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4 ODEBRECHT ARGENTINA: 25 YEARS

2012 //DECEMBER JUNHO JUNHO 2011 2011

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On November 13, Odebrecht celebrated 25 years of operations in Argentina. In this special report, learn more about the celebratory event and Organization’s history in the country.

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26 25 YEARS THAT HAVE GONE DOWN IN HISTORY

Over 270 Members from different regions of Brazil and several different countries gathered in Salvador for the Annual Tribute Program in honor of their 25 years working at the Organization.

> 32 SEE THE WINNERS OF THE 2012 DESTAQUE AWARD > 33 FAST - PEOPLE 48 THE STARTUP OF AQUAPOLO AMBIENTAL

November 29 marked the inauguration of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest project focused on the supply of reuse water for industrial purposes: Aquapolo Ambiental.

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54 VENEZUELA RECOGNIZES

SUSTAINABLE PROPOSALS

Recognizing creativity and the generation of knowledge in university projects was the premise of the 3rd edition of the Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development in Venezuela.

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> 58 FAST NEWS - AWARDS 64 SWEET STORIES

The 8th winning edition of the Odebrecht Historical Award - Clarival do Prado Valladares was launched in Salvador: The book O Comércio do Açúcar - Brasil, Portugal e Países Baixos - 1595-1630, by Daniel Strum.

70 DISCUSSING ENERGY-RELATED CHALLENGES

The challenges related to energy security were the topic of discussion at the Regional Leadership Forum, which received the support of Odebrecht Energia.

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> 78 FAST NEWS - SOCIAL ACTIONS

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Odebrecht Argentina: 25 Yea the Country’s Growth November 13 was the date chosen to celebrate 25 years of the Odebrecht Organization’s operations in Argentina. The commemorative event was held at an emblematic site in the country’s history: the Granados Trench (El Zanjón de Granados), a “living museum” that has existed for four centuries and whose permanent restoration also lasted 25 years.

The guests were received

by Marcelo Odebrecht, Managing Director of Odebrecht S.A., Flávio Faria, Managing Director of Odebrecht in Argentina, and Rodney Carvalho, Infrastructure Director.

Also present were Luiz Mameri, Entrepreneurial Leader at Odebrecht América Latina, Márcio Faria,

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ars Strengthening

The celebration event gathered leaders and Members of the Organization, their families, partners and clients at the former Granados Trench in Buenos Aires

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> SPECIAL Entrepreneurial Leader at Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial, Edson

The guests watched Argentinean acrobatic, dance and percussion performances and a show by the electronic tango band, Bajofondo

Lemos, the professional responsible for People and Organization at Odebrecht América Latina, and Fausto Aquino, responsible for People and Organization at Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial.

Set to the electronic tango of the band Bajofondo, the evening featured several different attractions, such as percussion, dance and acrobatics during an impressive opening show, with the presentation of Horacio Cabak during the entire event. All of the guests received the

commemorative book 25 anos de Odebrecht na Argentina (“25 Years of Odebrecht in Argentina”), which describes the Organization’s history in the country through photos, infographics and texts.

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AWARDING SUSTAINABLE

which had 30 teams

University, from the Province

PROJECTS

signed up from different

of C贸rdoba, as well as by the

universities all over the

Catholic University of Salta

country.

and National Technological

During the celebration, Odebrecht Argentina also delivered the results

The University of Mendoza

University - Bah铆a Blanca

from the first edition of

earned first place, followed

Technical Faculty, located

the Odebrecht Award for

by the Villa Maria National

in the Province of Buenos

Sustainable Development,

Regional Technological

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Students and faculty from four Argentinean universities received the Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development, held for the first time in the country

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> SPECIAL HISTORY BY DATES Odebrecht arrived to

and execution of projects that contribute toward the

Odebrecht News presents

Argentina in 1987 to offer

country’s development.

some of the important dates

engineering and construction

The work dynamic was

and events that have marked

services, which included the

implemented based on the

this history, as well as the

design, feasibility, planning

concepts of productivity,

projects completed.

PICHI PICÚN LEUFÚ HYDROELECTRIC CENTER One of the most important hydroelectric facilities in Argentina. The center, built on the Limay River between the provinces of Negro River and Neuquén, has a production capacity of 1,080 GW/hour on average and its flow supplies the operation of the Piedra del Águila Hydroelectric Power Plant. The plant inaugurated the technique of building concrete-face gravel dams in the country.

WEST ACCESS FREEWAY Connects the city of Buenos Aires to Luján and the 25 de Maio and Perito Moreno Highways, benefiting more than 4 million people.

Traveled on more than 110 million occasions per year, it is one of busiest road corridors on Argentinean territory. Its construction contributed toward local development.

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quality and safety.

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EXPANSION OF THE LIBERTADOR GENERAL SAN MARTĂ?N AND NEUBA II GAS PIPELINES Increased the transport capacity of the system operated

by Transportadora del Gas del Sur by 2.9 million cubic meters of gas per day through the installation of 455.8 km of conduits, formed by 12 loops, between two trunk gas pipelines.

BRASKEM INAUGURATES ITS BUSINESS PLATFORM IN THE COUNTRY The company leads the sale of polyethylene and polypropylene thermoplastic resins.

Approximately 50% os its national market includes manufacturers of mass consumer products.

EXPANSION OF THE FIRM GAS TRANSPORT CAPACITY Traversing 15 provinces is the installation of a 2,100-km network of conduits. The project includes the construction of new compression plants, the installation of power and adjustments to the existing plants on 24 work fronts. The innovation comes through the use of the directed horizontal drilling technology, designed for the crossing of rivers with minimum environmental impact. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 297 / december 2012

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NORTH AREA POTABILITY SYSTEM Planned to supply the demand for potable water in Northern Buenos Aires. With the consequent improvement to public health, 2.5 million people will be benefitted. Under the AySA (Argentinean Water and Sanitation) system, it integrates the transport of water on the Paranå River, the Juan Manuel de Rosas potability plant and three aqueducts. In order to reduce the project’s impact, there was the adoption of the Tunnel Liner methodology and the plant was built over just 16 hectares.

