- Alagoas geological event
- Climate change
- Global concern for the environment and increasing trend in single-use plastic bans
- Environmental, health, and safety hazards inherent to petrochemical operations
- Cyclical nature of the petrochemical industry
- Increasing cyber attacks
Braskem S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Braskem S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.8 million tons of CO2e (scopes 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 10.0M tCO2e; Scope 2: 881.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 30 million tons of CO2e. 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
10.8 million tons of CO2e (scopes 1 and 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
72% of electric energy purchased
of total energy
Water Usage
70.7M m3
2021
Waste
41.0M tons
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 881.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 30 million tons of CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Led the CDP Climate ranking
- Achieved A List of CDP Water
- Recognized by Bloomberg News Economy Forum as the best thermoplastic resin producer in the circular economy
- Started up first mechanical recycling plant in partnership with Valoren, with 14,000 tons of capacity
- Green ethylene production record in 2021 and approval of capacity expansion project to 260,000 tons
- Partnership with Casa dos Ventos – acquisition of shareholding in wind farms making us self-producers of renewable energy
- Partnership with Veolia – signed a 20-year agreement for the development and purchase of renewable energy from eucalyptus biomass
- Received ISCC Plus certification for production from circular raw material
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Positive evolution of the situation in Maceió
- Operationalization of the new contract with Pemex and the construction of the ethane terminal in Mexico
- Reduction of 250kt/year in CO2e emissions by 2022
📅 Medium-term
- Reach 1.0 million tons of green PE production capacity by 2030
- Increase the sale of recycled products to 1 million tons by 2030
- Reduce current emissions by 15% by 2030
- Achieve a 100% water security index by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomySocial ResponsibilityHuman RightsGovernance