Sustainable solutions
One of our main commitments is to offer clean and renewable energy on a large scale to the country and the world. We are on a constant search and aim to transform scenarios, opening ways to leverage the transition of low carbon energy.
This premise is aligned with our ESG agenda (Environment, Social and Governance). We sell exclusively sustainable products which present the smallest polluting emissions and reduce our carbon footprint. Furthermore, we follow high standards of sustainability (environmental, social and economic) and governance.
By 2040, 50% of transport fuel will be bio fuel. Ethanol is one of the main clean and renewable alternatives, which contributes to renewing the energy matrix, reducing polluting gases that lead to the greenhouse effect. Moreover, Brazilian ethanol is produced in large scale, is easily distributed and is already a valid solution, not only commercially but also technologically.
For a sustainable future
We have rethought mobility looking at clean, renewable sources that are available in large quantities in Brazil, 2 build a more sustainable future. Ethanol takes the lead in this search, owing to a number of factors, such as:
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Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Ethanol is the champion among fossil fuels. When burned, it emits a much smaller quantity of carbon dioxide (Co2) into the atmosphere, amounting to an almost 80% reduction in relation to gasoline, for example. The impact is more notable from the point of view of the ‘Well to Wheel’ concept which takes into consideration greenhouse gas emissions captured in the whole life cycle of the energy source, from extraction, generation of energy and production until consumption.
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Positive impact in the carbon cycle
If used as a standard material for the industry, ethanol has the capacity to contribute to cleaning productive process is, reducing the carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels.
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Versatility
ethanol can also be used as a material in the production of other fuels, presenting expressive environmental advantages. One example is the production of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). In this case SAF emits 73% less CO2 than aviation kerosene, thereby being an option to decarbonize the air transportation around the world.
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Scale
The capacity to produce, together with the logistical optimization and integration , makes ethanol an excellent choice as regards sustainability.
Energy transition
Energy transition is the change in the way that society produces, consumes and distributes energy in a more sustainable manner. It involves the migration of sources of energy based on fossil fuels, that are highly polluting and finite, towards a source of renewable, sustainable and low carbon energy, such as ethanol, hydroelectric and solar, among others.
The transition towards a more efficient and sustainable model is a fundamental process and is part of our commitment. By integrating production and distribution, efficiently and innovatively, we have become important agents of this change.
- We bring greater security in the supply of bio fuel;
- We offer a viable transport solution with a low carbon footprint;
- Our products are renewable and considerably reduced the emission of pollutants, diminishing the impact on the environment;
- We sell CBIOs*, also known as carbon credits, to other industries who wish to compensate their emissions.
*Carbon credits (CBIO) is an instrument created by the National Biofuel Policy (RenovaBio) to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the fuel sector. Each CBI is equivalent to 1 tonne of CO2 which has not been emitted.
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