Archives of Decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization: how does it work and what technologies can reduce emissions?

Industrial decarbonization requires a combination of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable sources, biomethane, low-emission hydrogen, new production processes, and—for certain activities—carbon capture and storage. The choice of solutions depends on the characteristics of each plant, the temperatures required by the processes, the raw materials used, the available infrastructure, and energy costs. In Brazil, the high share of renewable sources creates significant advantages but does not eliminate technological and economic challenges.
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Descarbonização: por que reduzir emissões exige transformar todo o sistema de energia

Decarbonization: Why Reducing Emissions Requires Transforming the Entire Energy System

The expansion of renewable energy sources advanced at a record pace, yet global energy-related emissions still reached a new high in 2025. This apparent contradiction helps explain why decarbonization does not simply mean installing more solar and wind power. The process involves transforming energy production and consumption, reducing fossil fuel use, increasing efficiency, electrifying activities, controlling methane emissions, and creating instruments capable of measuring and assigning economic value to avoided emissions.
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Biometano no volante: por que o transporte pesado virou o novo campo de batalha da descarbonização no Brasil

Biomethane Behind the Wheel: Why Heavy-Duty Transport Has Become the New Battleground for Decarbonization in Brazil

In 2026, Brazil accelerated the adoption of biomethane as a fuel for heavy trucks and buses. Automakers, waste managers and large consumer goods companies are signing long-term contracts, building their own supply infrastructure and producing fuel from the waste they themselves generate. For investors, the movement signals the formation of a market with structured demand, growing regulatory support and potential for expansion along the entire value chain, from the biomethane plant to the highway station.
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emissões de gases de efeito estufa

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In 2025, managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become essential for companies committed to sustainability. The GHG Protocol categorizes these emissions into three scopes, enabling a detailed analysis of environmental impact.
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Brasil alcança recorde na redução de carbono com energia limpa em uma década

Brazil achieves record carbon reduction with clean energy in a decade

In the Brazilian energy scenario, the year 2023 marked a historic turning point, characterized by the lowest rate of carbon emissions in electrical generation in the last eleven years. This achievement not only highlights Brazil's commitment to global environmental goals, but also highlights the growing influence of renewable sources in the national energy matrix. Driven by a diversified generation model, the country managed to reach a surprising rate, where 93% of the electricity generated comes from renewable sources, including hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass.
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