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Unipar is an important player in the chemical and petrochemical sector, stands out as one of the main suppliers for the sanitation and construction sectors and produces raw materials for all industries, including textile, paper and cellulose, disinfectants, aluminum, toys, shoes, food, beverages and pharmaceuticals, among others.
About Unipar
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About Unipar

Unipar is a key player in the chemical and petrochemical sector in South America, standing out as the largest producer of chlorine and caustic soda and the second largest producer of PVC. It also produces sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, as well as dichloroethane and vinyl chloride monomer.

Founded over 55 years ago in Brazil, Unipar currently has four production facilities. In Brazil, two are strategically located in Cubatão and Santo André, in the State of São Paulo, and one in the Camaçari industrial complex in Bahia. In Argentina, the plant is located in Bahía Blanca.

Unipar is self-sufficient in electricity generation. In Brazil, it holds stakes in Tucano Holding and Veleiros, renewable wind power generation companies, and also in Lar do Sol, a solar power generator. In Argentina, it holds a stake in Solalban, a local gas-fired power producer.

Unipar's products are inputs for various sectors and industries such as construction, sanitation, food, utilities, mining, steel, automotive, healthcare, and pulp and paper.

Unipar's strategic pillar is sustainable growth, producing products that improve people's quality of life. It is constantly strengthening its purpose: to be reliable and to add value in all its relationships with society.

The company has approximately 1,400 direct employees and holds international certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Halal, Kosher, and Together for Sustainability. The company is a signatory of the UN Global Compact and joined the +Water Movement at the same forum.

Unipar has public sustainability commitments, including reducing its carbon footprint, using renewable energy, reducing and reusing water, among others, as well as social impact focused on socially responsible relationships with the communities surrounding its plants. It supports social, environmental, educational, cultural, and sports projects.

A publicly traded company, its shares are listed on B3 S.A. in Brazil under the tickers: UNIP3, UNIP5, and UNIP6. Its common shares (UNIP3) have an 80% tag along right. Unipar is committed to good corporate governance practices and operates with transparency in the disclosure of its information.

Commitment

Purpose

To be reliable and add value in all our relationships with society

Mission, vision and values

Pioneers, leaders and entrepreneurs: Unipar acts sustainably across all dimensions, from its in-house community to its relationship with suppliers.
Mission

Mission

We make chemistry happen to generate sustainable value for people, shareholders, customes, employeers or society, through procuts that increase quality of life

Vision

Vision

To be a global benchmark in our market and to focus on growing in a transparent and responsible manner.

Values

Values

Sustainability Protagonism Ethics and credibility Respect for people Excellence and Quality to be the client's preferred choice.

Excellence in execution

Strategic pillars

Strategic actions are based on five pillars, which provide clear and structured implementation of the strategy.
Sustainable Growth
Sustainable Growth

Seek and develop growth opportunities in three vertical areas: expansion in the core business (chlorine-soda-PVC) in Brazil, Argentina and/or other locations; expansion into businesses adjacent to the core; and expansion into new businesses in basic chemicals and petrochemicals. 

Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence

Operate with excellence in health, environment, and occupational and process safety. Achieve improvements in reliability for operations, processes, productivity and optimization of fixed costs. 

Competitiveness
Competitiveness

Implement programs to reduce variable costs by optimizing coefficients, reducing the unit costs of strategic inputs, improving process efficiency and reducing losses. 

Teams and Culture
Teams and Culture

Train and develop high-performance teams with the potential for sustainable growth projects. Besides that, foster a strong, inclusive organizational culture with a positive environment for all stakeholders. 

Sustainability
Sustainability

Become an agent of transformation for a more sustainable world, engaging both within Unipar and throughout the entire networking ecosystem. 

