nยบ
257
/
may
2011
Odebrecht Peru: a Socially Responsible Company odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
1
4 an agreement in benefit of 257
/
may
2011
mozambique
Brazilian exports for the construction of the Nacala Airport, a project currently being undertaken by Odebrecht International in Mozambique, will be financed by BNDES. The agreement signing took place on April 28 in Rio de Janeiro.
>
nº
6 peru’s socially responsible company
Odebrecht Peru received the Socially Responsible Company (ESR) Certificate, granted by the association Perú 2021. Learn more about the award and the social, cultural, educational, production and environmental initiatives developed by the company in the country.
> 12 financing projects receive international awards
The Rota das Bandeiras Concessionaire, Odebrecht Latin America and Angola, Odebrecht International and Odebrecht Oil and Gas had financing projects recognized by the PFI Yearbook 2010, promoted by the magazine Project Finance.
Next Edition: may 31, 2011. Take
16 braskem launches
2011 fronteiras do
part !
>
pensamento (“frontiers of thinking”)
With the proposal of promoting debate on the meaning of the world we live in at the start of this new century, the fifth edition of the international seminar will begin on May 23 in Porto Alegre and on May 25 in São Paulo.
20 alliance for development
>
The Bahia State Manioc Starch Producers’ Cooperative (COOPAMIDO), supported by the Odebrecht Foundation, is inserted into the Starch Cooperative Alliance to promote the leasing of estate-owned land to local farmers.
> 24 fast news editorial staff Odebrecht News is an internal newsletter published by the Odebrecht S.A. Business Communication Team Responsible Journalist: Fabiana Cabral Editorial Office: Avenida das Nações Unidas, 8.501, 32º andar, São Paulo Phone Number: (55 11) 3096-8171 Suggestions: fabianacabral@odebrecht.com Website: www.odebrechtnoticias.com.br share this newsletter at your company or your project!
> international
An Agreement in Benefit Odebrecht International will build the Nacala
Brazilian exports, which includes the Nacala
International Airport, located in the province of
Airport and Beira Port, the latter of which is still in
Nampula, Mozambique. The Brazilian exports
the negotiation phase.
for the project will be financed by the Brazilian
The US$ 80 million loan is part of the US$ 300
National Economic and Social Development Bank
million credit line approved by the Brazilian
(BNDES) - with the guarantee of Export Credit
government for the African country. The rest
Insurance, offered through the Department of
will be used at the Beira Port. The agreement
International Affairs (SAIN-MF) and Brazilian
signing ceremony was held on the morning of
Export Credit Insurance Company (SBCE) - and
April 28 in Rio de Janeiro. “It is the first financing
the bank BNP Paribas will serve as the guarantee
agreement between the two countries,” said the
agent. The transaction represents the first step
Mozambique Minister of Transportation and
toward making a bilateral agreement between
Communications, Paulo Zucula. “For us, it has
the two countries possible for the financing of
been a major learning experience, a process of
From left to right: Julio Brant, Responsible for Business Development at Odebrecht International; Leonardo Ribeiro, Contract Director at the Nacala Airport; Manuel Veterano, Chairman of the Aeroportos de Moçambique Board of Directors; Miguel Peres, Managing Director of Odebrecht International; Vinício Fonseca, Responsible for Export Financing at Odebrecht; Paulo Zucula, Mozambique Minister of Transportation; Manuel Chang, Mozambique Minister of Finances; Luciano Coutinho, President of BNDES; Antônio de Souza e Silva, Brazilian Ambassador in Mozambique; Luiz Eduardo Melin, Director of BNDES; Luciene Ferreira Machado, Head of BNDES-Exim; Carlos Napoleão, Responsible for Operations with BNDES-Exim at Odebrecht; Lúcia Helena, Director of the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Commerce (CAMEX); Fernando Jaime Pinto Soares, Responsible for Business Development at Odebrecht International in Mozambique; João Carlos Nogueira, Responsible for Export Credit at Odebrecht
4
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
of Mozambique said. “Its operations not only contribute toward the economic development of these countries but also help strengthen political relations.” Miguel Peres, Managing Director of Odebrecht International, stated that this agreement will be the door of entry for other financing agreements, given that the African country has some important demands in different economic sectors. “Mozambique is a developing country,” said Peres. “New investments will come, both at the other airports, as well as in areas like energy, communications, ports, transportation and city planning, among others. We are ready to serve the country,” Manuel Chang and Luciano Coutinho celebrate the signing of the financing agreement
he said.
constant dialogue for some two years now,”
base currently operates. The project consists of the
said Zucula. The Minister of Finances, Manuel
construction of passenger and cargo terminals, a con-
Chang, stated: “Being in Brazil to sign this
trol tower, maintenance building, firefighter building,
contract makes us very happy. We have some
landing and take-off strip, access ways, a parking
common points in our cultures and also in
lot and all necessary equipment and systems. The
terms of infrastructure. We want to walk side-
project will involve 23 months of construction work,
by-side with Brazil,” said Chang.
with delivery scheduled for March 2013. Some 700
The President of BNDES, Luciano Coutinho, pointed out the commitment assumed with
The airport will be built in a site where a military
Members will take part in the construction. Manuel Veterano, Chairman of the Board of
the development of the Mozambique peo-
Directors of the state-owned company Aeroportos
ple: “We understand the importance of this
de Moçambique, explained that the project is part
financing for the country,” said Coutinho. “The
of the policy to modernize the country’s airport
Nacala International Airport will help drive eco-
network. “We will modernize these airports,” explai-
nomic development. We hope to sign other
ned Veterano. “The construction of the Nacala
agreements soon.” Coutinho also revealed the
International Airport fits within this context. We
importance of the partnership with Odebrecht
want to be on the map of international routes. The
when it came to signing the agreement: “I
region will be part of a logistics platform designed
want to congratulate Odebrecht for the sup-
for the entire country, together with the port, railro-
port it has given Brazil and Mozambique,” he
ad and highways,” he said. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
5
> social corporate responsibility
Peru’s Socially Resp
Members of Odebrecht Peru received the ESR Certificate. From left to right: Delcy Machado, Sustainability Director; Cynthia Avellaneda, from the area of People and Organization; Raymundo Serra, General Manager; and Pilar Baella, Institutional Relations and Communication Manager
Odebrecht Peru, a subsidiary of Odebrecht
6
responsibility in Peru by prompting com-
Latin America and Angola, is among the 13
panies toward a self-diagnosis, one which
Peruvian companies that, for the first time
identifies areas that require management
in South America, received the Socially
improvements and encourages the par-
Responsible Company (ESR) Certificate
tnership with other organizations,” said
from the association Perú 2021. “The recog-
Astrid Cornejo, the entity’s Institutional
nition is designed to strengthen social
Relations Director.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
ponsible Company Business Ethics, Contacts with the Community and Interaction with the Environment. Perú 2021 is a non-profit institution, formed by companies with the purpose of leading the business sector by incorporating social responsibility as a strategic management tool that contributes toward the country’s development. It represents the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Peru and participates in the Forum Empresa - an alliance of organizations that promotes development and social responsibility on the American continent. Besides Odebrecht Peru, the following companies received the ESR Certificate: Cementos Lima S.A.; Compañía Minera Milpo S.A.A.; Ernst & Young; Kimberly-Clark Perú; Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A.; Pfizer Perú; Profuturo AFP; Red de Energía del Perú S.A.; Repsol Perú; Telefónica del Perú; Terminal Internacional del Sur S.A.; Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus; and Johnston S.A.A. Odebrecht Peru’s Social-Corporate After the evaluation of the Mexican
Responsibility Projects
Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI), the
During its 31 years of operations in Peru, Odebrecht
companies were recognized for their
has promoted initiatives of a social, cultural, educatio-
good business practices and for pro-
nal, productive and environmental character that seek
moting sustainable development in
to guarantee the quality of life of future generations in
the country. The categories examined
the company’s areas of operation in the country. Learn
were Quality of Life at the Company,
more about some of its actions:
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
7
> social corporate responsibility Technical Training and Generation of Work and Income Creer (“Believe”) Program: The Continued Professional Qualification Program arrived to Odebrecht Peru to train men and women to meet the demand for labor in the country’s projects. Women’s Training Program for Equipment Operation and Maintenance: created by the South Inter-Oceanic Road Corridor (CONIRSA), it trains women from nearby communities to operate and maintain heavy machinery.
Residents signed up to participate in Creer in the region of Huánuco, site to the future Chaglla Hydroelectric Power Plant, the first construction project to implement the program in the country
Residents from the cities of Urcos, Cusco, Inambari and Iñapari became backhoe operators after completing the CONIRSA training courses
8
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
At the Mobile Library, students can browse and read over 1,500 books
Education
tional institutions located
Peruvian National Library
A Leer Program: started in
at the edges of the North
Rural Libraries, the program
2009, it seeks to encourage
IIRSA Highway. The children’s
assists over 1,800 students
the habit of reading and cul-
reading comprehension has
from 12 primary education
ture of driving safety among
already reached 85%.
institutions located near
1,500 elementary school children from eight educa-
Mobile Library: based on
North IIRSA.
the methodology of the Culture Children’s Art Workshops: Includes dance and music classes for children from the communities located near the Olmos Transfer project, in the country’s Northern region. Strengthening of Youth Leadership through Art: the initiative of the Electric Train project, built in Lima, is designed to reduce violence among youth ages 14-19
In the “Pasallapampa” workshops, children take part in the classes focused on dance and typical songs from the region in which the Olmos Transfer construction work is taking place
through art, break dancing and dialogue. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
9
> social corporate responsibility Health Health and Education Support Program (PASE): coordinated by CONIRSA, it aims to help reduce social inequality and improve the quality of life of the farming communities located between the provinces of Quispicanchi, Cusco and Tahuamanu.
One of the PASE traveling campaigns is Dental Health and Hygiene, held during the construction of the South IIRSA Highway
Development and Conservation South Inter-Oceanic Initiative iSur: strategic alliance between Odebrecht Peru, CONIRSA, the entity Conservación Internacional and ProNaturaleza Foundation to contribute toward local sustainable development and the conservation of ecosystems in the area of influence of stretches 2 and 3 of the South Inter-Oceanic Highway. There are four programs and 16 structured projects that directly benefit more than 20,000 people from the communities located near South IIRSA.