CONTINUOUS CATALYTIC REFORMER PLANT The first in Argentina, built for YPF in Ensenada, in the Province of Buenos Aires. It was planned to help improve industrial safety, with a more than 33% increase in the production of high quality naphthas, which means a lower environmental impact for the internal combustion engines.

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RIO COLORADO POTASSIUM PROJECT Operates in four areas – infrastructure, human development, impact management and public management – for the production, industrialization and distribution of Vale potassium chloride fertilizers in the Department of Malargüe, Mendoza. The production of the fertilizer will position Argentina among the world’s main providers.

ACTION PROGRAM FOR CERTIFICATION IN SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH Consists of the rehabilitation, construction and assembly, elaboration of diagnosis studies and environmental excellence programs, as well as the acquisition of equipment and services in the items of Safety, Environment and Health for the Petrobras International Business Area. In Argentina and in several other countries, Odebrecht’s operations are visible in ports, land terminals and water courses, petrochemical units, production fields and service stations.

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LOWERING OF THE RAILROAD BRANCH The project includes the integration of the capital’s North and South regions, between Caballito and Moreno, as well as sites in the Greater Buenos Aires Area, through the elimination of more than 50 level passages and the lowering of 15 stations. It is designed to improve the railroad service, benefiting 150 million passengers per year. The project involved the unprecedented use of TBM-EPB technology in Argentina.

FOZ DO BRASIL SETS UP OPERATIONS IN ARGENTINA Offers environmental solutions, focused on the investment, operation and development of projects in three segments: water and sewage network, industrial operations and waste (diagnosis and remediation of areas, monitoring of surface and ground waters and the final destination of industrial and urban solid waste).

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RECOGNIZED TEAM WORK For the fifth consecutive year, the company Manpower has recognized Odebrecht – within the sphere of the initiative “Building Bridges for a More Inclusive Job Market” – as a “Partner for Inclusion” for the Organization’s commitment to professional diversity.

The ceremony took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Buenos Aires and included the presence of Odebrecht Members, Lucas Utrera, the professional responsible for Social-Corporate Responsibility, Diego Pugliesso, People, Administrative and Financial Director, and Daniel Felici, Corporate Affairs Director.

CLOSURE OF THE L.I.D.E.R.E.S. PROGRAM November 5 and 6 marked the closure of the L.I.D.E.R.E.S. (The acronym, which means “Leaders,” stands for Leading the Entrepreneurial Development of Substitutes) program, which began in July 2012. The initiative was designed to identify and define development plans and actions for substitute Members at the Organization.

The course was given by Carlos Lucena and the last meeting took place at the Hotel Regal, located in Buenos Aires.

The need for training was identified from the result of a climate survey conducted at the start of 2012, involving several different leaders. The idea was to supply tools for identifying new leaders and supporting successors’ life and career plan.

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ConectCar: Efficiency and Comfort for Drivers Odebrecht TransPort

upcoming years. Odebrecht

and can optimize their time,”

and Ipiranga announced the

TransPort and Ipiranga will

emphasized Paulo Cesena,

creation of ConectCar, a new

share control of the company,

Executive Director.

company that will operate in

each holding 50% stake in its

the electronic toll, parking

capital.

and fuel payment segment.

“For Odebrecht TransPort,

ConectCar will operate nationally and present innovations in the offer of

The launch occurred at

which operates the Rota das

services for users with the use

Bandeirantes Palace in São

Bandeiras Concessionaire in

of a chip for the electronic

Paulo, with the presence of

São Paulo and another four

identification of the vehicles.

Governor Geraldo Alckmin,

in the states of Pernambuco

The chip is installed in the

the State Secretary of

and Bahia, and which will

vehicle’s windshield and

Logistics and Transport, Saulo

soon operate Transolímpica,

will allow for the automatic

de Castro Abreu Filho, and the in Rio de Janeiro, ConectCar

opening of the electronic

General Director of the São

is an important alternative

toll gates at a lower cost for

Paulo State Transport Agency

for improving the flow of

the highway users through

(ARTESP), Karla Bertocco.

vehicles on all the country’s

a pre-paid system with no

highways with toll plazas and

monthly fees. It will also

will begin on February 1,

offering more efficiency and

allow for the offer of other

2013 and the investment will

comfort for drivers, who no

services, including the

be R$ 150 million over the

longer need to wait in lines

payment of parking and use

The ConectCar operations

for purchasing fuel.

During the phase of the launch, the client will be able to acquire his or her chip at the Ipiranga gas stations for a discounted price by exchanging points from the Kms of Advantages loyalty program. During a second phase, the chip will also be offered in other sales Paulo Cesena, Executive Director of Odebrecht TransPort, talks about the company’s operations, as well as that of the new company, ConectCar

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channels.

Pra SP Consortium For New Urban Furniture The Pra SP Consortium, led

be the greater Downtown area,

the Pra SP Consortium created

by Odebrecht Transport with

where the equipment is more

four complementary models

the participation of the radio and

deteriorated. “Due to the urgent

that considered the specific

television broadcaster Rádio e

need for improvements for the

urban situations of each site,

Televisão Bandeirantes, and the

São Paulo population, we have

with special attention to

companies Kalítera Engenharia

assumed the commitment under

accessibility issues. There was

and APMR Investimentos e

the contract to install more

also the observance of aspects

Participações, will be responsible

than 60 covered bus stops per

such as dimension and scale,

for a 25-year period for the

month,” explained Violeta Noya,

installation and maintenance.

maintenance and replacement

a representative from the Pra SP

“The idea is to create solutions

of 6,500 old covered bus stops

Consortium. “This means that, by

that offer protection, safety,

for new ones, in addition to the

the end of 2013, we will already

comfort and well-being to

installation of 1,000 additional

have more than 1,500 covered

passengers,” said Noya. “It is

covered bus stops and 12,500

bus stops in the streets,” she said.

expected that the equipment

totems in the city of São Paulo.

