This achievement comes at a time when emissions reduction is playing an increasingly important role in industrial investment decisions, driven by factors such as energy efficiency, climate regulations, and competitiveness. In this context, Braskem's strategy seeks to combine carbon intensity reduction with long-term operational and financial gains.

"Decarbonization is not a future agenda for Braskem. It is already happening in our operations through projects that reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency, and strengthen business competitiveness. Our focus is to accelerate solutions capable of generating environmental and economic value at the same time," explains Gustavo Checcucci, Industrial Energy and Decarbonization Director at Braskem.

Created in 2021, the Industrial Decarbonization Program is structured around two complementary pillars: strengthening climate management culture, governance, and processes; and implementing initiatives focused on continuous improvement, energy efficiency, electrification, and energy matrix transformation. The program also includes internal carbon pricing mechanisms that support investment decisions and project prioritization.

This effort reflects a broader trend across industrial sectors. As climate regulations advance and the search for greater operational efficiency intensifies, companies are accelerating investments in solutions that combine emissions reduction, energy security, and competitiveness.

To support this transition, Braskem has been reconfiguring the infrastructure of its industrial assets. One of the main examples is the Vesta Project, located in the ABC region of São Paulo, which replaced steam turbines with high-efficiency electric motors powered by a cogeneration plant fueled by hydrogen-rich residual gas. The initiative reduced approximately 100,000 tons of CO²e per year, while also improving energy efficiency by 7.3% and reducing the site's water consumption by 11%, demonstrating the financial and environmental viability of large-scale industrial modernization.

Also in the State of São Paulo, at its facility in Paulínia, the company plans to install a renewable electricity-powered boiler, which is expected to reduce CO²e emissions by approximately 65%. The solution will replace part of the steam currently generated from fossil fuels, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027.

At the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex, in Rio Grande do Sul, Braskem has begun using biomethane to partially replace natural gas in its operations. The fuel is supplied by Ultragaz and produced from organic waste at the Minas do Leão landfill. The initiative is expected to serve as a model for potential replication at other industrial facilities.

Another milestone achieved by the program was the complete replacement of fossil natural gas with eucalyptus biomass for steam generation at Braskem's PVC plant in Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas. A significant efficiency gain was also obtained through electrification, replacing a turbine with approximately 20% efficiency with a motor exceeding 90% efficiency. The project reduced emissions by approximately 150,000 tons of CO²e per year, representing a reduction of around 30% in Braskem's GHG emissions in the state compared to 2020 levels.

"Decarbonization is part of the company's operational strategy. The results already achieved demonstrate that it is possible to advance the energy transition in a consistent way while delivering value to the business," adds Checcucci.