10
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
iSur supports handcrafted textile production in the region of Cusco, with the training of craft artists from 17 associations in the cities of Ccatcca and Ocongate
To strengthen responsible tourism along the more than 649 km of highway extension, iSur promotes the improvement of tourism infrastructure and prepares assistance centers for visitors from the countries
Helping Reduce Emissions The Odebrecht Peru, Odebrecht Peru Association, South InterOceanic - iSur and VĂa Sostenible Blog websites joined the CO2 Neutral Website, which is engaged in neutralizing carbon emissions produced with the consumption of electricity. To reduce these emissions, the initiative acquires titles in the carbon market from environmental conservation and clean development mechanism projects worldwide, such as from energy generation developments that use renewable sources, like hydroelectric and wind energy plants, for example. Over 1,500 websites from 25 countries already participate in the CO2 Neutral Website and have its homepage as a certification icon.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
11
> awards and distinctions
Financing Projects Recei International Awards
The ELOS - Ligações de Alta Velocidade S.A. Concessionaire received the European High Speed Rail Deal of the Year 2010 Award in February of this year in Portugal
The Rota das Bandeiras Concessionaire, Odebrecht TransPort, Odebrecht Latin America
re among companies from the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
and Angola, Odebrecht International and Odebrecht Oil and Gas had financing projects
From Lisbon to Madrid on a High
recognized by the PFI Yearbook 2010 (the Project
Speed Train
Finance International Yearbook), promoted by the magazine Euromoney - Project Finance. The publication is an international reference in the financial market and the yearbook shows the main case studies for last year from the sectors of renewable energy and infrastructu-
12
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
Odebrecht International earned the European High Speed Rail Deal of the Year 2010 Award for the contract to construct the Lisbon-Madrid High Speed Train. Located between Poceirão, along the South margin of the Tejo River in the metropolitan
ve
by Odebrecht, the Portuguese
Integrating Cities in
companies Brisa, Soares da
Rural São Paulo
Costa, Lena, Edifer and Zagope,
The operation of debentu-
the Portuguese banks Caixa
res in the financial market,
Geral de Depósitos and Banco
which took place last year,
Millennium BCP, and the
earned the Rota das Bandeiras
Spanish ACS Group company
Concessionaire the Latin
Iridium.
America Transport Deal of the
With a 40-year term, the concession includes the engi-
Year 2010 Award. The work consisted of issuing
neering, construction, expro-
Special Purpose Company
priations, financing and main-
(SPC) debentures to finance
tenance of the Poceirão-Caia
the company’s infrastructure
stretch, the Évora-Caia stretch
projects. The operation resulted
of the conventional line for
in the sale of R$ 1.1 billion in
merchandise, extending 92
debentures and has been used
km, and the new Évora Station.
as a model by other concessio-
The investments will total 1.65
naires in Brazil.
million Euros and the project
The resources obtained allo-
conclusion is set for the end of
wed the concessionaire to pay
2013.
off a bridge loan maturing over
region of Lisbon, and Caia, at the border with Spain, the contract corresponds to the concession of the high speed train’s first stretch, which extends 167 km. The responsible concession is ELOS - Ligações de Alta Velocidade S.A., formed
Rota das Bandeiras is responsible for managing the Dom Pedro I Corridor, which traverses 17 municipalities in rural São Paulo along its extension odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
13
> awards and distinctions 18 months that was taken out
with the participation of
above the required US$ 1.5
in May 2009 and also paid for
banks and export credit
billion,” said Ramos. “This
the concession’s fixed license.
agencies - for fundraising
opens up new financing
in the international finan-
frontiers and demonstra-
To Explore Oil in Deep
cial market, in which there
tes the investors’ interest
Waters
was the maintenance of the
in projects tied to the area
The Odebrecht Oil and
same previous structure of
of oil and gas on the conti-
Gas (OOG) refinancing pro-
guarantees tied only to the
nent,” she said.
ject for the construction of
project assets.
the drilling rigs Norbe VIII e
The project also received
According to Helena
the Bond Radar Award, also
Norbe IX earned the Latin
Ramos, Financial Manager
granted by Euromoney, the
American Project Bond Deal
at OOG, the quality of the
Marine Money Deal of the
of the Year 2010.
project was considered
Year, from the magazine
decisive for attracting a
Marine Money, which recog-
tial was the replacement
high number of investors,
nizes the top transactions
of the financing for the
which transformed the ope-
in the ship capital and
construction of the two
ration into a success. “The
construction market, and
units - contracted in 2009
subscription level was well
the IRFR Award, granted
The operation’s differen-
The Norbes VIII and IX, built by Petrobras, have state-ofthe-art technology and can drill in the pre-salt layer - water depths of up to 3,000 m
14
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
From left to right: Federico Camacho and Alejandro Sánchez, from Corficolombiana, representatives of the Rota do Sol Concessionaire; and Rod Morrison, Editor of the PFI Yearbook; during the award ceremony held in January of this year in London
by International Financing
- also received the Latin
cing agreement for the
Review, a supplier of onli-
America Transport Deal of
last 15 years in Colombia,”
ne information about the
the Year 2010 award.
said Alejandro Sánchez,
financial market.
The financing project for the concessionaire,
Executive Vice President of Corficolombiana.
Bogotá to Cartagena
formed by Odebrecht
with Facilitated Access
América Latina e Angola
Sol, considered the most
and the Colombian compa-
important and longest,
Concessionaire - respon-
nies Corficolombiana and
goes from Puerto Salgar to
sible for the construction
Solarte, was recognized for
San Roque and extends 528
work and operation of
negotiating the total sum
kilometers. The construc-
Sector 2 of the Rota do
necessary for the cons-
tion work began in April
Sol Highway, which con-
truction project’s invest-
of this year and should be
nects Bogotá to the port
ments - US$ 1.2 billion
completed in five years.
city of Santa Marta near
- with seven local banks.
