Global Compact: The UN's Largest Initiative for Corporate Sustainability
Launched in 2000 by then-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, the Global Compact represents an urgent and inspiring call for companies around the world to align their strategies and operations with the Ten Universal Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-corruption. This initiative of great magnitude establishes a powerful tool that […]
Brazil: National Electricity Consumption Continues to Grow
National electricity consumption reached 43,181 GWh in May 2023, registering a growth of 2.7% compared to the same month of the previous year. Once again, the residential class was the main driver of the increase, with an increase of 6.4%, followed by the commercial (+3.3%) and industrial classes (+1.6%). Throughout the […]
IEA: Global Demand for Oil May Peak in This Decade
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report that points to a possible peaking in global demand for oil in the coming years, despite some major energy companies planning to invest in revitalizing their fossil fuel-related businesses. While the world's appetite for oil is still growing, the IEA […]
ANEEL: Tariff Flag Remains Green in August 2023
The National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) announced this Friday (28/7) that the tariff flag for the month of August will be green, which means that there will be no additional charge on the electricity bills of Brazilian consumers. This favorable generation condition in the country has allowed the maintenance of the green flag since April […]
Curitiba Transforms Old Sanitary Landfill into Renewable Energy Generator
A new symbol of Curitiba's ecological commitment, capital of the state of Paraná, was unveiled on Wednesday as the city celebrates its 330th anniversary. The Caximba Solar Pyramid, with nearly 8,600 panels, was installed on the site of the former Caximba landfill, which was closed in 2010. The solar power plant is located […]
