packaging, and tissue sectors. Its innovation arm, CMPC Ventures, focuses on integrating advanced technologies, developing new products, and exploring business opportunities through strategic investments, pilot trials, and R&D. In sustainable construction, CMPC Ventures invests in solutions that reduce environmental impact and boost construction efficiency using renewable resources like timber and plywood. Notable investments include Modvion in Sweden and Strong by Form in Chile, now operating in Europe. In Smart Forestry, CMPC Ventures promotes technologies for sustainable forest management, supply chain optimisation, and long-term forestry viability, utilising a venture client programme for rapid pilot testing aligned with responsible forestry practices. Latin America has more barriers, challenges and opportunities than Europe. As an emerging market, it provides significant growth potential and access to diverse natural resources, which is ideal for developing and piloting innovations locally before global scaling. However, logistical issues, longer market times due to geographic distances, and regulatory variations could hinder new technology adoption. CMPC Ventures addresses these challenges by ensuring strategic investments, often testing products not yet assessed in Europe. A key lesson is the necessity of prompt action on promising technologies and maintaining flexibility in approach – whether through investment, partnerships or pilot trials – to align with CMPC’s strategic goals and seize new opportunities in sustainable construction and smart forestry.

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