Factories

Factories
Participation in professional associations

Industry relations

AAPVC
AAPVC
The Asociación Argentina del PVC (Argentine PVC Association) is an institution located in Buenos Aires and represents PVC industry companies.
Abiclor
Abiclor
The Brazilian Association of the Alkali, Chlorine and Derivatives Industry represents the interests of chlor-alkali manufacturers.
Abiquim
Abiquim
The Brazilian Chemical Industry Association monitors products from the chemical industry.
ABRACE Energia
ABRACE Energia
The Brazilian Association of Large Industrial Energy Consumers and Free Consumers represents energy consumers.
Cámara de Permisionarios y Concesionarios de los Puertos de Bahía Blanca
Cámara de Permisionarios y Concesionarios de los Puertos de Bahía Blanca
The Chamber is a group of companies associated with petrochemicals, cereals and services.
Cide
Cide
The Cubatão Hub Integration and Development Center is responsible for manufacturing high-quality raw materials.
CIQyP
CIQyP
The Chamber of the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry represents companies in the chemical and petrochemical sector.
Clorosur
Clorosur
The Latin American Association of the Chlorine Industry works, for example, on the evaluation of the use of chlorine soda and derivatives.
Fiesp
Fiesp
The Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo fosters the growth of Brazilian industries.
IBPVC
IBPVC
The Brazilian PVC Institute represents the interests of the PVC production chain.
IdQ
IdQ
The National Institute for the Development of Chemistry promotes communication between companies and the National Congress.
IPA
IPA
The Argentine Petrochemical Institute promotes information and training for the industry.
Instituto Trata Brasil
Instituto Trata Brasil
The Institute works to raise awareness in society about access to sanitation.
Sinálcalis
Sinálcalis
The National Trade Union of the Alkali Industry represents the interests of the alkali industry and its associates.
Sinproquim
Sinproquim
The Chemical Products Industry Trade Union promotes the strengthening of the chemical industry regarding products that are vital to the Brazilian economy.
UIBB
UIBB
Unión Industrial Bahía Blanca aims to represent local and regional industrial activity.
Corporate governance
Multi-skilled management

Corporate governance

Business is handled responsibly and is structured to achieve the best operational and financial results, while caring for the environment and for the people, based on ethical principles and compliance with laws and regulations. Unipar is managed by the Board of Directors, the Executive Board and the non-permanent Fiscal Council. 

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Compliance program
Ethical commitment

Compliance program

Complying with the law, regulations and established procedures are priorities for Unipar. Our ethical and legal actions aim to build long-term relationships with partners, clients, employees, communities and investors. Unipar's Compliance Program is solid and comprehensive, based on policies and guides that underpin our conduct and decision-making actions. 

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History
Memory and tradition

History

Our company has been active in the petrochemical industry for more than five decades. To illustrate how far we have come, the Unipar Memory Center was created with the goal of managing corporate memory and supporting the dissemination of the company's values and solid history. 

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Unipar Timeline

Beginning of the operations that gave rise to Unipar
Creation of the União Petroleum Exploration Refinery
Creation of the União Petroleum Exploration Refinery, considered the embryo of Unipar.
Expansion with new shareholders
Initial Public Offering of Refinaria União
The IPO of Refinaria União and Petroleum Exploration attracted more than 12 thousand investor shareholders.
Formation of Petroquímica União with partners from Refinaria União
Creation of Petroquímica União
Creation of Petroquímica União Indústria e Comércios, with the participation of the partners of the Refinaria União.
Union of the main shareholdres of create unipar
Creation of União Participações Industriais Ltda
Unipar, conceived by the main shareholders of the Refinaria União. Name changed to União de Indústrias Petroquímicas S.A – Unipar.
Unipar becomes a Publicly-Held Company
Unipar is registered as a Publicly-Held Company
Unipar is officially registered as a Publicly-Held Company
Consolidation of Unipar's Investments
Unipar System
Consolidation of investments creating the "Sistema Unipar".
Participation in the National Privatization Program and new investments.
Concentration on investments in the petrochemical sector
Participation in the National Privatization Program of the Petrochemical industry, increasing its stake in Poliolefinas S.A. and Petroquímica União S.A., in addition to acquiring a stake in Petroflex S.A. Industry and Commerce.
Creation of Rio Polímeros for the gas-chemical hub in Rio de Janeiro
Constitution of Rio Polímeros
Unipar establishes Rio Polímeros for the installation of the gas-chemical complex in Rio de Janeiro.
Unipar consolidates its position as a leader in the petrochemical sector
Consolidation and expansion of control of Petroquímica União
Unipar consolidates its shareholding control of Petroquímica União, acquires the Dow Química Polyethylene plant in Cubatão (SP) and signs an agreement with Petroquisa to consolidate assets in the Southeast.
Partnership with Petrobrás/Petroquisa and formation of Quattor
Formation of Quattor Participações
Unipar consolidates its position as a leader in the petrochemical sector.
Unipar sells stake in Quattor
Sale of stake in Quattor
Unipar sells its equity stake in Quattor
Unipar assumes full control of Carbocloro
Acquisition of Carbocloro and renaming to Unipar Carbocloro SA
Acquisition of Occidental Petroleum Corporation's stake in Carbocloro, taking full control | Change of corporate name to Unipar Carbocloro S.A.
Expansion with plants in São Paulo and Argentina
Acquisition of Solvay Indupa SAIC
Acquisition of Solvay Indupa S.A.I.C and Incorporation of Unipar Indupa S.A.I.C, with plants in Santo André in São Paulo and Bahía Blanca in Argentina.
Unipar strengthens its position in the chemical and petrochemical sector
Expansion as an important player in chlorine, soda and PVC
Unipar consolidates itself as an important player in the chemical and petrochemical sector, with the production of chlorine, soda, and PVC
First renewable energy self-production project
Joint venture with AES Brasil for renewable energy
Establishment of a joint venture with AES Brasil for the construction of the wind farm in Bahia, the first project for the self-production of clean renewable energy.
Investment in solar and wind energy
Partnerships for renewable energy
Joint venture with Atlas Renewable for the construction of a solar park in Pirapora (MG). Third partnership for self-production of renewable energy for the construction of the Cajuína wind complex (RN), with AES Brasil.
First sustainability report and new projects
Brand renewal and investments in sustainability
  • Brand renewal
  • Launch of the 1st Sustainability Report
  • Announcement of a new plant in the Camaçari (BA) petrochemical complex
  • Creation of the Unipar Institute
  • Succession of Frank Geyer Abubakir as Chairman of the Board of Directors
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New production capacity and renewable energy
Start of park operations and capacity expansion
Start of operations at the Tucano wind farm in Bahia and the solar farm in Pirapora. Completion of the expansion of chlorine/soda capacity in Santo André.
Celebrating 55 years with technological advances in Cubatão
Technological transformation and 55-year milestone
Start of operations at the Cajuína I wind farm and start of technological transformation works in Cubatão, with mercury and diaphragm phase-out and replacement by membrane technology. Unipar celebrates 55 years of history.
Brand
Strategic positioning

