ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Guidelines
Balance – The rational use of natural resources and the mitigation of environmental impacts are the means we use to strike a balance between our activities and environmental preservation.
Environmental aspects and impacts – We identify the environmental aspects and impacts typical of our operations, which are then classified as to their materiality and probability of occurring. We also establish operating controls and management programs to mitigate the impacts that we consider negative. These controls and programs include the consumption of natural resources, the emission of Greenhouse Gases (GHG), waste disposal, and biodiversity management, among other indicators.
Building a hydroelectric power plant changes the water environment from lotic (river) to lentic (reservoir). In this process, there is a change in the physicochemical characteristics of the water resource, which has a direct impact on water biodiversity, especially the fish fauna (fish species that live in a certain region). Basically, these impacts could result from the collision of fish with equipment in operation or by asphyxiation. In both cases fish can die if actions are not promptly taken.
At the plants operated by Tractebel Energia, actions are taken to mitigate these impacts, such as procedures that require gentler operating maneuvers and the rescue of fishes, if for some reason they remain inside the facilities.
We have been investing in R&D projects and monitoring fish fauna in the regions affected by our hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) and small hydroelectric power plants (SHPPs) to assess the consequences of these impacts over time. Furthermore, we periodically release fish fries in the reservoirs to repopulate them with native species. In 2014, we invested approximately R$382,000 in the repopulation project in River Iguaçu, in Paraná. As part of this project, we release throughout the year 43,800 fish fries, of which 23,000 were in the Salto Santiago HPP reservoir and 20,800 were in the Salto Osório Hydroelectric Power Plant reservoir.
Considering the installed
capacity owned and operated by Tractebel Energia, the certification percentage is 95.0% and 83.8%, respectively
Another impact related to building a HPP is the loss of a habitat due to the flooding necessary to form a reservoir. During this process, part of the vegetation is eliminated and animal species are rescued and transferred to appropriate sites, consistent with the original environment. After the reservoir is formed, it is necessary to build a Permanent Preservation Area (APP) and recover the areas degraded by the works.
In 2014, a year when no Tractebel Energia HPP building project was underway, we decided to plant and donate 301,435 seedlings of tree species native to the regions neighboring the plants we operate — exceeding the set annual goal by 20%. GRI G4-EN27
We also take inventory of the species typical of the areas surrounding our reservoirs; however, we do not have yet a consolidated number of how many species are part of the national preservation listings. In 2014, we started to take, in two regions, an inventory of the species that are part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, and identified the following statuses: GRI G4-EN11 | G4-EN14
a) Area of influence of the Salto Santiago
and Salto Osório HPP
- Vulnerable: six species, including two bird species and four plant species;
- Near threatened: 15 species, including 12 bird species, two mammal species and one plant species;
- Endangered: three species, including two plant species and one bird species;
- Critically endangered: one plant species;
- Least concern: 246 species, including three fish species, 41 mammal species, 184 bird species, 17 reptile species, and one plant species.
b) Area of influence of the Ponte
de Pedra HPP and the Jose Gelazio
and Rondonópolis SHPPss
- Vulnerable: four species;
- Near threatened: two species;
- Endangered: 0
- Critically endangered: 0
- Least concern: 104 species.
We also conduct water spring preservation projects, in association with governmental and non-governmental organizations. Up to 2014, 648 springs were preserved, to the benefit of 402 households in 51 communities in the areas neighboring the Salto Osório and Salto Santiago hydropower plants. Similar initiatives are being undertaken in other regions, such as in the Machadinho hydroelectric power plant and the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex.
In addition to these programs, we support the implementation and maintenance of conservation units in the regions where we operate. For example, we support the Fritz Plaumann State Park, located in Concórdia (SC), and the Mata do Rio Uruguai Teixeira Soares Municipal Natural Park, in Marcelino Ramos (RS), both in the area of influence of the Itá HPP.
Inaugurated in 2003, the Fritz Plaumann Park ensures the preservation of the Rio Uruguai Forest, a deciduous seasonal forest, part of the endangered Atlantic Forest biome. With 717.5 hectares, this park was implemented with the support of the Itá Consortium as environmental compensation required for the licensing of the power plant.
In 2014, Tractebel Energia planted and donated 301,435 seedlings of tree species native to the area of influence of Company's power plants, exceeding the set annual goal by 20%
The inauguration of the Mata do Rio Uruguai Teixeira Soares Municipal Natural Park, located in Marcelino Ramos (RS) is scheduled for 2015. A visitor center, a sightseeing spot, and an elevated walkway have already been built in this 429-hectare park, totaling 2,141square meters of built-up area, in addition to six trails with different interpretative themes. The Teixeira Soares park will protect one of the most endangered ecosystems of the Atlantic Forest biome and has a primary forest core never touched by man, which serves as shelter for endangered native species of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Below are the characteristics of the areas of influence of the hydropower plants operated by Tractebel Energia.
(a) South
Itá Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP)
Location: between the Itá (SC) and Aratiba (RS) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 142 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 22.56 km2.
Regional biodiversity: 27 mammal species, 94 bird species, 31 reptile species, 11 amphibian species, 40 fish species, and 60 plant species (trees).
Conservation units: Fritz Plaumann State Park (SC), with 7.41 km2, Teixeira Soares Municipal Park (RS), with 4.61 km2, and Severiano de Almeida Environmental Preservation Municipal Park (RS), with 0.15 km2.
Machadinho HPP
Location: between the Piratuba (SC) and Maximiliano de Almeida (RS) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 79 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 44.05 km2.
Regional biodiversity: 52 mammal species, 192 bird species, 63 fish species, and at least two major reptile species, and 522 plant species.
Conservation unit: Espigão Alto Forest State Park (RS), with 13.33 km2.
Passo Fundo HPP
Location: Entre Rios do Sul (RS) municipality.
Reservoir area: 151 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 4.11 km2.
Regional biodiversity: 18 mammal species, 122 bird species, 14 reptile species, 10 amphibian species, 44 fish species, and 20 plant species.
Conservation units: Rondinha State Park, with 10 km2 and the Sagrisa Municipal Reserve, with 4 km2.
Salto Santiago HPP
Location: between the Rio Bonito do Iguaçu and Saudade do Iguaçu (PR) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 208 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): The law in place at the time the plan was built did not require the acquisition of land to implement an APP.
Regional biodiversity and conservation units: 14 mammal species, 302 bird species, 14 amphibian species, 39 fish species.
Salto Osório HPP
Location: between the São Jorge d’Oeste and Quedas do Iguaçu (PR) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 55 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): The law in place at the time the plant was built did not require the acquisition of land to implement an APP.
Biodiversidade regional e unidades de conservação: 13 mamíferos,
Regional biodiversity and conservation units: 13 mammal species, 303 bird species, 9 amphibian species, 39 fish species.
(b) Southeast
Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHPP) Areia Branca
Location: Caratinga and Ipanema (MG).
Reservoir area: 1.36 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 112.71 hectares of the plant’s reservoir.
