What is the Socio-Environmental Agreement?

Signed in December 2020 by Braskem and the Federal Public Ministry (MPF), with the participation of the State Public Ministry (MPE) and the adherence of the Municipality of Maceió. This agreement aims to address the impacts of the eviction in Pinheiro, Mutange, Bebedouro, Bom Parto, and Farol through measures focused on repair, mitigation, or compensation.

The initiatives outlined in the agreement are categorized into three main action fronts: socio-urban, environmental, and stabilization with monitoring. Based on this agreement, independent companies conducted a diagnosis and developed a comprehensive work plan.

On the environmental front, the plan includes initiatives related to the physical and biotic environment. Measures also include planting of 47 hectares of mangroves through the Aflora Mangue Project; mangrove fauna monitoring, which began in August 2023; and groundwater monitoring in the neighborhoods of Pinheiro and Mutange.

For socio-urban remediation, interventions will be made in the vacated areas, in addition to preservation of the historical and cultural heritage, urban mobility actions, social compensation, and compensation for collective damages. The agreement also ensures the involvement of relevant public bodies and includes mechanisms for public consultation.

To stabilize the salt wells and monitor the soil, Braskem continues to implement the actions outlined in the closure and well-filling plan approved by the National Mining Agency (ANM). This work is overseen by ANM and other competent bodies.