Brazil for the Environment

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The project seeks reduce CO₂ emissions and promote the energy transition in Brazil through innovative regional solutions that combine renewable energies e circular economy:

Main initiatives:

  1. Use of açaí seed biomass at the mortar plant in Benevides (PA), transforming local waste into renewable fuel;

  2. Use of biomethane at the glass site in Jacareí (SP) and at the mortar site in Queimados (RJ);

  3. Diversification of energy sourcesbiomass, hydroelectric power and natural gas;

  4. Integration with Saint-Gobain's global commitments: Global Compact, Paris Agreement, decarbonization roadmap (-20% Scopes 1 and 2 by 2025; -33% Scopes 1 and 2 and -16% Scope 3 by 2030).

Enabling factors:

  • Adapted infrastructure;

  • Business and community partnerships;

  • Processing and performance monitoring technologies.

Results and Objectives

Results Achieved / Impacts

  • Estimated reduction: more than 26,000 tCO₂/year from the three projects in operation;

  • Environmental benefits: Reducing the use of fossil fuels, reusing agro-industrial waste, and strengthening the circular economy.;

  • Social benefits: Job and income generation, enhancement of the açaí supply chain, and strengthening of local suppliers;

  • Economic benefits: Transforming waste into renewable energy, promoting regional development and generating added value.

 

Expected Results / Future Benefits

  • Ongoing contribution to decarbonization targets until 2050;

  • Annual reduction of more than 26,000 tCO₂;

  • Expanding the regional energy transition model in Brazil.

SDGs

External Certification

No

International Commitments

National Commitments

National Circular Economy Policy, National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS)

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Energy Transition through Regional Strategies

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