The Climate Change and Adaptation Plan developed by Braskem indicated water scarcity as the primary potential risk for the company's operations. The same plan complemented by specific high-risk basins studies (developed using DEVESE methodology), including Recôncavo Norte and Inhambupe basin, indicated the need to find new / alternative water sources to mitigate / neutralize the impacts of water scarcity as the main primary response to risk. Using DEVESE, the company estimated an internal price on water and the costs to invest in alternatives such as water reuse, desalination, among other, considering future water scarcity scenarios leading to restrictions on the water withdraw permit. For the Recôncavo Norte and Inhambupe basin, the company is in contact with the local sanitation company (CETREL) to locate sewage treatment plants with reuse potential and groundwater alternatives for the industrial district (Camaçari) where Braskem operates.

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Using DEVESE, the company estimated an internal price on water and the costs to invest in alternatives such as water reuse, desalination, among other, considering future water scarcity scenarios leading to restrictions on the water withdraw permit. For the Recôncavo Norte and Inhambupe basin, the company is in contact with the local sanitation company (CETREL) to locate sewage treatment plants with reuse potential and groundwater alternatives for the industrial district (Camaçari) where Braskem operates.