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Braskem (NYSE: BAK) partnered with Balsam Hill to introduce the world’s first Christmas trees made with plant-based plastic using Braskem’s I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene derived from sugarcane.

For the 2025 holiday season Balsam Hill added plant-based plastic to some existing True Needle® trees (Alpine Balsam Fir, Calistoga Ornament Tree) and its Aspen Silver Fir has always used plant-based PE. Every needle contains 95% bio-based carbon verified by C14 testing. Braskem highlights the material is fully recyclable and marks the 15th anniversary of its I'm green™ portfolio.

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) unveiled multiple I’m green™ bio-based product innovations at K 2025 in Düsseldorf on October 9, 2025, targeting packaging, healthcare, hygiene, footwear, and consumer goods.

Key launches include MDO films for mono-material packaging, Medcol bio-based LDPE for blow-fill-seal with a 2023 LCA carbon footprint of -2.27 kgCO₂e/kg, bio-based HDPE for non-wovens with a 2023 LCA of -2.01 kgCO₂e/kg, and an EVA 21% bio-based foam for softer footwear soles. Braskem highlighted partner demonstrations and booth placements across multiple machine manufacturers to show real-world processing performance.

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) will exhibit at K 2025 in Germany from October 8–15, 2025, showcasing sustainable polymer solutions and a full ecosystem for circular carbon.

Key highlights: I’m green™ bio-based polymers from sugarcane ethanol (negative carbon footprint, used in 40+ countries by 200+ brands), the Wenew™ recycled-content portfolio (55+ product types, >85,000 tons sold by end-2024), and the Cazoolo™ circular packaging design lab. The company reiterated targets to reduce GHG emissions by 15% and expand its biopolymers portfolio to 1 million tons by 2030.

Braskem (NYSE: BAK) released updated Life Cycle Assessments for its I’m green™ bio-based HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX, using ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14071 standards and the EU Environmental Footprint 3.1 method. The cradle-to-gate studies, covering data from 2020–2023 and audited by a third party, report net carbon benefits of ~5.0 kg CO₂e/kg for HDPE, ~4.5 kg CO₂e/kg for EVA, and ~4.7 kg CO₂e/kg. All products show negative biogenic carbon footprints. Target applications include footwear, packaging, cosmetics, sporting goods, and industrial uses.

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) will showcase its I'm green™ bio-based portfolio at Sustainable Brands 2025 in San Diego, Oct 13–16, with a booth at #311 and multiple program sessions.

The company highlights a 275,000 ton/year I'm green™ polyethylene capacity (a 37% increase since 2010) and says this enables capture of ~159,000 tons CO₂/year. Braskem will present client case studies (KANE Footwear, Bottle Up, Deckers, Gelmart, DeTerra) and host sessions on Scope 3 emissions, circularity, and bio-based material applications in footwear and fashion.

Milbank LLP announced it will host a conference call for unsecured bondholders of Braskem S.A. (NYSE:BAK) on September 29, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST. The call comes after Braskem's recent announcement about engaging financial and legal advisors to evaluate options for optimizing its capital structure.

The law firm, leveraging its expertise in Brazilian restructurings and familiarity with Braskem's financials, will discuss recent developments and implications for unsecured creditors. Interested bondholders must email their holdings information to braskem@milbank.com, with individual holdings remaining confidential.

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) will showcase its transformation strategy and sustainable innovations at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15. The company will demonstrate its progress in three key areas: optimizing naphtha-based units, expanding gas-based operations, and advancing bio-based technologies.

The company will highlight its I'm green™ portfolio of bio-based products, now used by over 200 brands globally, and its Wenew recycled content portfolio featuring 55+ grades with 85,000+ tons sold worldwide. Braskem's ambitious sustainability targets include producing 1 million tons each of bioproducts and recycled-content products by 2030, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 15%, and achieving net zero by 2050.

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Brave Future, a new ethane carrier vessel representing an investment of approximately R$ 500 million. The ship will operate between the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, enhancing the company's logistics autonomy and global competitiveness.

The vessel features impressive specifications including a 188-meter length, 36,000 m³ capacity, and ability to transport cargo at temperatures down to -104°C. Notably, its dual-fuel engine and advanced propulsion system achieve 40% lower CO₂ emissions compared to average fleets. The ship was financed by Ocean Yield and will be operated by Hartmann Reederei.

This marks Braskem's second dedicated ethane carrier, joining the Brilliant Future, with four more ships expected for delivery in 2026.

Braskem and Ardent Process Technologies have successfully completed their joint development program for an innovative olefin-paraffin separation technology called OptipermTM membrane technology. The collaboration, initiated in November 2020, involved testing at a demonstration unit within Braskem's facilities, meeting key performance metrics in membrane efficiency, durability, and operational stability. Following successful pilot results, Braskem plans to implement this breakthrough technology across its commercial facilities, with engineering and design work already underway for the first installation. The technology aims to enhance polyolefin production efficiency and supports Braskem's commitment to sustainable solutions and carbon neutrality goals.