Análise do impacto regulatório do mercado de carbono no setor industrial e varejista: estratégias de mitigação de emissões de gases de efeito estufa

Abstract

In Brazil, there is a growing public and corporate commitment to reducing carbon emissions, with 77% of the country’s 80 major companies having already set specific emission reduction targets. Within this context, this research project aimed to deepen the analysis of the impact of carbon market regulations on the industrial and retail sectors, specifically focusing on the Energy sector of Siemens Gamesa’s subsidiary, considering actions and strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in a carbon pricing logic. The study sought to provide key indicators and best practices through a case study on progress in decarbonization, aligned with current regulations and, more broadly, to promote and expand sustainability across other sectors of the economy. To achieve this, the research involved a comprehensive literature review, exploring conceptual and practical foundations related to the carbon market, environmental policies, and climate change mitigation measures within the energy transition framework.Furthermore, strategic mitigation measures and regulatory compliance efforts were revealed through transparency mapping conducted by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This analysis highlighted the Spanish-German company’s leadership in commitments and reporting on direct CO₂ emissions, the use of carbon credits linked to a Mexican project under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) initiative, and sustainable governance in accordance with international consolidated guidelines. Additionally, it aims to contribute to the Brazilian context by incorporating an expanding discussion on the carbon market, where climate change mitigation depends on public policies and corporate measures across various pillars, such as Research & Development, Transparency in Sustainability Reporting, Increased Legal Security, and Alignment with an Energy Transition Plan for market-leading companies. This approach connects Brazil’s challenges with international best practices already adopted in the sector.