CTEEP participates actively in forums and institutions intended to develop Brazil’s electric sector and has an intense relationship with the main government bodies. In 2012, it played a key role in the discussion about the renewal of the electric sector concession contracts, thus showing its firm commitment to society’s interests and the sustainability of its business.
The Company also makes contributions to organizations that represent it in negotiations about issues relevant to the development of the electric sector and CTEEP’s business. It has representatives in the Board of Directors, Committees and Commissions of the following government bodies and trade associations:
ONS (Brazilian Operator of the Electrical System)
ABRATE (Brazilian Large Electric Power Transmission Companies Association)
ABDIB (Brazilian Infrastructure and Basic Industry Association)
ABCE (Brazilian Electric Power Concessionaires Association)
CEPEL (Electric Power Research Center)
CierBracier (CIER Brazilian Committee)
Cigré Brasil (Brazilian Electric Power Production and Transmission Committee)
São Paulo State Department of Sanitation and Energy
Since it does not become involved in the Brazilian political scene, CTEEP engaged in no lobbying activities and made no financial or in-kind contributions to any political parties, campaigns or institutions in 2012. (GRI SO5, SO6)
The Company received no financial assistance received from the government in 2012 in addition to financing lines from public institutions, R&D grants and investment grants for cultural activities, as explained in the Management Report. (GRI EC4)