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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

How does Braskem's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Braskem's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Braskem's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Braskem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising about 9,323,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 553,004,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 27,813,250,550 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Brazil, the company’s emissions for the same year were approximately 1,726,209,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 31,639,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 1,757,848,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Braskem has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets reflect Braskem's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the petrochemical industry.

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Scope 2
1,017,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Braskem's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Braskem is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Braskem is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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