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Recognition

Sustainability is a priority for EDP and incorporating this concept into the Group’s business is assessed and recognised by our stakeholders.

The commitments the company has assumed and its performance in meeting them have been singled out and recognised by the national and international community, across its different areas of activity.

2011

	EDP is Gold Class by SAM and the Electric Sector Leader 2011 For the forth year running, EDP is included in the "Sustainability Yearbook 2011", which includes 15% of the companies with the best sustainability performance, of 58 sectores evaluated by SAM, ranking "gold class SAM 2011" pela SAM (Sustainable Asset Management). EDP was, also, distinguished as the Electric Sector World Leader 2011.
	For the second year running Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes considered EDP the world leader in the electric sector For the second year running, Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes considered EDP the world leader in the electric sector. For the forth year running, EDP is on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and European Dow Jones Europe Index. In a set of 22 criteria, EDP has a maximum score of 6 and is Best in Class in 10.

2010

	EDP is GOLD CLASS by SAM in 2010 EDP was included in the top 15% of companies in terms of sustainability for its third consecutive year, receiving a Gold Class ranking in 2010 from SAM (Sustainable Asset Management), which evaluates companies across 58 sectors. EDP had ranked in the Silver Class in previous years.
	Citizenship Award from companies and organisations EDP took 1st place in the Industrial and Consumer Products category in January 2010, for the implementation of its social responsibility and sustainability policies in the economic, social and environmental arenas. These awards are an AESE initiative, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
	Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes considered EDP the world leader in the electric sector Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes considered EDP the world leader in the electric sector. For the third year running, EDP is on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and European Dow Jones Europe Index. In a set of 22 criteria, EDP has a maximum score of 8 and is Best in Class in 10.

2009

	Energy Business Awards EDP won an Energy Business Award in the “Excellence in Energy Risk Management” category. The award, presented on 5 November in Singapore, recognises companies whose activities make a positive impact on the development of the energy sector.
	EDP wins Accountability Rating Portugal 09 prize For the second year running, EDP won the Accountability Rating Portugal 2009 prize. This prize, awarded by Sair da Casca and Two Tomorrows, assesses the implementation of responsible practices in business processes, the adoption of internal management systems and tools to support business processes, engagement with stakeholders and the impact of the company's activity on the environment, the market and society.
	Procurement Leaders Awards 2009 EDP was distinguished at the Procurement Leaders Awards 2009, as winner of a Special Commendation Award for Best Use of Technology for the Sinergie project - Supply Integration for Energy. These prizes are awarded each year and aim to showcase excellence and innovation in procurement. The project implemented allows information to be shared between procurement departments and suppliers in all regions, thus overcoming the barriers of distance and culture between the countries where the company operates.
	500 Biggest & Best – EXAME Magazine Prize EDP - Gestão da Produção de Energia S.A. was considered the best company in the Water, Electricity and Gas sector. Since 1990, EXAME Magazine has selected the best companies in 24 different sectors of activity. To guarantee that the 500 Biggest & Best ranking and the election of the best in each category is as complete, rigorous and reliable as possible, EXAME has teamed up with world leader in business information Informa D & B, who are responsible for collecting the data, and Deloitte, who audited it.
	EDP wins Marketeer Award EDP won the 1^st edition of the Marketeer Award in the Energy category. This award, presented by Marketeer magazine, distinguishes the 14 companies demonstrating the best performance in Portugal in the areas of marketing, advertising and communication, those who stood out for their overall marketing and communication strategy and for their positioning during 2008.
	HC Energia receives award for “Best Customer Service Centre” in the energy sector For the 5^thyear running, HC Energia won the award for Best Customer Service Centre in the energy and utilities sector. This is the 5^th edition in which HC Energia has participated in these awards presented by the Spanish Association of Contact Centres (Izo System and IFAES), receiving the top prize in their category on every occasion.
	Época Award for Climate Change 2009 In 2009, EDP Energias do Brasil received the Época Award for Climate Change for the second year running.
	EDP receives award at FEIEA GRAND PRIX 2009 The “I am EDP” intranet and “ClickIdea” project received awards at the FEIEA GRAND PRIX 2009, an annual competition which recognises excellence at a European level and promotes the sharing of best practice in the field of corporate communication. Best Intranet Site Category: 2^ndplace: I am EDP portal by EDP - Energias de Portugal Best Internal Communication Strategy Category – Multinational Project: 2nd place: Click Idea by EDP - Energias de Portugal.
	Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2009/2010 EDP was selected to form part of the Dow Jones World and STOXX Sustainability Indices for the second year running, making it one of the 13 best electricity companies in the world and one of the 7 best in Europe.
	One of the 50 most sustainable companies – Imprensa, Jornalismo e Comunicação magazine EDP in Brazil has been included in the second edition of the "50 most sustainable companies according to the media" ranking. The study, conducted at the behest of Imprensa - Jornalismo e Comunicação magazine, analysed press coverage of the corporate sector in 2008.
	ACT presents merit award for good practices in risk prevention EDP Distribuição - Energia, SA, was one of seven companies to receive merit awards for good practices introduced to prevent risks at work. The awards were presented by the Working Conditions Authority (ACT).
	EDP wins 1st prize at the APCC Portugal Best Awards The EDP Contact Center won 1^st prize in the utilities sector for the second year running at these awards presented by the Portuguese Contact Center Association (APCC)
	EDP classified as PRIME by oekom Reasearch AG EDP was classified as PRIME by oekom Research, with a B rating (B+ in environment and B in social responsibility). The company was considered “Best Practice” in terms of social and environmental responsibility and one of the best practices in the world in the utilities sector. With over 10 years’ experience, German agency oekom is one of the main ratings agencies to focus on corporate sustainability. The assessment was based on ethical criteria related to social, cultural and environmental sustainability.

