Based on data released by the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), between March 2003 and April 2021, UNICA shows that the consumption of ethanol (anhydrous and hydrous) has prevented the emission of more than 556 million tons of CO2 equivalent into the atmosphere. The volume is comparable to the combined annual emissions of Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay. Currently, by 86% of the ethanol sold in Brazil is certified by RenovaBio, ensuring the traceability and effectiveness of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and preventing deforestation. “The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the urgency of taking effective measures to combat climate change. In Brazil, we have a strong renewable fuel industry, which has been contributing year after year to reducing the emission of greenhouse gases”, says Evandro Gussi, president of UNICA.
Sources: ÚNICA/AgroLink (*Translated by Ia Niani)