OUR priority SDGs
The comprehensive and efficient supply of basic sanitation is one of the main pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN), bringing several positive impacts to the population. By handling water under the assumptions of inclusion, human rights, access, diversity, and autonomy, we contribute to building a healthier and more sustainable future for all of us. We are signatories of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, and we align our actions with eight priority SDGs.
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Good Health and Well-Being
Universalizing sanitation services in areas where the Águas do Brasil Group operates has been fundamental in reducing deaths and hospitalizations from water-borne diseases.
Gender Equality
Our priority theme in 2022 was diversity and inclusion: we carried out a census with the participation of over 95% of employees. We also implemented our Human Rights Policy, disclosed our Diversity and Inclusion Manual, and established goals of at least 30% black and brown people and 40% women in management positions by 2030.
Drinking Water and Sanitation
In addition to the achievements of our utility companies, our Água de Valor Program aims to improve the efficiency of water distribution systems, ensuring that the population's supply needs are met and that this right is preserved for future generations.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We significantly increased the number of our own employees and third parties after taking on the operations of Rio+Saneamento, promoting local hiring and establishing links with communities. Another form of contribution to SDG 8 is the performance of our Águas de Juturnaíba utility, which fosters training focused on generating income for fishermen's wives through the Lagunarte Project. It incorporates social outreach initiatives, with emphasis on activities in the area of inclusive education, in its Ecofibras Project.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our Innovation area created the IdeiÁguas - Nossas Práticas Program, which aims to identify the company's already existing innovative practices. At the utilities, other initiatives also make our territory a sustainable place. Águas do Imperador inaugurated the Araras Water Treatment Plant (WTP), which adds 9.5 million liters per day to the water distribution system. At Águas de Juturnaíba, the Ybyrá project promotes reforestation actions in the São João River Basin, where the Juturnaíba Reservoir is located. In addition, Águas de Pará de Minas, in its quest for sustainability, received the title of Environmentally Friendly Company from the City Council in 2022.
Sustainable Consumption and Production
We offer the population of the municipalities where we operate correct and intelligent means for recycling used cooking oil through the Trata Óleo Program. In addition to providing Voluntary Delivery Points (Pontos de Entrega Voluntária - PEV) in cities, the Trata Óleo Program caters to different profiles of generators committed to socio-environmental responsibility.
Action Against Global Climate Change
Our Climate Plan combines all our business's critical climate management issues in one document. Through the climate sensitivity assessment, which was based on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guidelines, we established our context, governance guidelines, strategy, risk management, metrics, and targets.
Peace, Justice, and Effective Institutions
Our holding company was the first company in the country to obtain the ABNT NBR ISO 37002 Standard certification, which deals with the Reporting Management System. In 2022, we also went through the ABNT NBR ISO 37001 recertification process and ABNT NBR ISO 37301 certification, which deals with the Anti-Bribery Management System and the Compliance Management System, respectively, with certificates issued in February 2023. Another practice that meets SDG 16 is the relationship with communities established by the Águas de Niterói utility. It stands out for its meetings that promote interaction with the population and community leaders. We are also a corporate member of the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS).
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