Brand

Unipar believes that longevity with consistency is important for building trust. The brand is also built around the asymmetrical U: this represents the organic, the human aspect. This is because it is people, reflected in asymmetry, who build trust on a daily basis. We deliver what we promise, with care and commitment. Unipar creates chemistry by being reliable in all its relationships. 

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Regulation

Certification

ISO 14001
ISO 14001
Ensures compliance with environmental laws, identification, control and reduction of environmental impacts.
Português
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 Certification ensures the efficiency of different integrated processes, aimed at customer satisfaction.
Português
ISO 45001
ISO 45001
Ensures compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and seeks to minimize hazards in order to protect people.
Português
Acting responsibly
Acting responsibly
Commitment to health, safety and environmental performance and contribution to increasing society's quality of life.
Português
Halal
Halal
A religious certification that follows Islamic requirements and law to guarantee lawful food for followers of Islam.
Português Espanhol
Kosher
Kosher
A religious certification that follows Islamic requirements and law to guarantee lawful food for followers of Judaism.
Estadão Empresas Mais
Estadão Empresas Mais
Unipar rose from 6th to 1st place in the sector ranking.
Valor 1000
Valor 1000
Unipar rises from 3rd to 2nd place in the sector ranking; 1st place in Ebitda Margin in the sector; Rises from 4th to 2nd place in Profitability.
Melhores da Dinheiro
Melhores da Dinheiro
1st place in Corporate Governance in the sector; 1st place in Financial Sustainability in the sector; 2nd place in the sector ranking.
Best of ESG
Best of ESG
Unipar wins 1st place in the ESG Commitment special category.
Época Negócios 360°
Época Negócios 360°
2nd place in the sector ranking and in the top 5 for the first time 1st place in Financial Performance Challenge in the sector 1st place in ESG-Environmental Challenge in the sector 3rd place in People Challenge in the sector
Exame Melhores e Maiores
Exame Melhores e Maiores
Unipar's score in the sector ranking rises (from 7.65 to 8.25), although it has dropped one position (from 2nd to 3rd place).
Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work
For the second year running, Unipar is considered a great place to work, according to the 2023 Climate and Engagement Survey.
A Pro-Ethics Company
A Pro-Ethics Company
Unipar was recognized as a Pro-Ethics company by the Office of the Comptroller General.
Ecovadis Rating
Ecovadis Rating
Unipar's three plants have been awarded the silver seal, which places them among the 25% best rated in terms of sustainability.
Prensa Económica – Las 1000 que más exportan (The 1000 that export the most 45)
Prensa Económica – Las 1000 que más exportan (The 1000 that export the most 45)
Unipar remains in 2nd place in the sector, despite moving from 27th to 34th place overall.
Apertura – Mejores Empleadores
Apertura – Mejores Empleadores
Unipar rose from 44th to 34th place.
Prensa Económica – Las 1000 que más exportan (The 1000 that export the most 45)
Prensa Económica – Las 1000 que más exportan (The 1000 that export the most 45)
Unipar remains in 2nd place in the sector, despite moving from 27th to 34th place overall.