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.
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Braskem's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Braskem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,083,460,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 523,530,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 25,859,359,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 97,318,760,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9,323,773,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 553,004,000 kg CO2e, with a total of 9,876,777,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. 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. Additionally, 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 addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is cascaded from Braskem S.A., the parent company, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental impact and sustainability initiatives.
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| 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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