BRAZIL – Through several eco-efficiency initiatives and continuous investments in order to increasing the share of renewable sources in its energy matrix, such as biomass resulting from its own production process, Duratex reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by 28%.

Duratex is constantly working to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from its activities, as well as engaging participants in its value chain to contribute to this effect. As a consequence, the company has achieved excellent results related to the subject in the last five years. Among them:

• 28% reduction in direct emissions of greenhouse gases;
• Consolidation of 73.2% of its energy matrix from renewable sources, such as biomass, ethanol and biodiesel;
• Expansion of biomass share in its energy matrix to 52.5%;
• Reduction of consumption of fuel oil, derived from petroleum, which now represents less than 3% of its energy matrix.