Vice President of Brazil also spoke about the advancement of commercial diplomacy, mentioning progress in international agreements that aim to reduce barriers to trade in Brazilian products, including those from the Amazon
The vice-president of the Republic and minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, remains confident in the agreement between. “It will be the biggest agreement in the world and will strengthen multilateralism”, he stated, this Monday (17), in the green of , where he participated in the launch of the Recircula Brasil Platform and the Signing of a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Brazilian Aluminum Association (Abal) for the inclusion of the Aluminum Chain in the tool. ABDI is linked to the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC).
Alckmin also spoke about the advancement of commercial diplomacy, mentioning progress in international agreements that aim to reduce barriers to trade in Brazilian products, including those from the Amazon. The vice president cited as an example the reduction of tariffs on products such as orange juice and other items from the North region, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of Brazilian exports.
During COP 30 in Belém do Pará, Alckmin highlighted strategic actions by the federal government to boost sustainability and strengthen the green economy in Brazil, and revealed initiatives that could have a significant impact on both the industrial sector and the international trade of Amazon products.
One of the main measures announced was the decision to eliminate the Tax on Industrialized Products (IPI) for sustainable cars. These vehicles, which must be flexible and meet a maximum emission limit of 80 grams of CO2 per kilometer driven, aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the automotive sector. Furthermore, the government will encourage the production of highly recyclable cars, aligning itself with a decarbonization agenda for the Brazilian economy.
In relation to the bioeconomy, Alckmin emphasized Brazil’s commitment to industrializing products from the Amazon, such as açaí and cupuaçu. The vice-president highlighted the importance of strengthening the production and export of items from the North region, which have great potential to boost the local economy and generate sustainable jobs.
What is ABDI?
This platform was developed in 2024 and already allows the traceability of recyclable material. It was reported that within a year and a half of operation, around 50 thousand tons of recycled plastic were tracked and certified. Recircula Brasil tracks and certifies the circularity of recycled materials in the country.
In addition to aluminum, the tool now includes new industrial chains, such as aluminum, glass, paper and fabrics, strengthening reverse logistics and the circular economy in Brazil. Some of the positive results, according to ABDI, are: official validation of the use of recycled content in products, reduction of exposure to environmental and fiscal risks, transparency, among other points
“The Recircula Brasil program was cited by the UN as an example, in addition to strengthening the circular economy,” said Alckmin. “Recycling has environmental, socioeconomic and economic importance. The energy consumption to make aluminum is very large and expensive, so with recycling it reduces energy and the can becomes cheaper, benefiting the end consumer. Remembering that aluminum can be recycled ‘n’ times”, concluded Alckmin.
