Brazil consolidates itself as a leader in the energy transition

Brazil is advancing with a leading role in the global energy transition, driven by technological innovation, robust public policies, and a productive matrix based on renewable sources. According to the Sugarcane Industry Union (UNICA), about 49% of Brazil's energy matrix comes from clean sources, while the global average is around 15%. Much of this performance is due to bioenergy, with a focus on sugarcane, corn, and forestry. From August 12 to 15, the 31st Fenasucro & Agrocana, in Sertãozinho (SP), will highlight the advances of the bioenergy sector, which today represents about 18% of the national matrix. Ethanol, biogas, biomethane, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are gaining prominence as decarbonization solutions. For Luciano Rodrigues, UNICA's director, policies such as RenovaBio and the Future Fuel Program have a strategic role in stimulating emission reduction targets, mandatory blends, and regulatory frameworks for carbon. The Mover Program encourages the use of ...