To satisfy the diversity and

qualify the urban space and

contrasts of the São Paulo reality,

surrounding area,” she said.

The investment totals more than R$ 636 million.

After a mapping of the current 6,500 covered bus stops, the consortium presented a project designed to meet the characteristics of the municipality as well as the population’s needs.

The company will be responsible for maintaining the existing covered bus stops 30 days after signing the contract, and the installation of the new covered bus stops should begin in March 2013, approximately 90 days after signing the contract. The main criterion for defining the location and installation schedule for the bus stops is based on the user’s need. Therefore, the priority will

The covered stops are divided into four types: structured chaos, brutalist, minimalist with swagger and hi-tech The furniture also has special features for pregnant women, individuals in wheelchairs and baby strollers. A special floor will be installed around the covered bus stops to facilitate the passage and mobility of the visually impaired odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 297 / december 2012

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Under Construction, but Producing Energy The Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), an Odebrecht Energia investment being

River, is currently in the test phase.

The approval from the National Electric Energy

constructed by Odebrecht Infraestrutura,

Agency (ANEEL) to activate the second-to-last

has maintained an accelerated pace in the

turbine was published on November 27 in the

construction work and the production of energy.

country’s Official Federal Gazette, and over

The seventh turbine is already operating and the

the upcoming days, there should also be the

eight, the last unit of the Power House 1 unit,

announcement of the release of the 8th unit into

installed along the right bank of the Madeira

operation, which began tests on November 8.

In 2015, with all 44 units activated, the plant will have the capacity to supply more than 40 million people throughout the country

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Inside the Corinthians Arena With 58% of the work

roof for the Eastern grandstands.

be moved slowly until the West

complete, the Corinthians Arena

The piece, whose shape

building to begin the assembly of

received the last visit of 2012

resembles an enormous whale,

the roof of the other grandstand

on November 28 by directors of

weighs 140 tons and measures

in January, which will have 11

FIFA and the Local Organizing

75 meters. The eighth module

modules.

Committee (LOC) – General

will be installed next week and

The work in the West

Secretary of FIFA, Jérôme Valcke,

the ninth, during the following

and South sectors is being

former players and members of

week, finalizing the hoisting work

completed, together with the

the LOC, Ronaldo and Bebeto,

in the East grandstand.

finish and masonry services

Mayor Gilberto Kassab and the

After that, the super crane

at different points of the

country’s Minister of Sports, Aldo

installed over moving conveyor

construction site, in addition to

Rebelo.

belts – with the capacity for 1,500

the electrical, hydraulic, sewage

tons and a 114-meter tower – will

and air conditioning installations.

Received by the press, Valcke highlighted the progress of the construction work and stated that the new arena will serve as an important legacy for São Paulo’s Eastern Zone. Aldo Rebelo reinforced the relevance of the social projects underway in the region, and Mayor Gilberto Kassab indicated the investments that are being made for the development and surrounding area. In the same sense, Ronaldo and Bebeto value the workers’ efforts.

Jérôme Valcke, Ronaldo, Bebeto, Gilberto Kassab and Aldo Rebelo interact with workers from Odebrecht Infraestrutura in the center of the field The seventh module of the metallic roof in the East grandstand was installed at the start of December

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Day of Visits on the Transnordestina Railroad Members of the United

present the two countries with

Crushing Center and Welding

States Consulate and the

the technologies used to build

Shipyard, together with Isaac

Swedish Embassy visited the

the railroad.

Tannus, Infrastructure and

Transnordestina industrial

In the morning, the U.S.

Superstructure Manager for

construction site on November

Consul Usha Pitts toured

the Transnordestina Logistics

29. The visit was designed to

the Cross-Tie Factory,

Alliance, and Rodrigo Borges, Engineer at Odebrecht

In the center, the U.S. Consul in Brazil, Usha Pitts, observes the development from the project overlook

Infraestrutura. The meeting was closed at the overlook, which offers a panoramic view of the industrial construction site.

During the afternoon, the representative from the Swedish Embassy, Mikael Román, advisor to the Swedish Growth Agency, visited the project together with scientists Mark Caien, from the London School of Economics, and Andrew Sleigh, from the Imperial College Business School. “We came to Brazil to learn more about some of the important infrastructure projects with a focus on national development,” said Román. “We decided to leave the Rio-São Paulo axis to get an up-close look at the transformations currently underway in the Northeastern rural region brought about by the Transnordestina Railroad,” he

Mikael Román, from the Swedish Embassy, and scientists from European universities visit the installations of the Transnordestina Railroad construction work

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said.

Teles Pires HPP Industrial Centers Begin Operating Odebrecht Infraestrutura began operating the

the equipment parts and nearly six months were

Industrial Centers at the Teles Pires Hydroelectric Power required to complete the installation of the structure.

Plant (HPP) construction site, Odebrecht Energia

The crusher will use the material excavated at

investment located between the Brazilian states of Pará the construction site itself as the raw material. and Mato Grosso. Weighing 840 tons, the crusher that

One million cubic meters of conventional and

constitutes the centers occupies a 65,000-square meter roller-compacted concrete will be used to build the area. A total of 150 trailers were necessary to transport

hydroelectric power plant.

