Braskem SA
Braskem's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Braskem's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Braskem amounted to 9,731,876 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Braskem decreased by 1.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Braskem's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Braskem's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Braskem were 9,208,346 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Braskem reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Braskem's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Braskem's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Braskem's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Braskem reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 523,530 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Braskem reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Braskem's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 31.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does Braskem use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Braskem reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Braskem's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Braskem's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Braskem reported 25,859,359 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Braskem includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Braskem's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Braskem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Braskem reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,859,359 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 55.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Braskem's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Braskem 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Braskem disclose?
In 2024, Braskem reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Braskem's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,908,234.82 tCO₂e (46.02%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 5,161,528.056 tCO₂e (19.95%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,741,849.247 tCO₂e (14.46%)
Braskem's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Braskem’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Braskem reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,208,346 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,530 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 734.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Braskem's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Braskem's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Braskem reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 734.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 249.65 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Braskem rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Braskem ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Braskem is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Braskem's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Braskem reported a total carbon footprint of 35,591,235 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.57% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Braskem's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 25.87%. a