Sustainability is part of Unipar's mission, values, and strategy
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Sustainability is part of Unipar's mission, values, and strategy

Our goal is to be an agent of transformation for a more sustainable world.

Unipar commitments

Our commitments and ambitions drive us forward in our sustainability strategy.
Reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 10%.
Reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 10%.
Avanço atual do compromisso
60%
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Switch to 60% electricity from renewable sources.
Switch to 60% electricity from renewable sources.
Avanço atual do compromisso
60%
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65% of the volume of products manufactured with renewable energy
65% of the volume of products manufactured with renewable energy
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100% of suppliers with sustainability criteria.
100% of suppliers with sustainability criteria.
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2 million people reached via social responsibility actions focused on human development and sanitation (base year 2022)
2 million people reached via social responsibility actions focused on human development and sanitation (base year 2022)
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Publicar Relatórios de Sustentabilidade e participar de rankings e pesquisas de boas práticas de governança e sustentabilidade.
Publicar Relatórios de Sustentabilidade e participar de rankings e pesquisas de boas práticas de governança e sustentabilidade.
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Reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 30% (put in smaller font: base year 2021)
Reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 30% (put in smaller font: base year 2021)
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Eliminate the use of mercury in operations
Eliminate the use of mercury in operations
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15% reduction in the amount of water used, with 15% reuse
15% reduction in the amount of water used, with 15% reuse
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Development of energy and emissions solutions
Development of energy and emissions solutions
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Manufacture of 80% of hydrochloric acid with green hydrogen.
Manufacture of 80% of hydrochloric acid with green hydrogen.
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Net Zero goal achieved
Net Zero goal achieved
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Zero accidents and operational incidents
Zero accidents and operational incidents
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Prevented delivery of CO2 emissions to Unipar clients
Prevented delivery of CO2 emissions to Unipar clients
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Communicating Unipar commitments to the supply chain
Communicating Unipar commitments to the supply chain
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Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation
Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation
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A sustainability benchmark for the chemical industry
A sustainability benchmark for the chemical industry
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A commitment to management for zero operational accidents
A commitment to management for zero operational accidents
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Sustainability Reports published and inclusion in rankings
Sustainability Reports published and inclusion in rankings
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Defined goals

Materiality matrix

Unipar listens to internal and external stakeholders to identify priority issues and lists eight material topics that guide sustainability strategies and actions.
Integrity and Ethics in Business
Integrity and Ethics in Business

Integrity and ethics are core values at Unipar and guide the way the Company conducts its relationships and operations. Unipar carries out its activities responsibly, in compliance with applicable regulations and ethical principles, contributing to the continuity of its operations and to building trust-based relationships.

Health and Safety
Health and Safety

The health and safety of employees, contractors, operations, customers, and communities are non-negotiable priorities for Unipar. We strive for operational excellence and safe logistics across all activities.

Climate Change, Energy and Emissions
Climate Change, Energy and Emissions

Our production processes require significant electricity consumption. Unipar works toward energy efficiency, invests in self-generation of solar and wind energy, and is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Relationship with communities
Relationship with communities

Unipar promotes human development through initiatives in education, culture, sports, social and environmental actions, some of which are related to sanitation, especially in communities surrounding its operations in Brazil and Argentina.

Risk management
Risk management

We pursue excellence in risk management and mitigation to preserve operations and ensure the company’s longevity, treating this topic as a priority in our practices.

Water and sanitation
Water and sanitation

We contribute to access to safe drinking water and sanitation through our products and social projects. Our products are connected to water treatment or its end-use phase; therefore, contributing to access to clean water and sanitation in the countries where we operate, as well as the responsible use of water in our activities, are matters of great importance.

Diversity, equality and inclusion
Diversity, equality and inclusion

We aim to create an inclusive environment where people feel respected and that they truly belong at Unipar.

Waste Managemen
Waste Managemen

The generation of industrial waste is a significant externality of the chemical industry. Unipar adopts practices to reduce, reuse, and properly dispose of its waste.

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Sustainability Reports

Unipar is committed to presenting results in line with existing targets, the sustainability strategy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, Unipar's sustainability positioning was structured: Unipar wants to be "an agent of transformation for a more sustainable world", mobilizing the entire ecosystem to expand its reach.
Ano Descrição do documento Tamanho Idioma
2025 Read the full 2025 Sustainability Report 17.84 MB
2024 Read the full 2024 Sustainability Report. 454.63 KB
2023 Read the full 2023 Sustainability Report. 11.6 MB
2022 Read the full 2022 Sustainability Report. 7.64 MB
2021 Read the full 2021 Sustainability Report. NAN B
Energy transition
CLIMATE CHANGES

Energy transition

Production processes demand intensive consumption of electrical energy. Unipar has energy efficiency actions and is in the process of energy transition, investing in the self-production of solar and wind energy, in addition to having made commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the goal of reaching Net Zero in 2050.

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Social actions
Social Development

Social actions

Unipar is committed to the social and economic development of the communities where it operates and seeks to strengthen the connection and integration with the locations around its operations. In 2022, the Unipar Institute was founded to strengthen our commitment to social responsibility.

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Global Compact
Sustainable commitment

Global Compact

Unipar is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and has made a public commitment.

Certifications and awards

Unipar's seals of excellence

Época Negócios 360º
Época Negócios 360º
1st place in Financial Performance Challenge in the sector Chemistry and Petrochemistry
Great Place To Work (GPTW)
Great Place To Work (GPTW)
For the first time, the company was awarded one of the most important people management certificates
Global Compact (UN)
Global Compact (UN)
Unipar has joined the world's largest sustainable initiative to contribute to high-impact projects by 2030.
Environmental management
Environmental management

Environmental management

The company works to ensure safe industrial processes. The four industrial plants, located in Cubatão, Santo André, Camaçari, and Bahía Blanca, as well as the offices in Brazil and Argentina, are regularly subjected to certification processes conducted by recognized entities. The company is certified under an Integrated Management System (IMS), which includes the international certifications ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 for the three plants and offices. In addition, the IMS includes the Responsible Care Program, aimed at promoting the continuous improvement of processes and the sustainability of operations.

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