The representation in associations of the energy sector and the performance of Copel’s regulatory area, together with its technical areas, allows the Company to actively participate in the regulation and legislative process related to bills in the energy sector, exercising its political influence to defend its interests and those of society as a whole.

Participation in energy sector associations also occurs at the level of subsidiaries, through representatives who are experts in their businesses. In general, associations are structured through working groups or committees, guaranteeing specific dedication to relevant topics that are on the agenda in the energy sector. These professionals meet in groups or committees that address legal, economic, financial, regulatory, operational, security, market-related and environmental issues, including analyzes involving issues related to climate change. To find out about the energy sector associations that Copel GeT and Copel DIS participate in and at what level, access the Socio-environmental and Economic-Financial Reports of these subsidiaries.

Copel (Holding), Copel GeT and Copel DIS also participate in entities aimed at promoting sustainability, as well as assuming a series of commitments in this regard.

Additionally, as a mixed capital company, Copel is legally prohibited from making contributions to political campaigns or organizations: Art. 31, item III, of Law No. 9,096, of September 19, 1995, prohibits parties from receiving, directly or indirectly, in any form or pretext, contribution or pecuniary or estimable assistance in money, including through advertising of any kind, coming from public entities and legal entities of any nature, except for the appropriations referred to in art. 38 of this Law and those from the Special Fund for Campaign Financing.