The concession period is 15
Cartagena and Barranquilla
“It is the largest finan-
years.
The Rota do Sol
Stretch 2 of Rota do
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
15
> culture
Braskem Launches 2011 Fro
16
Fronteiras do Pensamento (“Frontiers of
in São Paulo, and will extend in both capitals until
Thinking”) is a multiple cultural project under-
December 5 and 6, respectively. There will be 10
taken by Braskem in the format of conferences,
conferences in the Rio Grande do Sul capital and
designed to promote a transdisciplinary debate
eight in the São Paulo capital.
on the modern world - the 21st century -, one
The proposal for this season’s event is for guests
focused on the freedom of intellectual expres-
and participants to seek a definition on the mea-
sion and high quality education as tools for
ning of the world in which we live at this start of
development.
this new century.
This year, the fifth edition of the event will take
The seminars are sponsored by UNIMED Porto
place on May 23 in Porto Alegre and on May 25
Alegre, Gerdau, the Claro Institute, Refap, the RBS
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
onteiras do Pensamento Group, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre Municipal Government and the company Anhanguera Educacional.
Odebrecht Members Enjoy Discount in São Paulo Organization Members can have
Four Years of Debates
access to Fronteiras do Pensamento in
Since 2007, over 80 conference participants,
São Paulo, acquiring a “passport” for
including artists, scientists and intellectuals
the eight meetings at half price. With
from different countries, presented their the-
the discount, the values range from R$
ories and experiences and discussed the main
820.00 to R$ 980.00 and space is limited.
challenges facing today’s world to over 5,000
To guarantee your tickets, contact the
audience members - professionals and stu-
Relationship Center by calling (+55 11)
dents from areas like medicine, politics, com-
4007-1200 or via e-mail at relaciona-
munication, legal, arts and culture.
mentosp@fronteirasdopensamento.com.
In the first edition, which was restricted only
br, informing your complete name, work
to the city of Porto Alegre, the theme was Art,
enrollment number, Identification Card
Culture, World and Thinking. Starting in 2008,
(CPF) number, e-mail and phone number.
the seminars came to have national scope and
Members will receive a password that
gathered 25 conference participants, including
guarantees a 50% discount when pur-
artists and researchers, to discuss the theme Art
chasing the passport on the website
and Language in Contemporary Culture.
Ingresso Rápido.
In its third season, held in 2009, the Fronteiras
The meetings will be held in the Sala
included on the agenda the topic Science and
São Paulo, located at the address Praça
Culture in five conferences held in Porto Alegre
Júlio Prestes, 16, in the neighborhood
and Salvador, and the 2010 edition addres-
of Luz, to start at 8:30 p.m. In the São
sed the central theme To Understand the 21st
Paulo capital, the seminars are held in
Century.
partnership with Casa do Saber, FLIP and the São Paulo State Symphonic Orchestra (OSESP) and are managed by Alice Penna and Cândida Boemeke.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
17
> culture View the programming for 2011 Fronteiras do Pensamento (“Frontiers of Thinking”): XX May 23: Porto Alegre / May 25: São Paulo Fredric Jameson North American literary critic and political theorist known worldwide for his analysis of contemporary cultural trends. Winner of the Holberg International Memorial Prize in 2008. XX June 13: Porto Alegre / June 14: São Paulo Shirin Ebadi Iranian attorney who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003. She became the first woman in her country to be nominated judge and to preside over a legislative court, and the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Prize for her efforts in the fight for democracy and human rights. XX June 22: São Paulo Miguel Nicolelis Brazilian neuroscientist and co-director of the Duke University Center for Neuroengineering. A global reference on the research focused on the interface between the brain and computers (neuroprosthesis). XX July 11: Porto Alegre / July 12: São Paulo Zygmunt Bauman Polish sociologist known worldwide for his Liquid Modernity concept - in which the ideas of emancipation, individuality, time/space, work and community are likely to change quickly and unpredictably. XX August 8: Porto Alegre / August 9: São Paulo Lech Walesa Polish politician and human rights activities, he earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. He was the founder of Solidarity Trade Union, which helped defeat communism in Poland. He was elected “Man of the Year” by the magazines Time, The Financial Times and The Observer. XX August 22: Porto Alegre Lygia da Veiga Pereira Brazilian scientist considered one of the most renowned geneticists in the world. His successful research on the extraction and multiplication of stem cells removed from frozen embryos placed Brazil in the group of countries with known mastery of this technology.
18
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
XX September 5: Porto Alegre Garry Kasparov Great master of Russian chess, considered the greatest player of all times. He directs the Kasparov Chess Foundation, a North American institution focused on teaching chess to children, and writes for the Wall Street Journal. XX September 26: Porto Alegre Sylvia Earle North American oceanographer and explorer for the National Geographic Society, recognized for her hundreds of maritime expeditions. She led the Google Ocean Advisory Council, a group of marine scientists that provided the content and scientific vision for Ocean in Google Earth. XX September 28: São Paulo Luc Ferry French philosopher and proponent of Secular Humanism, a philosophy based on reason, ethics and justice. Professor of Philosophy at the French universities of Lyon II, Caen and Paris VII. His best seller Learning to Live, launched in 2006, sold 700,000 copies. XX October 31: Porto Alegre Luiz Felipe Pondé Brazilian philosopher and psychoanalyst, PhD in Epistemology from Tel-Aviv University, and columnist for the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo. Author of different works such as The Insufficient Man, Critique and Prophecy and Essays on the Philosophy of Religion. XX November 21: Porto Alegre / November 22: São Paulo Alain de Botton Swiss writer, PhD in French Philosophy from Harvard University, and author of the best-seller The Architecture of Happiness, translated into over 30 languages. XX December 5: Porto Alegre / December 6: São Paulo Ohran Pamuk Turkish writer and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006, Pamuk is a professor at Columbia University and honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His works have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over 46 languages. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
19
> odebrecht foundation
Alliance for Developm
Bahiamido has the capacity to process 200 tons of manioc per day for the production of modified starch
Guaranteeing the weekend fair was no easy task for farmer Railton Andrade. At
Andrade, a resident of the municipality of
age 22, the manioc root producer saw his
Laje in Bahia. “Today, we have the advan-
life change when he became a member of
tage of working for ourselves and guaran-
the Bahia State Manioc Starch Producers’
teeing good production and increased pro-
Cooperative (COOPAMIDO). “Before I worked
fits,” he said.
on one of the few existing lands as a sha-
20
recropper and earned very little,” said
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
Founded in 2009, COOPAMIDO has 130
ment
and clients (service industry). For Jairo Santos, president of COOPAMIDO, it is the joint work that allows the community to evolve. “The region is the one that wins with this,” said Santos. The alliance’s proposal is to promote the leasing of estate-owned lands to local farmers. These farmers then use the lands to grow manioc and deliver the roots to COOPAMIDO. Bahiamido uses its processing unit to produce modified starch - used by the food, fine chemicals and oil industries, among others - which is developed with added value for the producer, who sells it. In this cycle, the cooperative members have revenue that totals 90% to 95% of production and the farmer receives from 5% to 10%. Through the cooperatives, members also have access to new technologies and equipment. “Everything was done manually,” said António dos Santos, a farmer who lives in Conceição do Almeida. “We only produced the flour. Now, we have a machine to help us work,” he said. The first months of operation of Bahiamido, which began its activities
members and plans to increase this num-
in May of this year, will be dedicated to
ber to up to 400 producers by the end of
technical adjustments and experiments.
this year. The cooperative corresponds
In October, the factory will begin pro-
to the extraction industry for the Starch
cessing the producers’ manioc. “The
Cooperative Alliance - which also inclu-
project represents an important step for
des the industrial complex Bahiamido
making the Bahia economy indepen-
(manufacturing industry) and partners
dent from the ‘import’ of starch from odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
21
> odebrecht foundation other regions in the country in the future,” said Anselmo Selhorst, Alliance Leader. The project, supported by the Odebrecht Foundation , seeks
to promote the practi-
ce of fair and just trade. The goal is to offer COOPAMIDO members a monthly income ranging from R$ 1,200 to R$ 1,500. The Cooperative Alliance concept has been applied at institutions associated with the Bahia Southern Lowlands Environmental Protection Area Mosaic Integrated and Sustainable Development Program (PDIS), also supported by the Odebrecht Foundation. The innovative model of the Cooperative Alliance seeks to compensate the three economic sectors
By the end of this year, COOPAMIDO plans to increase the number of rural producers from 130 to 400
and create a direct link between the farmer and conscious
cipate in the “Morning
cess 200 tons of manioc
consumer. Within this context,
of Agribusiness” and
per day to produce modi-
the education and training of
“Afternoon in the Field”
fied starch.
the next generation becomes
promoted by COOPAMIDO,
an integral and essential part
both held at the Novo
to sign agreements with
of the initiative.
Horizonte - Laje Farm,
EMBRAPA Manioc and
the head site for the
Fruit Production, the Bahia
Bahiamido project - the
National Rural Learning
first Northeastern industry
Service and the Laje City
with the capacity to pro-
Government. There was
Partnership On April 29, some 700 people gathered to parti-
22
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
The occasion was used
also the formalization of a new partnership with three farms, totaling over 1,000 hectares, owned by Pedro Antônio Melo. “With the factory, we were able to transfer land for manioc production at a good price,” said Melo. “We also helped the chain organize itself in such a way that everyone can win,” he said. “Now, rural residents will work under formal conditions and this will bring significant changes for the region’s economy,” said Eduardo Salles, Bahia State Secretary of Agriculture, also present at the event. Students listen to a lecture at one of the booths during “Afternoon in the Country” at the Novo Horizonte - Laje Farm
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
23
> fast news
Acreditar Classes Begin in Volta Redonda In partnership with the
and receive transportation and
the steel company CSN.