2008

	Dow Jones sustainability Index 2008/2009 In 2008, EDP was the only Portuguese company to be included in the "Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes: World and Stoxx".
	Horizon Building obtains LEED certification Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED). This system, developed by the US Green Building Council, assesses a series of practices associated with sustainable building. This was the first building in Houston, Texas to obtain certification of the kind.
	EDP Energias do Brasil among 10 leaders in sustainability reports EDP Energias do Brasil is on the list of the 10 leading companies for sustainability reports in Brazil.
	Brand of excelence by Superbrands Portugal For the fourth time running, EDP was elected a brand of excellence by Superbrands Portugal, an organisation belonging to Superbrands, an international body operating in 88 countries.
	HC Energía received CAC Prize This prize rewards effective customer care provided by the Centro de Atención al Cliente, the main purpose of which is to answer queries and provide customers with the information they need.
	Effectivenes Awards 2008 EDP won the silver trophy with the EDP Renováveis OPS advertising campaign “Life Cycle” in the advertising category other services and public administration.
	Corporate Sustainability Index Corporate Sustainability Index in the EDP Energias do Brasil Group. For the third year running, the EDP Energias do Brasil Group won the Bovespa Corporate Sustainability Index portfolio.
	Green Project Awards Green Project Awards gave an honourable mention to the EDP Environment and Sustainability Department for the Energy Bus project. The mention came from Agência Portuguesa de Energia and Quercus, in the communication categories
	Naturgás Energia Naturgás Energia received an award for the greatest reduction in accident rate in 2007 from the Comisión Autónoma de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo de Industrias Químicas y Afines (COASHIQ).
	EDP Energias do Brasil Sustainability award by Brazil's Revista Exame.
	Best of European Busines Roland Berger Strategy selected the best European companies in different categories and the best CEO in companies quoted on the PSI-20 index. EDP won the BEB award in the cross-border M&A – mergers and acquisitions category and the Group’s Chairman of the EBD, António Mexia, received the Leitores do Negócios award for PSI-20 manager.
	2nd best large Portuguese company to work for in Portugal EDP was considered by Exame magazine and Heidrick & Struggles to be the second best large Portuguese company to work for in Portugal. In addition to this honour, EDP also received an honourable mention as the large company that made the greatest improvement in organisational climate.
	Special Olympics – Special Supporter Award Special Olympics Portugal paid tribute to all the entities that helped to promote and publicise this movement and the support given to all the Para-Olympics athletes who participated in the summer games in Shanghai.
	Best advert of the year This award comes from Clube de Criativos de Portugal. EDP also received two honourable mentions for its advertising film “The World Is in Our Hands”.
	Best CEO in investor relations António Mexia – Best CEO in investor relations. This award is given by Deloitte, Diário Económico and Semanário Económico.
	"Prevenir Mais – Viver Melhor no Trabalho" award "Preventing more – living better in the workplace" Award. This award is promoted by the Working Conditions Authority. EDP received an honourable mention.
	Best Contact Centre This award is given by Associação Portuguesa de Contact Centers. EDP won the award for the best contact centre in Portugal in the Utilities category.
	Accountability Rating Portugal 2008 EDP is the first Portuguese company in accountability. Accountability Rating Portugal 2008 is a study conducted by Sair da Casca, Accountability and CSRNetwork for Exame magazine.
	Level A+ of the Global Reporting Initiative EDP’s 2007 Sustainability Report received the highest assessment allowed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) international business reporting guidelines.
	Energy Globe World Awards EDP’s project “The Environment belongs to us all – let’s use energy well” was selected from among 800 worldwide to be one of the three finalists in the Youth category.
	Certification by Lloyd ’s RQA EDP has obtained ISO 14001:2004 certification from Lloyd’s RQA for corporate management of strategic environment policies and plans, environmental information and environmental performance of the Group’s organisations.
	Silver in sustainability - SAM SAM (Sustainable Asset Management) has classified EDP’s sustainability performance in the silver category in the electricity sector.
	"Best in Class" by Storebrand For the second time running, EDP features in the company’s portfolio of socially responsible investments in recognition of its leadership in environmental and social areas.
	Communicator of the year Paulo Campos Costa, Brand and Communication Director at EDP, was elected "Communicator of the year" by APCE - Associação Portuguesa de Comunicação de Empresas.

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