- COVID-19 pandemic impacting global demand and operations.
- Geological phenomenon in Alagoas requiring relocation and compensation efforts.
- Ethane supply shortage in Mexico.
- Petrochemical market volatility.
- Growing global concern for plastic waste and environmental impact.
- Climate change and its impact on operations and resources.
Braskem S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Braskem S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 10.0M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 735.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
10.8M tCO2e/year
2020
Renewable Energy
74%
of total energy
Water Usage
69.3M m3/year
2020
Waste
35.9M tons/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 10.0M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 735.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 0.62% compared to 2019.
- Achieved A-list ranking in CDP Climate for the sixth consecutive time.
- Increased sales of Green PE to a historical record of 170,000 tons.
- Expanded sales of resins with recycled content by 284% compared to 2019, reaching 9,000 tons.
- Avoided an estimated 1.5 million tons of CO2 emissions through renewable energy partnerships.
- Reached OCS Blue level in Operation Clean Sweep program in Brazil and the United States.
- Collected approximately 3,000 tons of pellets, flakes, and powders, preventing them from reaching rivers and seas.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 15% by 2030 from 2019 baseline.
- Expand I'm green™ portfolio to 300,000 tons of recycled content products by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Expand I'm green™ portfolio to 1 million tons of recycled content products by 2030.
- Prevent 1.5 million tons of plastic waste from incineration, landfills, or environmental disposal by 2030.
- Achieve 85% renewable energy in electricity purchases by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangePlastic WasteHealth and SafetyHuman RightsEconomic PerformanceCommunity RelationsOperational Eco-efficiencyGovernanceDiversity & InclusionCircular EconomySupplier Sustainability