Regional biodiversity index: 17 mammal species, 191 bird species, 6 reptile species, and 20 amphibian species.
Conservation units: there is no directly affected area.
(c) Mid-west
Cana Brava HPP
Location: Cavalcante (GO) municipality.
Reservoir area: 139 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 3.2 km2.
Regional biodiversity: 92 mammal species, 304 bird species, 98 reptile species, 41 amphibian species, 77 reptile species.
Conservation units: land of the Avá-Canoeiro tribe.
Ponte de Pedra HPP
Location: between the Itiquira (MT) and Sonora (MS) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 14.5 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 7.8 km2.
Regional biodiversity index: 80 mammal species, 249 bird species, 58 reptile species, 17 amphibian species, and nine invertebrate species.
Conservation units: the plant’s reservoir is next to the Serra de Sonora State park, with approximately 79 km2.
José Gelazio da Rocha SHPP
Location: Rondonópolis (MT).
Reservoir area: 0.27 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): The law does not require the implantation of such an area around the reservoir.
Regional biodiversity: 80 mammal species, 249 bird species, 58 reptile species, and 17 amphibian species, and nine invertebrate species.
Conservation units: Dom Osório Stoffel State Park, with 64.22 km2.
Rondonópolis SHPP
Location: Rondonópolis (MT).
Reservoir area: 0.024 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): The law does not require the implantation of such an area around the reservoir.
Regional biodiversity index: 80 mammal species, 249 bird species, 58 reptile species, 17 amphibian species, and nine invertebrate species.
Conservation units: Dom Osório Stoffel State Park, with 64.22 km2.
(d) North
São Salvador HPP
Location: Between the São Salvador do Tocantins and Paranã (TO) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 104 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 47.53 km2.
Regional biodiversity index: 26 mammal species, 242 bird species, 38 reptile species, 29 amphibian species, and 209 fish species.
Conservation unit: São Salvador do Tocantins, Paranã and Palmeirópolis lake Environmental Protection Area, with 145.25 km2.
Estreito HPP
Location: Between the Estreito (MA), Aguiarnópolis and Palmeiras do Tocantins (TO) municipalities.
Reservoir area: 555.0 km2.
Permanent Preservation Area (APP): 125.0 km2.
Regional biodiversity index: Two water mammal species, 164 bird species, 21 reptile species, 38 amphibian species, and 50 fish species.
Conservation units: the plant’s reservoir is next to the à Fossil Trees Natural Monument Conservation Unit, with 356.3 km2.
Indicators, goals and results
Indicadores
Water
We take several actions to reduce the impact of operations regarding the use of water. The fuel tanks of our thermoelectric power plants have containment basins to avoid water pollution resulting from potential spills. The hydroelectric power plants are subject to stricter targets than those provided for by legislation to reduce concentration of oil and grease in effluents from drainage pools, to avoid water contamination. The Passo Fundo, Machadinho, Cana Brava and Itá hydroelectric power plants also have a system to separate water from oil in the discharge produced in power rooms, allowing for better control of effluents from drainage pools.
We also have contracts with service providers for environmental and social heritage oversight, and cooperation agreements with the Environmental Police to ensure the integrity of the reservoir areas of our hydroelectric power plants and the surrounding areas related to the Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs). We encouraged the use of these areas by communities by means of partnerships with government agencies and other organizations. GRIG4-EN9
Affected water sourcesGRIG4-EN9
The main water sources affected by our operations are as follows: Jacuí River (Charqueadas Thermoelectric Power Plant, RS), Caveiras River (Lages Cogeneration Unit, SC), and Tubarão River (Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex, SC). The main impacts of the collection of water and discharge of effluents in these bodies of water are shown below, as well as the initiatives adopted to mitigate them.
The Company takes several actions to reduce the impacts of operations: for example, the fuel tanks of the thermoelectric power plants have containment basins to avoid water pollution resulting from potential spills
We continually monitor water quality in the Tubarão and Capivari rivers and the wastewater effluents generated by the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex. We also monitor the groundwater in the area of this project’s coal yard. All complex effluents are diverted to ash basins for neutralization.
Both the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex plants and the Charqueadas Thermoelectric Power Plant have closed wastewater effluents systems, which avoids the discharge of wastewater in rivers and allows water reclamation. However, their cooling systems require the discharge of the water back into the rivers. Thus, the impact caused is an increase in the returned water temperature—while there are controls to ensure the legal limit os 40°C is not exceeded.
At the Ibitiúva Bioenergética power plant and the Lages Cogeneration Unit, which do not have a closed system, the effluents undergo sedimentation and neutralization physicochemical treatment before being discharged into the river. The impact caused by these plant’s operations consists of water consumption, increase of water temperature by the cooling system, and effluent discharge. A water demineralization station and periodic testing minimize the impact of these discharges. As for the temperature control of the water returned to the river, we conduct procedures similar to those used in the Charqueadas Thermoelectric Power Plant and the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex.
The William Arjona Thermoelectric Power Plant does not collect water; therefore, it does not generate effluents in its operations.
Water consumption from water sources
The water collection is regulated and inspected by the oversight agencies for each region. In cases that represent a risk for the water source, collection is suspended.
Water withdrawal by source GRIG4-EN8
Note – The criteria adopted to calculate and measure water comply with the requirements set by our parent company, GDF SUEZ. This information is annually audited by a third party.
| Type |
2014 volume
(in thou. m3) |
2013 volume
(in thou. m3) |
| Surface water (including wetlands, rivers, lakes and oceans) |
845,048.5 |
902,349.2 |
| Ground water |
29.7 |
39.3 |
| Rainwater (collected directly and stored) |
1,622.4 |
1,380.0 |
| Municipal water supplies or other water utilities |
6.4 |
6.5 |
Total water recycled and reused (in thou. m3) GRIG4-EN10
| |
2014 |
2013 |
| Reuse |
1,247.8 |
891.2 |
| Recycling |
22,465.2 |
23,518.7 |
| Rainwater collected |
1,622.4 |
1,380.0 |
Volume of water recycled and reused compared to withdrawal (in s%) GRI G4-EN10
| |
2014 |
2013 |
| Reuse |
0.1 |
0.1 |
| Recycling |
2.7 |
2.6 |
| Rainwater collected |
0.2 |
0.2 |
At the Charqueadas, Ferrari and Ibitiúva thermoelectric plants, part of the steam generated is supplied to local manufacturers, in a cogeneration process, a characteristic of water reuse by other organizations, which in 2014 totaled 6,233,495.0 m3.
Effluent discharge
The water quality indicators of effluents discharged in bodies of water are periodically monitored based on physicochemical biochemical tests. Our intention is to avoid any type of pollution and/or contamination of the water source.
Our wastewater discharge is planned by the Company and in 2014 it totaled 834,310,123.0 m3 with quality consistent with current legal standards. GRIG4-EN22
Fuel
We contribute to the country’s energy security to the extent that we have generation capacity based on fossil fuel efficient technology. The Tractebel Energia Policy on Climate Change requires actions that lead to a decrease in the use of this type of fuel, including the preferential use of bifuel vehicles, contracting mass transit services in most of our plants, and holding teleconferences and videoconferences.
