Contribuição sobre o inventário de emissões de GEE e ações para sustentabilidade na indústria de máquinas agrícolas

Abstract

This study investigated the growing demand for sustainability in industrial operations, applying the GHG Protocol to quantify and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an agricultural machinery industry. The main objective was to measure emissions in scopes 1 and 2, identify their primary sources, and propose strategies to reduce environmental impacts, aligning operations with global sustainability commitments. In addition, the study aimed to develop effective mitigation practices, considering the effects of industrial activities on climate change. The methodology focused on the quantification of direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) emissions, with emphasis on electricity consumption. The inventory revealed that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was the main source of emissions, accounting for 47% of the total, followed by electricity (36%). On a smaller scale, gases such as R134-a and Rubilene were also identified. Based on these results, the study proposed the partial replacement of LPG with biomass, a lower-impact alternative, with the potential to reduce up to 43% of LPG-related emissions, equivalent to approximately 1,153 tons of CO₂e. The study also recommended expanding the use of renewable energy sources and adopting more efficient energy consumption practices. Finally, the study reinforced the importance of aligning industrial operations with international standards, such as the GHG Protocol and the Paris Agreement targets, strengthening transparency, efficiency, and the commitment to mitigating global climate impacts.