About the Route
The Decarbonization Route program is an initiative of the Government of Minas Gerais, executed by Invest Minas, which aims to promote private investments in the low-carbon economy.
With this objective, and mobilizing key actors in the public and private sectors, the program is developing a strategic route (roadmap) for the decarbonization of the most relevant sectors in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thus contributing to the achievement of the goals
established in the Minas Gerais Climate Action Plan (PLAC-MG) and to fulfill Minas Gerais' commitment to the Race to Zero campaign.
To this end, the program will evaluate the main technological routes - ranking decarbonization initiatives in terms of cost-effectiveness , identifying sources of financing and proposing the implementation or review of public policies - for four macro-sectors: Transport, Energy, Industry and AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and land use).
Race to Zero is a UN-backed global campaign that brings together companies, cities, states, financial institutions, universities , and other state and non-state actors to promote a zero-carbon future.
On June 9, 2021, Minas Gerais became the first state in Brazil and Latin America to join the Race to Zero campaign, reaffirming its pioneering role in environmental management.
Minas Gerais has already completed all stages of the global Race to Zero campaign process, and is already seeking the intermediate goal of achieving 30% neutralization of gas emissions by 2030.
We move forward each time
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Circular Economy
Minas Gerais is home to large projects for recovering high-value metals from mining waste and for manufacturing fertilizers from steel slag.
Solar Energy
Minas Gerais' electricity grid is 96.8% renewable. The national average is 86.8% and the southeast region's is 73.6%.
Biofuels
Minas Gerais is one of the largest producers of ethanol and biogas in the country, and is home to research centers focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Lithium Valley
Minas Gerais is home to 100% of Brazilian lithium production, a critical mineral for the energy transition.
H2 Green
Minas Gerais is home to the manufacture of electrolysers and reformers for the production of low-carbon hydrogen.
Planted Forests
We are home to the largest area of planted forests in the country, representing more than 22% of the national total, which represents more than 2 million hectares planted.
Join the Decarbonization Alliance to:
Contribute to initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality
Share success stories implemented in your organization
Promoting green investments and jobs in Minas Gerais