The crusher will have the capacity to produce 390 tons of aggregates (crushed rock) per hour

A Good Example in Angola On November 21, the Angola

The strategy involves first raising the

requiring stricter compliance

Minister of Geology and Mines,

operators’awareness as to the need

with the laws, fulfillment of public

Francisco Queiroz, went on a

to comply with laws and orienting

order and peace requirements,

surprise visit to the Cabo Ledo

competent bodies to be fulfilled

compliance with environmental

quarry, part of the Odebrecht

payment of exploitation rates.

rules and that workplace safety

Angola Structuring Highways

During the visit, Francisco

Project. After touring the areas,

Queiroz explained that the goal is

The minister further declared

the minister congratulated the

to complete the first phase. “Cabo

that the institution will work with

Members for their exceptional work

Ledo is a good example that we

multi-disciplinary teams made up of

in the inert mining sector. “Now,

would like to see followed,” said

the Minister of Geology and Mines,

we are making these verifications

Queiroz. “At the quarry, they follow

Minister of Defense, Minister of the

locally,” he said.

the administrative laws, safety-

Environment, Minister of the Interior

The visit is part of the strategy

related rules and environmental

and local authorities. “The second

defined by the sector to resolve the

and police orientations,” he said.

phase of the strategy will be focused

problem of exploring inert minerals

According to Queiroz, the Ministry

on the operations and compliance

in Luanda and in the other provinces.

of Geology and Mines will start

with the law,” he said.

become a constant.

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The Challenges of Commissioning generation unit, which allows

solid commissioning work. “We

Hydroelectric Power Plant, an

for independent work. At Santo

worked with an unprecedented

Odebrecht Energia investment,

Antônio, four Generation Units

schedule that establishes

began the commissioning

are connected to a single elevator

the delivery of up to two

of the Generation Units,

transformer, forming a Generation

Generation Units per month,”

hydromechanical equipment

Island – a fact that makes the

he said. “We are setting records

and auxiliary mechanical and

process more complex.

in civil construction work and

The Santo Antônio

assembly and commission

electrical systems. The purpose is

According to Luiz Fernando

to conduct tests to verify whether

Fernandes, Technical Manager

work. The perfect synchrony of

the technical specifications and

of the Construtor Santo Antônio

the interfaces, aligned with the

equipment have an adequate

Consortium (CCSA), because it

synergy and competency of the

performance and are apt to begin

is an unprecedented activity at

CCSA and Santo Antônio Energia

the commercial operation. The

the company, the first challenge

teams, guarantee the excellence

work is developed by Odebrecht

was the formation of the teams:

of our results,” he said.

Infraestrutura.

“We had the opportunity to

Carlos Benvenutti,

develop the first team focused

Commissioning Manager,

complete the commissioning

on the completion of the

emphasized that performing the

of the Generation Units

Commissioning, Operation and

process with the company’s own

under the “Generation Island”

Maintenance at Odebrecht

team streamlines the completion

concept. At the conventional

Energia,” said Fernandes. He

of the tasks, guarantees the

hydroelectric plants, there is an

stated that the results of the

quality of the final product and

elevator transformer for each

construction work allowed for

helps save resources and time, as

One of the challenges is to

well as representing an excellent opportunity to improve the knowledge and training of the team members.

There are currently seven Generation Units in commercial operation. Led by Carlos Benvenutti, Luiz Fernando Fernandes and Miguel Figueiredo, the commissioning came to be viewed as one of the plant’s needs Seeking to reduce deadlines and boost productivity, the commissioning team has approximately 80 Members, including engineers and specialized technicians

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and a business opportunity.

Dimension Delivered Ahead of Schedule Mar Incorporações, Performance

Pessoa, Regional Director, upon

was marked by achievement for

Empreendimentos Imobiliários

delivering the development. “The

clients, associates, partners and the

and SIG Engenharia, and has

sensation is much greater that simply

team of Odebrecht Realizações

already been 100% sold. It is the

that of a ‘duty fulfilled.’ It is the certainty

Imobiliárias (OR) in Rio de Janeiro

first contract signed by OR to be

that we helped change the method of

– that of making a dream come

delivered in Rio de Janeiro, which

those who will work here,” said Pessoa.

true: the delivery of the Dimension

marks the company’s history and

Winner of the title of Master Real

Office & Park business complex one

consolidated presence in the city.

Estate in the Large Commercial

month ahead of time.

“Together with our associates,

Development category – Rio de

it gives me pleasure to say how

Janeiro Association of Real Estate

launched in December 2009 in

gratifying it is to deliver Dimension

Market Directors (ADEMI) Award

partnership with the companies

ahead of schedule,” said Antonio

in 2010, Dimension Office & Park

The evening of November 29

The development was

is the located at No. 1 of one of Rio de Janeiro’s avenues with the most development, called Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, located in the Olympic region of the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca. Its architecture is considered bold, marked by functionality, a unique landscaping project and the 26-meter high gate.

According to Antonio Pessoa, Dimension was designed through Inserted into the Rio Office Park, the commercial office is equipped for small companies, autonomous professionals and even large corporations

the search for a dream. “We wanted to build in Rio de Janeiro a development that could mirror the major transformations that the city is experiencing,” said Pessoa. “We wanted it to be a development that could leave a mark and which represented the change the locals were living, a new “Dimension” for Rio de Janeiro,” he said.

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Members celebrate the development’s delivery one month ahead of time

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From November 27-29, Members from different regions of Brazil as well as several different countries gathered i n S a l v a d o r, B a h i a , t o enjoy several days of celebration for their 25 years of work at the Odebrecht Organization. More than 270 people participated in t h e A n n u a l Tr i b u t e Program (PHA), accompanied by a family member.

On November 27, after the visit to the O r g a n i z a t i o n’s h e a d office, guests took part in a cocktail par ty with a folkloric show and capoeira presentation. On the morning of Emotion and joy were feelings shared by the honored Members

November 28,

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More than 270 Members from Brazil and several other countries received a medal for their 25 years of work at the Organization

the group visited

deliver the medals,

P e l o u r i n h o , t h e c i t y ’s

held at the Gran Hotel

historical region. The

Stella Maris, included

tour also included

the presence of

(“Memories”), produced

an outing to the area

Organization leaders

to honor those Members

sur rounding the Fonte

– including Emílio

receiving medals for their

Nova Arena.

Odebrecht, Chairman

10, 15 and 20 years of

of the Odebrecht S.A.

work in São Paulo.