Municipal Government,
meal vouchers, uniforms, perso-
Department of Community
nal protection equipment and
de Oliveira, Administrative and
Action (SMAC) and Volta
the textbooks. SMAC will also
Financial Manager, over 700 peo-
Redonda Educational
offer a scholarship of R$ 250.00
ple signed up for Acreditar. “The
Foundation (FEVRE), Odebrecht
and basic food basket to those
program will help meet the
Engenharia Industrial and the
students who attend 80% of all
project’s demand for quali-
company CSN kicked off the
classes and earn grades higher
fied labor,” said Oliveira. “Over
classes for the first group of the
than 8.5 (equivalent to a B+ or
70% of those who signed up
Acreditar (“Believe”) Continued
higher).
come from the social progra-
Professional Qualification
Odebrecht expects to hire at
According to Carlos Alberto
ms sponsored by the Ministry
Program in Volta Redonda, no
least 30% of those who com-
of Social Development and
Rio de Janeiro.
pleted the program. The con-
Hunger Alleviation, and of
tracted workers will begin at
this total, 50% are women. We
program, participants can
the construction site for the
expect to train 1,000 people
choose between the assembler,
rebar and wire rod produc-
by the end of the construc-
bricklayer or carpenter courses,
tion unit, UPV - Long Steel, for
tion work,” he said.
During the first stage of the
From left to right: standing, Antônio Francisco Neto, Mayor of Volta Redonda; Enéas Garcia Diniz, Director of CSN; Carlos Magno, Construction Manager for the project; Carlos Alberto de Oliveira; and seated, Nelson Kruscewsky dos Santos Golçalves, Vice Mayor of Volta Redonda; and José Luiz de Sá, Director of FEVRE; during the agreement signing ceremony to begin Acreditar
24
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
Capitão Mar and Guerra Orlando Raso Viaduct Inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro
Extending approximately 250 meters in each direction, local residents from the region requested the viaduct in order to eliminate heavy traffic at the intersection
On April 30, the Rio de Janeiro Municipal
dor and the 30 BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) stations and
Government inaugurated the Capitão Mar e Guerra
is part of the urban mobility projects designed for
Orlando Raso viaduct, located on the Américas
the 2016 Olympic Games.
Avenue, at the intersection with Salvador Allende
Mayor Eduardo Paes, Municipal Secretary of
Avenue. The construction project represents the
Construction Projects, Alexandre Pinto, Chief
first stage of Transoeste, an express bus corridor
Secretary of the Department of State, Pedro Paulo,
being built by Odebrecht Infraestrutura to connect
and other municipal secretaries and city council
the neighborhoods of Barra da Tijuca and Santa
representatives participated in the ceremony, which
Cruz in the city’s Western zone.
also included the presence of Benedicto Junior,
The viaduct, constructed in nine months, is one of the most important stretches of the 32-km corri-
Business Leader at Odebrecht Infraestrutura, Leandro Azevedo, Contract Director and project Members. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
25
> fast news
“Green Plastic” Receives Vinçotte Braskem earned the
at the plant in Triunfo, Rio
value in terms of its client
approval of the Vinçotte
Grande do Sul. The entire
relations. With this recog-
Certification Committee -
“green polyethylene (PE)”
nition, the product will
one of the main references
line received the maximum
display the “Ok Biobased”
in the evaluation of products
four-star classification.
Certificate, the international
with content of a renewa-
For Braskem, the certifi-
identification granted by
ble origin - after analyzing
cation represents interna-
the certification entity for
the samples of high density
tional recognition for the
products made from a pro-
polyethylene (HDPE) and
Green PE renewable con-
ven renewable source.
low linear density polye-
tent, transmitting credibility
thylene (LLDPE)”, produced
to the market and adding
Learn more about “Green PE” by clicking here.
New Tool for Equipment Management To improve the quality of equipment management at the contracts, the Brazil Functional
responsible for Equipment Area Administration
Equipment Support area (AFEq-Brazil) developed
and Finances and Support, which shows a gene-
the Qualimetry-Equipment tool, an online system
ral overview of maintenance quality.
that offers evaluation questionnaires for each
Currently, 13 Odebrecht Angola projects alrea-
workshop area and provides reports with the cal-
dy use the tool, with the support of AFEq Angola.
culated averages and action plans for the evalua-
“With the implementation of the system in the
ted sectors. Its content was elaborated based on
country, we achieved some significant improve-
the votes of Members and suppliers.
ments in the quality of the maintenance services,”
The tool includes 27 maintenance sub-areas,
said José Pegoraro, responsible for providing sup-
including nine required ones. The evaluations
port for the Odebrecht Latin America and Angola
take place every month and are performed by
Equipment Area. “The tool is an excellent mana-
the construction project equipment manager.
gement instrument for the Contract Director,
The system issues three types of reports: the
26
red for the Business Leaders, the professionals
who can monitor the equipment area more
summarized version, with the weighted averages
closely,” he said. In Brazil, the tool was first imple-
and final average; the complete version, which
mented for the Transnordestina Railroad project.
includes all scores and questions, as well as the
AFEq also offers English and Spanish versions for
action plan; and the management version, offe-
the system.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
A Look Inside the Rio Paraguaçu Consortium The Bahia Vice Governor and Secretary of Infrastructure (SEINFRA), Otto Alencar,
Mayor of Maragogipe, Sílvio Ataliba. The visitors were received by José Luiz
accompanied by the SEINFRA Head of
Coutinho, Contract Director, Fernando
Cabinet, Marcus Cavalcanti, visited the Rio
Barbosa, Managing Director of Odebrecht
Paraguaçu Consortium (Odebrecht Engenharia
Engenharia Industrial, André Vital, Managing
Industrial, UTC Engenharia and Queiroz
Director of Odebrecht Infraestrutura,
Galvão) construction site to learn more
Artenildo Faria, Sector Manager of the São
about the assembly and construction pro-
Roque Construction Site, as well as the team
cess for the P-59 e P-60 self-lifting platfor-
of professionals responsible for the program
ms, the workshops and slipway, where the
and the Consortium Coordinators.
units are being built. The group also included the General
The group listed to a presentation on contract management with Petrobras, lear-
Director of the Bahia Transportation
ned about the project’s pioneering appro-
Infrastructure Department (DERBA), Saulo
ach and the Social Responsibility program
Pontes, Congressman Luiz Alberto, and
implemented.
