Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in the Americas and the world leader in the production of biopolymers, received, for another year, the ISCC PLUS and Bonsucro international certifications for its PE5 (polyethylene) and UNIB2 (basic petrochemicals) units, both belonging to the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The seals ensure the adoption of sustainability criteria in the production process of green plastic.

With the certifications, the petrochemical company meets the demands of customers of Green PE, produced from sugarcane ethanol, in line with the guidelines of European Bioplastics and other sustainable practices and requirements. The acknowledgment also reaffirms the commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment adopted by the company in its processes.

Launched five years ago, the I'm GreenT Green Plastic is the first polyethylene from renewable sources to be produced on an industrial scale in the world. The result of the combination of innovation, technology and sustainability, the resin's key differentiator is the capture of 2.15 kg of CO2 for every kilogram of material produced.

Simultaneously, the basic petrochemicals units UNIB 1 (BA) and 2 UNIB (RS) have maintained the Bonsucro Standard Certification. This parameter serves to the RED (Renewable Energy Directives) Directive, which sets the target for the European Union in which, in 2020, 20% of all energy consumed by the community should come from renewable sources, as seen in the company's protocols.

About Braskem

Braskem is the largest manufacturer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, with an annual output of over 20 million metric tons, including production of other basic chemicals and petrochemicals, with R$54 billion in annual revenue. With the aim of improving the lives of people, creating sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics, Braskem is present in over 70 countries, with 8,000 members, and operates 40 industrial units located in Brazil, the United States, Germany, and Mexico - the latter in partnership with the Mexico-based company Idesa.

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