Braskem SA
Braskem's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Braskem completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Braskem has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Braskem's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Braskem amounted to 9,876,777 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Braskem decreased by 7.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Braskem's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Braskem's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Braskem were 9,323,773 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Braskem reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Braskem's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Braskem's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Braskem's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Braskem reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 553,004 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Braskem reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Braskem's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 27.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Braskem's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Braskem 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Braskem use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Braskem reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Braskem's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Braskem's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Braskem reported 27,813,250.55 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Braskem includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Braskem's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Braskem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Braskem reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,813,250.55 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 55.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Braskem disclose?
In 2023, Braskem reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Braskem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Braskem's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,849,721.754 tCOâ‚‚e (46.39%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 6,369,234.376 tCOâ‚‚e (22.99%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,615,722.572 tCOâ‚‚e (13.05%)
Braskem's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Braskem's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Braskem reported a total carbon footprint of 37,690,027.55 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 251.86% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Braskem's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 24.74%.