Maceió, March 21, 2019 - Executives of Braskem attended the public hearing held by the Transparency, Governance, Supervision and Control and Consumer Defense Committee (CTFC) of the Senate, this Thursday (21), with the objective of debating the situation of the district of Pinheiro, in Maceió. The public hearing was chaired by Senator Rodrigo Cunha (PSDB-AL).  

As done in other occasions, the representatives of the company explained the procedures adopted in mining activities - following international standards - and  made clarifications on the safety control of their operations.

The company is providing support to public authorities - such as the Civil Defense, the National Mining Agency, the Geological Survey of Brazil and the Ministry of Mines and Energy - and conducting studies to help in the determination of the causes of the event that affects the district of Pinheiro. 

These works include the evaluation of the wells located in the district of Pinheiro, where Braskem has no more activities in operation, besides the support to the investigations on the district's geology. The company has established channels of communication with the community, with the press and other entities of the organized civil society.

Braskem reaffirms its commitment to safety, sustainability and a responsible corporate operation, and reiterates its stance of continuing to collaborate with the public bodies with jurisdiction to elucidate the causes and be a part of the solution for the problem.