About
Scellec Teca
Scellec Teca is dedicated to the planting teak (Tectona grandis) through responsible and sustainable forest management on land that was previously fallow or former cattle farms, in such a way that internal and external environmental benefits are maximized. At the same time, the company ensures the enhancement of biodiversity in the non-planted areas of all its properties and native forest conservation areas. The company acquires freehold grassland for planting teak.
The company was established to de-risk and manage the clear investment opportunity that exists in Colombia to plant teak, a highly sought-after, low-risk tropical high-grade hardwood with a consistently strong market demand.
We have assembled a team of recognised Teak forestry management specialists including Colombian forestry contract operators in addition to Scellec Caribe SAS (Colombian subsidiary of Scellec Teca Limited) having developed its own competence to implement the investment strategy successfully.
Scellec Teca plantations are developed using sustainable forest management techniques and adhering to international standards.
Scellec Teca offers Institutional and Family Office investors a sustainable investment to be proud of and with alpha returns.
Our management team has over a century in combined years of experience in international forestland management and value creation.
Our philosophy has been shaped by a deep understanding of working in rural Colombia and is simple; our workers health, safety and happiness are paramount to having quality community relationships and a positive social impact, which in turn helps drive best practice, tree quality and commercial success.
Scellec Teca aligns its best practices throughout its value chain. We aim to deliver excellence to a premium market segment and to be synonymous with quality, reliability, transparency and responsibility.
Our Mision, Vision & Values
Mision
Leading the Future of Sustainable Teak
At Scellec, we are committed to creating a sector of excellence in sustainable Teak production in Colombia, positioning ourselves as global leaders by offering the highest quality wood while promoting environmental management and social progress.
Vision
Our mission is carried out by a highly qualified team that ensures every aspect of the operation is addressed to reduce risks, maximize positive impacts, prevent and mitigate negative impacts, and assure our investors, workers, clients, suppliers, communities, and authorities the security of interacting with a sustainable and reliable company.
Our processes are also oriented towards contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the requirements of the IFC and the EUDR, as well as meeting the highest international standards for responsible wood production.
Values
Scellec Teca --- Cultivating Value, Rooted in Sustainability.
Sustainable Leadership: We are pioneers in establishing a new standard in the teak sector, positioning Colombia at the forefront of quality and sustainability. Through responsible forestry practices, we offer premium teak while protecting the planet for future generations.
Environmental Legacy: Our commitment goes beyond wood. We actively restore ecosystems through strategic work and conservation of native forests, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to meaningful carbon offset initiatives. Every tree we cultivate is a step towards a healthier Earth.
Social Impact: We believe in growth that elevates communities. We generate rural employment, foster skills development, and support relevant local initiatives for the well-being of the communities around our plantations. We ensure that prosperity is shared and sustainable.
Investor Confidence: Ethical practices generate competitive returns. Transparency, long-term value, and responsible management make us the preferred partner for investors seeking both financial success and positive impact.
A Balanced Future: Our long-term vision unites ecological health with commercial viability, demonstrating that business can be a force for good. Together, we are cultivating a legacy where nature and people thrive—one tree at a time.
Our mission is to create a Teak centre of excellence in the Caribbean region of Colombia.
We will do this by producing and processing world-class certified Teak, which will provide an above average ROI for our investors while removing CO2 through sequestration, having a positive impact on the environment and benefiting the communities in which we work.
Scellec Teca
Why invest with
Expertise
The Scellec team’s experience and know how in deploying capital in Colombia in teak plantations is a proven success. The team combines international experience with local knowledge to manage the critical growth phase of teak over the first seven years, key to the project’s success. The team has a combination of business experience and skills to deliver commercial success.
Track record
Project 1 is well underway achieved within the first year of the first farm planted with teak. Approx. 4,000 ha acquired, and 1,077 ha planted in 2023, and c. 1,250 ha forecasted to be planted in 2024.
Sustainable Practices
We are committed to responsible and sustainable forestry practices, ensuring the longevity of your investment and contributing to a greener planet while ensuring that investors receive commercially attractive returns.
1 | Reforestation of what was previously forest and is currently ranch land
2 | Mitigates climate change due to carbon sequestration
3 | Any remaining natural forests and wildlife are protected and will be taken into consideration for further certifications.
4 | Teak plantations provide rural employment
5 | Teak plantations produce 10 times more volume than natural tropical forests helping to take pressure off natural ecosystems
6 | Teak is naturally resistant and does not need chemicals for preservation
7 | Solid timber such as Teak uses considerably less energy than other building materials
8 | Tropical high-grade hardwood supply crisis becoming more evident due to deforestation of natural tropical forests