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Principles of Sustainable Development of the EDP Group

EDP is committed to develop its activities in a sustainable way, within the several economic sectors where it is present. Electric energy, in particular, is an important driver of economic development, of the fight against social exclusion and of the improvement of populations life standards.

EDP will seek balance between economical, environmental and social aspects through the application of the following principles:

> Create shareholder value

> Increase productivity and efficiency, and reduce exposure to risks related to the economical, environmental and social impact of its activities

> Commit to costumer orientation, ensuring high quality of service

> Integrate environmental and social aspects in planning and decision making processes

> Promote the development of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies

> Develop means of generation based on renewable energies

> Promote the rational use of energy

> Minimize the environmental impact of all its activities

> Participate in initiatives that contribute to the preservation of the environment

> Extend the use of environmental criteria to the entire value chain

> Ensure the observance of ethical standards in the conduction of business

> Respect human rights in its sphere of influence

>  Elaborate specific codes of conduct

> Ensure an open, transparent and trustful relationship with the different stakeholder group

> Establish stakeholder communication channels and integrate their concern

> Report performance in a credible, objective way in its economical, environmental and social dimensions

> Reinforce management systems to ensure health, safety and well-being of worke

> Promote the development of individual skills and reward excellence and merit

> Reject abusive and discriminatory practices

> Promote reliable and generalized access to electric energy

> Adopt a transparent and socially fair price policy

> Develop means of electricity generation with appropriate quality at a minimum cost

> Support social and cultural promotion initiatives, based on transparent assessment of importance to the community

> Promote technology transfer to developing countries