Sustainability Energy
“Energia da Sustentabilidade” is a series of videos and podcasts that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relationship with the electricity sector. This Copel initiative is part of the Educa ODS Program and has 7 episodes. Published monthly, the videos present the contents in a light and didactic way for those who are not yet familiar with the topics addressed and the podcasts are intended to deepen the discussions around each SDG.
The main objective of Energia da Sustentabilidade is to disseminate quality information about the SDGs, based on science, to Copel’s various stakeholders, in addition to strengthening the dialogue with partner institutions, participants in the podcasts.
It is expected that each interested party better understands Copel’s actions in relation to the 2030 Agenda and can visualize more clearly their own possibilities for contributing to sustainable development.
The first episode is an introduction to the SDGs. The following 5 episodes address the SDGs prioritized by Copel and the Brazilian electricity sector: Accessible and clean energy (SDG 7), Decent employment and economic growth (SDG 8), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 8), Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 8). SDG 11) and Combating climate change (SDG 13). The last episode talks about the relationship between the SDGs and Copel’s stakeholders.
Each podcast lasts an average of 30 minutes and features guest speakers who are experts in the field: specialists from Copel, federal universities, public bodies, as well as other companies and entities. The podcast of each episode is available on the main audio platforms (Soundcloud, Deezer, iTunes e Spotify).
Launch Webinar
The launch webinar featured a conversation between experts on the topic, such as the Environment Leader of the Global Compact Network Brazil and the Superintendent of Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Governance at Copel, as well as the expert responsible for prioritizing the SDGs in the electricity sector. The podcast on the topic highlighted the actions taken by companies such as Copel and the market to make SDG compliance feasible, in line with the goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
The promotion of SDGs has been aligned with the Company’s strategy since it joined the UN Global Compact in 2000. The importance of making the SDG theme more familiar to the public stems from the need to clarify how Copel’s actions reflect on the fulfillment of these goals. Several programs and projects developed with the purpose of contributing to the SDG goals are mentioned, especially those strongly influenced by the electricity sector’s activities.
