ISA ENERGIA BRASIL

ESG

At ISA ENERGIA BRASIL, sustainability is a way of operating

For us, sustainability is a cross-cutting value that guides our decisions and practices. It is how we generate value for business, society, and the planet—integrating purpose and performance.

Guided by the ISA 2040 Strategy – Energy that gives life to the transition – we place people at the center of transformation and take a leading role in building a cleaner, fairer, more resilient, and more efficient future. Sustainability is integrated into corporate management, closely monitored by senior leadership and the Board of Directors, and is reflected in socio-environmental goals linked to the variable compensation of executives, leaders, and operational staff.

Our sustainability initiatives are aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda, directly contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We promote positive environmental impacts, social development, and ethical, responsible, and transparent practices—reinforcing our commitment to climate change mitigation, social inclusion, and building a sustainable future in the territories where we operate.

Guided by the strategic pillar of creating positive social and environmental impacts, we have structured a management model that connects our investments and activities to the sustainable development agenda. The corporate positioning and decisions take into account the contributions of our business model to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the UN under the 2030 Agenda.

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Actions that drive us

Guided by the drivers of the ISA 2040 Strategy, we invest in resilient, reliable, and safe infrastructure, develop clean and fair solutions, and adopt profitable and efficient business models that place people at the center of transformation.

Our positive impact is reflected in environmental conservation, the decarbonization of operations, and the generation of tangible benefits for the communities where we operate. The energy we promote is the one that transforms the future with responsibility, innovation, and purpose.

Climate Change

Energy transmission is an essential driver of the energy transition. By connecting renewable sources to consumption centers, we contribute to the decarbonization of Brazil’s electricity matrix. To learn more about this strategic role, visit our dedicated Energy Transition page.

We recognize that the climate emergency demands more than operating with a low carbon footprint: it requires leadership, innovation, and long-term commitment. That’s why our climate strategy is structured around two complementary fronts: mitigation and adaptation.
On the mitigation front, even with relatively low direct emissions, we work to reduce and offset the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions associated with our operations. In 2025, we committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, with an intermediate goal of reducing Scope 1, 2, and partial Scope 3 emissions by 60% by 2040. This journey is guided by actions such as: Increasing energy efficiency, Innovating and integrating renewable technologies, Engaging the value chain. Additionally, we fully offset our emissions and maintain the carbon neutral seal, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonization.

Our Net Zero commitment

On the adaptation front, we are developing our Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, based on scientific scenarios from the IPCC and an analysis of exposure to future climate risks for the horizons of 2030, 2040, and 2050. The analysis has already been completed and is being incorporated into our risk management strategies and long-term planning.
We follow the guidelines of the GHG Protocol, are advancing in the adoption of the IFRS S2 standard, and voluntarily report our climate risks and opportunities through the CDP platform, reinforcing our transparency and governance.

Get to know our Climate Journey

Commitment to Biodiversity

We manage the environmental impacts of our assets with the same level of excellence dedicated to the operation and maintenance aspects of the equipment. Throughout the entire lifecycle, from the planning phase for implementing transmission lines and substations, we conduct socio-environmental impact studies based on government guidelines and in line with best practices for mapping potential risks and mitigation actions.
We study and practice, whenever possible from a financial and technological perspective, construction techniques that have a lower impact on biodiversity and the environment. Notable initiatives include using drones for cable installation and erecting taller towers, which help reduce the need for vegetation clearance.

Conexión Jaguar: generating positive impact

Launched in 2017, the Conéxion Jaguar Program is our main platform for promoting biodiversity conservation and generating positive environmental impacts in priority areas for the protection, restoration, and connection of jaguar habitats and corridors in territories where ISA operates.

The program provides technical and financial support to landowners who wish to preserve their areas by developing projects that generate and trade carbon credits under the highest international standards (VCS, CCB, and Gold Standard).

To expand the initiative’s impact, we continue to seek new partners—landowners who want to generate resources to keep the forest standing. The program supports two types of projects:

REDD+: focused on reducing deforestation and conserving forests
ARR: afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation initiatives in rural areas

More information about the program and the registration process is available on the website.

Visit the Conexión Jaguar website

We are a company that places people at the center of our strategy, working every day to create connections that inspire, with our greatest connection being to life itself!

Safety is a non-negotiable value in everything we plan and execute in the Brazilian electric sector.In the construction of new projects and the operation of our transmission lines and substations, accident prevention, care for people, and risk mitigation are key factors guiding every decision.

We focus each decision and project on strengthening the communities in which we operate through capacity building, support for local suppliers and workers, promotion of diversity and inclusion, participation in partnerships, and shared visions of the future.

Health and safety at work

Safety is a non-negotiable value for our company. In all the projects and activities we undertake, the protection of the lives of employees and third parties takes precedence over all other aspects we manage.

To guide our management approach, we have established clear guidelines in our Occupational Health and Safety Policy, along with a set of procedures and standards to ensure safe working conditions across the various activities we carry out.

Through the Connected to Life program—a initiative that directs us towards best practices focused on a zero-accident culture—we follow our “8 Golden Rules,” which underpin all our actions to ensure that all our employees and third parties can return home to their families in the same way they left: safely.

