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2016 Braskem | Annual Report
international seal that recognizes
companies with excellent carbon
management standards. This
achievement is in line with
our engagement in different
national and global forums
linked to promoting sustainable
development such as UN Global
Compact, of which we have been
a signatory since 2007, as well
as supporting its outstanding
participation in lists such as
the Dow Jones Sustainability
Emerging Markets Index (DJSI)
and the Corporate Sustainability
Index (ISE) of the Brazilian Stock
Exchange (BM&FBOVESPA).
Among the most important
initiatives in 2016 is the
Movimento Menos Perda
Mais Água (Less Loss More
Water Movement), a water
management project aligned with
the UN Sustainable Development
Goals initiated by the Brazilian
Network of the Global Compact,
which has Braskem and SANASA
as leaders.
With a focus on generating
more sustainable products, it is
important to highlight the launch
of 100% recycled polypropylene
and polyethylene resins
produced from big bags and
sacks discarded. These initiatives
include the Wecycle platform,
which aims to foster businesses
and initiatives for appreciation of
recovery, reinforcing Braskem's
commitment to the plastic chain
in Brazil.
Innovation
Our Company's contribution to
a sustainable world is supported
by regular investments in
research and development of
innovative solutions capable
of providing high levels of
productivity and reducing
impacts on the environment.
Innovation initiatives are the
result of the joint efforts of
our Technology and Innovation
Centers located at the Triunfo
petrochemical complex in Rio
Grande do Sul, Brazil, and
in
our
Pittsburgh, United States,
as well as our laboratories in
Campinas, in São Paulo, Brazil,
focused on biotechnology. In
addition, in 2016 we expanded
innovation structure
with the inauguration of the
European Technical Center,
located at the Wesseling plant
in Germany. A highlight in
product development was the
launch of a polypropylene resin
named under the brand Braskem
Amppleo. The new resin, used to
manufacture high performance
foams,
withstand
temperatures up to 100°C
can
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