Braskem’s Carbon Negative Biopolymers to Be Spotlighted by “World’s Greatest…!” Television Series
- Braskem's I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene has a negative carbon footprint, removing 3.09 tons of carbon for every ton produced.
- Braskem aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Braskem’s I'm greenTM bio-based polyethylene is made from sugarcane ethanol, a renewable resource that removes CO2 from the environment
Green Ethylene Triunfo Petrochemical Complex (Photo: Business Wire)
Currently in its 17th season, “World’s Greatest…!” is a 30-minute show that is dedicated to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places, and people. Braskem was selected to participate in the series given the company’s investment in creating a carbon-neutral circular economy and its commitment to creating groundbreaking, sustainable products as a result.
“We are honored to have been selected to be spotlighted by the “World’s Greatest…!” television series,” said Walmir Soller, VP of Olefins and Polyolefins, at Braskem Europe &
How2Media, the production company responsible for the show, flew a film crew out to Braskem’s Innovation and Technology Center located in
Braskem’s responsibly sourced sugarcane-based ethanol is the feedstock for the I’m green™ bio-based polyethylene (PE), a bio-based alternative to fossil polyethylene, a thermoplastic resin widely used in packaging in the consumer goods sectors, such as food, beverages, hygiene, and cleaning products, toys and more. I’m green™ bio-based PE has a negative carbon footprint. For every ton of I’m green™ bio-based PE produced, it removes 3.09 tons of carbon from the atmosphere. In addition to helping Braskem’s clients meet their carbon reduction targets, I’m green™ bio-based PE is fully recyclable through existing curbside and municipal mechanical recycling infrastructure.
Our ambition is to be among the global leaders in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction and a key player in carbon capture through the production of materials with renewable, biobased raw materials. By 2030, we seek to reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by
“World’s Greatest…!” airs every Saturday on Bloomberg’s network, which reaches 70 million viewers, and is streamed via Peacock, Roku TV, and Amazon Prime Video. Each show provides a fast-paced tour around the world featuring behind-the-scenes footage, informative interviews, and exciting visuals. Braskem’s segment will air on Saturday, September 16, and September 23. For more information, please visit https://www.worldsgreatesttelevision.com.
ABOUT BRASKEM
With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s almost 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health, and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in
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