The ceremony to

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Click to watch the view the videos Somos (“We Are”) and Memórias

the Organization also

NEW PHA

received their medals

The 2012 edition

during ceremonies

was the last of the

held locally within

A n n u a l Tr i b u t e

the sphere of each

P r o g r a m - 2 5 Ye a r s .

business.

Starting in 2018, those who complete

EmĂ­lio Odebrecht leaves his message for the recipients. In 2012, the Chairman of the Odebrecht S.A. Board of Directors completes 40 years working at the Organization

Board of Directors, and Marcelo Odebrecht, Managing Director of Odebrecht S.A. The Members completing 10, 15 and 20 years working at odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 297 / december 2012

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The recipients visited the Salvador Historical Center and learned more about the local culture

30 years working at

celebration.

the Organization will

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The PHA celebration

Members completing 40 and 50 years of

be honored as part of

milestones were

work will be honored

a ceremony that will

increased, and starting

during the 2012

replace the 25-year

t h i s y e a r, t h o s e

Annual Meeting.

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Believe Program in Mozambique: Agreement and Cooperation In 2008, the year in which it resumed its activities in Mozambique, Odebrecht

company to train Mozambique workers.

The partnership also includes mechanisms for

faced a challenging scenario when it came

support and the sharing of knowledge with the

to identifying local Members. Nearly 20

Mozambique National Job and Professional Training

years after the civil war, the country began

Institute (INEFP). The textbooks and teaching

a process of accelerated growth and major

methodology are being shared so as to expand

investments, which in turn increased the

the results and guarantee the sustainability of the

demand for qualified labor. In the country,

Believe program in the country.

less than 20% of the population had completed high school and the illiteracy rate among adults was as high as 60%.

It was within this scenario that Odebrecht assumed the commitment to integrate Mozambique workers with the Organization’s entrepreneurial culture. The Nacala International Airport Project adapted the teaching methodology of the Continued Professional Qualification Program - Believe to the characteristics of Mozambique – also followed by the Moatize Expansion Project in

Graduates of the Believe program developed at the Nacala International Airport: more than 1,500 people certified

partnership with Vale.

More than 1,300 people have already completed the basic module, which covers the topics of health, workplace safety, environment, quality and work psychology, and 400 were certified in the specific module in activities related to civil construction. Believe earned distinction in the communities located nearby the Odebrecht project and caught the attention of the Mozambique Government, which resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding

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Graduation Ceremony at the Moatize Expansion On November 29, the Moatize Expansion

necessary to trust the training that was offered

Project – developed by Odebrecht for Vale – held

to them,” said Gogo. “This is an initial and crucial

the ceremony to deliver the certificates to the

step for your personal and professional growth

second group of bricklayers and carpenters who

and for Mozambique’s progress. Let’s multiply

received training under Tete Mozambique Believe,

the spirit of knowledge, of doing, of being and

the continued professional qualification program.

of coexisting, with a focus on the country’s social

The event, held at the National Job and Professional Training Institute (INEFP), included the participation of the Tete Province Governor,

and economic development,” he emphasized in his speech.

On the occasion, Contract Director Paulo

Rashid Abdul Gogo, the Province Director of

Brito, and Director Elsa Xavier da Barca signed

Labor, Dr. Elsa Xavier da Barca, the National

the Memorandum of Understanding between

Director of INEFP, Eduardo Chimela, as well as

the Tete Province Government and Odebrecht.

other authorities.

Before the ceremony, Rashid Abdul Gogo and his

Governor Rashid Abdul Gogo declared that

group visited the Believe program stand set up at

Believe promotes the training, qualification and

the site and had the chance to learn more about

employability of the Mozambique people. “It’s

the program.

Students from the second group of the Specific Cycle: the program is made possible through a partnership between Odebrecht and Vale

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Ilha Pura Launches Believe Program

Ilha Pura Believe Program: the classes are administered by professors from SENAI, the agency that will also certify the students

Ilha Pura – a company formed by

spoke to the students about the program’s

Odebrecht Realizações Imobiliárias and

importance: “The civil construction sector

Carvalho Hosken, responsible for building

is the growing market that is driving Brazil,”

the Athletes’ Village for the Rio de Janeiro

said Gonçalves. “Carvalho Hosken and

Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016 –

Odebrecht Realizações are giving you all

began giving classes on November 19 to the

the opportunity to grow together with this

first groups completing Production Assistant

market.”

and Bricklayer courses under the Continued

Until the end of the construction work,

Professional Qualification Program - Believe.

set for December 2015, additional new

The initiative is being offered in partnership

groups will be opened, including for the

with the Construction Industry Social

courses of carpenter, electrician, assembler,

Service (SECONCI), the National Industrial

welder, plumber and bricklayer, for a total

Learning Service (SENAI) and the Municipal

of 2,000 people benefited. Those who

Department of Labor and Employment

complete the course may be hired to work

(SMTE).

on the construction of the Athletes’ Village,

Present at the opening ceremony,

which includes 31 17-story buildings and

the Executive Manager of SESI/SENAI in

a total of 3,600 units with the capacity to

Jacarepaguá, Marcelo Gomes Gonçalves,

accommodate 17,700 people.

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Leaders Debate Objectives and Goals Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial –

Sancho Montandon, Contract Director, Carlos

responsible for installing the Long Steel unit

Alberto Oliveira, Administrative and Financial

in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro through an

Manager, Geovanni Rodrigues, Construction

alliance agreement established with the steel

and Assembly Manager, Gustavo Beyer,

company CSN – held the Meeting with the

Planning Manager, Ricardo Garcia, Safety,

Leadership event on November 6 and 7.

Health and Environment (SHE) Manager, and

On the first day, 164 leaders participated from the assembly area, including the heads of the areas, supervisors, foremen, pointers,

People and Organization Coordinator, Aline Prado.

During the event, participants listened

technicians and engineers. The next day,

to lectures about the objective behind

the focus was on the civil and scaffolding

the Alliance agreement, commitment and

areas, with the presence of 184 leaders.

productivity, absenteeism and cleanliness and

The meeting also included the presence of

hygiene, among other topics.

