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The initiative will deploy 60 vehicles by 2030, aiming for a 90% reduction in Cavalinho’s fleet transport carbon emissions.
Solvay is advancing its sustainability efforts by partnering with Cavalinho, the leading road transport provider for its operations in Brazil. This collaboration aims to reduce the carbon footprint of Solvay's operations in Paulínia, the largest chemical complex in Brazil, which produces over 1.2 million tons of chemicals annually. Solvay will be one the first companies in Brazil to adopt biofuel-powered trucks for transportation, supporting its goal of cutting scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030.
The project, launched on April 1, 2025, at Solvay's Paulínia site, will start operations in 2026 with an initial fleet of 20 vehicles, each with a range of 650 km. To achieve a 90% reduction in Cavalinho’s transport carbon emissions, the fleet will grow to 60 vehicles by 2030. This strategic move addresses Brazil's infrastructure challenges for long-haul electric truck travel, offering a sustainable alternative through biofuel.
This initiative is part of Paulínia's broader sustainability push. Solvay recently announced a climate project to replace two-thirds of the steam produced in its boilers, currently using fossil natural gas, with a biomass boiler initiative. Since 2005, the Paulínia site has achieved a 95% CO₂ reduction, which will reach 97% by 2027 with the biomass initiative.
"Our dedication to our climate roadmap is evident in our actions. Shifting to biofuel for our shipments in Brazil is a substantial move towards reducing our carbon footprint along the value chain,” said Daniela Manique, President of Solvay Coatis. “As we progress towards carbon neutrality, we remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and innovation."
Paulínia, founded in 1942, has evolved from a sugarcane plantation to one of Solvay’s largest chemical complexes. It is an innovation hub, hosting a Research and Innovation Center that develops renewable, biodegradable, and carbon-neutral products. The site pioneers green chemistry with Bio-Etac® and Bio-Amni®, impacting textiles and coatings industries. Paulínia features Latin America’s only integrated polyamide chain, producing materials for automotive and consumer goods sectors. It is also specialized in adipic acid production with low CO₂ emissions and phenol production, and includes Solvay's sustainable solvent, Augeo®.
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