Urban transport and industry together account for 64.9 per cent of Brazil’s energy consumption. Yet in 2024 only 25.7 percent of the energy consumed in the transport sector was renewable; while the figure for industry was 64.4 percent. At the same time, Brazil is one of the countries with the highest proportions of renewable energy. The natural conditions in Brazil are very favourable for wind and solar power, so the energy sector could become the most important driver of a green, competitive economy in Brazil. It can create jobs and support the Brazilian Government by generating tax revenue.
Brazil’s urban transport and industrial sectors are climate-neutral, environmentally-friendly and socially fair.
The project works with those responsible in the transport sector to demonstrate the advantages of climate-friendly mobility in two fields: public transport and urban logistics. For example, it advises public authorities on developing technical solutions and innovations and on realising business models that improve local public transport and last-mile logistics and make them more climate-friendly.
In industry the project cooperates with companies and associations to demonstrate the advantages of using electricity to generate thermal energy. This broadens the discussion on the topic. In addition, the project advises the companies on trialling climate-neutral processes in the food and beverage industry.
The project coordinates all its activities with the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy. It is also strategically supported by other authorities such as the ministries of cities, industry and science, and the Energy Research Office.
