Abstract (Translated):
This study has as main objective the assessment of the sustainability of the Brazilian energy sector compared to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, in an attempt to contributing to the requirements as stated by the Roadmap for the OECD Accession of Brazil, adopted by the Council at Ministerial Level on June 2022. It is highlighted the need of Brazil's adherence to OECD's principles ensuring the effective environmental protection, the preservation of biodiversity and the adoption of climate change policies in line with the Paris Accord. Bearing this in mind, an assessment of the sustainability of the Brazilian energy sector is undertaken compared to OECD countries. The results show not only the relatively high sustainability of the Brazilian energy sector but also that the carbon market in legislative process of discussion can be an important contributing factor to Brazil's accession process to OECD, in line with the polluter-pay principle.