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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In 2023, Braskem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,876,777,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,323,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 553,004,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Braskem's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 10,021,191,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 765,287,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 in 2020. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, which suggests a need for further commitment to climate action. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets, Braskem's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of its environmental impact. The company operates within the petrochemical industry, which is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards more sustainable practices.
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2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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.