During the Meeting with the Leadership, the leaders gathered and learned about important topics, such as productivity

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Students from Houston at OOG On November 27,

planned delegation,

approximately 20 students

as well as the essential

from the MBA courses at

concepts of the Odebrecht

Houston Baptist University

Entrepreneurial

in the United States

Technology (TEO), which

traveled to Rio de Janeiro

orient the Organization’s

to visit a few companies,

growth in the different

including Odebrecht Oil &

countries and businesses

Gas (OOG). Jorge Mitidieri,

in which it operates.

Managing Director

Among the concepts

of the BU-Integrated

explored, Jorge Mitidieri

Services, welcomed the

emphasized trust in

students and talked

Human Beings› potential

about the company’s

and in their willingness

history, highlighting the

for development.

Odebrecht Entrepreneurial

“Through challenges

Technology (TEO) and the

and opportunities,

2020 Vision.

the Members find the

The group showed an

Organization’s potential at

interest in topics such

the different companies,”

as decentralization and

said Mitidieri.

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SIPAT at the São Paulo Subway Construction Work From November 12-16, the Metropolitan

of four theater plays that, in a creative and

5 Consortium (formed by Odebrecht

good humored way, were able to transmit the

Infraestrutura, Queiroz Galvão and OAS) –

prevention concepts proposed by the SIPAT. At

responsible for building Lot 7 of the São Paulo

the end of each event, there was a drawing for

Subway Line 5 – undertook its first Internal Work

prizes among the Members.

Accident Prevention Week (SIPAT).

Topics associated with quality of life,

All of the Members were involved in the activities, beginning with the choice of the SIPAT

occupational medicine, environment and

motto through a phrase contest. The winning

accident prevention were addressed in the

one was: “I wear the jersey of the world’s best

lectures by Dr. Aílton Gomes, the consortium’s

team: CM5 Prevention,” written by Jane Aquino,

Occupational Physician, Engineer Antonio

the Laboratory Supervisor at the construction

Pereira, Tax Auditor Fiscal for the São Paulo State

project, who won a bicycle as a prize. The phrase

Regional Labor Department, and Psychologist

was used on the event publicity banners and

Vera Moraes. The high point was the presentation printed on the shirts distributed to the workers.

The SIPAT was organized by the Internal Work Accident Prevention Commission (CIPA), with the support of other Members of the construction project

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Ready to Operate Forklifts Odebrecht Infraestrutura defensive driving. “Besides

show the other Members

and the Transnordestina

the technical knowledge,

that women can also work

Logistics Alliance trained

it is crucial for Members to

with heavy equipment,” she

20 Members for forklift

be qualified to exercise this

said.

operations. The 40-hour

job function,” said instructor

course, held at the Visitors’

Ricardo Gomes, from the

who already operate the

Assistance Center of the

company Vale. “This reduces

forklift and needed to update

industrial construction

the risk for work-related

their skills, the training also

site, located in Salgueiro,

accidents and maximizes the

included those who work in

Pernambuco, was completed

potential productivity,” he

areas such as the Welding

on November 30.

said.

Yard, Crushing Center

Administered by the

For Luciane Lopes,

Besides the Members

and Cross-Tie Factory. “By

Araripina branch of the

Laboratory Assistant in the

opening the course to the

National Industrial Learning

Quality area, operating the

workers from other sectors,

Service (SENAI), the training

forklift is fulfilling because

we were able to internally

addressed the different types

it is a challenging task.

increase our qualified labor,”

of forklifts, the load capacity,

“The activity is completed

said Engineer Natelma

technical and operational

predominantly by men, and

Francisca, one of those

procedures, risk analysis and

accordingly, I was able to

responsible for the Cross-Tie Factory.

The professional responsible for Equipment Training, Agnaldo Gomes, said he believes in the chances for professional growth for those who completed the training: “Those who are qualified now have yet another work opportunity at the construction project,” he

Luciane Lopes during the practical class: “Women can also work with heavy equipment.”

said.”

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Increasingly Better Prepared Leadership The leaders also attended lectures on corporate governance, image and representativeness, shared entrepreneurship, insurance and warranties and technology and innovation

With approximately 4,500 Members, Foz do Brasil has the challenge of developing more

topics and areas addressed focused on the

and better leaders, preparing them to lead

characteristics intrinsic to the Environmental

the complete entrepreneurial task cycle, with

Business, we reinforce the development of

an emphasis on the development of specific

technical competencies for performance in

Environmental Business competencies. This is the

Investment Project Management: the analysis of

goal of the Foz Entrepreneurship Program (PE Foz),

investments, sources of financing, governance,

currently in its 2nd edition and which has already

contractual administration, risk management,

trained 40 Members. The initiative also contributes

tax optimization, image and representation,”

toward advancing the practice of Odebrecht

explained Renata Mendonça, from the People

Entrepreneurial Technology (TEO) through a

and Organization team, responsible for Planning

sharing of the experiences lived by the different

and Coordination at PE Foz.

business spheres and generations.

The target public includes the Operation

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medium terms. “In addition to the different

In 2012, PE gathered 15 Members that were divided into three modules to also learn more

Directors and potential leaders, both in the

about Foz’ vision and strategy through a dialogue

Line as well as in the Dynamic Organization,

with Entrepreneurial Leader, Fernando Reis, as well

which will assume the full entrepreneurship

about the expectations of the FI-FGTS investment

of the small company over the short and

fund shareholders.

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A Day at the SSC On November 12, the Odebrecht Shared

For Otto de Faria Mendes, FAM of the D. Pedro

Service Center (SSC) held the 1st Meeting of the

I Corridor Consortium, the meeting allowed users

FAMs and PRs (Administrative-Financial Managers

to learn more about each area and its different

and Professionals Responsible for the Program),

activities. “We were able to get an inside look at

which included the presence of 32 participants

the SSC structure and the people involved with

– users of the construction projects and offices

the process,” said Mendes. Claudio Villaça, the

supported by the SSC. The event was designed to

professional responsible for the OLEX and COI

bring the teams together and present improvement Finances, praised the initiative that, according solutions involving the different areas.