Commitment to socio-environmental development

Private Social Investments

Our social and environmental investments and projects are structured through the Conexão Desenvolvimento program, a corporate initiative that connects our operations in Brazil to ISA's regional strategy for Latin America.

The initiative promotes positive impacts in the territories where we operate, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and the environment, aligned with our 2040 Strategy.

Communities

We strive to build a harmonious and sustainable coexistence between our assets, the environment, and surrounding communities. From the project design phase, we work to minimize interference with homes, businesses, and natural areas, prioritizing dialogue and active listening as the foundation for shared solutions.

We maintain ongoing relationships with stakeholders, promoting trust, transparency, and respect for the territories where we operate.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as a driving force for innovation, belonging, and transformation. Our commitment is to build a safe, welcoming, and representative environment where people feel empowered to be themselves and contribute with their unique perspectives.

Through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program, we structure our efforts around four key areas: race and ethnicity, gender equity, people with disabilities, and LGBTI+. These groups, formed by ISA ENERGIA BRASIL employees, played an active role in shaping our 2030 ambitions and corresponding action plans to promote consistent and measurable progress

As recognition of our commitment and performance, we have joined IDIVERSA B3, Latin America's first index focused on diversity, which positions the topic as an essential investment criterion.

We develop our business based on technical excellence, efficient service delivery, and the generation of positive impacts for all stakeholders. This approach is driven by innovation, digital transformation, and best practices in corporate governance and ethics, in line with the commitments of the ISA 2040 Strategy.

Corporate Governance

The governance of our company is exercised through structured bodies and guided by a set of policies and guidelines that ensure the conduct and growth of the business in line with best market practices and a focus on generating sustainable value. We have established and installed the ESG Committee, a non-statutory advisory body to the Board of Directors, which can consist of up to five members (as per the company's internal regulations).

Regarding our relationship with stakeholders, we hold an annual public meeting aimed at capital market investors to deepen understanding of our company's growth and investment strategy, as well as market trends and opportunities.

Corporate structure
Corporate Charter
Governance Code
Corporate Governance Code Report

Ethics and Compliance

Ethics and integrity are at the foundation of all decision-making processes in our company. To ensure that our governance and all employees align with these principles, we have structured the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Program, which includes a series of procedures and tools designed to prevent, detect, and respond to situations that are inconsistent with legislation and our corporate values.

To strengthen our commitment to an ethical and healthy environment, promote fair competition, and uphold the fundamental principles of ethical and transparent conduct in public-private relations, our company voluntarily joined the Collective Integrity Action of the Electric Power Sector in 2023. This initiative is promoted by the United Nations Global Compact in Brazil and contributes to advancing corporate actions related to Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG Peace and Justice).

In addition to this commitment, our company has become a signatory to the "Call to Action: Anti-Corruption and the Global Development Agenda," also promoted by the Global Compact. This initiative encourages the private sector to urge governments to promote anti-corruption measures and implement policies to establish good governance systems.

Transparency and ethics
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Supplier Code of Conduct
Privacy Policy
Corporate Anti-Corruption Policy
Audit Committee Regulations

Commitment and values

We have been signatories of the UN Global Compact since 2011, and our commitments are reinforced by our 2030 Strategy, which focuses on generating sustainable value and strengthens our commitment to the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) dimensions. This strategy guides our efforts to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2023, as a signatory of the UN Global Compact, our company joined the Electric-Energy Working Group (GTEE), part of the Human Rights Action platform promoted by the Brazil Network of the Global Compact.

The initiative aims to advance the implementation of mechanisms to promote respect for human rights within the national energy sector, taking into account the national context. To this end, the GTEE, composed of 30 companies, considers the country's situation and the context of the activities and operations of the participating companies.

In its first year of operation, the GTEE developed a practical guide and a toolkit for human rights due diligence in the energy sector, as well as a technical note on the draft law for the creation of the National Human Rights Framework (PL 572/2022).

Our commitments

Commitment to Socioeconomic Development

We strive to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), prioritizing seven of them and considering partnerships and cooperation (SDG 17) as a cross-cutting support axis.

Maintain leadership in energy transmission and take a leading role in the pursuit of technologies that enable greater integration of clean and renewable energy into Brazil's energy matrix.
Ensure a robust and resilient electrical infrastructure in the face of the challenges of energy transition and extreme climate events, through new technologies, continuous improvement of operational excellence, and the generation of positive social and environmental impact.
Create positive environmental and social impacts, accompanied by a real contribution to sustainable development, through practices that promote the reduction of GHG emissions and waste, environmental conservation, and benefits for the communities in which we operate.
Protect ecosystems through biodiversity conservation initiatives, contributing to the connectivity of important areas (ecological corridors).

Capitalize and expand resources, both incentivized and internal, allocated to education and training projects, both inside and outside the company.
Increase the number of women in the company's workforce.

Prioritize transparency and ethics as the foundation for our relationships with all stakeholders and conduct business in a responsible and non-discriminatory manner, in line with existing best practices, through a set of policies, regulatory instruments, and training.
Collaborate with other organizations in the sector and associations in which we participate to contribute to the formulation of policies and laws that promote sustainable development.

Awards and recognitions

We take pride in the path we are building in terms of environmental, social, and corporate governance impact. In recent years, our commitment has been recognized by significant external initiatives.