Brazil Released Elevator Energy Efficiency and Carbon Neutrality Policy, Implemented in 2026
On September 10, 2025, Brazil Ministry of Environment (MMA) jointly with Ministry of Housing released Elevator Industry Green Low-carbon Development Plan, implemented on January 1, 2026. Core contents:
1. Green certification: New elevators must obtain Brazilian INMETRO green elevator certification from 2026, meeting level 2 energy efficiency, low-carbon materials, recyclable ≥85%;
2. Energy efficiency upgrade: Energy feedback, intelligent standby, LED lighting mandatory, standby energy consumption reduced by 40%, operation energy consumption reduced by 30%;
3. Carbon neutrality target: Elevator industry carbon emissions reduced by 40% by 2030 compared to 2020, 70% by 2040, carbon neutral by 2045;
4. Stock transformation: Green transformation synchronized with old elevator renewal, 50% of stock compliant by 2028, 100% by 2035;
5. Financial subsidy: 25% equipment subsidy for green elevators, full exemption of certification fees;
6. Supervision: Uncertified new elevators banned from sale, fine for exceeding standard, product recall. Policy promotes Brazil elevator industry green low-carbon transformation.