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11-23-2020

NEWS ALERT: Braskem wins the Chemical Week's Sustainability Awards

Rotterdam, November 23, 2020 - The Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem has won in the category of Best Sustainable Initiative in the first-ever Sustainability Awards during this year's Chemical Week's Financial Outlook & Sustainability Forum that was held online on the 18th and 19th of November. The award was credited to the I'm greenT portfolio, a family of bioplastics with negative carbon footprint.

08-03-2020

Footwear brand TOMS includes the carbon-negative I'm green bio-based EVA from Braskem in earthwise, a collection rooted in earth-friendly materials and processes

According to the UNEP1, the fashion industry makes up for 10 % of global greenhouse gas emissions - more than international flights and shipping combined. TOMS has committed to reduce its carbon footprint by 2025, and this already starts with the choice of resources and materials for production.

07-27-2020

Braskem cooperates with Biopromotions and makes 150.000 mask straps available for donation to our healthcare heroes working on the frontlines

New sustainable ideas for new circumstances during COVID-19

07-20-2020

Bottle Up to launch in whsmith stores across the UK

Joining the fight against the plastic tide, Dutch-based brand Bottle Up has launched in the UK with their pre-filled, reusable, BPA free, plant-based water bottles. The bottles will be sold in 438 WHSmith locations across the UK including train station and airport locations such as Manchester Piccadilly, Euston, Heathrow, Luton, Waterloo, and Victoria, as well as several hospitals.

06-29-2020

Braskem closes new long-term deal to buy solar power

The partnership with Canadian Solar enables the construction of a solar power plant in Minas Gerais and the generation of 22 000 MWh per month, with the potential for avoiding 500,000 tons of CO2 emissions over the 20 years of the agreement

05-28-2020

Braskem's bioplastic recognized at UN event as one of Brazil's most transformational cases in sustainable development

The initiative is now part of an online repository along with over 60 case studies for fostering the sustainable development of various economic sectors

05-08-2020

Braskem and Biopromotions collaborate on sustainable mask straps

The mask straps are designed to help those who need to wear a mask all day, for instance, in hospitals or at the doctor's practice, but also those who are not used to using this new accessory.

12-03-2019

Braskem included once again in B3 Corporate Sustainability Index

Braskem's inclusion reflects its commitment to best practices in social responsibility, corporate governance, financial management and environmental preservation.

10-21-2019

Braskem strengthens its position as a global player in the caps and closures segment at K Fair

Braskem has unified its products in the Caps & Closures segment to better serve its clients worldwide with solutions in Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Renewables and Post-Consumer Resins (PCR).

10-21-2019

Braskem presents its digital transformation at K Fair 2019

Part of the company's strategy to strengthen its position in the petrochemical industry, the initiatives will create value for clients, employees and the business by incorporating advanced digital technologies in strategic areas of operations.