RR-PP-120a.1: Air emissions for the following pollutants: (1) NOx (excluding N2O), (2) SO2, (3) volatile organic compounds (VOCs), (4) particulate matter (PM), and (5) hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), and total reduced sulfur (TRS) compounds are among the most critical air pollutants due to their direct and indirect impacts on climate and human health. These pollutants are mainly produced by fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes.
Reducing these emissions is essential to protect human health, improve air quality, and mitigate environmental impacts, as they are linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and contribute to acid rain and secondary pollution. Reducing these pollutants also supports the protection of sensitive ecosystems.
In 2024, Bracell’s emissions remained within the limits established by Brazilian environmental regulations.
| Substance | Site | Bahia Pulp | São Paulo Pulp | Bracell | ||||||
| 20221 | 2023 | 2024 | 20221 | 2023 | 2024 | 20221 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| NOx | t | NA | 451.93 | 448.42 | NA | 2,847.74 | 3,131.48 | NA | 3299.64 | 3,579.90 |
| SOx | t | NA | 30.47 | 39.65 | NA | 139.89 | 59.05 | NA | 170.36 | 98.70 |
| PM | t | NA | 197.30 | 199.99 | NA | 643.26 | 473.22 | NA | 840.56 | 673.21 |
| TRS1 | t | NA | 2.70 | 12.57 | 59.14 | 43.04 | 30.93 | 59.14 | 45.74 | 43.5 |
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are not measured in air emissions reporting.
- The data include disclosures as part of the EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan schemes for kraft pulp.