Tonnes of CO2eq Compensated
34
Project Type
Renewable Biomass
Biome
Scrubland
Location
Bocaiúva
Status
Active
Standard
CDM
RIMA Fuel Switch in Bocaiúva
Located in Bocaiúva, the project replaces fossil fuel oil, which has a high carbon emission factor and great global warming potential, with renewable biomass (charcoal powder) in the industrial plant, drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions in production. .
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The project is located in the industrial district of Bocaiúva, in the north of the state of Minas Gerais, a region known for its metallurgy, mining, agriculture and reforestation activities. The initiative aims to replace fossil fuels with renewable biomass in one of Rima Industrial's factories.
The project proposal is to exchange fossil fuel oil, which has a high carbon emission factor and significant global warming potential, for renewable biomass (charcoal fines) in the industrial plant. Rima has five eucalyptus and pine plantations within a 250 km radius, covering 40,000 hectares, where charcoal is produced in pyrolysis ovens designed by the company's technical team. These furnaces operate continuously and are constantly improved to increase process efficiency.
In the industrial plant, the coal passes through sieves that separate the fines from the material with the appropriate size for the production of metallic silicon and ferroalloys. This plant manufactures metallic magnesium and alloys, both in ingots and powder, as well as automotive parts. The facilities use reduction furnaces that use charcoal as a reducing agent. More than three-quarters of the charcoal used in these plants comes from forests sustainably managed by Rima.
Contribution of project activity to sustainable development
The contributions of the project activity to sustainable development are explained with indicators related to aspects of social, economic, environmental and technological well-being, as described below:
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What are the project SDGs
The project RIMA Fuel Switch in Bocaiúva includes 3 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are:
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. This goal aims to promote the development of quality and sustainable infrastructure across all sectors, including transportation, energy, water, and sanitation. It seeks to increase access to technology and information and communication services, as well as promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development. Additionally, SDG 9 encourages innovation and investment in research and development to stimulate economic growth and address global challenges.
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Ensure sustainable patterns of production and consumption. This goal aims to promote production and consumption practices that are more resource-efficient, less polluting, generate less waste, and have reduced environmental impact. This includes promoting efficiency in the use of natural resources, reducing waste, adopting cleaner production practices, and implementing sustainable supply chains. SDG 12 also seeks to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of unsustainable production and consumption patterns, encouraging the adoption of more sustainable and responsible lifestyles.
CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. This goal aims to address the challenges posed by climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to adverse impacts already occurring, and promoting climate resilience. Achieving this goal requires actions at various levels, from local to international, aiming at mitigating emissions, developing adaptation strategies, implementing environmental policies, and mobilizing resources to finance measures to combat climate change. SDG 13 recognizes the urgency of acting to avoid the worst effects of climate change and to protect the environment for future generations.