The table below shows the fossil fuel consumption in 2014 and 2013.
Fuel GRIG4-EN3
1- Standards, methodologies assumptions adopted: the criteria adopted to calculate and measure water comply with the requirements set by our parent company, GDF SUEZ. This information is annually audited by a third party. Our parent company adopts international standards, including the GRI guidelines.
2 - In 2014, we included the Ferrari Thermoelectric Power Plant consumption, added to Tractebel Energia’s facilities in the same year.
3 - References (electricity): The Metering System for Billing (SMF) is responsible for recording the electricity generated and consumed by the plants, and we follow several standards to minimize equipment failure and avoid possible fraud. The technical criteria to which the SMF must be subject are provided by the ONS. The data treatment and data filing deadlines and rules are set by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE).
| Type1 |
2014 |
2013 |
| Coal |
58,987,165.12 GJ |
65,616,677.00 GJ |
| Diesel |
158,458.38 GJ |
168,331.00 GJ |
| Fuel oil |
111,729.13 GJ |
483,756.00 GJ |
| Natural gas |
15,301,731.72 GJ |
3,673,174.00 GJ |
| Wood biomass |
2,374,328.34 GJ |
2,338,373.00 GJ |
| Sugarcane biomass2 |
7,736,777.24 GJ |
3,027,267.00 GJ |
| Grid electricity3 |
616,546.1 GJ |
914,043.24 GJ |
| Total consumption |
85,286,736.0 GJ |
76,221,612.24 GJ |
Reduction of energy consumption GRIG4-EN6
In 2014, we recorded a 0.11% decrease in specific coal consumption compared to 2013. This decrease was made possible through improvements in the operation and maintenance processes, despite the high demand for thermoelectric generation due to the shortage of rainfall.
The energy consumption decrease (energetic basis coal) is shown in the table below. The largest decrease was between 2012 and 2013, mainly due to the fact that UTLC, the most efficient plant in the complex, had increased its output as a result of the general overhauling in 2012. We posted yet another year of specific consumption decrease in 2014, even without the budgeted investments, based exclusively on the O&M improvement actions, coupled with the energy industry pressures to ensure a high uptime. The adopted standards to calculate the decreases were: NBR ISO 50,001, which describes energy consumption and energy efficiency, and ASTM PTC 4-2008, for the calculation of coal efficiency and PCI.
The standards adopted to calculate the decrease were: NBR ISO 50,001, which describes energy consumption and energy efficiency, and ASTM PTC 4-2008, for the calculation of coal efficiency and PCI. GRIG4-EN5
| Year |
Coal consumption (t) |
Net output (MWh) |
PCI (Kcal/Kg) |
PCI (kJ/Kg) |
Specific coal consumption (kJ/kWh) |
Reduction |
| 2014 |
3,292,797 |
4,506,770 |
3,851 |
16,096 |
11,760 |
0.11% |
| 2013 |
3,671,283 |
5,156,550 |
3,956 |
16,536 |
11,773 |
3.86% |
| 2012 |
3,032,552 |
4,123,279 |
3,983 |
16,650 |
12,246 |
|
Energy intensity GRIG4-EN5
| |
2014 |
2013 |
| a) Energy consumption within the organization (GJ) |
85,286,736.03 |
79,260,178.00 |
| b) Energy output (GJ) |
176,191,271.92 |
163,300,000.00 |
| Energy intensity (a/b) |
0.48 |
0.49 |
Tractebel Energia Energy Efficiency Diagnosis Program for Industrial Customers
For customers interested in assessing the energy efficiency of their industrial facilities, we offer a specific diagnosis program, free of charge, that points out the possible improvements to increase their efficiency. This program is trailing a success path and has had as an indirect benefit of customer loyalty. GRIG4-EN7
In 2014 we completed four diagnoses of customer facilities and identified an average energy consumption decrease potential of 13%, corresponding to savings of R$9.5 million.
In 2014, Tractebel Energia recorded a 0.11% decrease in specific coal consumption compared to 2013
Consistent with our Climate Change Policy, we prioritize renewable sources and develop research and development (R&D) projects, in addition to other actions, to reduce our atmospheric emissions. Since 2010, we take an annual inventory of Greenhouse Gases (GHG), whose data is added to the Integrated Management System (SIG).
Our inventory covers all our plants, our headquarters, and the São Paulo (SP) office. The inventory is developed based on the concepts and guidelines set in the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program accounting and quantification specifications and in accordance with ISO 14064-1.
The emissions avoided by the power plants based on renewable sources exceed the emissions generated by the same power plants during their operations. The positive balance, while not certified, reflects, according to the applied methodology, these power plants’ contribution to the reduction of GHG emissions.
The 2014 inventory is included in the report as Appendix 2. The table below reproduces the inventoried data related to the GRI indicators. GRIG4-EN18 | G4-EN19
GHG emissions (in tCO2e)
| Emission sources |
Operating control |
Equity interest |
| 2014 |
| Scope 1 GRIG4-EN15 |
|
|
| Stationary combustion |
6,358,562.58 |
6,357,397.51 |
| Mobile combustion |
671.54 |
693.97 |
| Processes |
4,120.11 |
4,120.11 |
| Fugitive emissions |
26.14 |
1,170.04 |
| Farming activities |
4.63 |
11.21 |
| Solid waste |
0.37 |
0.37 |
| Total Scope 1 |
6,363,385.37 |
6,363,393.22 |
|
|
|
| Scope 2 GRIG4-EN16 |
|
|
| Purchase of grid electricity |
18,711.25 |
19,670.31 |
|
|
|
| Scope 3 GRIG4-EN17 |
|
|
| Activities related to fuel and energy not included in Scopes 1 and 2 |
1,642.86 |
1,642.86 |
| Transportation and distribution (upstream) |
18,679.86 |
18,800.61 |
| Waste generated in operations |
502.26 |
503.31 |
| Business traveling |
662.60 |
718.35 |
| Commuting (house – work) |
345.10 |
484.87 |
| Transportation and distribution (downstream) |
10,020.20 |
10,020.20 |
| Total Scope 3 |
31,852.87 |
32,170.20 |
| Total emissions |
6,413,949.50 |
6,415,233.72 |
|
|
|
| Biomass emissions (tCO2) |
941,304.07 |
882,667.28 |
|
|
|
| Non-Kyoto gases (tCO2e) |
279.39 |
325.59 |
Our emissions of particulate material increased in 2014 due to the increase in the output of the William Arjona Thermoelectric Power Plant and the Lages Cogeneration Plant, and the addition of the Ferrari Thermoelectric Power Plant to our assets in this period. The power output of the William Arjona Thermoelectric Power Plant was 290 GWh in 2013 and 1,228 GWh in 2014, an all time generation record, to meet the Southeast’s demand, due to the water crisis that continued throughout the year. The methodology used to analyze this unit’s particular material emissions is being revised because the volumes obtained in the samples are much higher than usual volumes for gas-fires power plants.
SO2 emissions decreased in 2014 due to the decrease in the output of the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex that resulted in lower coal consumption, since coal is the fuel with the highest sulfur content.
The increase in NOx emissions is within expectations, i.e. was proportional to the increase of power generation by the thermoelectric plants.
* Ratio between emissions from burning fossil fuels for electric energy generation at thermoelectric power plants and energy generated by these plants.
** Nitrogen oxide.
*** Particulate material.
| Emissions – History – Thermoelectric plants* (t/MWh)GRIG4-EN21 |
| |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2013x2014
Change |
| NOx** |
0.00267 |
0.00271 |
0.00284 |
-1,50% |
| SO2 |
0.01797 |
0.02000 |
0.0227 |
-11,30% |
| MP*** |
0.00062 |
0.00045 |
0.00044 |
37,78% |
| CO2 |
0.98319 |
1.03070 |
1.08702 |
-4,61% |
* Ratio between emissions from burning fossil fuels for electric energy generation at thermoelectric power plants and energy generated by these plants.
** Nitrogen oxide.
*** Particulate material.
| Emissions – History – Tractebel Energia* (t/MWh) |
| |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2013x2014
Change |
| NOx** |
0.00036 |
0.00038 |
0.00039 |
-5.56% |
| SO2 |
0.00242 |
0.00278 |
0.00308 |
-14.88% |
| MP*** |
0.00008 |
0.00006 |
0.00006 |
25% |
| CO2 |
0.13255 |
0.14330 |
0.14764 |
-7.50% |
| Other emissions |
| |
Unit |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2013x2014
Change |
| Mercury emissions (TPP Fuel) |
Kg |
140.0 |
142.1 |
129 |
-1.48% |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) |
tCO2eq |
325.6 |
612.9 |
306.1 |
-46.88% |
| Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) |
tCO2eq |
0.01 |
40.8 |
- |
-99.98% |
The increase in waste generated in 2014, compared to 2013, is mainly due to the upgrading of the Salto Santiago, Passo Fundo and Ponte de Pedra hydroelectric power plants, which is a non-recurring factor that, specifically in 2014, had a direct impact on waste generation.
We require that the companies contracted for the final waste disposal comply with the relevant environmental legislation, especially Law 12,305, which introduced the National Solid Waste Policy.
Disposal of hazardous waste
| |
Reuse
(t) |
Recycling
(t) |
Composting (t) |
Energy recovery (t) |
Incineration
(t) |
Landfill (Class I
and Class II landfills) |
Local storage |
Co-processing |
Recovery of degraded areas |
Road paving |
Coal extraction area |
| Hazardouss |
8.71 |
112.70 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.02 |
324.74 |
68.33 |
150.90 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Non-hazardous |
7.60 |
1,809,045.00 |
40.91 |
111.68 |
N/A |
356.89 |
38.35 |
1.25 |
1,756.67 |
0.74 |
39,328.77 |
2014 goals and results
The goals set for 2014 related to environmental management, specifically for the plants certified under NBR ISO 14001, and the related results are disclosed in Appendix 3.
Investments GRIG4-EC7
The main investments made in 2014 are distributed as follows: GRIG4-EN31
| Investment in waste disposal, emission treatment, and remediation costs |
| Invested amount |
Description |
| R$ 628,813.30 |
Building the oil water separator tank of the Salto Santiago HPP to ensure compliance with the relevant legal standard. |
| R$ 2,388,357.59 |
Upgrading Plant A, Unit 1’s Electrostatic Precipitator of the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex. |
| R$ 6,667,235.30 |
Upgrading Plant A, Unit 2’s Electrostatic Precipitator of the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex. |
| R$ 1,341,007.03 |
Waterproofing of the auxiliary coal storage courtyard of the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex to ensure compliance with the groundwater quality legal standards. |
| Investments in compensatory measure |
| Invested amount |
Description |
|
R$ 2,280,432.64 |
Implementing the Mata do Rio Uruguai Teixeira Soares Municipal Park Conservation Unit as part of the environmental compensation for the construction of the Itá Hydroelectric Power Plant. |
Social Management
Human resources management GRIG4-LA1
Tractebel Energia’s human resources management is grounded in recognition and motivation, development, and health and wellbeing. An organizational climate survey responded to by 76% of our employees reported a 74% satisfaction index, and 82% of the respondents stated they were proud to work at Tractebel Energia.
In 2014 we hired 47 new employees and terminated the contracts of 43 employees, including 20 employees that opted for the Voluntary Dismissal Plan (PDV) and one employee transferred to another company owned by our parent company, GDF SUEZ. The training programs offered to our employees retiring by the National Social Security Institute (INSS) are the same training programs offered to the other employees, without differentiation or a specific program. At the end of 2014, our headcount, not including subsidiaries or associates, totaled 1,134 employees, of whom 43.2% had a college degree and 44.0% had technical school training.GRIG4-LA1G4-LA10
| Hirings |
2014 |
| Less than 30 years old |
28 |
| Women |
10 |
| Men |
18 |
| From 30 to 50 years old |
19 |
| Women |
6 |
| Men |
13 |
| Total |
47 |
|
Dismissals |
Employees |
Turnover |
| Less than 30 years old |
4 |
241 |
1.7% |
| From 30 to 50 years old |
17 |
656 |
2.6% |
| Over 50 years old |
22 |
237 |
9.3% |
|
Dismissals |
Employees |
Turnover |
| Total |
43 |
1,134 |
3.8% |
| Women |
11 |
171 |
6.4% |
| Men |
32 |
963 |
3.3% |
| Total |
43 |
1,134 |
3.8% |
Profile of our headcount GRIG4-10
| Gender |
Number of employees |
| Women |
171 |
| Men |
963 |
| Total |
1,134 |
| Age group |
Number of employees |
| Less than 30 years old |
241 |
| From 30 to 50 years old |
656 |
| Over 50 years old |
237 |
| Total |
1,134 |
| Position |
Number of employees |
Men |
Women |
| Midldle management |
123 |
107 |
16 |
| Analysts, engineers and specialists |
402 |
319 |
83 |
| Operators, Maintenance Technicians and Administration |
609 |
537 |
72 |
| Total |
1,134 |
963 |
171 |
Handicapped staff
| Gender |
Position |
Total |
| Women |
Analysts, engineers and specialists |
3 |
| Operators, maintenance technicians and administration |
6 |
| Total |
9 |
| Men |
Officers |
1 |
| Analysts, engineers and specialists |
4 |
| Operators, maintenance technicians and administration |
15 |
| Total |
20 |
| Total |
29 |
The Company guarantees its employees the right to freedom of association, and negotiates and signs collective bargaining agreements with unions representing its employees. These agreements relate to the annual salary adjustment, pension and benefits plans, health and safety, and other areas — such as safety and health, use of personal protection equipment, training and education of first responders and In-Company Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA) members — and include all employees. The agreement is signed with the employees’ labor unions, reported to all employees, and in available on our Intranet. GRIG4-11 | G4-LA4 | G4-LA8
In 2014, 82 employees were retired under the Brazilian official pension scheme, and continued to hold their positions at Tractebel Energia
The Company guarantees its employees the right to freedom of association, and negotiates and signs collective bargaining agreements with unions that represent the employees. These agreements relate to the annual salary adjustment, pension and
benefits plans
Our compensation policy is grounded on best market practices and is periodically revised based on salary surveys. Compensation involves a fixed portion and a variable portion, according to the achievement of targets and annual business results. In 2014, we distributed R$24.1 million to our employees as profit sharing related to the prior year. Equal treatment in compensation in respect of genders and ethnicities is also our policy, which rewards professional merit for each position and, as legally established, we do not require that our employees to self-declare their skin color, race, or ethnicity. The average female and male compensation ratio was 77.9%. GRI G4-52 | G4-LA13
Full-time employees are entitled to a benefit plan that is one of the most complete in the market: it includes meal vouchers; transportation vouchers; daycare allowances; extension of maternity leave to 180 days; supplementation of the official sick leave allowance; and group life insurance, in addition to a pension plan. Our contribution to the Sociedade de Previdência Complementar (Previg), a supplementary pension fund, matches each employee’s contribution, i.e. 50% of the total contribution. The amount transferred by Tractebel Energia, corresponding to contributions, outstanding debt, and administrative expenses, totaled R$23.2 million in 2014. In 2014, the number of employees and former employee enrolled in Previg reached 1,755 people. We are also a sponsor of a private pension plan, Eletrosul Pension and Social Assistance Foundation (ELOS), as some retired former employees are part of this plan. In 2014, we transferred R$31.0 million to ELOS, consisting of contributions, outstanding debt, and administrative expenses. GRIG4-EC3 | G4-LA2
In 2014, 82 employees retired under the official pension scheme but continued to hold their positions at Tractebel Energia. In 2013, we re-launched the Voluntary Dismissal Plan (PDV), which prioritizes employees already retired under the official pension scheme or at retiring age by 2016.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Occupational Health and Safety is one of the five dimensions of the Tractebel Energy Management Policy, which prioritizes our people’s physical and psychological integrity, professionalism, training and competence. Hazards and risks arising from work processes, equipment and environments are identified and controlled. All stakeholders exposed to these risks and hazards receive specific guidance, including as regards the related prevention and control actions. Accordingly, all Tractebel Energia contracts with subcontractors and outsourced workers contain OHS clauses. GRIEU16
Our actions to promote the quality of life of our employees include promoting, maintaining and recovering the health and wellbeing of our employees. Ten programs have been developed based on an epidemiologic profile, extracted from the annual occupational health evaluations: incentive to physical activity, healthy eating, wellbeing, sports and collective games, obesity tackling, chronic disease management, treating addiction to alcohol and another drugs, anti-smoking, executives’ checkup, and getting ready for retirement. In 2014 we developed special campaigns related to the fight against breast cancer — Pink September — and prostate cancer — Blue October.
We respect all OHS commitments assumed by GDF SUEZ in Europe and in Latin America. To strengthen this alignment, in 2014 we launched an internal work accidents prevention campaign that emphasizes the incident identification and recording. This program was extended to all power plants and our headquarters, including third parties and service providers.
In-company Accident Prevention Committee (CIPA)
We have 10 CIPAs at our administrative headquarters and plants with more than 20 employees, formed by employee and company representatives. In units with less than 20 employees, a person is appointed as responsible for the same duties of the committee. CIPA members and employees appointed to monitor safety standards total 89 employees. In addition, there are 34 people allocated to the OHS department including employees and service providers. In 2014, 100% of our employees and outsourced workers received OHS training. GRIG4-LA5 | EU18
We also conduct annually the Work-Related Accident Prevention Week aimed at building employee and third-party awareness about traffic routines and habits that could make the workplace safer and healthier.
Health profile
We have in place a series of programs aimed at promoting healthy habits, structured according to the profile of our headcount. These programs include:
Wellness Management | Encourages physical activity and sports, healthy eating, stress management, treatment and prevention of substance abuse, and use of the workplace exercise program.
Health Management | Based on an annual check-up, comprising exams, health and lifestyle questionnaires, and medical appointments that result in an Individual Health Plan — an annual commitment voluntarily made by each employee, with medical guidance, regarding health care. We also promote communication and prevention campaigns on topics such as flu vaccination and cancer prevention, annual training for plant operators that includes first aid techniques, and lectures with speakers from the healthcare area for employees and service providers. With these actions, we seek to exceed the requirement of the relevant regulatory standard (NR-7) to call all employees for an annual medical exam.
Management system
We also have an OHS management system to prevent accidents and ensure the physical or psychological integrity of our employees, service providers, suppliers, and visitors.
Indicators, goals and results
Recorded accidents – 2014 GRIG4-LA6
| Own employees |
2014 |
| Number of on-the-job and in-transit accidents with and without leave |
13 |
| Number of days missed – on-the-job accidents with leave |
128 |
| Occupational diseases |
0 |
| Frequency rate (FR) |
1.45 |
| Severity rate (FR) |
0.062 |
| Fatal accidents |
0 |
| Contractors' employees |
2014 |
| Number of hours of exposure to risk |
3,498,480 |
| Number of work days missed with leave |
13 |
| Occupational diseases |
0 |
| Number of on-the-job and in-transit accidents with and without leave |
31 |
| Number of days missed – on-the-job accidents with leave |
238 |
| Frequency rate (FR) |
3.72 |
| Severity rate (SR) |
0.068 |
OHS management goals and results
| Indicators |
Goals |
Results |
| Frequency rate (FR) ratio |
TF < 2.8 |
1.45 |
| Severity rate (SR) ratio |
TG < 0.064 |
0.062 |
| Fatal accidents |
0 |
0 |
* Tractebel Energia calculates and reports Severity Rate to GDF Suez as SR = days lost x 1,000 worked hours.
Stakeholder Relations GRIG4-24 | G4-25 | G4-26
We establish and manage communication with our stakeholders by means of specific channels on our website — similar as those dedicated to investors, suppliers, and the public in general — and the Communication with Stakeholders module of the Quality-Plan system. All these channels can, to a larger or lower extent, address economic, environmental and social issues. Each channel is linked to a manager, responsible for addressing the issue as assertively as possible. GRIG4-37
In 2014, the Company launched the Tractebel Energia Stakeholder Engagement Policy that ratifies the procedures relevant to all stages
of the
corporate activities
To keep our dialogue with our different stakeholders, we offer direct communication channels, via our website, for: GRIG4-53
- customer service;
- community service;
- investor relations;
- energy sales;
- issues related to the Ethics Committee;
- environmental issues;
- OHS issues;
- R&D-related issues;
- recommendations to the shareholders’ meeting; and
- media office.
During the implementation of new projects, communication programs to engage stakeholders are developed, with three main purposes: provide information on positive and negative aspects and impacts of the project, identify the local community’s expectations, and meet the requests consistent with the Company’s possibilities and obligations.
We promote events to get closer to our stakeholders, including: the environment weeks held in some units; the occupational accident prevention weeks, which are held in the units where there is a formally constituted CIPA; and the visits program, which involves both education institutions and customers. During these events, we show our facilities and present our sustainability-related values and practices.
In 2014, we launched the Tractebel Energia Stakeholder Engagement Policy — available on our website — that ratifies the procedures relevant to all stages of our corporate activities. The items below detail the relations with our different stakeholders and the main events held related each group of stakeholders in 2014.
a) Employees and their representatives
We share our values, mission and vision with all our employees and their representatives, with whom we maintain a permanent dialogue and for whom we have specific channels, such as the Intranet, corporate reports, and the periodical Boas Novas, which is also aimed at external stakeholders.
b) Shareholders
The shareholders can use the “Investors” portal on our website to obtain information such as Material Facts, Notices to Shareholders, Market Releases, documentation of quarterly performance, the Management Report, and the Sustainability Report. In addition, they can take part in earnings release conference calls and meetings with investors and investment analysts, such as those of the Association of Capital Market Analysts and Investment Professionals (Apimec).
The Company also participates in conferences and seminars of the main investment banks and brokers. In 2014, we held 50 events in Brazil and abroad and met with 502 investors, including repetitions and excluding Apimec meetings.
In 2014, the Inside Tractebel program, which promotes meetings between capital market professionals and our Investor Relations team, officers, and managers, was held in São Paulo, SP, and gathered guests from 52 entities.
In addition, we offer, in our website, a specific communication channel where shareholders can send their suggestions on matters to be submitted to the shareholders’ meeting. GRIG4-49
c) Customers
Mutual trust is the basis for our relations with our customers, both in the regulated environment and the deregulated market — and in the latter, the policy of flexibility and loyalty has allowed the Company to maintain, renew, and expand business beneficial to both parties.
At the end of 2014, the Company's portfolio included 172 manufacturing, commerce and service customers, corresponding to approximately 400 consumer units
The Business portal on our website, specific for these stakeholders, is used to provide updated information on the energy market, contracted supply and the monthly bill, while contract information is kept strictly confidential. We offer the customers in our portfolio the Energy Efficiency Diagnosis Program, which is based on identifying and proposing improvements in their systems and processes to reduce electricity consumption. GRIEU7
The Company does do not supply electricity directly to residential consumers. At the end of 2014, the Company's portfolio included 172 manufacturing, commerce and service customers, corresponding to approximately 400 consumer units. In 2014 Tractebel Energia conducted a satisfaction survey with these stakeholders, which showed a favorability percentage of 94.8% (satisfied and very satisfied). The previous survey, conducted in 2012, showed a favorability percentage of 94.5%. Five dimensions were assessed in the survey: negotiation/renegotiation; post-sales, contract compliance and management; relationship; billing; and corporate image. This work was prepared by a firm specialized in value perception, satisfaction, and customer loyalty. The survey was conducted nationwide and contacted all our customers in the free customers portfolio, by email, telephone or in person. GRIEU3 | G4-PR5
d) Financial institutions
As a large, publicly-traded corporation, with shareholder control held by a group with global operations, we have relationships with both state-owned and private-sector local and international financial institutions.
e) Suppliers
One of our roles is promoting sustainable development concepts. For this purpose, we seek to continually improve the relations with our suppliers by focusing on commitment to and engagement with human rights, social responsibility, OHS, the environment, and, in the case of small or medium-sized entities for which Tractebel Energia accounts for most of their revenues, we provide assistance with sales management and economic and financial management to remove a possible dependence.
We have procedures guided by administrative standards that allow us to select bids capable of meeting our best interests, as cost efficiently as possible, and on a reasonable basis for both parties.
We also prioritize local contracts, as part of our strategic focus on sustainability. In 2014, 81 contracts were held with local companies established in each region, accounting for R$56.0 million, or 36%, of our total contracts. GRIG4-12 | G4-EC9
In 2014, 100% of the new suppliers were selected based on criteria related to labor practices and human rights practices. From a total of 1,217 categorized suppliers, 13 were assessed in 2014 based on criteria related to labor practices and human rights practices and no non-compliance event was identified. Of all active contracts, we identified ten contracts with non-compliance events related to this issue, which did not result in any breach of contract. We also analyzed 100% of the new suppliers based on human rights criteria, and did not identify any irregularity or actual or potential adverse impacts on our supply chain.
GRIG4-HR10 | G4-HR11 | G4-LA14 | G4-LA15 | G4-SO10
The employees of our contractors working in our facilities have access to a permanent benefit program, consisting of health and dental care plans, and the costs of these benefits are included in the agreements entered into by Tractebel Energia with these service contractors.
By the end of 2014, 190 companies had been approved by us to supply chemicals. These chemicals may cause significant environmental damages, classified either as catastrophic, critical, medium, marginal, or negligible. GRIG4-EN33
We do not have a process to assess our suppliers. It is contractually established that if any situations affecting the assumptions set forth by the environment code or the code of ethics are identified, i.e., non-compliance with the prevailing laws, the supplier’s contract could be terminated.GRIG4-SO9
However, critical suppliers in terms of environmental impacts are assessed semi-annually. In those cases where this assessment average is lower than 70%, the supplier must submit an improvement plan. In 2014, no contracts were terminated with any supplier for this reason and no environmental non-compliance events were recorded.
We also require suppliers to ensure the freedom of association and other labor rights under clauses included in the contracts entered into with Tractebel Energia. In 2014 we did not identify any non-compliance events regarding violations of freedom of association or collective bargaining rights. GRIG4-LA14
Our business units have a control system of the procurement processes that also works to mitigate the risk of corruption. However, there is no assessment of transactions in terms of corruption-related risks. GRIG4-SO3
f) Political parties GRIG4-SO6
Our activities regarding the support of political parties or candidates to elected positions strictly follow prevailing legislation. All donations are approved by our Ethics Committee and declared on the website of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). This information can also be accessed via a link on our website. Donations to political parties and candidates made in 2014 totaled R$6.2 million.
g) Government
The relationship with the different spheres of government takes the form of legal and institutional commitments, and specific-purpose agreements for sustainable development of the communities and regions where we operate. There is no formal lobbying policy and/or activities regarding public policy, but we have a dialogue with governmental institutions and a policy of actively collaborating with our industry’s technical and regulatory improvement, generally though Public Hearings and Public Consultations organized by electricity sector entities, such as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel), and the Energy Research Bureau (EPE). The collaboration is either individual or through trade associations, including: Electric Energy Producers (Apine), Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Generation Companies (Abrage), Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Trading Agents (Abraceel), and the Brazilian Infrastructure Association (ABDIB).
h) Social, environmental and sector entities GRIG4-16
Through our employees and/or our officers, we participate in forums related to aspects or themes relevant to the electricity industry and society in general, including the following.
The business units have a control system of the procurement processes that also works to mitigate the risk of corruption
- Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel);
- Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Generation Companies (Abrage);
- Brazilian Maintenance Association (Abraman);
- Brazilian Association of Independent
Electric Energy Producers (Apine);
- São Paulo Association of Energy
Cogeneration (Cogen)
- Apuaê-Inhadava Hydrographic Basin;
- lectric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE);
- Electric Energy Research Center (Cepel);
- Infrastructure Council (Coinfra);
- Energy Research Bureau (EPE);
- Santa Catarina State Federation
of Industries (Fiesc);
- Rio Grande do Sul State Federation
and Center of Industries (Fiergs/Ciergs);
- Business Management Committee
Foundation (Funcoge);
- Acende Brasil Institute;
- Ministry of Development, Industry
and Foreign Trade (MDIC);
- National Electric System Operator (ONS);
- World Energy Council – Brazilian Committee
of the World Energy Council (CBCME)
- Brazilian Association of Electric Energy
Trading Agents (Abraceel)
- International Hidropower Association (IHA);
- Brazilian Coal Association (ABCM);
- São Paulo Mercantile, Futures and Stock Exchange (BM&FBovespa);
- Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM);
- Brazilian Investor Relations Institute(IBRI);
- Brazilian Association of Electric Energy
Sector Accountants (Abraconee);
- Brazilian Risk Management
Association (ABGR);
- Capivari de Baixo Commercial and Industrial Association (Acicap);
- Tubarão Commercial and Industrial Association (ACIT);
- Institute of Internal Auditors of Brazil (Audibra);
- Florianópolis Commercial and Industrial Association (ACIF);
- Florianópolis Commercial and Industrial Association (Sucesu);
- Santa Catarina Group of Leaders (LIDE SC);
- Lages Commercial and Industrial Association (ACIL);
- Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE);
- Associação de Assistência à Saúde – Elosaúde;
- Santa Catarina Regional Board of Engineering, Architecture and Agronomy (CREA/SC);
- Santa Catarina State Council of Water Resources;
- Environment Council – National Industries Council(CNI);
- Fundação Eletrosul de Previdência e Assistência Social (ELOS); and
- Sociedade de Previdência Complementar (Previg).
i) Industry companies
We are members of several trade associations and we operate in consortiums in certain projects, such as the Machadinho, Itá and Estreito hydroelectric power plants and the Ibitiúva Bioenergética biomass power plant. Our relationships with other generation, transmission, trading and distribution companies are guided by our Code of Ethics.
j) Media and Tractebel Energia
Our relationship with the media is guided by the Tractebel Energia Communication Policies and Guidelines, shared with all our employees through our Intranet. Our spokesperson is the CEO, who can partially delegate this role to officers and managers. Whenever required, whether when we build or start to operate a power plant, we make announcements in media outlets, requests public comments and hold public hearings to present and discuss the pertinent socioeconomic and environmental aspects. We continually also conduct Environmental Education programs, social communication and disclosure of matters of public interest in the areas encompassed by the projects, which may use radio stations, newspapers and/or other broad access media. We communicate with society in general by means of our website and communication vehicles.
k) Communities GRIG4-SO1 | G4-SO5
We maintain a permanent dialogue with our communities, build partnerships with local players, and prioritize the contracting and development of professionals and suppliers from the regions where we operate. Every project aimed at expanding our installed capacity is preceded by assessments of its social and environmental impacts, monitored through the programs initiated during the building stage. Some of these programs are maintained during the entire plant operation life.
During the implementation of new projects, communication programs to engage stakeholders are developed, with the purpose of informing communities on positive and negative aspects and impacts of the project, identifying the local community’s expectations, and seeking to meet critical requests that are consistent with the Company’s possibilities and obligations.
Examples of positive and adverse impacts caused by power generation projects GRIG4-SO2 | G4-EC8
- formation of a technical inventory of several local characteristics (physical, biotic and anthropic environment);
- development of the local economy;
- identification of Permanent Preservation Areas;
- legalization of ground occupancy and use;
- job creation and income generation;
- increase of tax revenues;
- technologic increase in the region;
- improvement of local infrastructure;
- supply of electric energy;
- population relocation – note that the distribution of land tiles to former resident non-owners and/or rural workers also has a positive impact;
- visual impact;
- vibrations;
- change of daily routines;
- topographic change (relief and natural drainage);
- dust discharge;
- landscape changes – which, on the other hand, in the case of the hydroelectric power plants, creates leisure and tourism opportunities through the multiple use of reservoirs;
- noise and gas emissions;
- generation of solid waste and wastewater; and
- change of habitats.
Concurrently with the Trairi Wind Farm construction, we supported non-governmental organizations by contributing to the training of artisans and promoting child and adolescent protection actions. We also invested in the environmental recovery of public areas. The resources used in social and environmental recovery projects in the region in 2014 totaled approximately R$970,000, above the commitments assumed for environmental licensing purposes. GRIG4-EC8
As regards the Santa Mônica Wind Farm construction, after holding the mandatory public hearing, we submitted the project to the Environment State Council (Coema), consisting of representatives from the Environment Policies and Management Board (Conpam), the licensing agency, government agencies, universities, environmental organizations, and other civil society segments. GRIEU19
We have a mass communication program for projects in progress, aimed at the population living close to the projects, used to identify complaints, which are then sent for response, even though these
are not quantified.
In 2014, we recorded two complaints in the power plants in operation about the noise heard in the entire community, and two other complaints about the soot emitted by the chimneys of the Lages Cogeneration Plant. These complaints were solved still in 2014. GRIG4-EN34 | G4-SO11
Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS)
Tractebel Energia has adhered to the UN’s Millennium Goals Movement, through the We Can Santa Catarina Movement, which we also sponsor. In 2014, we became the ambassadors of the Millennium Goal Number 3 – Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women. We also support the Corporate Pact for Integrity Against Corruption, a Ethos Institute initiative together with other non-governmental organizations and a branch of UN Global Compact, of which GDF SUEZ is a signatory. GRIG4-15
We have three Corporate Social Responsibility programs, described in the chart below.
Tractebel Energia’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
Culture and Sustainability Centers
The Culture and Sustainability Centers, built with our support since 2011, have had a significant contribution to the sustainable development of small municipalities. The project starts with the training of a Public Interest Civil Society Organization (Oscip) with members from local communities. Subsequently, the Company employs resources to build the Culture and Sustainability Center, using own funds or an income tax deduction in conformity with the Rouanet Law. The Oscips assume the management of the project autonomously and independently from the government and the Company.
In 2014, was inaugurated the Quedas do Iguaçu Cultural Center, in Paraná
The local community and the local managers choose the name “Cultural Center” or “Culture and Sustainability Center”. Every center has an auditorium, an exhibition hall, workshops for professional training and digital inclusion, and a library, in addition to other resources specific to every location. Their architectural designs follow the concepts of sustainable buildings, such as the use of natural light and ventilation, rainwater collection, etc.
The objectives of these spaces are:
- promote local customs and traditions in the communities where Tractebel Energia is present;
- encourage young people to search for knowledge, through social and digital inclusion, by helping to create jobs, generate income, and reduce rural and urban depopulation;
- create community life spaces for any and all types of cultural activities, such as performing arts, visual arts, dance performances, concerts, and film viewings; and
- make the Culture and Sustainability Centers economically-sustainable projects, with a structured revenue generation and cost control program.
In 2014, was inauguration the Quedas do Iguaçu Cultural Center, a municipality within the area of influence of the Salto Osório Hydroelectric Power Plant, in Paraná. At the end of the year, there were four centers in operation. The centers inaugurated before the Quedas do Iguaçu center were the Entre Rios do Sul center, in Rio Grande do Sul, inaugurated in 2011; and the Alto Bela Vista center and the Capivari de Baixo center, inaugurated in 2013, both in Santa Catarina.
Characteristics of the Culture and Sustainability Centers
| |
Entre Rios do Sul Cultural Center |
Alto Bela Vista Cultural Center |
Capivari de
Baixo Culture and Sustainability Center |
Capivari de
Baixo Culture and Sustainability Center |
| Location |
Entre Rios do Sul (SC), headquarters of the Passo Fundo HPP |
Alto Bela Vista (SC),
area of influence of the Itá HPP |
Capivari de Baixo (SC), headquarters of the Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex |
Quedas do Iguaçu (PR), area of influence of the Salto Osório HPP |
| Built-up area |
1,075.0 m2 |
1,075.0 m2 |
730.0 m2 |
1,592.2 m2 |
| Offered infrastructure |
150-seat auditorium, exhibition and community meeting rooms, museum, library, and digital inclusion room, and an indoor fair and exhibition space |
In addition to the main cinema and theater auditorium with 250 seats — including wheelchair spaces — the center offers an exhibition hall, a library and a digital inclusion room, and other facilities |
370-seat auditorium, 730-sqm exhibition hall, and an acoustic shell with a 96-sqm stage and audience area for up to
30,000 people |
321-seat auditorium, library and a digital inclusion room, workshops, and exhibition hall |
| Activities carried out |
Dance, theater and music workshops; art exhibitions; circus performances; concerts and shows, among other artistic and cultural activities from various regions of
Brazil and abroad |
Rehearsals and performances by over 40 dance and music groups – the city’s – cultural hallmark – as well as theater performances, film viewings, and dance, theater and music workshops. The estimated audience is 30,000 people per year |
Plays, film viewings, art exhibitions, concerts and shows |
Dance, theater and music workshops; art performances, and film viewings |
| Managing entity |
Vila Alegre Community Development Association (Adecova) |
Alto Bela Vista Cultural Association |
Jorge Lacerda Association |
Quedas do Iguaçu Culture and Sustainability Center Association |
Type of support from
Tractebel Energia |
Construction sponsorship, using tax incentive funds (Rouanet Act) and training of community managers |
Construction sponsorship, using tax incentive funds (Rouanet Act) and training of community managers |
Construction sponsorship, using
our own funds |
Construction sponsorship, using tax incentive funds (Rouanet Act) and training of community managers |
The Concórdia (SC) Cultural Center should be inaugurated in 2015 and Minaçu (GO) and Trairi (CE) cultural centers in the following year. Two new centers, in Itá (SC) and Saudades do Iguaçu (PR), should be inaugurated in 2017.
Tractebel Energia Education for
Sustainability Program
A complementary program to the Culture and Sustainability Centers is intended to promote and share sustainable development-related concepts. This program includes initiatives such as the Environment and Sustainability Weeks in plants’ areas, the Visitors and Environmental Education Program, which in 2014 attracted 91,940 visitors, and the Ethics, Sustainability and Energy Seminar, held annually and which in 2014 held its third edition. In addition to these initiatives, the Social Heritage and Environmental Meeting takes place periodically with the purpose of gathering staff from the power plants and headquarters. All these events involve both internal and external stakeholders.
Corporate sustainability indicators,
goals and results
The indicators are previously set and are aligned with our goals for all areas, so as to allow us to measure the reach of each goal. The table below shows the goals set for 2014 and the results obtained,
in percentages.
| 2014 Tractebel Energia Sustainability Goals |
| Goal |
Actions |
Weight (%) |
Result (%) |
| 1 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Cultural Development Program |
Open and monitor the application of the Annual Activities Plan of the Quedas do Iguaçu Cultural Center (PR) |
20.0 |
100.0 |
| Start building the Minaçu (GO) and Trairi Cultural Centers (CE) |
30.0 |
Minaçu: 50.0 |
| Complete the studies of the Estreito (MA) Cultural Center and start the Saudade do Iguaçu (PR) Cultural Center |
20.0 |
100.0 |
| Complete and open the Concórdia (SC) Cultural Center improvement project |
30.0 |
95.0 |
| 2 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Environmental Improvement Program |
Fulfill timelines for the Bonito do Iguaçu River spring conservation project (PR) |
50.0 |
100.0 |
Plant and donate 250,000 trees and
100,000 plant visits |
50.0 |
Trees: 120.6
Visits: 91.5
Visits: 106.1 |
3 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Social
Inclusion Program |
Develop and obtain approval for the Multi-Sports Centers Management Plan under the Sports Law |
25.0 |
100.0 |
| Obtain approval by the Ministry of Sports and start building the Beira Mar Continental Multi-Sports Center in Florianópolis (SC), under the Sports Law |
50.0 |
60.0 |
| Develop a Multi-Sports Center project in Estreito (MA) |
25.0 |
100.0 |
| 4 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Education for Sustainability Project |
Prepare and approve the Stakeholders
Engagement Policy |
25.0 |
100.0 |
| Train, through lectures on tax incentive laws — such as the Childhood and Adolescence Fund (FIA) Law, the Rouanet Act, the Sports Law, etc. — voluntary work and urban mobility programs |
30.0 |
100.0 |
| Hold the Environment and Sustainability Week (Semas) in at least two cities and the III Ethics, Sustainability and Energy Seminar |
45.0 |
100.0 |
| Develop a good sustainability practices campaign with employees and communities (via Environmental Education Program) |
20.0 |
100.0 |
| Develop efforts to keep Tractebel Energia in the ISE and obtain other acknowledgments as a sustainability-committed company |
50.0 |
100.0 |
| Prepare, and obtain third-party assurance and a GRI compliance statement for the 2013 Sustainability Report, version G4 Comprehensive from GRI |
30.0 |
100.0 |
| Consolidated results of operations |
| Goal |
Actions |
Weight (%) |
Result (%) |
| 1 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Cultural Development Program |
All |
30.0 |
83.5 |
| 2 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Environmental Improvement Program |
All |
15.0 |
103.1 |
| 3 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Social Inclusion Program |
All |
30.0 |
80.0 |
| 4 – Develop actions of the Tractebel Energia Education for Sustainability Project |
All |
25.0 |
100.0 |
| Total |
|
100.0 |
89.5 |
A program complementary to the Social Corporate Responsibility programs is intended to promote and share sustainable development-related concepts. These include initiatives such as the Environment and Sustainability Weeks in plant regions
