Braskem, the market leader in industrial-scale biopolymer production, will be present at K 2025, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8 to 15. Since the last edition in 2022, Braskem has accelerated its transformation journey in response to the current petrochemical industry landscape. At Hall 6, booth D27, the company will showcase how it has evolved through the acceleration of strategic initiatives: optimization of naphtha-based units, expansion of gas-based operations, and significant investments in bio-based technologies and products. Visitors will experience the company's pioneering spirit and discover how Braskem is leading innovation in more sustainable products.

BRASKEM'S RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION

The strategy, branded as Braskem Transforma, is reshaping the company's operations and the industry as a whole. By optimizing naphtha-based units, increasing gas-based production, and leveraging its leadership in bio-based products, Braskem is paving the way for a more circular and low-carbon future.

"K 2025 is the perfect moment to showcase how Braskem's transformation strategy is progressing-for our operations, our partners, and the planet. By shifting to gas and expanding the use of renewables, we're not just adapting to change-we're leading the way toward a more resilient and lower-carbon future for the plastics industry," says Roberto Ramos, CEO of Braskem.

SERVING GLOBAL MARKETS WITH A DIVERSIFIED AND EXPANDING PORTFOLIO

Braskem will highlight its continuously expanding portfolio, designed to support converters and brand owners in over 40 countries with innovative solutions to accelerate their sustainability journeys:

• I'm greenT bio-based polyethylene, EVA, and polyethylene wax, already featured in over 200 global brands.
• Wenew portfolio, with recycled content products, rapidly growing with over 55 grades and more than 85,000 tons sold globally.
• Circular packaging design and collaborative innovation through Cazoolo, Braskem's circular design lab

"At Braskem, we see K 2025 as a global opportunity to deepen partnerships and co-create solutions that drive circularity and business growth. Our portfolio continues to expand through feedstock diversification-from bio-based to recycled-reflecting our commitment to supporting customers in over 40 countries in meeting their growing sustainability expectations and building more resilient value chains," says Walmir Soller, Vice President for North America, Europe, and Asia - NAMEA, and CEO of Braskem BV.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BRASKEM'S BOOTH AT K 2025?

Braskem's booth will spotlight its transformation strategy, Braskem Transforma, aimed at boosting business competitiveness. It will also feature an ecosystem of products and initiatives addressing climate change and plastic waste challenges through interactive exhibits, technical panels, and expert sessions. Visitors will explore:

Renewable Carbon (Bio-based Solutions):

• Advances in I'm greenT bio-based polyethylene, EVA, and wax, celebrating the brand's 15th anniversary.
• Collaborations with Veja (EVA) and bottle up (PE), with applications ranging from footwear to packaging and cosmetics.
• New Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for I'm greenT bio-based EVA and polyethylene wax, highlighting their negative carbon footprint.
• New carbon accounting rules.

Circular Carbon (Solutions to Enhance Circularity):

• Wenew: Circular Economy ecosystem that prevents improper plastic waste disposal and reintegrates it into the value chain.
• Portfolio for high-performance applications: cosmetics, rigid and flexible packaging, appliances, and household items.
• ISCC-certified products: produced via mass balance from post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) or other waste sources like used cooking oil (UCO).

New Launches:

• MDO: complete portfolio of resins for Machine Direction-Oriented solutions, including I'm greenT bio-based options for enhanced sustainability and reduced carbon footprint.
• Nonwovens: renewable high-density polyethylene for hygiene products like diapers and other fiber-based applications.
• Medcol: bio-based low-density polyethylene for pharmaceutical applications (blow-fill-seal).
• EVA 21%: renewable EVA with 21% vinyl acetate content, ideal for shoe soles and insoles.

Driving Innovative Solutions:

• Braskem services to amplify innovative ideas.
• Cazoolo's advancements in design for recyclability and circular packaging solutions.

Braskem's 2030 Goals:

• 1 million tons of bio-based and recycled content products.
• 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Carbon neutrality by 2050

Event Details - Braskem at K 2025

Date: October 8-15, 2025
Location: Hall 6 - Booth D27

About Braskem

Braskem is a global petrochemical company focused on people and the future, cultivating strong relationships and generating value for all. Offering sustainable chemical and plastic solutions to improve people's lives, the company has a complete portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for various sectors, including food packaging, construction, industrial, automotive, agribusiness, health, and hygiene. Braskem believes disruptive innovation is the only path to redefining our relationship with the planet, choosing to act now by promoting plastic circularity and driving the bio-based materials revolution. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the U.S., Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports to clients in over 71 countries through its 8,464 team members operating globally under a management model that reflects its commitment to ethics, compliance with regulations in all countries, and responsible competitiveness. More information: https://www.braskem.com.br