Braskem

Braskem's reported carbon emissions

Braskem, a rubber and plastic products company headquartered in Brazil, reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. In 2024, its total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) amounted to approximately 35.29 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 9.21 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 523.53 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and roughly 25.86 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For the reporting year 2023, Braskem's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.32 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 553.00 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year. Braskem has established ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In the near term, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline year. Further data indicates a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 15% by 2030, with a base year average of 2018, 2019, and 2020 emissions. The company also reports progress on this target, with the near-term Scope 2 reduction target being on track for both two-year and five-year periods, and the near-term Scope 1 reduction target being on track for the five-year period. It is important to note that Braskem's emissions data and climate targets are cascaded from its ultimate parent company, Braskem S.A.