Neutralização compensatória de carbono: estudo de caso em uma indústria do setor metal-mecânico.

Abstract

Studies have shown that the intensification of the greenhouse effect in recent years has caused a rise in global warming with effects on climate, therefore, may compromise the life on the planet. This intensification is a function of the increase in concentration of greenhouse gases from human activities. This research aims to quantify the contribution of emissions of greenhouse gases, released by a company in the metal-mechanic, in Rio de Janeiro - RJ, propose scenarios in which these emissions can be offset. Quantification was achieved by using methodology developed by the IPCC. The offer of emissions is given by replacing the fuel used in vehicles, implementation of energy production by photovoltaic system, digestion of domestic sewage and reforestation. The justification of the research is based on contribution to the alleviation of the intensifying greenhouse effect, global warming and climate change, which consequently may help to preserve life on Earth. Of the total emissions into the atmosphere by the company under study, in 2008, was obtained a value of 422 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, with 177 tonnes from fuel consumption by transport, 87 tonnes from the waste generated, 2,2 tonnes from effluents generates, 8.81 tons from consumption of electricity and 148 tonnes from domestic industrial processes. In the scenario where we contemplate the mitigation measures, such emissions are reduced to 349 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. If employee reforestation as the only way to neutralize the emissions of the company, it is necessary to restore plant to an area of 1,33 hectares. This alternative may prove advantageous in the short term it does not cause major changes in routine processes. However, if Metal Master chooses only by reforestation and keep the emissions standard similar to the year 2008, over the years will require a vast expanse of land reforested. This fact indicates the importance of changes in the industrial environment, to allow the circumvention of long-term.