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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.

2012

	EDP is SAM Gold Class and world leader in the electricity sector im 2012 For the fifth year running, EDP has been included in the global Sustainability Yearbook 2012, which features 15% of the companies with the best sustainability performance in each of the 58 sectors evaluated by SAM.
	Ethisphere announces EDP as one of 2012 world’s most ethical companies EDP was recognized worldwide for the Group’s transparency while establishing its business goals and communicating with stakeholders. In this sixth edition, Ethisphere reviewed nominations from companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries. The methodology for the World’s Most Ethical Companies includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.

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.
	EDP considered European company with the best financial report, according to the "2011 IR Global Rankings" EDP was considered exemplary in the financial reporting category, in terms of accuracy, transparency and consistency, as well as the level of quality of the information provided. The evaluation is performed by an independent committee that performs tests on the results and evaluations made by IR Global Rankings analysts, and also other procedures they deem necessary to provide a reasonable basis for their evaluation.
	InovCity in Évora is made a European reference project InovGrid was selected by the European Commission and Eurelectric as a single case study from among more than 260 Europe-wide projects of smart energy grids. The project demonstrates, in an integrated and comprehensive manner, the many benefits of smart grids in their core areas: customer/consumer and operator and distributor of electricity
	EDP in the Best Annual Report and Accounts of the non-financial sector category of the Deloitte 2011 Awards The Investor Relations and Governance Awards 2011, annually presented by Deloitte, also elected Rui Teixeira, Chief Financial Officer of EDP the best CFO Investor Relations.
	António de Almeida receives Career Award António de Almeida, Chairman of the General and Supervisory Board of EDP received the Career Award for a 50-year career full of challenges. The award was presented by the Portuguese President, Cavaco Silva.
	edpON internationally recognised The EDP Group’s corporate television - edpON - won first place in the Audiovisual Communication category at the FEIEA Grand Prix Awards 2011, an annual European competition organised by FEIEA (Federation of European Business Communicators Association). The ceremony elects the best European projects in internal communication. EDP was also awarded 2nd place for ON Magazine and 3rd place for its intranet.
	EDP is one of the best “leadership schools” EDP is placed second in the ranking of the Best Companies for Leadership in Portugal, a worldwide study conducted by the Hay Group consultancy firm, which indicates the best companies for training leaders. The Hay Group assessed 67 companies in Portugal for the 2011 ranking.
	EDP distinguished in the Energy Efficiency Awards In a universe of the 2,500 largest Portuguese companies (selected by turnover), the “Energy Efficiency Barometer Portugal 2010" analysed how companies use energy in their processes, facilities and activities. This initiative is organised by PremiValor Consulting in conjunction with reference partners, and it is also supported by ADENE, the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) and BCSD Portugal.
	EDP wins Marketeer 2011 Awards EDP wins accolades in the Energy category of the third Revista Marketeer Awards.
	EDP in the Carbon Leadership Index Iberia 125 EDP reports its GHG emissions and the reduction targets and performance and the mitigation strategy and adaptation to climate change under the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In 2011, EDP was ranked on the Carbon Leadership Index Iberia 125, with 85 points for reporting and an A- for performance.
	EDP Soluções Comerciais distinguished in the contact centre management area EDP Soluções Comerciais was awarded the following prizes: 1st place for the best contact centre of the utilities sector and Innovation 2011, by the Portuguese Contact Centres Association.
	EDP Excellence in Communications for the 3rd consecutive year The intranet, television and special edition of edplife received an award for excellence in communication from APCE (Portuguese Association of Corporate Communication).
	EDP is a leader in Engagement Rating Portugal EDP leads the Engagement Rating index, which measures the transparency of companies’ engagement with their stakeholders in relation to sustainability. The selection of the target companies for analysis was based on the list of the 500 Largest & Best of Exame magazine. EDP won the three previous editions of the rating.
	Energia Douro Concert wins 7 awards at the European Best Event Awards'11 The host of the 8th edition of the European Best Events Awards was the "Energia Douro Concerto", winning 7 awards: first place as Best Celebration/Festivity Event, Musical Event, Best Events Agency – Desafio Global; second place in Best European Award and Best Public Event; and a special award as Best Integrated Event. The EDP Group earned the seventh prize, as Best Event Promoter Company. 46 agencies from Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Belgium were entered in the awards.
	EDP awarded prizes at the Top Companies' awards (Human Resources Award) The first edition of the "Top Companies" awards by Human Resources magazine gave EDP prizes in 4 of 10 categories: CEO of the Portuguese electricity company (António Mexia), Director of Human Resources (Maria João Martins), a company where people most like to work and the company with the greatest team spirit. The winners were made public after the 2nd Human Resources Portugal Conference, on the theme of "Innovation in People Management."
	EDP wins Excellence in Sustainable Development Award The Sustainable Development Award, awarded by Heidrick & Struggles, in partnership with Diário Económico newspaper, distinguishes the companies that most stood out in the field of sustainability in the Portuguese business fabric. EDP received the Excellence award.
	The Reputation Awards give recognition to EDP in six categories APECOM (Portuguese Association of Communication and Public Relations Consulting Companies) presented the award of Communications Personality of the Year to António Mexia; it also recognised the “A tua energia” ("Your energy") project in the Energy, Environment and Ecology category. The EDP Annual Report and Accounts received an award in the Financial Communication, Mergers and Acquisitions category, the Concert at Alqueva Dam, in the Events category, edpON Corporate Television in the Corporate TV & Video category and ON magazine in the Corporate Publications category.
	EDP Renováveis considered most confidence-inspiring energy company operating in Portugal The analysis was conducted by the Reputation Institute in the Portuguese market in 2011. EDP Renováveis won awards in the categories of: products and services, innovation, workplace, management model, citizenship, performance and leadership.

