Corporate profile

Unipar, a Brazilian company established on May 28, 1969, is a key player in the chemical and petrochemical sector in South America, standing out as the leading producer of chlorine and caustic soda and the second-largest producer of PVC. Its product portfolio also includes sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, and intermediate products in the PVC production chain, such as dichloroethane and vinyl chloride monomer.

With over 55 years of operations in Brazil, Unipar currently operates four production facilities: three in Brazil, strategically located in Cubatão and Santo André (in the State of São Paulo) and in the Camaçari Petrochemical Complex (in the State of Bahia), and one in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. All units produce chlorine and caustic soda, while PVC is produced exclusively in the Santo André and Bahía Blanca plants.

Unipar is also a self-producer of electric power. In Brazil, it holds a controlling interest in Tucano Holdings III and Veleiros, renewable wind power generation companies located in the Northeast region, as well as in Lar do Sol, a solar power generation company located in the State of Minas Gerais. In Argentina, Unipar holds a stake in Solalban, a local gas-fired power producer.

Unipar’s products serve as inputs for essential segments of Brazil’s economic activity, such as construction, sanitation, food, utilities, mining, steelmaking, automotive, healthcare, and pulp and paper.

Sustainable growth is a core strategic pillar for Unipar, which provides the market with products that contribute to improving people’s quality of life, always guided by its purpose of being a trusted partner and creating value in all its relationships with society.

The company has approximately 1,400 direct employees and holds international certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Halal, Kosher, and Together for Sustainability. Unipar is also a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and a participant in the +Water Movement in the same forum.

Unipar has made public sustainability commitments, including reducing its carbon footprint, using renewable energy, and reducing and reusing water, among others, including social impact with a focus on responsible engagement with the communities surrounding its facilities. The company supports social, environmental, educational, cultural, and sports initiatives.

Unipar is a publicly-held company with shares listed on B3 S.A., in Brazil, under the tickers UNIP3, UNIP5, and UNIP6. Its common shares (UNIP3) offer 80% tag-along rights. Unipar is committed to best practices in corporate governance and maintains full transparency in the disclosure of its information.

Shareholding Portfolio

UNIPAR’s current shareholding portfolio is as follows: