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• Ethics and Corporate Integrity - Belo Monte
  

• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Jirau
  

• Community Relations - Jirau

• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Santo Antônio​
  

• Relationship with Communities - Santo Antônio

• Ethics and Corporate Integrity - Angra 3
  

• Relationship with Communities - Teles Pires

• Relationship with Communities - Tapajós Project
  

• Relationship with Communities - Tucuruí Line (Manaus-Boa Vista)

• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Sinop

• Community Relations - São Manoel

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Belo Monte

All impacts considered possible in the EIA are topics for monitoring and, consequently, for indicating specific mitigation and compensation actions, if necessary. The same applies to monitoring of alluvial forests. Within this theme, there are two projects that have been conducted since 2012 and focus on the two main types of vegetation in the region of the project: alluvial forest and pioneer formations. Thus, for each project, there are technical indicators (parameters) that are being measured, using specific methods, which allow for the assessment of the predicted impacts, as well as the recommended and implemented me

asures, indicating whether they are within the expected standard. On the other hand, the PBA projects were designed and organized according to the Strategic Planning criteria. Therefore, all projects (whether they are exclusively monitoring projects or socio-environmental management projects) are composed of structured objectives and goals, with methodologies and procedures established by the technical-scientific literature, as well as a specific physical schedule. These are developed in an integrated manner within the hierarchical structure of the PBA – plans, programs and projects – with territorial and thematic scope adjusted to the stage of the project and occurrence of interventions due to the operation of the plant.

What resources are allocated to sustainability in the company and/or in the specific theme?

With regard to the aspects of flora within the scope of environmental licensing actions, Norte Energia has already invested more than R$253 million. By the end of the concession of the project, scheduled for 2046, investments of more than R$200 million are planned for actions to restore the vegetation cover of the Permanent Preservation Area (APP) of the Belo Monte HPP.

In addition, in the context of the efforts made linked to the corporate sustainability agenda, Norte Energia also invests in actions to support ecological restoration and strengthen the restoration production chains in the Xingu River basin. Through Floresta Viva, which is a joint initiative with BNDES and other partner companies, aimed at implementing ecological restoration projects with native species and agroforestry systems in Brazilian biomes, the company is investing R$5 million.​

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Community Relations - Belo Monte

SDGs impacted

General Information about the Project:

Eletrobras has a 49.98% stake in Norte Energia, the concessionaire of the Belo Monte hydroelectric Uplant H(UHE).

Located in the middle stretch of the Xingu River, in Pará, with an installed capacity of 11,233.1 MW and an average power generation capacity of 4,571 MW, Belo Monte is the largest 100% Brazilian hydroelectric plant. The Belo Monte HPP is a run-of-river plant and does not have a storage reservoir.

For the purposes of operating the plant, there are two regulation reservoirs (Xingu and Intermediário Reservoirs) with a total area of 478 km², of which 274 km² correspond to the original bed of the Xingu River itself during the flood season. This area is considered small when compared to the area flooded by other hydroelectric projects and the installed capacity of the plant. The project was developed with the aim of causing the least possible impact and so that no Indigenous Lands would be flooded. Both reservoirs cover areas of the municipalities of Altamira, Brasil Novo and Vitória do Xingu. The territorial extension of the área de influência direta da plant also includes two other municipalities: Anapu and Senador José Porfírio.

Have impact studies been carried out?

Between 2007 and 2009, the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) was prepared  pela Eletrobras, in compliance with the guidelines of the terms of reference issued by Ibama in 2006. This study considered the scope, diagnosis, prognosis, integrated analysis and impacts of the three environments: socioeconomic, physical and biotic. In parallel with the preparation of the EIA, the Indigenous Component Studies (ECI) were carried out, which were filed with both Ibama and Funai in 2009.

The EIA is composed of 36 volumes, including the volumes related to ethnoecological studies. In relation to obtaining the Preliminary License, all procedures were carried out, and in addition to the four public hearings that took place, more than 250 meetings were held with local indigenous and non-indigenous communities, in which foram realizadosclarifications were provided on the project.

Licenses obtained:

• Preliminary License (LP) No. 342/2010: With the obtaining of the LP, the Basic Environmental Project (PBA) was developed, which met all the requests for approach, methodology and scope recorded in the opinion that supported the issuance of the LP;

• Installation License (LI) No. 795/2011: Between 2011 and 2015, , paralelamente à construção das estruturas da usina,projects were carried out to monitor the impacts predicted for the installation phase, and consequently, consolidated reports were issued every six months and filed with Ibama;

• Operating License (LO) No. 1317/2015: As with the LI, monitoring compliance with the conditions and measuring the impacts expected for the operating stage is realizadodone through continuous monitoring and sending of annual consolidated reports to Ibama, as well as on-site inspections by analysts from that institute.

These commitments are materialized in the fulfillment of the 117 plans, programs and projects in the social, cultural, land, physical and biotic areas that make up the Basic Environmental Project (PBA-Geral) of the Belo Monte HPP.

The General PBA is an instrument that brings together a set of environmental plans, programs and projects that include actions related to the environment, infrastructure, social and economic development, health, education, tourism and leisure, culture and communication. The main objectives are to monitor, mitigate and compensate for impacts and enhance the positive impacts generated by the Belo Monte HPP on non-indigenous communities.

Furthermore, part of the commitments of the environmental licensing of Belo Monte are embodied in the Basic Environmental Plan of the Indigenous Component (PBA-CI), integrated by 11 programs, 30 projects and a plan, which presents the technical solutions and actions to mitigate and/or compensate the environmental impacts on the indigenous communities in the area of influence of the plant.

In 2021, a request was filed with Ibama to renew the project's Operating License, as provided for by law, in particular Complementary Law No. 140/2011 and Conama Resolution No. 237/1997. According to the law, the license remains in force until a final administrative decision is made by the environmental agency, which has not yet commented on the matter.

It is worth noting that Norte Energia continues to comply with the conditions and obligations set forth in the environmental licensing of the Belo Monte HPP. As expected, it continues to issue regular reports on the progress and fulfillment of the conditions and obligations, including those for which there is a request for termination due to full compliance. In March 2024, the 24th Consolidated Report of the PBA and the 20th Consolidated Report of its Indigenous Component (PBA-CI) were presented to Ibama.

The Operating License consists of 36 specific conditions, divided into 71 obligations. According to negotiations conducted with Ibama throughout 2020 4, the status of the conditions/obligations is as follows:

• 20 obligations met and validated by the body;

• 13 obligations met to be validated by the body;

• 38 obligations being met, considering continuous monitoring conditions, actions for the Reduced Flow Section of the Volta Grande do Xingu, project for riverside dwellers, technical assistance for fishermen and actions for indigenous peoples in the area of influence of the Belo Monte HPP.

Therefore, the plant continues to have its regular Operating License, in accordance with Brazilian legislation.

Have independent assessments been carried out on the topic?

In 2012, the independent consulting firm JGP conducted a due diligence assessment , which developed an action plan to meet the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, which are part of the Equator Principles. Norte Energia is audited quarterly by JGP and independent socio-environmental reports are issued to the banks financing the Belo Monte HPP. Four 5Independent Socio-Environmental Reports have already been issued to CEF and BNDES.

The notes made by the audit attest to Norte Energia's compliance with the requirements of the Equator Principles.

With regard to indigenous peoples, specifically addressed in Performance Standard 7, the reports indicate that Norte Energia has been committed to increasingly improving communication with the affected population, and that the company's actions in the territory aim to strengthen socio-environmental responsibility and interculturality through the implementation of a methodology for approaching, listening to and dialoguing with leaders and communities.

Regarding the bodies for consultation and participation of indigenous people in monitoring the PBA-CI, the Indigenous Management Committee, subcommittees and the Reduced Flow Committee were created. In addition to these forums, a radio system was created in 2011, which covers all Indigenous Lands, and in the city of Altamira (Communication Center and radios installed in indigenous agencies). In addition, during the pandemic, Norte Energia installed satellite antennas in Indigenous Lands, in order to enhance communication with indigenous peoples. Through these communication channels, Norte Energia receives and responds to demands, as well as clarifies information related to the implementation of the PBA-CI , bem como amplia a comunicação entre os povos indígenas e dele para com órgãos públicos (DSEI-Altamira e Funai).

Additionally, through PBA-CI programs, Norte Energia supports the participation of indigenous people in the District Council for Indigenous Health (Condisi) and in meetings of the Middle Xingu Ethnoeducational Territory (TEEMX) and develops actions to strengthen indigenous institutions.

What is Eletrobras' role in this matter and how is it involved in related decisions (participation in SPEs, etc.)?

During the preparation of the Environmental Impact Study (EIA), a consultation process was conducted by the contracted company Elabore, under the coordination of Eletrobras Eletronorte. At the time, more than 20 communication agents (young people from the region where the project is located) were trained, who visited the communities that would be affected to provide information about the Belo Monte HPP. Brochures and other communication materials were produced to provide information about the plant.

Currently, Eletrobras holds 49.98% of Norte Energia's capital and participates, proportionally, in its Board of Directors, in addition to appointing members of the collegiate's technical advisory committees.

Does the topic presented fit into and relate to the risk matrix?

Possible socio-environmental impacts resulting from the project were previously and adequately studied, so that several measures could be established to mitigate and compensate them. Such measures were and continue to be implemented in compliance with environmental licensing obligations, supplemented by the General PBA and CI PBA, always with the monitoring of the fiscalizadores e intervening agencies.

Any failure to comply with socio-environmental conditions is a risk identified in the corporate risk matrix and its assessment and response are part of Norte Energia's risk management process. This risk is reported to Eletrobras on a quarterly basis.

Has this topic been aligned with related parties?

Relationship with local communities and human rights are material issues for Norte Energia, according to the company's latest assessment in 2022, presented in the Sustainability Report for that year.

The first theme deals with listening to and communicating with various stakeholders , such as riverside communities, fishermen, indigenous peoples and the community surrounding the Belo Monte HPP operation. The second refers to Norte Energia's actions in relation to its responsibility to respect Human Rights in the development of its activities and relationships, as well as in its value chain. It also considers the strengthening of the ethnic identity and visibility of the indigenous peoples of the Middle Xingu.

The definition of material issues is based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standard, an internationally recognized and applied methodology. Norte Energia's materiality definition process went through the following steps:

• Context survey;

• Mapping of impacts;

• Significance of impacts;

• Prioritization of impacts;

• Final validation.

Regarding environmental studies, more than 250 meetings were held with local communities, culminating in four public hearings, which brought together around eight thousand participants.

Various communication materials were used to inform the local population about the implementation of the project, such as models, posters, folders and booklets, and weekly radio broadcasts were carried out.

In addition to consultations with non-indigenous communities, meetings were also held in the villages to present the Belo Monte HPP project to indigenous leaders.

With indigenous peoples, between 2007 and 2010 , occurred:

• 12 public consultations;

• Ten workshops with the community living in the project area;

• Technical forums in Belém and in the Middle Xingu;

• Visits to more than four thousand families;

• Four public hearings with Ibama and participation of more than eight thousand people;

• 30 Funai meetings in indigenous villages.

Indigenous peoples' statements about the actions implemented take place through the various channels established by Norte Energia for dialogue, participation and communication, among which the following stand out:

• Hearings, meetings and consultations to discuss the construction of the plant with indigenous peoples, between 2007 and 2010, as highlighted in the previous items;

• Indigenous monitoring and participation forums:

- Indigenous Management Committee;

- Seven councils linked to the Belo Monte HPP works;

- Ten indigenous subcommittees in the villages and in Altamira;

- Monitoring and Control Committee for the Volta Grande do Xingu, in the section subject to flow reduction due to the operation of the Belo Monte HPP;

• Consolidation of the largest radio system in the Xingu region, with 120 radio stations installed that guarantee communication with and between villages, riverside indigenous communities and indigenous associations in Altamira;

• Information Center for Indigenous Communities, operating since 2010, for use of the radio, requests for information and meetings;

In addition to these institutional spaces, there is also interaction through direct services to indigenous people, either at the Norte Energia office or at the offices of the companies contracted to execute the Basic Environmental Plan for the Indigenous Component in Altamira or through face-to-face or remote meetings.

The Belo Monte Social Monitoring Forum (FASBM) was 155 created with the non-indigenous population , an important space for dialogue with the various stakeholders, and imeetings with 4.117 participants were held . The Forum remains active with regular meetings (initially they were quarterly and since then 2024they have become biannual , a partir da renovação do Regimento, realizado em outubro de 2023).

• ​Social hotlines – a face-to-face communication channel with the community, consisting of two physical offices, in addition to an itinerant one (Mobile Social Hotline). This service was created with a focus on the population to be relocated. Considering that the relocations have already been completed, this service will be terminated in 2023;

• 0800 Call Center - free call service through the Belo Monte 24-Hour Central channel. In 2024, 4,359 calls were registered up to 09/30 ;

• Communication Centers – spaces for interaction with residents of communities living along the Reduced Flow Section (TVR, located in the Ressaca community and Ilha das Pedras);
  

• Network Pop Norte Energia(Popular Communication Network - RCP) - important communication and relationship strategy with communities via messaging application, with a total of 4.010 participants, who integrate the different audiences in the various areas of activity of the enterprise, with emphasis on the social actors of the municipalities linked to the Area of Direct Influence (AID), up to 21 de outubro de 2024.

• ​​Volta Grande do Xingu Meeting Cycle - among the significant actions in Volta Grande do Xingu are the two cycles of community meetings to exchange information and dialogue with residents of this stretch of the Xingu River, with around 820 meetings having already been held by 2023. The objective is also to strengthen dialogue with the local population, in addition to mapping new leaders to join the Popular Communication Network, through consultation and clarification of doubts about the flow dynamics of the Belo Monte HPP operation.

In addition to these channels, there is also direct social interaction, such as interpersonal conversation, discussion groups, mobilization, community meetings, workshops and meetings with interested parties .

Explain contingency plans, mitigation measures or actions related to the topic.

In relation to non-indigenous communities, mitigating and/or compensatory commitments are materialized in the Basic Environmental Project (PBA-Geral) of the Belo Monte HPP, which is integrated by 117 plans, programs and projects in the social, cultural, land, physical and biotic areas.

Within the scope of the General PBA that deals with the theme of relationships with communities, the following plans stand out, which are broken down into programs and/or projects:

• Plan for Assistance to the Affected Population: Its objectives are to reduce the social impacts resulting from the implementation of the Belo Monte HPP and to present solutions that consider the expectations and demands of the population affected by the project. This plan is an instrument capable of dealing in an integrated manner with the expected social impacts, in order to minimize them by choosing solutions compatible with the local reality and with the demands of the different social groups affected;

• Urban Requalification Plan: The objective is to propose measures and interventions in the cities of Altamira, Vitória do Xingu, and in the centers of Belo Monte and Belo Monte do Pontal, aiming to: i) meet the need to relocate the population affected in the city of Altamira by the formation of the Xingu reservoir; ii) integrate the planned residential units and residential village into the urban structure of the cities of Altamira and Vitória do Xingu; iii) adapt the road infrastructure of the Trans-Amazonian highway crossing over the Xingu River; iv) adapt the cities of Altamira and Vitória do Xingu and the centers of Belo Monte and Belo Monte do Pontal to accommodate the population influx resulting from the job opportunities and economic growth generated by the works;

• Population Relations Plan: Its objectives are to monitor the evolution of the migratory influx associated with the implementation of the Belo Monte HPP, in order to obtain subsidies for possible adjustments in the planned measures and to guide the planning activity of the municipalities; and to guide the migrant population on the effective employment possibilities created by the implementation of the project, and the corresponding professional qualifications required;

• Public Health Plan: Its objective is to contribute to strengthening the services of the municipal health network in the area of influence of the Belo Monte HPP, through partnerships with municipal (Municipal Health Departments), state (State Health Department) and federal (Ministry of Health) managers, to enable epidemiological surveillance, monitoring and vector control actions, in addition to preventing the increase in malaria cases in the region where the project is being implemented;

• Heritage Enhancement Plan: Its objective is to promote the identification, inventory, documentation, registration, dissemination, surveillance, listing, conservation, preservation, return, use and revitalization of cultural heritage;

• Integrated Management Plan for the Volta Grande do Rio Xingu: Its objective is to guarantee the implementation of all programs and projects proposed for the Reduced Flow Section (TVR).

Regarding the relocation of the population, to mitigate the impacts arising from the formation of the reservoir of the project, the EIA provided for the relocation of families in the urban area of Altamira. The Relationship Plan with the Population, part of the PBA, established criteria, objectives and goals for the entrepreneur's actions with regard to the relocation provided for in the EIA.

In this context, based on the results of the negotiations carried out, 3,700 families were relocated to five new neighborhoods – the so-called Collective Urban Resettlements (RUCs) – thus fulfilling the objectives and goals initially established in the PBA.

These resettlement areas – Jatobá, São Joaquim, Casa Nova, Água Azul and Laranjeiras – were integrated into the city of Altamira, forming five new neighborhoods that are already inhabited, consolidated and handed over to the City of Altamira.

These resettlements are equipped with basic sanitation infrastructure, paving, lighting and public facilities, such as schools, Basic Health Units (UBS), multi-sports courts and common areas.

Later, due to demands from fishermen, riverside dwellers and indigenous people in urban areas, during the implementation phase of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant, the regulatory agency demanded the implementation of a sixth area for urban resettlement – now called RUC Tavaquara – also in the municipality of Altamira. The resettlement area has direct access to the Xingu River as a way of enabling the traditional communities to maintain their ties with the river.

This resettlement also has all the infrastructure of the other neighborhoods built by the developer, as well as a ramp and dock to facilitate the community's river travel.

The Population Relationship Plan provided housing conditions equipped with infrastructure and spaces for social interaction.

After the families are relocated, actions are taken to adapt the neighborhoods and strengthen ties in the new places of residence, as well as encaminhamento para social and psychological assistance.Atualmente os atendimentos são realizados pelas Secretarias de Promoção e Assistência Social dos Municípios, conforme previsto no Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS).

It is worth highlighting the technical support provided by Norte Energia for the formation of neighborhood associations in five of the six resettlements built. The consolidation of these associations contributed to a scenario of protagonism and citizenship in the affected communities.

Also noteworthy is the rebuilding of 17 religious facilities in these new neighborhoods, as a way of maintaining religious practices, and the implementation of Coexistence and Strengthening of Ties Services and  barracões de usos múltiplos que serão adequados para Centros Comunitários de Lazer e Trabalhocollective spaces in which communities carry out sociocultural activities and which Norte Energia uses  em conjunto com as associações de bairrosto carry out environmental education and social responsibility actions.

In the table below, Norte Energia summarizes the actions carried out through the projects defined to mitigate and compensate for the impacts predicted in the EIA of the Belo Monte HPP that are related to local and traditional communities:

Regarding the riverside dwellers located in the area of direct influence of the Belo Monte HPP, due to the condition of LO nº 1317/2015 issued by Ibama, Norte Energia assumed the commitment to resettle them on islands and riverbanks, in order to restore the traditional way of life of the families that lived on the banks of the Xingu River and depended on it. This is a universe of 322 families identified by the company, through a broad process of social recognition.

These families are being resettled in Permanent Preservation Areas of the Xingu Reservoir (Riverside Territory), whose proposal was conceived by the Riverside Council and its support group and is being constructed between the interested parties – Norte Energia, Riverside Council, Federal Public Ministry and Ibama.

To date setembro de 2024, 160 of the 322 families have been resettled . Norte Energia also carries out complementary projects, following guidelines recommended by the General PBA, such as psychosocial care and strengthening family farming.

With regard to fishermen, within the scope of the General PBA, the Sustainable Fishing Incentive Project aims to assess changes in commercial fishing activities for fish for consumption and ornamentais (aquarium fish ), also including possible variations in subsistence fishing and fish consumption by the local population, in order to direct mitigation actions in the region where the project is located. The project also seeks to integrate other actions related to fishing activities, in accordance with the objectives established in the PBA, seeking to understand and mitigate the impacts observed and predicted in the EIA of the Belo Monte HPP.

The initiative integrates several variables related to the fishing chain in the region of the enterprise, such as: fishermen and vessels; commercial fishing for consumption; commercial ornamental fishing; participatory monitoring of subsistence fishing; monitoring of protein consumption; population dynamics and assessment of stocks and sustainability; indigenous fishing (Paquiçamba and Arara da Volta da Grande do Xingu Indigenous Lands); monitoring and social assistance; and technical assistance actions for fishing.

Also noteworthy is the signing of Technical Cooperation Agreement No. 006/2014, between Norte Energia and the then Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, which includes actions to implement infrastructure by Norte Energia , como o Centro Integrado de Pesca Artesanal (CIPA),and fishing management actions in the reservoir area to be carried out by the public authorities.

As part of the compensation to the fishing public, Norte Energia began implementing technical assistance projects for sustainable fishing, in the section that will undergo changes due to the formation of the Xingu Reservoir and the Reduced Flow Section.

In 2022, Norte Energia promoted the strengthening of the Fishing Colonies in the municipalities of the Area of Direct Influence (AID), through the renovation of the structures of the headquarters of the colonies of Altamira, Anapu and Senador José Porfírio, as well as with the donation of vehicles, aiming to provide greater mobility and contribute to the improvement of the development of activities.

In order to compensate and mitigate the impacts related to indigenous peoples living in the area covered by the Belo Monte HPP and in compliance with the obligation established by the intervening agency as a condition for granting the Preliminary License, Norte Energia prepared the Basic Environmental Plan for the Indigenous Component (PBA-CI), presented and discussed in each village, and approved by Funai in 2012. The PBA-CI has been in execution since 2013 in 11 Indigenous Lands and one indigenous area, and its advances, challenges and results have been systematically reported to the licensing and intervening agencies through consolidated half-yearly reports.

Within the scope of the PBA-CI, whose target audience is approximately 5,6one thousand indigenous people from the Middle Xingu, situados em área de abrangência de aproximadamente five million hectares, nos quais are localizadas the Indigenous Lands of Trincheira do Bacajá, Paquiçamba, Arara da Volta Grande, Kararaô, Cachoeira Seca, Arara, Koatinemo, Araweté do Igarapé Ipixuna, Apyterewa, Xipaya and Kuruaya, Indigenous Area of Km 17, in addition to urban and riverside indigenous communities, the following actions stand out:

• Management Plan;

• Institutional Strengthening Plan;

• Communication Program for Non-Indigenous People;

• Indigenous Subsistence Project;

• Development Project for Production and Commercialization Stages;

• Territorial Planning and Shared Socio-Environmental Management Project;

• Territorial Monitoring Project;

• Territorial Conservation Project;

• Project to Establish an Indigenous School Education Policy;

• Project for Structuring Indigenous Schools;

• Indigenous Teacher Training Project and Development of Teaching Materials;

• Project to Incentive Structuring: Buildings, Access and Equipment for Indigenous Health;

• Health Surveillance Project;

• Health Education Project;

• Project to Strengthen Traditional Indigenous Health Practices;

• Project to Support Artistic and Cultural Production;

• Cultural Heritage Training Project;

• Restructuring Project for the Altamira Indian Museum;

• Infrastructure Program in the Villages;

• Project to Register Indigenous Families Included in the PRR;

• Project for Negotiations and Acquisition of Land and Improvements in Rural Areas;

• Negotiation and Acquisition of Land and Improvements in Urban Areas Project;

• Environmental Supervision Coordination Project;

• Monitoring Project for the Terrestrial Ecosystem Conservation Plan;

• Monitoring Project for the Aquatic Ecosystem Conservation Plan;

• Monitoring Project for the Water Resources Management Plan;

• Monitoring Project for the Integrated Management Plan of Volta Grande do Xingu;

• Indigenous Communication Program;

• Territorial Protection Plan for the Indigenous Lands of the Middle Xingu.

As a result of meeting the commitments of the Indigenous Component, Norte Energia has already built and equipped 56 classrooms and 31 Indigenous Basic Health Units on Indigenous Lands. Currently, there has been a reduction of more than 90% in malaria cases in the region.

Regarding infrastructure, as provided for in the licensing, 17 airstrips were built to serve the communities; 120 radios and 78 satellite antennas were installed for internet access in the villages; 354 sewage systems were built in 15 different villages and in one riverside community; and 750 poultry houses, 80 flour mills, 25 cocoa greenhouses, 42 chestnut drying sheds, 20 corrals and seis canteens were installed. To support production activities, 140 boats, a raft, 58 cars, 132 motorcycles and 13 tractors were donated to the indigenous people. Norte Energia fulfilled its commitment, for three years, to provide a helicopter to Ibama, as per the deadline established within the scope of the Environmental Commitment Term of the licensing agency.

A cooperation agreement was also signed between Norte Energia and Funai for the protection of the Indigenous Lands of the Middle Xingu, which covers 11 Indigenous Lands (Trincheira do Bacajá, Paquiçamba, Arara da Volta Grande, Kararaô, Cachoeira Seca, Arara, Koatinemo, Araweté do Igarapé Ipixuna, Apyterewa, Xipaya and Kuruaya).

All 11 Territorial Protection Units planned for the Toperation Cwere built by Norte Energia. The company Foi also  atendidocommitted to creating, implementing and operating the Remote Monitoring Center (CMR) for Indigenous Lands at Funai headquarters.

The CMR was created and implemented in 2015/2016 and, since then, has continued to operate regularly, which has allowed the Brazilian State to enhance and optimize its inspection actions in indigenous territories, not only in the area covered by Belo Monte, but in all Indigenous Lands in the Amazon, as provided for in the cooperation agreement.

For more information, access news published in the press on the subject , which contains statements from Funai regarding the CMR, highlighting its relevance for the eviction operations in the Trincheira do Bacajá and Apyterewa Indigenous Lands, in the Médio Xingu region.

The actions to regularize Indigenous Lands in the country are the responsibility of the Brazilian State and were thus established in the aforementioned cooperation agreement.

Does the topic have indicators and targets?

The indicators and targets that are related to the theme correspond to the fulfillment of the objectives and targets of the plans, programs and projects that are part of both the PBA-General and the PBA-CI.

As part of the actions developed, social monitoring has been carried out since 2012, which attests to both the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life of the population within the area of influence of the Belo Monte HPP. In the case of the Social Monitoring and Monitoring Project for Communities Surrounding the Construction Site and Host Communities, which is part of the General PBA, in which the indicator called the Family Development Index (IDF) from the Institute of Applied Economic Research (Ipea) is evaluated, it can be seen that there was an improvement in the index for all groups affected by the project.

Furthermore, through the Socioeconomic Aspects Monitoring Program, also included in the General PBA, Norte Energia monitors, on a sample basis, 6,560 families in the municipality of Altamira, noting a reduction in the population below the poverty line, from 25% (2011) to 3% (2022).

What resources are allocated to sustainability in the company and/or in the specific topic?

Norte Energia has already invested more than R$ 7billion in socio-environmental actions that reach both indigenous and non-indigenous communities, to fulfill the environmental licensing commitments of the Belo Monte HPP.

Furthermore, as part of the company's ESG journey, actions are being developed to promote sustainable regional socioeconomic development that, when integrated with government actions, improve the quality of life of local communities. These actions are guided by Norte Energia's Sustainability Policy.​

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Ethics and Corporate Integrity - Belo Monte

SDGs impacted

General information about the project:

Located on the Xingu River in Pará, with an installed capacity of 11,233.1 MW and an average power generation capacity of 4,571 MW, Belo Monte is the largest 100% Brazilian hydroelectric plant. Together with the intermediate reservoir, the project's flooded area totals 478 km² – considered small when compared to the area flooded by other hydroelectric projects and the plant's installed capacity. Both reservoirs are located between the municipalities of Altamira, Brasil Novo and Vitória do Xingu. The plant's area of ​​coverage also includes two other municipalities: Anapu and Senador José Porfírio.

Have independent assessments been carried out on this topic?

In response to reports of illegal activities reported in the media, related to companies that provided services to our then-subsidiary Eletronuclear and certain Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) in which we held a minority interest, Eletrobras hired an experienced and renowned international law firm to initiate a broad and robust independent investigation, which was concluded in April 2018 and was aimed, in particular, at meeting the needs of American regulatory agencies.

As a result of this investigation, in August 2018, the DOJ (United States Department of Justice) decided not to prosecute Eletrobras for any possible violations of the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), nor did it impose any contingencies or conditions and monitoring.

In December 2018, the SEC (United States Securities and Exchange Commission) accepted the execution of a settlement in the amount of US$ 2.5 million. The settlement did not represent an admission of any illegal act. Given the DOJ's decision and the approval of the agreement with the SEC, there are no more pending actions before the US regulatory agencies, and the investigations have been officially closed, without any recognition of irregularities on the part of the company.

In this regard, it is worth mentioning that we are beneficiaries of five plea bargain agreements signed between the CGU and AGU with construction companies, which recognize Eletrobras and its subsidiaries as victims of acts of corruption committed by these companies.

What is Eletrobras' role in this matter and how is it involved in related decisions (participation in SPEs, etc.)?

Created in 2016, adhering to anti-corruption legislation and in alignment with the requirements established by the Regulatory Decree of the Anti-Corruption Law (11.129/2022), the Eletrobras Compliance Program is related to the strategic guideline of ESG Reference and the strategic objective of improving governance practices of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. After the capitalization, which took place in June 2022, several processes were adapted to the new operating model of Eletrobras and its companies.

The policies established in the program, approved by the Executive Board and the Board of Directors of Eletrobras, follow the guidelines of the Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law 12.846/13 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), in addition to observing the best market practices adopted to promote ethics and corporate integrity.

In pursuit of best market practices and considering the change from a state-owned company to a private corporation, the new Compliance Program was launched in August 2023, reinforcing Eletrobras' commitment to ethical, honest and transparent actions, through a set of continuous actions aimed at preventing, identifying and correcting non-conformities or illegal acts related to fraud and corruption and unethical conduct, and seeking to strengthen the culture of ethics and integrity, in addition to compliance with anti-corruption laws by administrators, leaders, professionals and third parties.

Based on the pillars of PREVENTION, DETECTION and EVOLUTION, the new Compliance Program covers the holding company and its subsidiaries, with the affiliates and respective SPEs being covered by the implemented integrity mechanisms.

The “Risk Management” front maps and addresses risks related to partnerships in affiliated companies and SPEs. Through the “Third Party Compliance” front, all professionals appointed by Eletrobras to fill positions on the governance boards of these companies undergo a detailed integrity assessment. This same front establishes guidelines for integrity due diligence and subsequent monitoring of potential partners in M&A processes, operations and corporate restructurings, for example.

The “Culture of Integrity” front defines awareness-raising actions on the topic of ethics and integrity and the Eletrobras Compliance Program for affiliated companies or SPEs and their directors.

​• Assessment of the integrity of professionals who are members of boards and councils in companies with a shareholding in the company, as provided for in the Eletrobras Nominations Policy.

​• Awareness-raising and training activities on the Compliance Program that are part of the Improvement Program for Directors and Officers of Eletrobras and controlled, affiliated and partner companies (SPEs).

• Transparency of interactions with public administration;

• 100% full compensation for senior management;

• Training of the high-risk value chain;

• Transparency in the Compliance and Governance structure;

​• Transparency on reporting channels.

• Monitoring of records entered through the Public Agent Relationship Form on the Compliance Management platform in accordance with risk criteria established in the Fraud Risk Assessment

• Monitoring of business courtesies received and recorded on the Compliance Management platform

• Continuous monitoring of administrators on public restrictive lists

• Implementation of tools for continuous monitoring of integrity assessments of administrators, managers, suppliers and customers​

• Risk management and FRA recommendations

• Monitoring of payments to high and critical risk suppliers

​• Senior management members trained in Compliance Program policies and procedures

• Senior management members with Acceptance of the Code of Conduct

• Employees trained in Compliance Program policies and procedures

• Employees with Acceptance of the Code of Conduct

• Total number of SPEs made aware​

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services – Jirau

SDGs impacted

General information about the project:

Eletrobras holds a 40% stake in the Special Purpose Ent​​ity (SPE) called Jirau Energia.

Located on the Madeira River, approximately 120 kilometers from the capital Porto Velho, in the state of Rondônia, the Jirau hydroelectric plant (UHE) is the fourth largest generator of electricity in terms of installed capacity in Brazil, behind only Itaipu Binacional, Belo Monte and Tucuruí. It is located in the region known as Ilha do Padre. This plant plays a fundamental role in the national energy landscape, contributing to the supply of electricity and promoting the development of the region.

The Jirau hydroelectric plant has an installed capacity of 3,750 MW, which represents 3.7% of all hydroelectric power in the country. The plant provides renewable energy to more than 40 million people.

The Jirau HPP operates with water levels between 82.5 m and 90.0 m. The reservoir area is variable, with its level at 90 m reaching 361.6 km². It has supplied energy to the National Interconnected System (SIN) since September 6, 2013, when the first generating unit began commercial operations.

Have impact studies been carried out?

The socio-environmental programs for the Jirau hydroelectric plant were formulated by a team of multidisciplinary experts, including renowned universities, research centers and consulting firms. The consolidation of the Basic Environmental Project (PBA), a document that details the social and environmental actions to be developed by Jirau Energia in the region where the project will be implemented, had the active participation of Ibama teams, which collaborated by submitting important recommendations.

Below is a brief history of the studies presented and licenses issued for the Jirau HPP:

• 2005 – Presentation of the EIA/Rima for the Jirau and Santo Antônio HPPs;

• 2007 – Prior License;

• 2008 – Site Installation License – Jirau HPP;

• 2009 – Plant Implementation License – Jirau HPP;

• 2012 – Operating License (LO) No. 1097:

- Validity: four years;

- 34 socio-environmental programs;

- 53 conditions;

- Half-yearly monitoring reports;

• 2016 – Request for renewal of LO;

• 2019 – 1st Renewal LO No. 1097:

- Validity: ten years;

- 28 socio-environmental programs;

- 34 conditions;

- Annual monitoring reports.

In relation to biodiversity, initial studies raised possible impacts on the Madeira River's ichthyofauna and the loss of vegetation resulting from the formation of the reservoir.

Ichthyofauna monitoring in the region has been carried out since 2010 through the Ichthyofauna Conservation Program. As determined by Ibama, two collection areas are monitored, covering 677 kilometers in length. The results indicate that the species have maintained similar relative abundance since the beginning of implementation to the present day.

It is worth noting that the Jirau HPP has two Fish Transposition Systems to allow fish to pass through the dam. These systems are of the capture and transport type, which allows for selectivity in relation to the species that will be transposed. This characteristic is important, as it prevents the piramutaba from being transported upstream, since it did not occur in the higher parts of the basin.

With the formation of the reservoir, more than 18,400 hectares of Permanent Preservation Area (APP) were acquired, with 2,750 hectares targeted for restoration, as they were pasture or agricultural areas. A total of 721 hectares have already been recovered, with 665,000 native seedlings distributed across 110 species acquired and 12,300 kilos of seeds applied by direct seeding.

Have independent assessments been carried out on the topic?

The programs (Wildlife Conservation, Ichthyofauna Conservation and Limnological and Aquatic Macrophyte Monitoring) were verified by independent consultancy regarding compliance with the Equator Principles and Sustainability Performance Standards of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in addition to audits by financing banks (Caixa, Itaú, Bradesco, Banco do Nordeste and Banco do Brasil), audit of the UN/UNFCCC CDM Project, audit/requests from partners and certification by the International Hydropower Association (IHA).

Does the topic presented have material related to the Equator Principles, Responsible Investment Principles, or others that bring elements related to the topic?

Jirau Energia is periodically audited by the project's financing banks. At this time, socio-environmental aspects are assessed in light of the Equator Principles (IFC).

In 2023, Jirau HPP received the highest level of certification in the world according to the Hydropower Sustainability Standard, granted by the Hydropower Sustainability Council of the International Hydropower Association (IHA).

12 criteria were evaluated, covering diverse topics related to hydroelectric plants.

As a result, it was found that the ESG actions developed by Jirau Energia exceeded the established standards.

Due to the high standards of compliance with the requirements, the plant received a Gold certification, becoming the first in Brazil to obtain it and the second in the world.

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What is Eletrobras' role in this matter and how is it involved in related decisions (participation in SPEs, etc.)?

Eletrobras monitors the issue through its risk matrix, with the implementation of an action plan in the Human Rights due diligence process, which provides for the preparation of mitigation actions in its participations.

In 2023, the Human Rights Due Diligence (HDD) work at Jirau HPP began. At the end of the HDD, improvements will be identified in a report, in addition to recommendations to the Board of Directors for the implementation of mitigation action plans, where applicable.

Does the topic presented fit into and relate to the risk matrix?

Eletrobras monitors the issue through its risk matrix, with the implementation of an action plan in the Human Rights due diligence process , which provides for the preparation of mitigation actions in its participations.

The goal of the Human Rights Due Diligence project in SPEs is to:

• Evaluate 100% of joint ventures /SPEs through the Human Rights due diligence questionnaire;

• Identify SPEs that have controversies and gaps and interact to request information and positions.

Has this topic been aligned with related parties?

Regarding fauna, we have a partnership with ICMBio for the conservation of the Mapinguari National Park (Parna), actions involving the Cooperative of Rural Producers of the Jirau Environmental Observatory (COOPPROJIRAU) and the Socioenvironmental Observatory Association.

A technical cooperation agreement was signed with ICMBio to protect the Mapinguari National Park, located on the left bank of the Jirau HPP. It was agreed to supply inputs, equipment and labor to continue implementing the Monitora Program in the conservation unit. A request was also made for the supply of a high-capacity computer for georeferencing work.

Explain contingency plans, mitigation measures or actions related to the topic.

Regarding alignment with communities, we use effective instruments, through the Environmental Education Program (PEA), such as the Jirau Environmental Observatory, the formation of a committee with working groups with all activities covered, and whenever required or necessary, we hold meetings and provide clarifications with related parties.

In order to establish guidelines to prevent conflicts and reduce environmental impact, in accordance with Laws No. 12,651 and 12,727, both from 2012, the Environmental Plan for Conservation and Use of the Surrounding Area of the Jirau Plant's Artificial Reservoir, known as Pacuera, was developed. This document presents a series of guidelines and recommendations intended to guide the preservation, restoration, use, and occupation of the surrounding area. These guidelines were formulated based on in-depth analyses of the level of occupation, environmental vulnerability, suitability of land use, and, additionally, considering the presence of Conservation Units. Technical workshops were held for the benefited communities and the public hearing took place on December 5, 2023. The Jirau Plant is in final negotiations with IBAMA to subsequently file the PACUERA with the Porto Velho City Hall.

The socio-environmental programs for the Jirau hydroelectric plant were formulated by a team of multidisciplinary experts, including renowned universities, research centers and consulting firms. The consolidation of the Basic Environmental Project (PBA), a document that details the social and environmental actions to be developed by Jirau Energia in the region where the project will be implemented, had the active participation of Ibama teams, which collaborated by submitting important recommendations.

Other programs were also implemented:

• The Indigenous Communities Support Program, which arose from the need for more detailed and accurate surveys on the situation of the Kaxarari, Igarapé Lage, Igarapé Ribeirão and Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Lands, considered to be in the indirect area of influence of the Jirau HPP. The indigenous ethnic groups that will be targeted by this program are the Kaxarari, Oro Wari, Oro Win and Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau . FUNAI (the federal government agency responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of indigenous peoples in Brazil) approved the Work Plan in December 2023 for the Indigenous Component of the Jirau Plant, which has been implemented in accordance with the proposals and schedules contained in the Plan. The actions have been implemented and well received by the indigenous peoples, who have responded to the invitations and participated in the actions in a very dynamic way. These results can already be monitored annually through the annual reports sent to the licensing agencies;

• The Archaeological Heritage Prospecting and Salvage Program, which aims to conduct studies and activities focused on the archaeological, historical and cultural heritage of the Jirau HPP, in order to meet the different stages of prospecting and salvage; the production of scientific knowledge about the areas of study, contributing to a better understanding of prehistory and national history; as well as the development of integrated work with the community in the rescue and valorization of the aforementioned heritage, contributing to the strengthening of its identity aspects. This program understands historical and cultural heritage as something “alive" and integrated into societies, as a fundamental element in maintaining social cohesion and preserving cultures, adopting the principle that only with the involvement of society, especially local communities, is it possible to have a heritage policy that is lasting and sustainable. Currently, Jirau Energia has been developing compliance with the Compensatory Measures of the project in accordance with the periods and opinions forwarded by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN);

• The Program for Relocating Affected Populations, which was structured into two lines of action, in compliance with current legislation and best practices in terms of resettlement and social compensation. The first line of action, Restructuring, encompasses the processes of relocating the affected population itself and restoring productive activities. The second line of action, Monitoring, aims to monitor the developments and results of the processes in the Restructuring line. The target audience for this program was characterized based on their relationship with the affected property (in an urban or rural area), and could be owners (resident or not) or non-owners (usually caretakers, employees, etc. living on the properties). The following types of relocation were offered to the target audience: (i) Partial or total compensation (offered only to owners, in accordance with current and applicable legislation); (ii) Letter of credit for the purchase of another property, within or outside the municipality of Porto Velho (offered to owners and non-owners); (iii) Rural collective resettlement → Nova Vida and urban → Nova Mutum Paraná (offered to owners and non-owners);

• The Infrastructure Recovery Program, which seeks to establish the necessary measures to maintain access and communication conditions for populations in areas close to the Jirau HPP and other users of the existing infrastructure in the area of influence of the project;

• The Ichthyofauna Conservation Program, composed of five subprograms, which aims to assess the impact of the operation of the enterprise on the ichthyofauna and to provide, with additional information, possible mitigation measures for the management and conservation of the ichthyofauna:

- Ecology and Biology Subprogram;

- Taxonomic Inventory Subprogram;

- Ichthyoplankton subprogram;

- Fish Transposition System Monitoring Subprogram;

- Subprogram for Telemetry Research on the Movements of Migratory Fish.

The Ichthyofauna Rescue and Salvage Program is also carried out in the structures of the generating units (suction and adduction) during machine stoppages, wagon gates, stop logs and spillways.

Among the results we can highlight:

• Up to April 2024, 1,758,691 individuals were captured in STPs;

• 191,791 specimens (eggs, larvae and juveniles) identified up to May 2024;

• 1,556 with combined radio and acoustic telemetry transmitter;

• 96,042 individuals rescued UG (suction and adduction), wagon gate, stop logs and spillway;

• The structures of the Jirau plant do not limit the passage of larvae.

It should be noted that no changes were observed in the local ichthyofauna, maintaining similar abundance from the implementation to the operation of the plant.

The protection of wildlife is currently covered by two programs: the Reservoir Surrounding Fauna Monitoring Program (PMFER) and the In Situ Fauna Monitoring Program (PMFIS).

The PMFIS is related to compliance with the cooperation agreement established with ICMBio to carry out the Monitora Program.

The PMFER, in turn, monitors the fauna of the southern part of the Mapinguari National Park, which interfaces with the Jirau HPP reservoir on its left bank. This monitoring has been carried out since 2021 using the same methodology used by ICMBio in the Monitora Program, thus allowing comparison of results. With the normal processing of the program, it can be highlighted that the monitored area is well preserved according to the identified bioindicator species of fauna.

The protection of flora is carried out through the Flora Conservation Program, which seeks to restore the Permanent Protection Area (APP) of the Jirau HPP reservoir. Of the more than 18,400 hectares of APP, 2,750 are covered by pastures and agricultural areas and are the target of this program.

Since the beginning of its implementation, a total of 721 hectares have been recovered, with 665,000 native seedlings distributed across 110 species acquired and 12,300 kilos of seeds applied by direct sowing used.

It is worth mentioning that this program received the Certificate of Good Licensing Practices, issued by Ibama.

Does the topic have indicators and targets?

All socio-environmental programs approved by Ibama have targets and indicators that are monitored by the competent bodies, through the reports submitted. The documentation is available upon request to UHE Jirau.

What resources are allocated to sustainability in the company and/or in the specific topic?

The amounts forecast for the execution of environmental programs until the end of the concession, considering the current scenario, reach approximately R$ 1.2 billion.

The construction of schools, health centers, security units, training, donations of vehicles, equipment and supplies for various areas, among others, in which R$188.5 million were invested, stand out​.

• ​R$ 188,5​ million in social compensation actions;
  

• R$ 1.2 billion invested in sustainability.

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Environmental Plan for Conservation and Use of the Surrounding Area of the Artificial Reservoir - Pacuera - Jirau HPP

Environment - Jirau HPP

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Community Relations - Jirau

SDGs impacted

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General Information about the Project:

Eletrobras holds a 40% stake in the Special Purpose Entity (SPE) Jirau Energia, through its subsidiaries Eletrobras CGT Eletrosul (with a 20% stake) and Eletrobras Chesf (with another 20%).

Located on the Madeira River, about 120 kilometers from the capital Porto Velho, in the state of Rondônia, the Jirau hydroelectric power plant (HPP) is the fourth largest electricity generator in installed capacity in Brazil, trailing only Itaipu Binacional, Belo Monte, and Tucuruí. Its installation point is in the region known as Ilha do Padre. This plant plays a fundamental role in the national energy landscape, contributing to electricity supply and promoting regional development.

The Jirau HPP has an installed capacity of 3,750 MW, which represents 3.7% of all hydroelectric energy in the country. The plant provides renewable energy to more than 40 million people.

The Jirau HPP operates with water levels between elevations of 82.5 m and 90.0 m. The reservoir area is variable, with its level at elevation 90 reaching 361.6 km². It has been supplying energy to the National Interconnected System (SIN) since September 6, 2013, when the first generating unit entered commercial operation.

Were impact studies conducted?

Below is a brief overview of the studies presented and licenses issued for the Jirau HPP:

• 2005: Joint EIA/Rima presentation for Jirau HPP and Santo Antônio HPP;

• 2007: Preliminary License;

• 2008: Installation License for Jirau HPP's Construction Site;

• 2009: Implementation License for the Plant – Jirau HPP;

• 2012: Operating License (LO) No. 1097:

• Validity: four years;

• 34 socio-environmental programs;

• 53 conditions;

• Semiannual monitoring reports;

• 2016: Request for LO renewal;

• 2019: 1st Renewal of LO No. 1097:

• Validity: ten years;

• 28 socio-environmental programs;

• 34 conditions;

• ​Annual monitoring reports.

In the early assessments, a potential increase in malaria cases in Porto Velho was identified due to the high number of people coming to the region in search of employment. In response to this, over BRL 12.5 million was invested in the Public Health Program for malaria prevention, in support of the government.

The efforts undertaken until 2016 were executed superbly and played a significant role in Rondônia state being honored with the Malaria Champions award for reducing the malaria rate.

Malaria: high risk in 2007 → medium risk in 2012 → low risk in 2015.

Another point raised is that public health and education services could be impacted due to the expansion of the population in the region. Therefore, 12 low and medium complexity health units and 14 schools were built to meet the additional demand over an area of 481 kilometers.

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Were independent evaluations related to the topic conducted?

Yes, by audits from the project financing banks (Caixa, Itaú, Bradesco, Banco do Nordeste, and Banco do Brasil), and certification from the International Hydropower Association (IHA).

Does the topic at hand include material related to the Equator Principles, Principles for Responsible Investment, or others that provide elements related to the subject?

Jirau Energia is periodically monitored by an audit from the project financing banks. At this occasion, socio-environmental aspects are assessed in light of the Equator Principles (IFC).

In 2023, the Jirau HPP received the world's highest level of certification according to the Hydropower Sustainability Standard, granted by the International Hydropower Association's Hydropower Sustainability Council (HSC-IHA).

Twelve criteria were evaluated, covering various topics related to hydroelectric power plants.

As a result, it was found that the ESG actions developed by Jirau Energia far exceeded established standards.

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With its exceptional adherence to standards, the plant earned Gold certification, making it the first in Brazil and the second globally to attain this distinction.

What is Eletrobras's role in this matter and how is it involved in related decisions (stake in SPEs, etc.)?

Eletrobras monitors the topic through its risk matrix, implementing an action plan in the Human Rights due diligence process, which entails drafting mitigation actions in its holdings.

In 2023, the Human Rights Due Diligence (DDDH) process began for the Jirau HPP. At the end of the DDDH, improvements will be identified through a report, along with recommendations to the Board of Directors for the implementation of mitigation action plans, as applicable.

Does the topic at hand align with and relate to the risk matrix?

Eletrobras monitors the topic through its risk matrix, implementing an action plan in the Human Rights due diligence process, which entails drafting mitigation actions in its holdings.

The goal of the Human Rights Due Diligence project in SPEs is to:

• Evaluate 100% of the joint ventures/SPEs through the Human Rights due diligence questionnaire;

• Identify SPEs with controversies and gaps and engage with them to request information and positions.

Has this topic been aligned with relevant stakeholders?

The Sustainability Committee was a tool created and utilized by Jirau Energia as an organizational mechanism to promote dialogue between the community and stakeholders in the implementation and operation process of the Jirau hydroelectric plant. It comprises representatives from legal authorities, the government, affected populations, the entrepreneur, and technical teams.

Since January 2010, even during the implementation stage of the Jirau HPP, Jirau Energia has been holding meetings and presentations for the institutional public of Porto Velho and districts through the Sustainability Committee and its working groups, as well as for the state of Rondônia and the federal government.

With the transition to the operation stage of the plant and the consolidation of the working groups, Jirau Energia became an invited member of meetings convened by stakeholders. This forum is an important means of dialogue between the entrepreneur and the community, as well as between the community and the government, which monitors and receives more in-depth information on the continuity of the socio-environmental programs of the Jirau HPP after the renewal of the operating license of the project for another ten years.

Regarding alignment with the community, we employ effective instruments through the Environmental Education Program (PEA), such as the Jirau Environmental Observatory, the formation of committees with working groups encompassing all activities, and whenever demanded or necessary, we hold meetings and provide clarifications with stakeholders.

Meeting minutes can be found on the Socio-Environmental Observatory website.

Describe contingency plans, mitigation measures, or actions related to the topic.

With the aim of establishing guidelines to prevent conflicts and reduce environmental impact, in accordance with Laws No. 12,651 and 12,727 of 2012, the Environmental Plan for Conservation and Use of the Surroundings of the Artificial Reservoir of the Jirau Power Plant, known as Pacuera, was developed. This document presents a series of guidelines and recommendations intended to guide the preservation, restoration, use, and occupation of the surrounding area. These guidelines were prepared based on in-depth analyses of occupancy levels, environmental vulnerability, land use suitability, and additionally considering the presence of Conservation Units. Technical workshops were held for the benefiting communities, and the public hearing took place on December 5, 2023. The Jirau Plant is in final negotiations with Ibama to later file the Pacuera with the Municipal Government of Porto Velho.

The socio-environmental programs of the Jirau hydroelectric power plant were prepared by a team of multidisciplinary experts, including renowned universities, research centers, and consulting firms. The consolidation of the Basic Environmental Project (PBA), a document detailing the social and environmental actions to be developed by Jirau Energia in the project implementation region, involved active participation from Ibama teams, who provided valuable recommendations.

Below are the plans that have already been executed, those that are ongoing, and those that have not yet been implemented, in chronological order:

Completed Programs:

• Mining Rights and Gold Mining Activities Monitoring Program: The program aimed to identify interference, establish, and implement new regulations for mineral extraction activities in the direct influence area of the Jirau power plant, in conjunction with the National Mining Agency (ANM) – formerly the National Department of Mineral Production (DNPM), the government agency responsible for managing mineral assets of Brazil, to minimize potential impacts arising from the implementation and operation of the project on this activity;

• Paleontological Investigation, Monitoring, and Salvage Program: The program aimed to conduct surveys of fossiliferous deposits, paleontological sites, and fossil salvage in the reservoir area. This program offers a unique opportunity to expand knowledge of an important portion of the Western Amazon that has not yet been mapped in paleontological studies;

• Wildlife Conservation Program: The program conducted continuous monitoring of wildlife before, during, and after the reservoir filling of the Jirau power plant, as well as qualitative and quantitative population studies concerning species in the region. Monitoring activities were integrated with wildlife rescue actions that occurred during the project implementation stage (vegetation suppression monitoring) and during the reservoir filling stage, indicating suitable areas for animal relocation and release. The program was initially based on the theory of ecosystem biotic integrity;

• Deforestation Monitoring and Wildlife Rescue Program: The program aimed to rescue wildlife during vegetation suppression activities (construction site and reservoir) and during reservoir filling, ensuring the safety of wild animals and control of release and relocation actions, as well as transferring them to educational institutions, research institutions, and zoos, with the proper authorization from competent environmental agencies;

• Environmental and Heritage Monitoring and Protection Program: The heritage management sought to establish management, monitoring, and inspection procedures for the Jirau hydroelectric project's heritage sites, aiming to prevent and deter illegal actions, establish action procedures for the reversal of potentially illegal and/or conflicting uses and activities, and propose corrective actions for any violations. It also sought partnerships with government institutions to enhance management effectiveness;

• Social Compensation Program: The program aimed to contribute to the compensation of potential social and economic impacts caused by the implementation of the Jirau hydroelectric project, notably for general impacts, i.e., those that exceed direct interferences resulting from construction and reservoir formation, which involve population relocation, infrastructure relocation, vegetation inundation, and habitat inundation, among others, which are subject to mitigation and addressed in specific programs in the Basic Environmental Project (PBA);

• Log and Floating/Submerged Debris Management Program: This program aimed to identify, quantify, and characterize the material transported by the Madeira River within the project area and provide information to support the development of solutions for managing logs and floating/submerged debris, ensuring the safety of the hydroelectric plant's structures;
  

• Program for Monitoring Areas Prone to Instability of Slopes and Marginal Banks: The program aimed to identify critical areas, monitor and control the erosion of slopes and marginal banks, in case of necessity, due to the reservoir filling and the operation of the Jirau plant.
  

The information in the reports for the aforementioned programs was available for consultation from 2010 to April 2022.

The identification of ecosystem services in each Jirau plant program was based on the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (AEM) methodology, which includes provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

Subsequently, two management matrices were produced. The first matrix details the programs and the types of ecosystem services they are related to based on their goals and indicators. The second matrix details the communities within the project's influence areas and their respective ecosystem services.

Ongoing Programs:

• Program for Supporting Indigenous Communities: This program addresses the need for detailed and precise surveys on the status of the Kaxarari, Igarapé Lage, Igarapé Ribeirão, and Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Lands, considered to be within the indirect influence area of the Jirau HPP. The Indigenous ethnic groups targeted by this program are the Kaxarari, Wari, and Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau. Funai (the federal government body responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of indigenous peoples in Brazil) approved the Work Plan in December 2023 for the Indigenous Component of the Jirau Plant, which has been implemented in accordance with the proposals and schedules contained in the plan. The actions have been implemented and well received by indigenous peoples, who have responded to the invitations and participated in the actions in a very dynamic way. These results can now be monitored annually through annual reports sent to the licensing authorities, and, for the year 2024, they are already in the internal review phase of the protocol;
  

• Archaeological Heritage Prospecting and Salvage Program: This program focuses on conducting studies and activities related to the archaeological, historical, and cultural heritage of Jirau HPP. It aims to support various stages of prospecting and salvage, provide scientific knowledge about the study areas, enhance the understanding of national prehistory and history, and develop integrated work with the community for the salvage and appreciation of this heritage, thereby strengthening their identity aspects. The program views historical and cultural heritage as 'living' and integral to societies, essential for social cohesion and cultural preservation. It follows the principle that only with the involvement of society, particularly local communities, can a sustainable and durable heritage policy be achieved. Jirau Energia is currently developing compliance with the Compensatory Measures of the enterprise in accordance with the periods and technical opinions sent by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan);​
  

• Program for Resettlement of Affected Populations: This program is structured into two action lines, adhering to applicable legislation and best practices in resettlement and social compensation. The first action line, Restructuring, includes the processes of relocating affected populations and restoring production activities. The second action line, Monitoring, aims to follow up on the outcomes and developments of the Restructuring processes. The target audience of this program is characterized by their relationship with the affected property (urban or rural), including owners (residents or non-residents) and non-owners (typically caretakers, employees, etc., residing on the properties). The following resettlement options were offered to the target audience: (i) Compensation: partial or total (offered only to owners, in accordance with applicable legislation); (ii) Credit note: for purchasing another property within or outside the municipality of Porto Velho (offered to owners and non-owners); (iii) Collective resettlement: rural → Nova Vida and urban → Nova Mutum Paraná (offered to owners and non-owners);

• Program for Recovery of Affected Infrastructure: This program aims to establish the necessary measures to maintain access and communication conditions for populations in areas near Jirau HPP and other users of the existing infrastructure within the project's area of influence;

• Public Health Program: Through this program, Jirau establishes a set of measures to help minimize and compensate for potential health impacts resulting from the plant's implementation. Porto Velho is located in the Legal Amazon region, which has ecological conditions conducive to the spread of endemic communicable diseases. Therefore, the program's execution involves participation from federal, state, and municipal health managers, as well as research institutions and environmental consulting firms.

In December 2023, Funai approved the Work Plan for the Indigenous Component of the PBA (PBA-CI) of Jirau HPP. The actions have been implemented and well-received by the Indigenous peoples, who responded to invitations and participated in the activities with exceptional engagement. These outcomes can be monitored through annual reports submitted to the licensing authorities. For 2024, the protocols of these reports are undergoing internal review to better track the PBA-CI.

Does the topic have indicators and goals?

All the socio-environmental programs approved by Ibama have specific targets and indicators that are monitored by the competent authorities through their respective reports. The documentation is available upon request from Jirau HPP.

How much funding is allocated to sustainability within the company and/or for the specific topic?

The funds allocated for the execution of the environmental programs until the end of the concession, considering the current scenario, amount to approximately BRL 1.2 billion.

Notable investments include the construction of schools, health centers, security units, training programs, and donations of vehicles, equipment, and supplies for various areas, totaling BRL 188.5 million.

• ​R$ 188,5 million in social compensation actions;

• R$ 1.2 billion invested in sustainability.
  

Learn more:

Jirau HPP

Environmental Plan for Conservation and Use of the Surrounding Area of the Artificial Reservoir - Pacuera - Jirau HPP

Environment - Jirau HPP

Social Responsibility - Jirau HPP

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Santo Antônio

SDGs impacted

General information about the project:

Eletrobras, through Eletrobras Furnas, holds a 99.70% stake in the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant (UHE).

Santo Antônio is one of the largest hydroelectric power generators in the country. It has 50 bulb turbines operating in four different generator groups on both banks of the Madeira River, with an installed capacity of 3,568 MW, which would be enough to meet the consumption of up to 45 million people, in addition to a reservoir area of 421.56 km² with electricity generation resulting from the use of the seasonal water regime of the Madeira River and run-of-river operation.

Have impact studies been carried out?

The construction of the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant was only possible after completing an extensive environmental licensing process. Together with Ibama, the concessionaire made a commitment to support the sustainable development of the municipality of Porto Velho and the state of Rondônia.

The progress and results of the commitments made continue to be periodically submitted to Ibama and monitored by an independent auditor, representing the banks financing the work, ensuring the application of the best sustainability practices and in accordance with the guidelines of the World Bank and also with the Equator Principles, which aim to guarantee, according to the International Performance Standards on Socio-Environmental Sustainability Finance Corporation (IFC), the socio-environmental responsibility of the enterprise.

Step 1 - Preliminary License Acquisition:

• Six years to prepare the Environmental Impact Study and Environmental Impact Report (EIA/Rima);

• Presentation of results to the local community with more than two thousand people involved in six public hearings and 64 meetings with different audiences.

Step 2 - Acquisition of Installation License:

• Definition of the 28 socio-environmental programs of the Basic Environmental Project (PBA) – a set of actions that mitigate the impacts of the hydroelectric plant and contribute to the sustainable development of the region;

• Start of construction of the plant.

Step 3 - Acquisition of Operating License:

• Completion of the two previous stages;

• Filling the reservoir;

• Generation of electrical energy.

The details of the entire study and licensing process can be seen in the timeline below:

• 2001-2002: Inventory Studies;

• 2002-2005: Feasibility Studies;

• 2005: EIA/Rima protocol and request for Preliminary License;

• 2006-2007: Public hearings and participatory process;

• 2007 (July): Granting of Preliminary License;

• 2007 (December): Aneel Auction;

• 2008 (February): Presentation of the Basic Environmental Project;

• 2008 (August): Granting of Installation License;

• 2008 (September): Start of works;

• 2011 (July): Diversion of the Madeira River;

• 2011 (September): Granting of Operating License;

• 2011-2012: Staggered filling of the reservoir;

• 2012: Start of commercial operations;

• 2014: 32 turbines in commercial operation;

• 2016: Renewal of the Operating License valid until 2026;

• 2017: Special Authorization from Ibama to operate at quota 71.30.

• 2019: Licença de Operação nº 1044/2011 1ª Renovação – 2ª Retificação

• ​2022: Licença de Operação nº 1044/2011 1ª Renovação – 3ª Retificação

Have independent assessments been carried out on the topic?

The programs ( Conservação da Flora, Wildlife Conservation, Ichthyofauna Conservation and Limnological and Aquatic Macrophyte Monitoring) are verified by independent consultancy for compliance with the Equator Principles and the International Sustainability Performance Standards. Finance Corporation (IFC).

• Limnology and Aquatic Macrophytes Program: The program complies with the scope provided for in the PBA, being carried out appropriately, meeting the provisions of the environmental licensing (EIA, PBA, licenses and authorizations) and the requirements of the performance standards. Ibama, through Technical Opinion No. 96/2021-COHID/CGTEF/DILIC, which analyzed the 1st to 4th Annual Report after the renewal of Operating License No. 1044/2011 of the Santo Antônio HPP, understands that the objectives recommended by the program have been met and that throughout the period evaluated, in general, there were no variations in the limnological parameters in the main channel system of the Madeira River, maintaining the characteristics of before the dam, corroborating the article by Almeida et.al, (2019) which reports that this fact may be associated with the run-of-river reservoir, with shorter water residence time. However, in backwater areas of upstream tributaries, which represent a smaller part of the reservoir, the influence of the transformation of the lotic environment into lentic or semi-lentic can be observed in some evaluated parameters, without compromising the water quality index;

• Wildlife Conservation Program: It was implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the PBA, having achieved sample sufficiency in several subprograms. The final considerations of the Technical Opinion regarding the monitoring of LO No. 14045862/2022-COHID/CGTEF/DILIC, which analyzed the 1st to 6th Annual Report after the renewal of Operating License No. 1044/2011, referring to the fauna components, concluded that the fauna monitoring was well executed and the reports contained good analyses, providing relevant information on the adverse impacts to the enterprise in the region, such as problems of deforestation and collection and hunting carried out by local populations. The fauna species that stood out in the new configuration present a more generalist behavior, and the results achieved show a wealth of species representative of the region, with high biodiversity;

• Ichthyofauna Conservation Program: The extensive work carried out in compliance with the scope of the program was analyzed in Technical Opinion No. 174/2022-COHID/CGTEF/DILIC, which analyzed the 6th Annual Report after the renewal of Operating License No. 1044/2011 regarding the ichthyofauna conservation program. In its general considerations, it concluded that the monitoring of the ichthyofauna managed to achieve the proposed objectives of the subprograms analyzed and that the results presented show that the richness, diversity and density of species decreased from the beginning of the hydroelectric plant's operation, with an increase in these metrics in more recent years, a result expected until the reservoir stabilization period. These variations follow the structuring of the community in the new scenario.

Em 2024, o Programa de Conservação da Flora cumpriu seu objetivo estabelecido no Plano Básico Ambiental (PBA) e foi encerrado com a anuência do órgão ambiental (IBAMA)

Does the topic presented have material related to the Equator Principles, Responsible Investment Principles, or others that bring elements related to the topic?

Santo Antônio Energia follows the Equator Principles, which establish a risk management framework to support financial institutions in decision-making. This framework considers sustainability standards from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank's environment, health and safety guidelines.

Santo Antônio Energia is audited by an independent consultancy periodically based on these principles and standards, since the beginning of the construction of the hydroelectric plant, as well as the Conservação da Fauna, Fauna Conservation Programs, Ichthyofauna Conservation and Limnological and Aquatic Macrophyte Monitoring.

The Wildlife and Ichthyofauna Conservation Programs are directly linked to meeting IFC Performance Standard (PS) 6 - Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources.

There is concern about mammal species in vulnerable status, including the giant armadillo and the giant anteater. The jaguar, in turn, is classified as near threatened ( near threatened ). The pink dolphin and the giant otter have recently had their status redefined to "endangered" .

We carry out specific actions for the pink dolphin and giant otter species, within the Environmental Education Program. The others are included in the monitoring carried out within the scope of the ecological corridor of the left bank.

Limnological Monitoring Program (water quality of aquatic ecosystems) and Aquatic Macrophytes is directly linked to meeting PD 6 - Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources and PD 3 - Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention.

What is Eletrobras' role in this matter and how is it involved in related decisions (participation in SPEs, etc.)?

During 2022, there was a first interaction with Eletrobras and Eletrobras Furnas, through the alignment of materiality, for the construction and preparation of the Global Reporting standard Sustainability Report Initiative (GRI) of Santo Antônio Energia.

There is currently integration with the Eletrobras team and relevant issues have been addressed through meetings and participation in workshops . Thus, synergy with the company has been occurring involving GRI and ESG topics.

In addition, Eletrobras' corporate risk matrix encompasses the risk event of Human Rights Violations in Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), of which one of the mitigation measures is the performance of due diligence . Human Rights due diligence of SPEs.

Santo Antônio Energia has completed the current version of the due diligence questionnaire Human Rights due diligence and the engagement process with the company was initiated. A meeting was held in November 2023 with referrals.

For the year 2024, the Programs' activities are being carried out according to the planned schedule, the consolidated results will be sent in the Annual Report of the Socio-Environmental Programs in April 2025.

Does the topic presented fit into and relate to the risk matrix?

The main scope of the Santo Antônio Energia Integrated Management System (IMS) is to manage health, safety and environmental risks, and it is mandatory to comply with the guidelines presented for these disciplines in processes and activities, whether performed by members and/or contracted employees. In practice, the system seeks increasingly better results in relation to the main activity of the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant: generating electricity in a safe and sustainable manner.

The risk matrix is aligned with Occupational Health, Safety and Environment processes, complying with the Equator and IFC Principles, based on the principle of continuous improvement.

The Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant has been monitoring 23 strategic risks categorized as: Business (7), Operational (9), Financial (4) and Compliance (3). The heat matrix was recently formalized map that establishes the relationship between the probability and impact of the monitored risks. The Risks area produces monthly reports that are analyzed by the Internal Risk Committee formed by senior management and discussed with the advisors of the Audit, Risks and Compliance Committee and the Board of Directors.

Santo Antônio Energia prepared its Sustainability Report, structured following the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), already considering the materiality matrix of Eletrobras companies and the pillars of Governance, Prosperity, People and Planet.

Eletrobras' corporate risk matrix encompasses the risk event of Human Rights Violations in SPEs, of which one of the mitigation measures is the performance of due diligence . Human Rights due diligence of SPEs.

The goal consists of:

• Evaluate 100% of joint ventures /SPEs;

• Identify SPEs that have controversies and gaps and interact to request information and positions.

Has this topic been aligned with related parties?

Em atendimento ao processo de licenciamento ambiental da UHE Santo Antônio e demais compromissos estabelecidos na Licença de Operação, no âmbito do Projeto Básico Ambiental, foram realizados as seguintes ações, entre outras:

• Construção do laboratório de ictiofauna e biologia na Universidade Federal de Rondônia (Unir);

• Construção do Herbário na Universidade Federal de Rondônia (Unir);

• Construção do Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres (Cetas) atualmente sob administração do IBAMA localizado no Campus da Universidade Federal de Rondônia – PVH (UNIR)

Within the scope of the Environmental Education Program (PEA) for surrounding communities, the approach encompasses the theme of biodiversity, valuing the context of environmental conservation.

Other issues related to biodiversity, as well as questions and concerns from surrounding communities, are addressed by the Social Monitoring Group (GAS), coordinated by Ibama, as established by condition 2.13 of Operating License No. 1044/2011 1st Renewal 3rd Amendment. The frequency and agenda of topics to be forwarded and debated are defined by Ibama.

The actions of the Environmental Education Program in conjunction with the Fauna Conservation Program took place with students from the municipal schools Cora Coralina, Joaquim Vicente Rondon, Engenho do Madeira, Antônio Augusto Vasconcelos, Riacho Azul and Flor do Cupuaçu, in the municipality of Porto Velho, and occasionally with adults from these school communities:

• In November 2015, more than 2,200 children, young people and adults participated in the play “Friends of Rio", which included presentations on the monitoring of turtles, aquatic and semi-aquatic mammals and crocodiles. Educational booklets were distributed about the Amazon turtle, the river turtle, the river dolphin, the giant otter, the otter, the caiman and the black caiman, as well as T-shirts from the Friends of Rio campaign;

• Fourteen lectures on “Environmental and Human Prosperity" were held in October and November 2016 for 1,200 children, young people and adults. The following topics were covered: Amazon turtles and tracajás (including the life cycle of these animals, natural and human predators, feeding, etc.); and monitoring of turtles, aquatic and semi-aquatic mammals and crocodilians at the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant. Leaflets were distributed to participants;

• In April and June 2017, 59 mini-events were held workshops “Development of Attention", covering 1,164 children and young people. The students' self-esteem and awareness of the preservation of turtles (especially), cetaceans, mustelids and crocodilians and the entire environment were worked on. Each mini workshop lasted an hour and a half, with diversified activities and divided into: opening, dynamics, workshop/class, video and closing. There were four proposals: Early Childhood Education - EI (1); Elementary School - EF - 1st, 2nd and 3rd years (2); EF - 4th, 5th and 6th years and classes “Se Liga" and “Acelera" (3) and EF - 7th, 8th and 9th years (4);

• In October 2017, “The Cosmos and I" lectures were held for 900 children and young people, to instill in students a broader perspective of the environment;

• In 2022, environmental education activity campaigns were planned to take place twice a year, the first being held in the first half of the year (before the turtle breeding season) and the second in the second half of the year (breeding season). In addition to lectures in schools, door-to-door actions were carried out through the delivery of educational materials and participatory dialogue with the community, encompassing seven resettlements: Santa Rita, Morrinhos, Riacho Azul, São Domingos, Vila Nova de Teotônio, Novo Engenho Velho and Parque dos Buritis.

For 2023, the proposal included a two-hour environmental multiplier training course aimed at workers at the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant, both members and collaborators of third-party companies, with the aim of preparing people to help disseminate good environmental practices by applying public speaking techniques and interesting facts about Amazonian turtles.

Para o ano de 2024 as atividades dos  Programas estão sendo realizados de acordo com o cronograma previsto, os resultados consolidados serão enviados no Relatório Anual dos Programas Sócioambiental em abril de 2025.

Explain contingency plans, mitigation measures or actions related to the topic.

• Ichthyofauna Conservation Program, which aims to monitor the changes in fish communities and fishing in the Madeira River, resulting from the implementation of the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant. In addition, the results to be obtained in the subprograms meet the information requirements and aim to guide and generate results for the adoption of strategies that can mitigate the impacts caused by the project. In addition to the aforementioned monitoring, direct mitigation actions were the construction of the Fish Transposition System and Fish Reproduction Laboratory;

• Limnological and Aquatic Macrophyte Monitoring Program , whose main objective is to measure the operating conditions of the reservoir and predict changes in limnological dynamics , under various variables, such as water quality, sediments, phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthic invertebrates and macrophytes, resulting from environmental changes resulting from the installation and operation of the project, and to support the adoption of control measures, in case water quality problems or excessive proliferation of macrophytes are identified. Santo Antônio Energia has been monitoring since 2009, and currently monitors 22 collection stations on a quarterly basis, located on the Madeira River and tributaries located in the area of influence of the project, as well as points on two beaches (Jaci-Paraná and Teotônio) and two stations at water collection points for public supply by the Water and Sewage Company of the State of Rondônia (Caerd).

The Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant carries out real-time monitoring to assess water quality parameters using a multiparameter probe upstream and downstream of the dam axis, and has implemented a water quality management bulletin for the tributaries monitored in its reservoir, approved by the environmental agency, which allows for the assessment of actions to be taken if the water quality parameters/indicators are not in accordance with the proposal. In addition, it executes the Aquatic Macrophyte Control Plan, which allows for the support of mitigation actions if necessary.

Does the topic have indicators and targets?

Limnological Monitoring Program adopts the Water Quality Index (WQI) developed by the American National Sanitation Foundation and adapted by Cetesb in 22 monitoring stations to evaluate the system. In addition, it uses the values recommended by Conama Resolution 357/2005 for comparison with the analytical results found as indicators of water quality.

The Ichthyofauna Conservation Program e de Monitoramento da Fauna uses minformation such as richness, diversity and equitability , descriptive statistics data, to compose the structure of fish communities and identify their changes in relation to seasonal variations and responses to the environment.

What resources are allocated to sustainability in the company and/or in the specific topic?

In ten years of operation, Santo Antônio Energia has already invested more than R$2.5 billion in sustainability, enabling the development of 28 socio-environmental programs with the aim of mitigating possible impacts resulting from the implementation of the hydroelectric plant.

Royalties are another driver of development. The company generated R$762.6 million in royalties according to international standards Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), from the beginning of its operation until the end of 2022, distributed between the state of Rondônia (25%), the municipality of Porto Velho (65%) and the Union (10%).

Awards and recognitions:

• In 2010, the project “Dialogue with the Riverside Community for the Installation of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Plant" was awarded the Public Opinion Award (POP) in the “Social and Environmental Responsibility" category. The initiative recognizes nationally the best practices in communication and public relations;

• In 2012, Santo Antônio Energia won the Public Opinion Award (POP) with the project “Santo Antônio Energia in the Fight Against Malaria in Porto Velho – Going Beyond the Obligation with the Public Relations Program";

• In 2014, the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant achieved the highest number of maximum sustainability scores among all plants evaluated by International Hydropower Association (IHA), a non-profit organization supported by UNESCO. Access the IHA report ;

• In 2014, the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant won the 6th Medical Services Innovation Award, in the “Tropical Medicine" category, in the “Malaria Control Actions" category;

• In 2014, Santo Antônio Energia launched the book “Peixes do Rio Madeira" , which brings together a collection of species collected during fish monitoring in the Madeira River, with over a thousand species catalogued, including over 40 new species;

• In 2015, the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant was a finalist for the Sustainable Infrastructure Award from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB);

• Still in 2015, Porto Velho was classified by the Ministry of Health as an area with low risk of malaria, as a result of the Santo Antônio Energia Public Health Program;

• In 2019, it won the Quality Brazil Award, recognizing companies that contribute to social and economic development. Santo Antônio Energia was awarded for the project “Conservação Quelônios", carried out in partnership with Ecovale (Quilombola and Ecological Community Association of the Guaporé Valley);

• In 2020, Santo Antônio Energia joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact;

• In 2021, it won the Empresa Pró-Ética award , a partnership between the Ethos Institute and the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU);

• Also in 2021, the foundations of a prominent sustainability project will be established, carried out with institutions from organized civil society. This is an initiative to promote sustainable development in the upper Madeira River region, carried out in partnership between Santo Antônio Energia and the Amazônia+21 Institute and CES Rioterra . The overall objective of the project is to create the first Amazon Bioeconomy and Conservation Center (CBCA), focused on research, technological dissemination and knowledge on the recovery of vegetation cover in the region. The project occupies an area of one thousand hectares in the Vila Nova de Teotônio resettlement region, where more than 400 thousand seedlings of native species have been planted . Until June 2023, the following activities have been carried out: cleaning and preparation of areas for restoration planting; implementation of infrastructure in the field; transportation and preparation of seedling batches; and planting of seedlings (103 Amazonian forest species);

• In 2022, Santo Antônio Energia received the Professor Samuel Benchimol Award for its work on sustainability projects in the Amazon. Since the beginning of its operations, Santo Antônio Energia has invested more than R$2 6billion in sustainability projects, in addition to having established partnerships for the socioeconomic development of the region. Some examples include the creation of the first Amazon Bioeconomy and Conservation Center (CBCA) and coexistence agreements with ICMBio and Ibama for the revitalization of Mapinguari Park . The “Company in the Amazon" category, in which it was awarded, recognizes the actions of companies based in the region that balance their business with the strengthening of local production chains and sustainable development.

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General information about the project:

Eletrobras, through Eletrobras Furnas, holds a 99.70% stake in the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant (HPP).

Santo Antônio is one of the largest hydroelectric power generators in the country. It has 50 bulb turbines operating in four different generator groups on both banks of the Madeira River, with an installed capacity of 3,568 MW, which would be enough to meet the consumption of up to 45 million people, in addition to a reservoir area of 421.56 km² with electricity generation resulting from the use of the seasonal water regime of the Madeira River and run-of-river operation.

Have impact studies been carried out?

The construction of the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant was only possible after completing an extensive environmental licensing process. Together with Ibama, the concessionaire made a commitment to support the sustainable development of the municipality of Porto Velho and the state of Rondônia.

The progress and results of the commitments made continue to be periodically submitted to Ibama and monitored by an independent auditor, representing the banks financing the work, ensuring the application of the best sustainability practices and in accordance with the guidelines of the World Bank and also with the Equator Principles, which aim to guarantee, according to the International Performance Standards on Socio-Environmental Sustainability Finance Corporation (IFC), the socio-environmental responsibility of the enterprise.

Step 1 - Preliminary License Acquisition:

• Six years to prepare the Environmental Impact Study and Environmental Impact Report (EIA/Rima);

• Presentation of results to the local community with more than two thousand people involved in six public hearings and 64 meetings with different audiences.

Step 2 - Acquisition of Installation License:

• Definition of the 28 socio-environmental programs of the Basic Environmental Project (PBA) – a set of actions that mitigate the impacts of the hydroelectric plant and contribute to the sustainable development of the region;

• Start of construction of the plant.

Step 3 - Acquisition of Operating License:

• Completion of the two previous stages;

• Filling the reservoir;

• Generation of electrical energy.

The details of the entire study and licensing process can be seen in the timeline below:

• 2001-2002: Inventory Studies;

• 2002-2005: Feasibility Studies;

• 2005: EIA/Rima protocol and request for Preliminary License;

• 2006-2007: Public hearings and participatory process;

• 2007 (July): Granting of Preliminary License;

• 2007 (December): Aneel Auction;

• 2008 (February): Presentation of the Basic Environmental Project;

• 2008 (August): Granting of Installation License;

• 2008 (September): Start of works;

• 2011 (July): Diversion of the Madeira River;

• 2011 (September): Granting of Operating License;

• 2011-2012: Staggered filling of the reservoir;

• 2012: Start of commercial operations;

• 2014: 32 turbines in commercial operation;

• 2016: Renewal of the Operating License valid until 2026;

• 2017: Special Authorization from Ibama to operate at quota 71.30.

• 2019: Licença de Operação nº 1044/2011 1ª Renovação – 2ª Retificação

​• 2022: Licença de Operação nº 1044/2011 1ª Renovação – 3ª Retificação

Regarding commitments to indigenous peoples, Santo Antônio Energia has already implemented the first phase of the Support Program for Indigenous Communities, serving the Karitiana, Karipuna , Cassupá and Salamãi ethnic groups .

At the end of 2023, contacts were resumed and, in the first half of December, a virtual meeting was held between the parties, with the participation of several Funai coordinators. It was established that a team from the agency would go to Porto Velho to verify the needs of the communities, aiming to resume the PBA-CI project.

In early March 2024, Funai was in Porto Velho, holding meetings with the leaders of the Karitiana, Karipuna , Cassupá and Salamãi peoples , in which the communities expressed the need to update the PBA-CI.

In this sense, Funai requested a virtual meeting with Santo Antônio Energia, with the aim of establishing the organization of a meeting, in workshop format , with representatives from indigenous communities, in addition to other actors considered relevant by indigenous peoples.

The Workshop was held in June 2024 with the involvement of representatives of indigenous peoples, FUNAI, IBAMA, SAESA and other stakeholders. The objective was to minimize the impact of the temporal gap in the PBA-CI filed by SAE in 2015, understanding the current reality and needs of the communities. SAE is hiring a consulting firm to update the PBA-CI, as defined during the Workshop.

Have independent assessments been carried out on the topic?

The implementation and operation of Santo Antônio are guided by current socio-environmental legislation, and are particularly monitored by the Environmental Licensing Department of Ibama in Brasília. After six years of preliminary studies to carry out an inventory and ensure the viability of the project, a Basic Environmental Plan (PBA) was consolidated, covering the development of 28 programs to ensure that the impacts of the hydroelectric plant were mitigated or compensated.

Santo Antônio Energia has an Integrated Management System (IMS) that consolidates the guidelines, rules and tools for managing environmental impacts and occupational health and safety risks, based on ISO 45001, and the Environmental Management System (EMS), based on ISO 14001. The IMS was implemented in 2016, as part of compliance with the Equator Principles and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Environmental and Social Sustainability Performance Standards, a requirement of the creditor banks that financed the construction of the Santo Antônio HPP. The company has been aligned with these requirements since 2009, undergoing Annual Audits and continuous improvement cycles in its environmental and social management, and is recognized as a benchmark for compliance with these standards by stakeholders. Santo Antônio Energia's environmental management and monitoring of the legal requirements relevant to the project are performed using IUS Natura software.​

Does the topic presented have material related to the Equator Principles, Responsible Investment Principles, or others that bring elements related to the topic?

The construction of the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant was only possible after completing an extensive environmental licensing process. Together with Ibama, the concessionaire made a commitment to support the sustainable development of the municipality of Porto Velho and the state of Rondônia.

The progress and results of the commitments made continue to be periodically submitted to Ibama and monitored by an independent auditor, representing the banks financing the work, ensuring the application of the best sustainability practices and in accordance with the guidelines of the World Bank and also with the Equator Principles, which aim to guarantee, according to the International Performance Standards on Socio-Environmental Sustainability Finance Corporation (IFC), the socio-environmental responsibility of the enterprise.

The Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant has already invested approximately R$2.5 billion in socio-environmental programs focused on the environment, the economy and the quality of life of the local population. Strictly following the sustainability standards established by the Equator Principles, the programs were implemented during the construction and after the plant began operating and meet the following axes: It is worth noting that the licensing process is dynamic and some Socio-Environmental Programs and Conditions are terminated after meeting objectives and goals, with the consent of the environmental agency.

Below are the programs that guided the implementation of the Basic Environmental Plan (PBA).​

Socioeconomic Environment:

• Prehistoric and Historical Archaeological Heritage;

• Paleontological Heritage Preservation Program;

• Environmental Compensation;

• Social Communication;

• Environmental Education;

• Public Health;

• Support for Indigenous Communities;

• Relocation of the Affected Population;

• Downstream Support;

• Social Compensation;

• Affected Infrastructure Recovery Program;

• Environmental Plan for Conservation and Use of the Reservoir Surroundings;

• Support Program for Leisure and Tourism Activities.

Biotic Environment:

• Hydrobiogeochemistry ;

• Limnology;

• Aquatic Macrophytes;

• Flora Conservation;

• Deforestation of the Area of Direct Influence;

• Monitoring of Deforestation and Wildlife Rescue Activities;

• Wildlife Conservation;

• Conservation of Ichthyofauna.

Physical Environment:

• Water table;

• Seismology;

• Climate;

• Hydrosedimentology ;

• Mining Activity;

• Management.

Management:

• Environmental Program for Construction;

• Environmental Management System (EMS);

• Fish Reproduction Laboratory.

The company has Social Communication and Environmental Education Programs that work in the communities relocated for the formation of the hydroelectric reservoir and its surroundings.

More than two thousand properties were acquired by Santo Antônio Energia for the implementation of the plant and 505 families were resettled.

The results of the Resettlement Program show that 94% of the negotiation processes were carried out administratively, that is, with an understanding between the parties. The remaining 6% were forwarded through legal actions, mainly due to documentary factors, such as estates or possessions without proof.

Santo Antônio Energia implemented seven resettlements: Novo Engenho Velho, São Domingos, Riacho Azul, Vila Nova de Teotônio, Santa Rita, Morrinhos and Parque dos Buritis. In addition to acquiring land for lots and houses, individual and collective infrastructures were implemented in these areas, including the construction or adaptation of access roads, energy distribution, water supply and support structures, such as schools, community centers and health clinics, depending on the original characteristics of each community. The resettled families received technical social and environmental assistance services. Actions were also taken to provide individual and collective training, social strengthening and to promote income generation.

All properties acquired by Santo Antônio Energia are currently undergoing a process of land, tax and environmental regularization. The resettled families receive the registration of their production lots and legal reserves duly registered in their names.​

What is Eletrobras' role in this matter and how is it involved in related decisions (participation in SPEs, etc.)?

During 2022, there was a first interaction with Eletrobras and Eletrobras Furnas, through the alignment of materiality, for the construction and preparation of the Global Reporting standard Sustainability Report Initiative (GRI) of Santo Antônio Energia.

There is currently integration with the Eletrobras team and relevant issues have been addressed through meetings and participation in workshops . Thus, synergy with the company has been occurring involving GRI and ESG topics.

In addition, Eletrobras' corporate risk matrix encompasses the risk event of Human Rights Violations in Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), of which one of the mitigation measures is the performance of due diligence . Human Rights due diligence of SPEs.

Santo Antônio Energia has completed the current version of the due diligence questionnaire Human Rights due diligence and the engagement process with the company was initiated. A meeting was held in November 2023 with the guidelines.

Additionally, Eletrobras is supporting the development of the new phase of the Basic -  ​Indigenous Environmental Program (PBA -CI) of Santo Antônio.

Does the topic presented fit into and relate to the risk matrix?

The main scope of the Santo Antônio Energia Integrated Management System (IMS) is to manage health, safety and environmental risks, and it is mandatory to comply with the guidelines presented for these disciplines in processes and activities, whether performed by members and/or contracted employees. In practice, the system seeks increasingly better results in relation to the main activity of the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant: generating electricity in a safe and sustainable manner.

The risk matrix is aligned with Occupational Health, Safety and Environment processes, complying with the Equator and IFC Principles, based on the principle of continuous improvement.

Currently, the SGI has synergistic alignment between Occupational Health, Work Safety, Environment, Compliance and Planning.

Eletrobras' corporate risk matrix encompasses the risk event of Human Rights Violations in SPEs, of which one of the mitigation measures is the performance of due diligence . Human Rights due diligence of SPEs.

The goal consists of:

• Evaluate 100% of joint ventures /SPEs;

• Identify SPEs that have controversies and gaps and interact to request information and positions.

Has this topic been aligned with related parties?

Santo Antônio Energia has channels communication and consultation with the local community, such as receiving correspondence by official letters and letters, which are systematically inserted into the documentation management portal to ensure transparency and traceability of communication.

The actions and programs of the Corporate Communications area follow strategies organized in a communication plan. A materiality matrix was formalized, defining the channels and material topics to be addressed with each of the audiences. Disclosures are made through social media, the institutional website and newspaper publications, in addition to customer service through the 0800 service and the “Contact Us" channel available on the company's website .

Engagement actions are carried out, such as the Santo Antônio Energia institutional visits program, actions to publicize the Dam Safety Plan, projects following ESG values with the energy sector, among others.

The free communication service (0800 647 6162) with the population remains available. Services also continued through the field team of the Social Communication Program. Between April 2022 and March 2023, 468 services were provided to residents and community leaders, in person, by telephone, messaging app and/or email .

Also as a direct communication channel with local communities, Santo Antônio Energia participates in the Social Monitoring Group, coordinated by Ibama, as established by condition 2.13 of Operating License No. 1044/2011 1st Renewal 3rd Amendment. The frequency and agenda of topics to be forwarded and debated are defined by Ibama.

Explain contingency plans, mitigation measures or actions related to the topic.

In compliance with the environmental licensing process for the Santo Antônio HPP and other commitments established in the Operating License, within the scope of the Basic Environmental Project, the following actions were carried out , among others:

• Construction of the ichthyofauna and biology laboratory at the Federal University of Rondônia (Unir);

• Construção do Herbário na Universidade Federal de Rondônia (Unir);

• ​Doação de instrumentos de medição, proteção e controle ao curso de Engenharia Elétrica da Fundação Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR). 

• Construction of the Wild Animal Screening Center ( Cetas )atualmente sob administração do IBAMA localizado no Campus da Universidade Federal de Rondônia – PVH (UNIR);

• Construction and renovation of preschools, middle schools and elementary schools: Antônio Ferreira da Silva, Joaquim Vicente Rondon, Moranguinho, Santo Antônio, Flamboyant, Pé de Murici, and Manoel Aparício;

• Implementation and improvement of approximately 260 kilometers of local roads, including the construction and renovation of wooden bridges and footbridges;

• Renovation and expansion of the Ari Pinheiro Base Hospital and construction of the Cosme Damião Hospital;

• Renovation of the José Adelino Polyclinic and the Renato Medeiros Health Center;

• Expansion and renovation of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu);

• Construction of the Alfredo Silva Health Specialization Center and the Women's Space;

• Construction, renovation and expansion of the Basic Health Units (UBS) Ana Adelaide, Rio das Garças, Aliança and Ronaldo Aragão, and construction of the Mariana Health Post;

• Renovation of the following health centers:

• Construction of modules to combat malaria and installation of long-lasting impregnated mosquito nets in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the UN Global Fund for malaria control for communities in the area of influence;

• General renovation of the “Tudo Aqui" Citizen Shopping Mall;

• Construction of the Popular Restaurant in the East Zone of Porto Velho;

• Construction of bases in support of the State Secretariat for Environmental Development;

• Renovation and expansion of the administrative building and biological museum of the Porto Velho Municipal Natural Park;

• Construction of a cycle path on Estrada de Santo Antônio, in Porto Velho;

• Urbanization of the area around the Church of Santo Antônio, in Porto Velho;

• Renovation of the Marechal Rondon Indigenous Cultural Center in the Santo Antônio Church;

• Revitalization of the Candelária Cemetery;

• Revitalization works on the Madeira-Mamoré Railway (EFMM), including slope protection (rockfill), construction of the shed deck , construction of the boarding and unboarding station, structure of the turntable, roundabout and workshops;

• Digitization of the historical documentary collection of the Madeira-Mamoré Railway;

• Design of the Unir Archaeology Technical Reserve building and delivery of archaeological material – 300 thousand artifacts;

• Construction of an alligator slaughterhouse in the Lago do Cuniã Extractive Reserve ;

• Construction of a fruit agroindustry in the Cujubim Grande District, in Porto Velho;

• Construction of a babassu agroindustry in the Calama District, in Porto Velho;

• Construction of floating facilities in the Districts of São Carlos and Calama, in Porto Velho;

• Renovation and expansion of the Emergency Care Units (UPA) in Cujubim Grande and São Carlos;

• Renovation and expansion of the Indigenous Health Support House (Casai) in Porto Velho;

• Construction of the resettlements Novo Engenho Velho (39 houses), São Domingos (35 houses), Riacho Azul (42 houses), Vila Nova de Teotônio (77 houses), Santa Rita (137 houses) and Morrinhos (48 houses), in addition to 220 houses in the area of influence;

• Construction of schools and community centers in resettlements;

• Construction of Basic Health Units in resettlements;

• Construction in the Vila Nova Teotônio resettlement, including pier and anchorage, buildings, commercial leisure facilities, floating facilities and fish farms;

• Delivery of the Leisure and Tourism Plans for Vila Nova de Teotônio;

• Construction of the Flour House in the Novo Engenho Velho resettlement;

• Construction of a school in Candeias do Jamari;

• Construction of an agro-industry for processing small birds;

• Delivery of the Leisure and Tourism Plan for the municipality of Candeias do Jamari;

• Construction of the Cacoal Blood Center;

• Renovation and expansion of the Cacoal Regional Hospital;

• Construction of the Parque dos Buritis resettlement in Jaci-Paraná, including infrastructure (187 houses);

• Construction, renovation and expansion of schools in Jaci-Paraná: Cora Coralina, Joaquim Vicente Rondon and Maria Nazaré dos Santos;

• Expansion and renovation of the Jaci-Paraná Health Unit;

• Construction of administrative headquarters and square in Jaci-Paraná;

• Construction of the Jaci-Paraná Commerce Park;

• Construction of a multi-sports center in Jaci-Paraná;

• Renovation and expansion of the Social Assistance Reference Center ( CRAS );

• Construction of the house of the Association of Women and Elderly People of Jaci-Paraná;

• Construction of the Catholic Church and Parish House in the District of Jaci-Paraná;

• Dredging of sand for the construction of Jaci-Paraná beach;

• Paving, drainage and signage on streets in Jaci-Paraná;

• Execution of paving and drainage of streets in the Jaci-Paraná District;

• Raising of the iron bridge on the Madeira-Mamoré Railway (EFMM) and restoration work on the wooden bridge over the Contra River, in Jaci-Paraná;

• Recovery and maintenance of streets in the Jaci-Paraná District;

• Delivery of Jaci-Paraná Leisure and Tourism Plans;

• ​Karipuna Indigenous Lands (TI) ;

• Construction of Basic Health Units (UBS) in the Karitiana and Karipuna ITs ;

• Construction of support bases for surveillance in the Karitiana and Karipuna ITs ;

• Reconstruction of bridges and improvement of access in the Karitiana and Karipuna ITs .

Does the topic have indicators and targets?

The programs and their actions are guided by objectives and goals, which are recorded through the respective reports for each theme.

In the case of social compensation actions, the goals are determined based on the deadline/schedule for compliance, aligned with the public authorities and the licensor, also considering the value determined for the investment.

Another example is the land regularization of resettled people, a process that aims to issue 100% of the property registrations for the relocated population. There is an ongoing evaluation of the process in which the target is referenced by the average (properties regularized/year) over the previous two years as an indicator.

What resources are allocated to sustainability in the company and/or in the specific topic?

In ten years of operation, Santo Antônio Energia has already invested more than R$2.5 billion in sustainability, enabling the development of 28 socio-environmental programs with the aim of mitigating possible impacts resulting from the implementation of the hydroelectric plant.

Royalties are another driver of development. The company generated R$762.6 million in royalties according to international standards Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), from the beginning of its operation until the end of 2022, distributed between the state of Rondônia (25%), the municipality of Porto Velho (65%) and the Union (10%).

Awards and recognitions:

• In 2010, the project “Dialogue with the Riverside Community for the Installation of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Plant" was awarded the Public Opinion Award (POP) in the “Social and Environmental Responsibility" category. The initiative recognizes nationally the best practices in communication and public relations;

• In 2012, the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant won the Public Opinion Award (POP) with the project “Santo Antônio Energia in the Fight against Malaria in Porto Velho – Going Beyond the Obligation with the Public Relations Program";

• In 2014, the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant achieved the highest number of maximum sustainability scores among all plants evaluated by International Hydropower Association (IHA), a non-profit organization supported by UNESCO. Access the IHA report ;

• In 2014, the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant won the 6th Medical Services Innovation Award, in the “Tropical Medicine" category, in the “Malaria Control Actions" category;

• In 2014, Santo Antônio Energia launched the book “Peixes do Rio Madeira" , which brings together a collection of species collected during fish monitoring in the Madeira River, with over a thousand species catalogued, including over 40 new species;

• In 2015, Santo Antônio Energia was a finalist for the Sustainable Infrastructure Award from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB);

• Still in 2015, Porto Velho was classified by the Ministry of Health as an area with low risk of malaria, as a result of the Santo Antônio Energia Public Health Program;

• In 2019, it won the Quality Brazil Award, recognizing companies that contribute to social and economic development. Santo Antônio Energia was awarded for the project “Conservação Quelônios", carried out in partnership with Ecovale (Quilombola and Ecological Community Association of the Guaporé Valley);

• In 2020, Santo Antônio Energia joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact;

• In 2021, it won the Empresa Pró-Ética award , a partnership between the Ethos Institute and the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU);

• Also in 2021, the foundations of a prominent sustainability project will be established, carried out with institutions from organized civil society. This is an initiative to promote sustainable development in the upper Madeira River region, carried out in partnership between Santo Antônio Energia and the Amazon+21 Institute and CES Rioterra. The overall objective of the project is to create the first Amazon Bioeconomy and Conservation Center (CBCA), focused on research, technological dissemination and knowledge on the recovery of vegetation cover in the region. The project occupies an area of one thousand hectares in the Vila Nova de Teotônio resettlement region, where more than 400 thousand seedlings of native species have been planted . Until June 2023, the following activities have been carried out: cleaning and preparation of areas for restoration planting; implementation of infrastructure in the field; transportation and preparation of seedling batches; and planting of seedlings (103 Amazonian forest species);

• In 2022, Santo Antônio Energia received the Professor Samuel Benchimol Award for its work on sustainability projects in the Amazon. Since the beginning of its operations, Santo Antônio Energia has invested more than R$2.5 billion in sustainability projects, in addition to having established partnerships for the socioeconomic development of the region. Some examples include the creation of the first Amazon Bioeconomy and Conservation Center (CBCA) and coexistence agreements with ICMBio and Ibama for the revitalization of Mapinguari Park. The “Company in the Amazon" category, in which it was awarded, recognizes the actions of companies established in the region that balance their business with the strengthening of local production chains and sustainable development​.

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​• Assessment of the integrity of professionals who are members of boards and councils in companies with a shareholding in the company, as provided for in the Eletrobras Nominations Policy.

​• Awareness-raising ​and training actions on the Compliance Program that are part of the Improvement Program for Directors and Officers of Eletrobras and controlled, affiliated and partner companies (SPEs).

• Transparency of interactions with public administration;

• 100% full compensation for senior management;

• Training of the high-risk value chain;

• Transparency in the Compliance and Governance structure;

​• Transparency on reporting channels.

​• Monitoring of records entered through the Public Agent Relationship Form on the Compliance Management platform in accordance with risk criteria established in the Fraud Risk Assessment.

• Monitoring of corporate courtesies received and recorded on the Compliance Management platform

• Continuous monitoring of administrators on public restrictive lists

• Implementation of tools for continuous monitoring of integrity assessments of administrators, managers, suppliers and customers

• Management of risks and recommendations from the FRA

• Monitoring of payments to high and critical risk suppliers

​• Members of senior management trained in Compliance Program policies and procedures

• Members of senior management with Acceptance of the Code of Conduct

• Employees trained in Compliance Program policies and procedures

• Employees with Acceptance of the Code of Conduct

• Total number of SPEs made aware

• December/2010: Recommendation to carry out PBAI studies;

• May/2011: Authorization by Funai to begin work with the Kayabi and Apiaká indigenous communities, aiming at the elaboration of the PBAI;

• January/2012: Funai requests new additions to the PBAI;

• March/2013: Presentation of PBAI to the Apiaká and Kayabi ethnic groups;

• April/2013: Correspondence from Funai informing that the Munduruku ethnic group refuses to participate in activities related to the project;

• November/2013: The Munduruku ethnic group agrees to begin activities in accordance with the PBAI;

• May/2014: Funai approves revision 04 of the PBAI, marking the beginning of the execution of 18 socio-environmental programs by the Teles Pires Hydroelectric Company.

• Climate Action, which addresses issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change and management of greenhouse gas emissions;

• Biodiversity, which deals with issues related to the protection and promotion of biodiversity in its sector of activity, in addition to contributing to the fulfillment of the SDGs ;

• Evaluate 100% of joint ventures /SPEs through the due diligence questionnaire Human Rights due diligence ;

• Identify SPEs that have controversies and gaps and interact to request information and positions.

• Environmental policies aimed at protecting and restoring biodiversity, the sustainable use of water resources, eco-efficiency, and monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• ​Sustainability policies guide actions to promote corporate sustainability, ensuring the longevity of businesses and contributing to sustainable development.

• Human Rights Respect Policy, the purpose of which is to formalize the commitment to Human Rights recognized in national and international legislation, in accordance with the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for multinational companies, the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and social policy, and the SDGs, among others.

What resources are allocated to sustainability in the company and/or in the specific topic?

The annual value for actions under the Basic Indigenous Environmental Program is R$4 million and since 2016, R$ 35 millions have been invested in sustainability actions with indigenous communities.

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Relationship with Communities - Tapajós Project

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General information about the project:

In 2010, a technical cooperation agreement was established between Eletrobras, Eletrobras Eletronorte, Camargo Corrêa and Electricité de France (EDF) to carry out the Technical, Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of five hydroelectric power plants (HPPs): São Luiz do Tapajós (8,040 MW), Jatobá (1,650 MW), Cachoeira do Caí (802 MW), Jamanxim (881 MW) and Cachoeira dos Patos (528 MW), located on the Tapajós and Jamanxim rivers, in Pará.

In 2012, the technical cooperation agreement was expanded to include Engie, Enel, Copel, Cemig and Neoenergia, leading to the creation of the Tapajós Consortium. The companies had an active registration before Aneel to carry out technical, economic and environmental feasibility studies for the Jatobá and São Luiz do Tapajós HPPs, on the Tapajós River.

Between 2012 and 2016, the Technical, Economic and Environmental Feasibility Studies (EVTE and the Environmental Impact Study - EIA/Rima) of the São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá HPPs were developed.

The EVTE of the São Luiz do Tapajós HPP was accepted by Aneel in April 2014. In the same year, the project's EIA/RIMA was filed before Ibama. In 2016, based on Funai's opinion, Ibama determined that the environmental licensing process for the São Luiz do Tapajós HPP should be archived. The Jatobá HPP EVTE was accepted by Aneel in December 2017. However, the project's EIA/RIMA was not filed before Ibama.

After 2016, the licensing processes for the Jatobá and São Luiz do Tapajós HPPs were discontinued, and a new request to open a licensing process for them was not made by Eletrobras.

The registrations for the Cachoeira do Caí, Cachoeira dos Patos and Jamanxim HPPs are active with Aneel until 12/31/2023, but no licensing processes have been opened for these projects. From a legal perspective, the Tapajós Consortium is valid until 12/31/2024, and is currently formed by Eletrobras and Eletrobras Eletronorte, but at the moment the development of these projects is not part of the company's strategic planning.