The group that joined the Bahia Vice Governor visited the self-lifting platforms that the Rio Paraguaçu Consortium is building for Petrobras odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
27
> fast news
CCR Project Construction Advances in Argentina Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial is the company responsible for constructing the first Continuous Catalytic Reformer (CCR) at the YPF Ensenada Industrial Complex in the city of La Plata, located 60 km from Buenos Aires in Argentina. Scheduled to start operating in July 2012, the plant will transform exportable naphtha surplus into better quality fuel, meeting the growing demand in the country without harming the environment, since it allows for the production of a cleaner fuel. On April 19, the company assembled the Molecular Seal, the sixth stretch of the plant flare torch. The torch,
To assemble the torch, it was necessary to use a 600-ton hoist, 130-ton crane and other Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial equipment
which is 115 meters high, will burn the gases origina-
wn for maintenance this
both from Odebrecht
ting from the complex. Its
year.
Engenharia Industrial, as
final connection with the
28
Flรกvio Faria, Managing
well as authorities from YPF
factory began on May 16,
Director in Argentina, Pablo
watched the torch assem-
together with the shutdo-
Brottier, Contract Director,
bly.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
Maracanã Promotes Exhibit on Five Senses
Members of the Maracanã Rio 2014 Consortium learn about the five senses using computer games
With aims of raising Member awareness as to the correct use of personal protection equipment (PPE), the Maracanã Rio 2014 Consortium (Odebrecht Infraestrutura, Andrade Gutierrez and Delta Construções) used International Workplace Health and Safety Day, celebrated on April 28, to inaugurate the exhibit “The Magic of the Senses,” which addresses the five senses of the human body (hearing, smell, taste, touch and sight). The initiative, created by the Clara Steinberg Cultural Space, involved the partnership of Brazil’s Construction Industry Social Service (SECONCI). At the cultural space, workers have Internet access and can learn more about safety using interactive games. The exhibit will remain at the construction site until the end of May. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
29
> fast news
CONPAR Consortium and the Fight Against Breast Cancer To celebrate National
ting periodic exams that
worldwide. “Prevention is
Breast Awareness Cancer
identify the disease while
the best path,” she said.
Day, celebrated April 29,
still in the initial stage.
“If the disease is detected
the CONPAR Consortium
Members listened to lec-
early, the chances for its
(Odebrecht Engenharia
tures by physician Dulcinea
cure are very high.” Ribeiro
Industrial, UTC Engenharia
Ribeiro during the Daily
also explained that 30%
and OAS) promoted actions
Work Training and received
of all cases can be preven-
directed at the 412 women
gifts tied to the campaign.
ted with healthy lifestyle
who work on the construc-
According to the physi-
habits, such as practicing
tion project. The idea was to
cian, breast cancer is the
physical activities, eating
raise their awareness about
type of cancer that causes
a healthy diet and not
the importance of conduc-
most deaths among women
smoking.
Some of the 412 women at the CONPAR Consortium at the construction site decorated especially for the campaign
30
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
Encouraging Reading and Imagination In partnership with Brazil’s Industrial Social Service (SESI), the Nova Via Consortium Communication (Odebrecht Infraestrutura, Andrade Gutierrez and Toniolo/Busnello) adopted the SESI Imagination Project to promote reading among Members from the industrial area. On April 18, a traveling library opened at the construction site, passing along the main stretches every 15 days. At the inauguration event, the workers watched the play “Alaor, the Story Teller in: Goodbye, Sarita.” During the first week of its activity, Members checked out 46 books, equivalent to 92% of the archive. The selection of books was based on the results of a survey involving professionals, applied to learn more about their literary preferences. SESI first selected 50 titles of different genres. The consortium plans to increase the number of publications available at the library to 80.
Members of the Nova Via Consortium have access to the traveling library at the construction site
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
31
> fast news
Odebrecht TransPort Organizes 1st Communication Meeting
Responsible for the Communication of the eight Odebrecht TransPort assets, they gathered for the first Communication Meeting in Rio de Janeiro
On April 29, Odebrecht TransPort held the first Communication Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, which
about the relevance of the communicators’ educa-
gathered Members from the eight assets of its por-
tional role.
tfolio. The event was designed to integrate those responsible for Communication at the companies. During the day, Paulo Cesena, Executive Director of Odebrecht TransPort, emphasized the importance of pro-active communication, multimedia and
32
Engineering and Construction Operations, spoke
Those responsible for Communication presented both the internal and external actions undertaken by their areas and determined the challenges for the upcoming years. Odebrecht TransPort currently has eight assets
remaining constantly attentive to the company’s
in its portfolio, divided into three segments:
image. Silvana Sacramento, the professional res-
Urban Mobility, with SuperVia and ViaQuatro;
ponsible for People and Organization, highlighted
Highway Concessions, which includes the Rota
the principles of TEO on internal communica-
das Bandeiras, Bahia Norte, Rota dos Coqueiros
tion techniques to strengthen the company’s
and Litoral Norte concessionaires; and
image and reputation among Members. Márcio
Integrated Logistics Systems, with Embraport
Polidoro, Business Communication Director of the
and Logum.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
CONEST Consortium Named Finalist for Petrobras / QSHE Engineering Award Formed by Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial
worth more than R$ 100 million, in which the
and OAS, the CONEST Consortium - respon-
consortium also competes through the ADU
sible for the installation of the Diesel and
contracts.
