Braskem
Braskem S.A., a leading global player in the petrochemical industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2002, Braskem has rapidly established itself as a key manufacturer of thermoplastic resins, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions and innovation. The company’s core products include polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC, which are essential for various applications in packaging, construction, and automotive sectors. Braskem is particularly noted for its commitment to producing biopolymers, setting it apart in the market. With a robust market position, Braskem has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its sustainability initiatives and contributions to the circular economy. As a pioneer in the industry, Braskem continues to drive advancements in materials science and sustainable practices.
DitchCarbon Score
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Braskem's score of 43 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Braskem's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Braskem reported carbon emissions of approximately 10,104,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 607,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 10,711,804,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 27,281,767,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Braskem's emissions were approximately 9,987,076,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 881,089,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with total emissions reaching about 10,868,089,000 kg CO2e. Braskem has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting. As a leading player in the petrochemical industry, Braskem's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprints.
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| 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,674,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,017,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Braskem is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
