Petrobras' sustainable practices are listed as a reference by an international NGO

Petrobras was recognized as a reference for its sustainable practices throughout 2023 by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform. Every year, the organization lists and assesses conduct relating to recycling and waste disposal processes in the dismantling of vessels by companies around the world. The inclusion was motivated by Petrobras’ adoption of new guidelines for the sustainable disposal of vessels, applied in 2023 in the decommissioning of platforms P-32 and P-33, which started a new chapter for the decommissioning industry in Brazil.

According to Petrobras' Executive Officer for Engineering, Technology and Innovation, Carlos Travassos, the recognition from the international entity validates our challenge-facing strategies and helps to consolidate the company's position as a global reference. “The achievement is the result of important practices adopted by Petrobras, with the aim of adapting to the most stringent global parameters for sustainable decommissioning of vessels, in addition to adding tremendous value to the company”, assessed the officer.

The guidelines impose a series of technical criteria and requirements aimed at ensuring that vessel recycling activities and the final disposal of waste occur in alignment with the best ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices of the global industry, with a focus on generating value, sustainability, safety and respect for people and the environment.

The international NGO 

Shipbreaking Platform is a non-governmental organization originated in Belgium that brings together the interests of several environmental, human, and labor rights organizations around the world, advocating for the recycling of ships in a clean, safe and fair manner, with the aim of finding sustainable solutions for these processes.