Regulatory Environment
Copel is an active agent in the electricity sector, participating in specific meetings with the granting authority, the regulatory body and other sectoral agents, as well as actively participating in public consultations, taking subsidies and sectoral public hearings.
The Company is involved in the drafting of normative acts, which contributes to the improvement of regulatory frameworks and, therefore, to the generation of value in the medium and long term.
The responsibility for monitoring and acting in this regard lies with the Company’s regulatory area, which, on a daily basis, publicizes acts and news from the electricity sector; constantly maps risks; identifies the areas and processes involved; and ensures compliance with regulatory deadlines, in addition to controlling the regulatory remuneration base and the tariff adjustment and review processes.
The performance of the regulatory area is assessed by specific indicators, among which we highlight those that are part of the assessment of the performance of the company’s regulatory area: effectiveness in taking part in Aneel’s Public Consultations, Subsidies and Public Hearings; absence of a chargeback in the transmission tariff review process and monitoring of the basic network of the existing system (RBSE).
Participation in Associations
Representation in associations in the energy sector and the performance of Copel’s regulatory area, together with its technical areas, means that the Company actively participates in the regulation and legislative process related to bills in the energy sector, exercising its influence to preserve their interests and those of society as a whole. The Executive Board is the body responsible for business participation in trade associations and non-governmental organizations.
Participation in energy sector associations also occurs at the level of subsidiaries, through representatives who are specialists in their respective businesses. In general, associations are structured through working groups or committees with specific dedication to relevant topics that are on the agenda in the energy sector.
| Energy Sector Associations | Annual Value of Contributions | |||
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Associação Brasileira de Distribuidoras de Energia Elétrica – ABRADEE1 (Brazilian Association of Electric Power Distributors) | R$ 906,662.25 | R$ 742,784.34 | R$ 3,345,815.50 | R$ 1,272,452.92 |
| Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica – ABRATE (Brazilian Association of Electric Power Transmission Companies) | R$ 302,269.85 | R$ 370,775.65 | R$ 289,481.00 | R$ 348,688.77 |
| Associação Brasileira das Empresas Geradoras de Energia Elétrica – ABRAGE (Brazilian Association of Electric Power Generating Companies) | R$ 232,292.92 | R$ 237,334.32 | R$ 641,579.10 | R$ 572,256.00 |
| Associação Brasileira dos Produtores Independentes de Energia Elétrica – APINE (Brazilian Association of Independent Electric Power Producers) | R$ 223,950.45 | R$ 314,202.52 | R$ 241,179.80 | R$ 286,207.18 |
| Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica – ABEEÓLICA (Brazilian Wind Energy Association) | R$ 156,599.08 | R$ 177,160.20 | R$ 134,771.60 | R$ 153,547.62 |
| Associação Brasileira de Geração de Energia Limpa – ABRAGEL (Brazilian Association for Clean Energy Generation) | R$ 129,500.00 | R$ 111,000.00 | R$ 121,700.00 | R$ 10,130.00 |
| Associação Brasileira do Carbono Sustentável – ABCS2 (Brazilian Sustainable Carbon Association) | R$ 51,765.27 | R$ 55,053.00 | R$ 48,860.00 | – |
| Associação Brasileira de Companhias de Energia Elétrica – ABCE (Brazilian Association of Electric Power Companies) | R$ 49,749.00 | R$ 47,476.00 | R$ 106,730.00 | R$ 32,076.00 |
| Associação Brasileira de Manutenção e Gestão de Ativos – ABRAMAN (Brazilian Association of Asset Maintenance and Management) | R$ 32,410.00 | R$ 33,724.00 | R$ 67,954.00 | – |
| Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica – ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy) | R$ 0.00 | R$ 43,083.60 | R$ 57,730.00 | – |
| Associação Brasileira dos Comercializadores de Energia – ABRACEEL (Brazilian Association of Energy Traders) | R$ 0.00 | R$ 84,600.00 | R$ 88,452.00 | – |
| Total Contributions | R$ 2,085,198.82 | R$ 2,217,193.63 | R$ 5,144,253.00 | R$ 2,675,358.00 |
Copel (Holding), Copel GeT and Copel DIS also participate in entities aimed at promoting sustainability, as well as making a series of commitments in this regard.
ESG Associations | Value – 2025 |
CDP – Platform for disclosing environmental impacts | R$ 6,375.00 |
Greenhouse Gas GHG | R$ 10,700.00 |
Instituto ETHOS | R$ 21,520.00 |
Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa (IBGC) | R$ 45,459.00 |
Pacto Global | R$ 101,430.00 |
Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS) | R$ 98,602.57 |
Associação Brasileira de Gerência de Risco | R$ 3,450.00 |
Associação Brasileira das Companhias Abertas | R$ 64,705.30 |
Associação Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos | R$ 2,893.00 |
Associação Brasileira de Veículo Elétrico | |
Total contributions | R$ 355,134.87 |
Political Contributions and Lobbying
Copel bases its institutional operations on the principles of ethics, integrity, and transparency, maintaining a responsible relationship with the government in accordance with Brazilian laws and global best practices in governance.
The Company does not engage in direct lobbying, participating in discussions of interest to the electric power sector exclusively through representative associations (such as Abradee and Abrage) and professional organizations. The Institutional Relations Committee (CRI) is responsible for monitoring Copel’s relationship with federal, state, and municipal governments—including their executive, legislative, and judicial branches—as well as with regulatory agencies, with the aim of ensuring that the positions advocated are aligned with Copel’s long-term strategy and the climate commitments of the Paris Agreement. Lobbying, however, is not regulated in Brazil.
Furthermore, in strict compliance with Federal Law No. 9,096/1995 and internal policies (Sustainability Policy and Code of Conduct), Copel is prohibited from making financial contributions or providing assistance of any kind to political parties, campaigns, or political organizations.
Below we report the consolidated figures for the last four fiscal years.
Consolidated Table of Contributions and Other Expenses (R$)
Expenditure Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
Lobbying, advocacy, or similar activities¹ | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Political campaigns, organizations, or candidates² | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Other (electoral measures, referendums, or similar) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
¹ Copel does not incur any expenses related to lobbyists or direct lobbying organizations.
² Contributions prohibited by Brazilian election laws and the Company’s internal policies.
*Note: The data reported in this section covers 100% of the Copel Group’s consolidated revenue and operations, including Copel Holding and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Copel Geração e Transmissão, Copel Distribuição, Copel Comercialização, and Copel Serviços.
Copel's Public Commitment to the Paris Agreement, Climate Alignment, and Trade Associations
Copel reaffirms its commitment to align public policy engagement and trade association memberships with the goals of the Paris Agreement, ensuring that its climate strategy is consistently reflected in these activities.
Transparency, accountability, and climate responsibility are central to this commitment, with a clear process to monitor and address any misalignments between Copel’s climate position and that of its associations.
Full details of this commitment are available in the document accessible through this link.