Have impact studies been carried out?

The Terms of Reference (TR) for the Environmental Impact Studies (EIA) of the Jatobá and São Luiz do Tapajós HPPs were issued by Ibama in February 2012.

In July 2013, Iphan issued a letter with considerations about the work plan. A new version was filed in November 2013.

The Work Plan for the Study of the Indigenous Component was filed before Funai in October 2012. In December, a meeting was held with Funai to discuss the work plan, and the 4th revised version was subsequently filed.

In September 2012, Eletrobras sent a letter proposing a work plan for the socioeconomic registry. The socioeconomic registration began in November 2012, after approval of the work plan by the Interministerial Committee.

Studies were carried out for an environmental diagnosis, presenting the characteristics of the directly and indirectly affected region in its physical aspects (climate, water quality, mineral resources, geology, etc.), biotic aspects (identification of plant and animal species and their ecological relationships) and socioeconomic aspects (affected population, economic activities, health, education, communities and Indigenous Lands, historical and cultural heritage, etc.).

The Environmental Impact Study of the São Luiz do Tapajós HPP was finalized and filed before Ibama in May 2014, with requests for supplementation made by the environmental agency in 2014 and 2015. Throughout 2015, workshops were held with Ibama to present answers to questions.

In August 2016, Ibama sent a letter to Eletrobras informing about the agency's decision to archive the licensing process for the São Luiz do Tapajós HPP.

Does the topic presented have any material related to the Equator Principles, Responsible Investment Principles, or others that include elements related to the topic?

In Brazil, Environmental Impact Studies (EIA) are carried out in accordance with Brazilian legislation and always take into account the characterization of projects, including aspects related to local infrastructure and technological and locational alternatives. The environmental licensing for projects that are potential sources of pollution or may cause environmental degradation is defined by Federal Law No. 6,938/81. The preparation of the EIA/RIMA is part of the stage in which the environmental viability of the project is evaluated, supporting the technical positioning of the licensing body regarding the granting of the Preliminary License, in accordance with Ibama Normative Instruction (IN) No. 184/2008. This IN also defines the bodies involved in the licensing. The Terms of Reference (TR) for the Environmental Impact Studies (EIA) of the Jatobá and São Luiz do Tapajós HPPs were issued by Ibama in February 2012.

What is Eletrobras' role on the topic and how is it involved in related decisions (participation in SPEs, etc.)?

Eletrobras was the leader of the Tapajós Consortium, the group responsible for active registration with Aneel and the Technical, Economic and Environmental Feasibility Studies of the São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá HPPs. The projects were suspended in the study phase in 2016, so there is no enterprise or Specific Purpose Entity (SPE) associated with them.

Was this topic aligned with related parties?

Social communication activities began in July 2012 and were developed by Diálogo Tapajós throughout the feasibility study.

The Diálogo Tapajós project was created with the goal of promoting effective access to information about the studies of the Jatobá and São Luiz do Tapajós HPPs for all people in the region, especially those who could be affected by the projects under study.

The project's actions prioritized the population living in the area directly and indirectly affected by the project. To this end, the project promoted:

• Direct contacts with riverside dwellers, fishermen and miners, through meetings and gatherings in the communities;

• Meetings with leaders and organizations in general in the region, including government bodies, residents' associations, NGOs, fishing colonies, unions, commercial associations, etc.;

• Production and distribution of printed material (folders, booklets, posters, maps);

• Production and broadcasting of videos and radio programs about events related to studies on broadcasting stations in the region.

• Diálogo Tapajós also received questions from the population during field contacts.

An analysis carried out in 2014 showed that stakeholder issues were divided into major topics, among which local impacts stood out. These evaluations supported the communication strategy.

Explain contingency plans, mitigation measures or actions related to the topic.

The Diálogo Tapajós project maintained a public service office in Itaituba (2013 to 2016) and one in Jacareacanga. During the Diálogo Tapajós social communication actions in the region, the following activities were carried out and the following products were created for the two studies:

• Stakeholder mapping;

• Media monitoring;

• Visits and meetings with organizations and communities, accounting for 852 interactions with 14,031 participants in:

• 593 interactions with communities and trade associations;

• 88 interactions with public bodies;

• 105 interactions with schools and educational institutions (Elementary School and Higher Education);

• 1,355 consultations at the Itaituba and Jacareacanga offices (email, telephone and in person);

• Translation workshop for Munduruku and recording of the translation dynamics of the video “Licensing Stages";

• Production of the booklet “The São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá hydroelectric power plants": translation into Munduruku and presentation to indigenous people;

• 852 field reports;

• 15 radio programs;

• 138 video testimonials from various social actors (fishermen, miners, traders, farmers, teachers, etc.);

• 17 videos used as an agenda for meetings with local entities;

• 25 compilations “Questions from meetings with local entities" (edited excerpts from previous meetings for discussion with ADA localities);

• 103 DVDs “Compilation of Social Interactions" (delivered as replies to the respective communities);

• 13 animated videos with technical content on the following topics: The Licensing Steps; Why build a dam on the Tapajós River; Munduruku Stages; The studies were delivered. What now?; The Construction Stages of a Hydroelectric Power Plant; Construction Overview; Accesses; The National Interconnected System; among others;

• Four videos to publicize the Phase I and II Socioeconomic Registration Disclosure Campaigns;

• Four videos Presenting the Diálogo Tapajós Project;

• 1,577 posters for meetings, disclosing the preliminary list of socioeconomic registration, on-duty registration locations and office locations;

• 796 postcards and flyers referring to the registration of the São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá HPPs;

• Four brochures on topics relevant to environmental licensing at São Luiz do Tapajós HPP and three at the Jatobá HPP, totaling 35,333 copies;

• Four Voadeira bulletins from the São Luiz do Tapajós HPP and three from the Jatobá HPP, totaling 22,419 copies;

• 2,352 poster maps of the São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá HPPs, as well as the Tapajós Complex;

• 6,737 folders from the São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá HPPs and the Study of the Indigenous Component;

• 455 copies of Conduct Manuals for technicians in charge of studies at São Luiz do Tapajós and Jatobá HPPs;

• Ten banners – Licensing Stages and Project Maps;

• 1,248 news clipping editions;

• 531 DVDs with content about the projects distributed.
  

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• Changes in the landscape and reduction of vegetation cover: As a mitigating measure, the following programs/plans were created: Deforestation and Cleaning Program for Flooded Areas; Conservation and Use Plan for the Reservoir Surroundings (Pacuera); Propagule Collection Program; and Degraded Areas Recovery Program (PRAD);

• Changes and reductions in terrestrial and aquatic fauna: As a mitigating measure, the Terrestrial and Semi-Aquatic Fauna Monitoring Program and the Terrestrial Fauna Rescue and Repelling Program were created, both in the pre-implementation phase (monitoring during vegetation removal) and during the reservoir filling stage. Regarding the ichthyofauna community, the Ichthyofauna Monitoring and Conservation Program was created, which includes monitoring fish during the pre- and post-operation stages and the operation of the Fish Transposition System (STP), which aims to transfer migratory species from downstream to upstream of the plant. The STP began operating after the reservoir was filled in 2019.

• Since January 2021, after hiring ichthyofauna experts to review the plant's operating protocols, no new fish mortality events have been recorded. A high level of spillway programming and control allows the operations and maintenance team to anticipate and plan, with the support of the environmental team, the necessary maneuvers. In addition, some of the external experts continue to provide consultancy to Sinop Energia to assess the need for improvements in operating protocols. All operating procedures, especially regarding spillway opening, were presented to the regulatory agency (Sema-MT), which has monitored and even praised the company for its assertiveness in mitigating new events;

• Water quality monitoring and continuous monitoring of dissolved gases are in place to detect deviations from normal values and correlate them with operational maneuvers and impacts on fish populations. In addition, a series of long-term investigation and monitoring actions have been implemented, such as fish monitoring using Sonar equipment. The database needs to be expanded with more field surveys already planned to allow better interpretation and dissemination of results. In addition, different experts (fish behavior, hydraulics, engineers and dissolved gas modeling) are involved in the investigations and need to integrate the results to draw conclusions;

• In January 2021, after the implementation of operating procedures, absence of fish mortality events and monitoring actions implemented by Sinop Energia, Sema-MT reinstated the Sinop HPP Operating License;

• The electric barrier that prevents fish from accessing areas closer to the dam has been tested, but has shown poor performance and technical problems (resistance to high flows) and, therefore, has been partially dismantled as agreed with Sema-MT.

• Zero loss of vegetated and/or forested areas by companies;

• Inclusion of new threatened species in conservation projects carried out by companies;

• Increased investment in projects that contribute to biodiversity management – 1% per year in relation to the % of the base year;

• Increase in carbon fixation in biomass (tons) – 5% per year compared to the previous year.

• Structuring of the Technical Operation and Maintenance Committee (CTO&M)  e Comitê de Meio Ambiente (CMA): Composed of shareholder representatives, created in September 2020, with periodic meetings up to the current period;

• Intensive analysis of previous databases: The analysis began in February 2019 and was the basis for the consultants' specific study;

• Contracting of a specific study with consultants: Study completed at the end of 2020;

• Installation of telemetric probes: The probes were installed in August 2020, they operate in real time and monitor the movement of the spillway gates after alignment between O&M and Environment;

• Downstream water quality monitoring protocol: Monitoring was initiated and carried out daily until April 2020;

• Downstream ichthyofauna monitoring protocol: The protocol was structured in 2019 with the help of a consultant;

• Periodic review of operating protocols: Since 2019, whenever an improvement is identified;

• Intensification of transposition in STP: From August 2019;

• Study on intensification of fish transposition: Carried out in 2020.

• Water temperature (°C);

• DO – dissolved oxygen;

• O2% – oxygen saturation;

• pH – hydrogen potential;

• Turbidity (UNT);

• Conductivity (µS/m).

• Point S1 – probe located next to the stilling basin wall, downstream, with profile measurements (surface, middle and bottom);

• Point S2 – probe located upstream (400 meters from the dam), with measurements in profile (surface, middle and bottom);

• Point S3 – probe located downstream, close to the SMTP, with profile measurement (surface, middle and bottom);

• Point S4 – probe located downstream, close to the signaling buoys, with profile measurement (surface, middle and bottom);

• Point SMT01 - Luanda – probe located upstream, in the Loanda stream, with surface measurement;

• Point SMT02 - Roquete – probe located upstream, in the Roquete stream, with surface measurement.

• TDG Effect Studies: The work is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed by December 2024. Its objective is to develop studies using numerical simulation techniques to evaluate structural and operational strategies to minimize Total Dissolved Gas (TDG) downstream of the Sinop HPP dam. Using numerical simulation techniques, alternatives to minimize TDG production during spillway operation will be evaluated. This study will develop numerical models and perform simulations to predict the hydrodynamics and distribution of TDG in the tailrace of the Sinop HPP. The study is being carried out in partnership with the Environmental Laboratory of the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory and the University of Iowa (USA);

• Aneel R&D - Quantifying lethality and behavior of fish exposed to gas supersaturation in rivers under the influence of hydroelectric plants: Work started in July 2023, which aims to study the effects of different levels of supersaturation on neotropical fish species, in addition to identifying the ability of different species to avoid supersaturated water masses. The results of this study are expected to provide information that can optimize the operation of the Sinop HPP. To carry out the project, Sinop Energia will finance the development and installation of a modular experimental laboratory in a container, with a structure that allows the development of proposed experiments.

• Erosive features (furrows, ravines, gullies): Length, width and depth (m), affected area (m³ or ha) and depth of the outcropping water level (cm or m);

• Features of moved masses (crawls, landslides, block falls, flow runs): Geometry, volume (m³), degree of saturation (%) and number and size of unstable blocks;

• Features of moving masses (cracks, steps, “embarrigamentos", leaning trees): Length and width of cracks (cm, m), presence and height of steps (cm), inclination (% or degrees), degree of saturation (%) and numbers/m² or ha;

• Dimension of siltation: Classification of material (clay, silt, sand, debris), volume of deposit (m³), area occupied in the course or body of water (m² or ha) and area occupied in the flood zone (ha).

• Installation of telemetric probes: Investment of approximately R$ 7 million;

• Specialized consultancy in ichthyofauna: Investment of approximately R$ 1 million;

• Monitoring of ichthyofauna using Sonar (studying the ichthyofauna community in the Sinop HPP tailrace): Investment of approximately R$650,000;

• Installation of electric barrier: Investment of approximately R$ 5 million;

• TDG Studies: With an approximate investment of R$ 1.9 million;

• R&D Project: With an approximate investment of R$ 4 million.

• Evaluate 100% of joint ventures /SPEs through the due diligence questionnaire Human Rights due diligence ;

• Identify SPEs that have controversies and gaps and interact to request information and positions.

• Amateur radio system installed in all villages and connected to the power plant;

• Ombudsman system via telephone calls or WhatsApp messages;

• By calling 0800;

• PICS email address ( faleconosco@saomanoelenergia.com.br );

• São Manoel hydroelectric plant website ( https://www.saomanoelenergia.com.br/ ), which publicizes the main actions of the project. Through this tool, it is possible to access a communication channel that allows Internet users to clarify doubts, make suggestions, criticisms and compliments about the project.

• Implementation of an Environmental Management Plan, with implementation of an Environmental Management System, documentation management, among others;

• Implementation of Environmental Plan for Construction (PAC);

• Implementation of the subprogram for the recovery of degraded areas;

• Implementation of a Sediment Contribution Monitoring Program in 2021, Indigenous Lands, awaiting approval from Funai;

• Implementation of the Groundwater Monitoring Program;

• Implementation of the Plant Germplasm Rescue Program and Implementation of Seedling Nurseries;

• Implementation of the Flora Monitoring Program;

• Implementation of the Forest Recomposition Program;

• Implementation of the Wildlife Rescue and Scientific Salvage Program;

• Implementation of the Fauna Monitoring Program;

• Implementation of the Birdlife Monitoring Program on the Transmission Line;

• Implementation of the Ichthyofauna Monitoring Program;

• Implementation of the Ichthyofauna Genetic Research Program;

• Implementation of the Ichthyofauna Rescue Program;

• Implementation of the Downstream Ichthyofauna Repopulation Program;

• Implementation of the Ichthyofauna Telemetry and Tagging Program;

• Implementation of the Ichthyofauna Transposition Program;

• ​Vector Entomofauna Monitoring Program;

• Implementation of the Malaria Action and Control Plan;

• Implementation of the Historical and Archaeological Cultural Heritage Preservation Program;

• Implementation of the Reservoir Permanent Preservation Area (APP) Implementation Program;

• Implementation of the Environmental Plan for Conservation and Use of the Surroundings of the Artificial Reservoir (Pacuera);

• Implementation of the Transmission Line Degraded Areas Recovery Program.