Naphtha Hydrotreatment Units, the Hydrogen
On May 3 and 4, a Petrobras team visited
Generation Units (HGU) and Atmospheric
the CONEST installations to learn more about
Distillation Units (ADU) at the Abreu e Lima
the Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental
Refinery in Pernambuco - is one of the finalists
Management System and the good practices
for the Petrobras Quality, Safety, Health and
undertaken by the consortium, which uses the
Environment (QSHE) Award.
company’s 15 QSHE guidelines as the evalua-
Initially, some 150 companies were evaluated by the Petrobras Engineering area and 28
tion parameter. The winner of the award will be announced
were selected. Of these, 16 signed up in the
on June 1 and the award ceremony will take
Industrial Construction category with contracts
place on June 22 in Rio de Janeiro.
Argentina Finalizes First PDEC The first group of the Contract Team Development Program for Partner Leaders (PDEC), held in Argentina, ended on April 29 and 30. Formed by 28 Members of the Gas Pipeline Expansion Project - undertaken by Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial in the country - the group participated in the program for three months with distance courses and on-site meetings In the last module, the professionals discussed topics related to Demobilization, such as qualiMembers participate in the last module marking the close of PDEC in Argentina
ty, image and liquidity.
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
33
> fast news
Angola and Brazil Project Celebrate Workers’ Day To celebrate International Workers’ Day, on May 1, Odebrecht Angola (subsidiary of Odebrecht Latin America and Angola) participates every year in the May 1 Parade held in certain cities of the country. The march, organized by the National Angolan Workers’ Union (UNTA Labor Union Confederation), in partnership with the Angolan Trade Union Force and General Center of
Members of the Odebrecht Angola contracts participate in the May 1 Parade every year
Angola Free Labor Unions, receives local and international companies from different sectors who show the themes they chose. This year, as part of a volunteer effort, over 400 Members marched in Benguela and some 800 were at the march in Luanda at the Civil Construction blocks. At the country’s capital, participants publicized the Accident Prevention Program (PreVer). In Benguela, with the theme “Water
and OAS – completed a week
related to accident preven-
for All,” Members demonstrated
of activities to celebrate
tion and a phrase contest. “At
the water collection, treatment
Workers’ Day, held from May
a development like ours, the
and supply system installed by
2-6. Some 2,500 Members
worker is the most impor-
Odebrecht in the region.
participated in the actions
tant element,” said Antenor
each day.
de Castro, Contract Director,
In Pernambuco, Brazil, the CONEST Consortium - formed by Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial
34
The CONEST Consortium currently has 4,000 Members and this number may reach 7,000 at the peak of the work
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
The programming included karaoke, plays with themes
during the closing of the event.
Documentary and Book to Reveal History of Sossego Forest Settlement In the municipality of Igrapiúna, in the
of the book that is being produced as a documenta-
Bahia Southern Lowlands, the residents
ry. The publication will be available in the languages
of the Sossego Forest settlement are re-
Portuguese, English and Spanish.
writing their own history. The communi-
COOPALM is an institution tied to the Bahia
ty, before non-productive and suffering
Southern Lowlands Environmental Protection Area
from high rates of violence, became an
Mosaic Integrated and Sustainable Development
example of organization, stability and
Program (PDIS), instituted by the Odebrecht
hospitality. With access to technical
Foundation, and has 500 members.
orientation and administrative support,
Clique here to visit the blog.
the local farmers became members of the Bahia Southern Lowlands Heart of Palm Producers’ Cooperative (Coopalm). Today, they are responsible for 5% of the COOPALM production and have been able to increase their monthly income from R$ 150 to R$ 600 with peach-palm cultivation. The stories of these families will be transformed into a documentary. The behind-the-scenes of the filming, currently being undertaken by the company since 2007, is being published in the blog “Sossego Forest - the True Vision of the Farming Community.” The virtual page, called Production Diary, features photos, videos and more on the community’s history. Those interested can also follow the interviews in real time via Twitter (@ MatadoSossego) and Facebook (facebook.com/Matadosossego). The project was created by Rogério Arns, who has served as advisor to the Odebrecht Foundation in the area of Community Development. He is author odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011
35
> fast news
Odebrecht Infraestrutura Participates in Internship Fair in Rio de Janeiro On May 3, 4 and 5, Odebrecht Infraestrutura
truction projects in Rio de Janeiro alterna-
took part in the Federal University of Rio de
ted shifts to answer the youths’ questions.
Janeiro (UFRJ) 6th Internship and Job Fair
Cassiano Politi, Operational Manager of
to learn more about the profile of the youth
the COMPERJ Water Main, gave a lectu-
entering the job market and to strengthen the
re on Odebrecht Infraestrutura and the
company’s relationship with Brazil’s main uni-
Organization’s internship and trainee program.
versities.
Some 10,000 university students visited the
During the event, 12 Members of the cons-
event booths.
Members of Odebrecht Infraestrutura assist university students during the UFRJ Internship Fair in Rio de Janeiro
36
odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 257 /
may
2011