The meeting began with a general presentation

to him, strengthened the relationship and facilitated understanding of the SSC routine:

of the SSC. Leaders and coordinators presented

“In addition to promoting interaction with

the step-by-step details of their processes. On the

the Members from other Businesses, the

occasion, there was also participation by Luciano

event gave us the opportunity to identify and

Cruz, responsible for Finances and for the SSC, as

maximize processes within our own Business,”

well as Dilson Zanatta Filho, Team Leader. “With

said Villaça.

four years of existence, the SSC has assumed a solid

The participants also went on a guided tour of

model,” said Filho. “The focus is the continuous

the SSC, learned more about the sectors and spoke

improvement of the support services offered, and

with Members. “The meeting was an excellent

with a healthy partnership with our users, we will

moment for us to ask our questions and eliminate

be able to identify the priorities and how we can

any possible fears,” said Carlos André da Silva,

achieve these,” he said.

Financial PR of the Corinthians Arena.

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Updating and Synergy of the Teams In its third edition, the Foz do Brasil Accounting

addressed the topic of

and Tax Seminar was held

the General Aspects of

on November 27 and 28

Internal Controls at the

in Alphaville, São Paulo,

Foz units. “ The lectures

with the presence of 100

were extremely useful and

Members. With aims of

contributed toward my

promoting technical,

technical learning, while

accounting and tax

also clarifying the concepts

updating, the event also

of the main challenges we

promoted the sharing of the

face on a daily basis,” said

aspects considered essential

Adriana Yoshida.

for closing the 2012 fiscal

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PriceWaterhouseCoopers

The meeting also

year and other relevant

promoted the integration

topics that were presented

and exchange of knowledge

by the par ticipants.

between the Members

Ticiana Marianetti, the

who represent all the Foz

professional responsible

operations. “ These events

for Finances, opened

are essential for par ticipants

the seminar and the

to be able to learn about

Controllership and Legal

the routines and processes

teams, together with

required to close the

Eduardo Barbosa and Emyr

Financial Statements and

Costa, responsible for

their Investees, in addition

People and Organization

to complementing technical

and Engineering,

knowledge,” said Antonio

respectively, gave the

Carlos Torres, responsible for

lectures. Professionals

Corporate Accounting, the

from the consulting firm

event organizer.

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SSC Discusses Social Security (INSS) in Civil Construction On November 13-22, the Odebrecht Shared

The programming included topics related

Service Center (SSC) promoted the seminar INSS

to the contracts within the sphere of civil

in Civil Construction, with the first edition held in

construction, the Simplified Taxation System,

Rio de Janeiro and the second in São Paulo. The

Social Security (INSS) legislation and accountability

event included the presence of 48 participants,

and inspection. For José Aparecido Gomes, from

including users and Members of the SSC, and

the Petrobrás Administrative Head Office in Vitória,

involved a partnership with the company MLF

Espírito Santo, the meeting was fundamental

Consultoria.

in terms of optimizing and streamlining

Leonardo Magalhães, leader from the Personnel routine processes. “The topics addressed were Administration area, and Mayra Andreato, leader

excellent and beneficial for application during

of the Fiscal and SPED area at the SSC, were

our daily work,” said Gomes. “The SSC deserves

present to share their experiences and clarify any

congratulations for the initiative, organization and

questions related to these processes. “This year,

for its choice of consulting firm,” he said.

the SSC increased support for the Engineering

“During the seminar and in terms of the results

and Construction projects by 45%,” explained

obtained from our satisfaction survey, many

Magalhães. “With this, we identified the need

users suggested a meeting that lasted longer

to interact with the administrative areas at the

and with an invitation directed at the Contractual

construction sites in order to ensure the alignment

Administration and Supply areas,” said Mayra

of the activities,” he said.

Andreato.

The participants received a booklet with the presentation used, as well as a pen drive with the digitalized content

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Latin American IT Gathered

Members from IT area at Odebrecht América Latina are promoting the creation of the IT Community of Knowledge

From November 19-21, Odebrecht América Latina held the second edition of the

the University of Ottawa, Alberto Chong, talked

Information Technology (IT) Meeting in Santo

about how IT is transforming society in Latin

Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.

America.

Forty Members from the area from nine different countries took part in the event.

Featuring the theme “Are We Adding Value

The program was created in 2011 with aims of boosting IT productivity to meet business needs. The first edition of the meeting, held in

to the Contracts?,” the meeting addressed the

Lima, Peru, had the theme “How can IT Generate

development of leaders, with a focus on the

Efficiency and Sustainability for Contracts?” The

ones who offer the training and the ones being

initiative’s programming is already scheduled

trained; the efficient and effective support for

until 2015.

the line; IT that adds value to business and

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American Development Bank (BID) and Dean of

Edson Lemos, Responsible for People and

boosts productivity for small companies; the

Organization at Odebrecht América Latina, says

vision for 2020, as well as the presentation

the importance of the agenda with leaders of

of the countries, which share programs that

qualified IT programs with contracts: “These

added value in 2012, awarded with ample

meetings are a driving force to transform IT from

repercussions. The Director of the Inter-

restorative to creative”.

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Foz Debates Best Commercial Practices

The exchange of knowledge and synergy between the operations and their Members marked the first Commercial Meeting of the Sanitation Segment

In November, Foz do Brasil held the first Commercial Meeting of the Sanitation

company’s Commercial area.