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.
	EDP in the Forbes rankings EDP is on the Forbes list of The World’s Leading Companies in the rankings of the five best companies in the world in the utilities sector. The indicators analysed are growth in five-year turnover, growth in net profit, return on capital and return for shareholders.
	António Mexia, Best European CEO The Executive Chairman of EDP, António Mexia, was considered the best European CEO of energy companies (utilities) by Institutional Investor.
	EDP wins the Business Internationalisation Award The British Embassy has recognised EDP in the Internationalisation category. The award acknowledges the Group’s commitment to generating offshore wind power in the United Kingdom.
	Best financial reporting in the world EDP was considered the best company in the world in financial reporting in the 2010 IR Global Rankings. It was also recognised as one of the best in the sector in corporate governance.
	KAKUMA is official partner of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign The pilot project at Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya, developed by EDP in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UN HCR), was recognized as Official Partner of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign, a European Commission initiative launched in 2005 within the framework of the Intelligent Energy for Europe.
	EDP is featured in Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index EDP is the 2nd best utilitie concerning The Carbon Disclosure Project. For the first time, EDP features CDLI - Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index – which highlights the companies with the best carbon report, worldwide. For the first year, CDP launched its new performance scoring pilot, EDP was considered B class.
	EDP in the “climate responsibility of companies” ranking EDP was elected for the first time in the ranking “Business Climate Responsibility: ACGE Index (Climate Change and Business Management). The ranking was published by Euronatura - Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainable Development, demonstrating the commitment to combating climate change. In this ranking EDP was classified with 87.5%.
	EDP receives award for the most valuable Portuguese brand With a value of around 3.3 billion euros, the brand has an AA rating according to the Brand Finance Top Portuguese League Table. EDP ranks 192nd among the 500 top world brands and is the best positioned Portuguese brand.
	Nº. 1 in the Iberian Peninsula in Engagement Rating 2010 Based on accountability rating, Sair da Casca and Exame magazine considered EDP number 1 in stakeholder engagement in Portugal and Spain.
	Award for Best Overall Investor Relations Strategy EDP was recognised in the Best Performance in 2010 category in the Investor Relations & Governance Awards promoted by Deloitte and Diário Económico.
	Contact Centre EDP wins first place in APCC Awards For the third year running, EDP’s Contact Centre in Portugal won first place in the award promoted by Associação Portuguesa de Contact Centers (APCC – Portuguese Contact Centres Association) in the utilities category.
	Highly Protected Risk (HPR) award After six years of working with EDP in risk analysis and consultancy on recommendations for mitigating risk, FM Global has recognised the Ribatejo thermoelectric power station and the Caniçada, Caldeirão, Alto Rabagão, Desterro, Vila Cova and Régua hydroelectric powers stations as HPR s.
	EDP wins Marketeer Awards EDP wins accolades in the Energy and Social Commitment categories of the second Marketeer Awards. Twenty-three awards were presented to the companies with the best performance in marketing, advertising and communication in Portugal.
	Citizenship Award for Companies and Organisations 2010 For the fourth time running, AESE in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers EDP received an award in the utilities category for its sustainability and social responsibility policy.
	EDP wins awards in four categories of the APCE 2010 Awards EDP was acknowledged by Associação Portuguesa de Comunicação de Empresa (APCE – Portuguese Corporate Communication Association) in the categories of best video for the video from its 2008 Annual Report and Accounts, best intranet for its Sou EDP Portal, best corporate television for edpON and best corporate communication campaign for Projecções. These awards acknowledge excellence in organisational communication strategies.
	EDP Communication distinguished in FEIEA awards EDP was distinguished in FEIE A Awards (Federation of European Business Communicators Associations), with edpON and the portal “Sou EDP” in 2nd place and the cover of “Revista ON ” in 3rd place. Also in Aberje awards (Brazilian Association for Business Communication) edpON was distinguished in the field of Audiovisual Media.
	InovGrid was awarded with the Optimus Innovation Awards The EDP Distribuição project was singled out for the Sector Innovation award, for the innovative nature of the solution, the important role played in it by communications and its contribution to improving the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of processes and the services provided.

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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