Celebrating 15 Years of I'm green™ Bio-Based With Operation Rates Above Nameplate Capacity After Expansion
Braskem celebrates 15 years of I'm green bio-based
Braskem has reached 275,000 tons/year of green ethylene, 37% above the production capacity compared to the initial project in 2010
PHILADELPHIA, May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), a global market leader and pioneer producer of bio-polyethylene, proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of its groundbreaking I'm green™ bio-based portfolio. In line with this milestone, Braskem is reinforcing its strategic focus on further developing the I'm green™ bio-based offerings and its unwavering commitment to supporting the industry and brand owners in their sustainability journey.
Braskem begins celebrating 15 years as a producer of the I'm green™ bio-based portfolio by celebrating the 37% expansion in production capacity at the green ethylene unit in Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Now, our production capacity is 275,000 tons/year of green ethylene, which is the raw material used in the production of Braskem's I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene. In 2010, when we started operations, our capacity of green ethylene was 200,000 tons/year. Green ethylene offers the same quality and versatility as fossil-based products, but with the added benefit of capturing about two tons of carbon dioxide for every ton produced, measured throughout its production chain up to Braskem's gate. This additional capacity in biopolymer production will represent the capture of approximately 159,000 tons of CO₂ per year, equivalent to the carbon emitted by 12,000 U.S. citizens in one year.
"In 2025, as we celebrate the anniversary of our pioneering I'm green™ bio-based brand, we reflect on the remarkable journey we've undertaken in advancing sustainable plastics and chemicals. This milestone is not just a testament to our innovation and leadership in biopolymers but also a celebration of our commitment to a sustainable future. The expansion of our bio-ethylene unit in 2023 was a significant step forward in our mission to support the industry and brand owners on the sustainability journey, and it brings us closer to our goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. We are proud of what we've achieved and are excited about the future possibilities," says Walmir Soller, Vice President for North America, Europe, and Asia – NAMEA and CEO of Braskem BV.
Since the inauguration of the bio-ethylene plant in 2010, Braskem has achieved numerous milestones. Braskem shares its groundbreaking developments on the I'm green™ bio-based website. To learn more, visit https://www.braskem.com/imgreen/home-en.
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