The professionals from the units

Segment, with aims of identifying and

presented their respective commercial

mapping the best commercial practices and

areas, analyzed opportunities for

processes at the units.

improvement and promoted the reflection

The event’s proposal is to gather

on the importance of contractual

representatives from all the Foz operations

management and its synergy with the

and, during its first edition, more than 40

commercial area, in addition to presenting

Members were present and discussed the

the new technologies applied to the

importance and strategic guidelines for the

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Ten Years Without Time Loss Accidents On November 12, the

advancement of the 16 elements

of the services. “Another

Braskem PVC 1 BA unit, located

of the SEMPRE Program, focused

determining factor was its focus

in Camaçari, Bahia, reached the

on achieving excellence in the

on developing the preventive

record of 10 years without time

SHE area, has been expanded

behavior of Members and

loss accidents.

to all levels and areas and the

partners with PPAT training

progress with the actions related

and the implementation of the

performed five general

to process safety has helped

SEMPRE program,” said Barreto.

shutdowns, in addition to major

the PVC team reach a good

Isabel Kenny emphasized

and routine investments with

level of maturity when it comes

that safety is something to be

over 16 million man/hours

to adopting the preventionist

practiced one day at a time.

worked without any incidents

culture and also influences

“Each new day of work is a

that lead to time loss, both for

people to make safe decisions in

new challenge and requires

Members as well as third parties.

their daily work routine.

our constant attention and

Over a decade, the unit

“A record like this one is only

According to Marcio

commitment so that we can

possible due to the high level

Barretto, Production Manager,

achieve our biggest objective:

of commitment of those at the

the implementation of the

that people come to work and

PVC 1 BA unit when it comes to

procedures contributes

return to their homes healthy and

the issues of Health, Safety and

toward the safer completion

feeling accomplished.”

Environment,” said Isabel Kenny, SHE Manager. “I see a fantastic evolution in people’s posture, in terms of their care when making decisions that may involve risks as well as increased discipline in terms of meeting standards and procedures,” said Kenny.

Many internal actions were crucial in terms of achieving the result, including the implementation of the LOTO procedure, which blocks negative energies and allows for safe interventions at the plant. The

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More Safety at Saneatins In order to guarantee the

“The replacement of the

“After the conversation, we leave

safety of its Members, Saneatins,

motorcycles for cars raises the

there more attentive,” he said. “It

controlled by Foz do Brasil,

safety standard for Members,

is always good to reinforce this

began replacing its fleet of

who also see our concern with

safety message, even for those

motorcycles for cars throughout

their integrity and become even

who are already used to driving.”

the entire state of Tocantins

more engaged when it comes

in November. Initially, 141

to preventing accidents,” said

were undertaken to raise

motorcycles used by the light

Ferreira. He explained that the

Members’ awareness as to traffic

and commercial maintenance

traffic accident rate in 2012 has

safety – both at work and outside

plumbing team were replaced by

already been reduced by 25%

it. Over 500 workers completed

100 new cars. The 27 remaining

compared to 2011. For 2013, the

defensive driving courses in

motorcycles will be replaced by

goal is to cut this number in half.

partnership with the training

the end of 2012.

The initiative is part of the

A range of different actions

Plumber Darley da Silva said

entities SEST/SENAT, for a total

he liked the replacement: “We can

of more than 3,660 hours of

company’s campaign to reduce

work with more peace of mind

training. The Integrated Accident

work-related traffic accidents.

and we are protected from the

Prevention Week, promoted from

“Health and safety are values for

rain and sun,” he said. Silva states

October 22-26, also mobilized

Saneatins,” explained Wagner

that every day, before beginning

the entire company for the

Ferreira, the professional

the work shift, the teams

prevention of accidents of this

responsible for Sustainability.

complete a Daily Safety Dialogue.

nature.

“The change in fleet does not eliminate the risk for accidents, but it drastically reduces the chance of it being a serious or fatal one,” said Ferreira. “In this sense, our Members are much more protected,” he said.

Saneatins was the first company in Palmas to join the Life in Traffic Campaign, in partnership with the Palmas Traffic, Transport and

In addition to improving Members’ safety and comfort, the cars are equipped with air conditioning, reduce sun exposure and offer gains in terms of ergonomics

Mobility Agency (ATTM).

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> WATER

The Startup of Aquapolo Ambiental November

Chamas, the event provided

29 marked the

examples of complementary

inauguration of

operations in the sanitation

the Southern

sector involving public and

Hemisphere’s

private companies, as well

largest project focused on the

as transversal operations between the different

supply of reuse water for

Odebrecht Organization

industrial purposes. The

businesses.

Built by Odebrecht

company Aquapolo Ambiental began operating on October

Infraestrutura and operated

24, when for the first time, it

by Foz do Brasil in partnership

made the resource available

with SABESP, and with

to Braskem, its main client.

Braskem as its main client,

With the presence of the

Aquapolo represents a

São Paulo State Secretary

sustainable, innovative and

of Sanitation and Water

effective alternative since its

Resources, Edison Giriboni;

uses the treated sewage as a

the capacity to produce up

President of SABESP (São

raw material. The water that

to 1,000 liters per second of

Paulo State Basic Sanitation

originates from the sewage

reuse water, supplying the

Company), Dilma Pena;

is not highly explored and

Capuava Petrochemical Center

Foz do Brasil São Paulo

this proves beneficial to the

in Mauá, in the Metropolitan

Regional Director, Guilherme

industry, which does not need

Region of São Paulo. With

Paschoal; and the Vice

drinking water for many of its

investments of R$ 364 million,

President of Braskem

processes.

it includes a reuse water

Basic Petrochemicals, Rui

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The new company has

Complementary and transversal operations mark th

production plant for industrial

he start of operations at the largest reuse water project in the Southern Hemisphere: Aquapolo Ambiental

purpose, a water main that

during his speech. Dilma Pena

development, customizing

extends 17 km and 3.6 km of

pointed out the partnership of

products, such as reuse water,”

distribution networks.

the public and private sectors

said Pena.

“Guaranteeing water for

to promote the country’s

According to Guilherme

industrial purposes through

development: “It’s necessary

Paschoal, Foz do Brasil

reuse is how Aquapolo

to always seek out alternatives

has a clear and defined

contributes directly toward

to guarantee the supply of

strategy in the sanitation

generating jobs for the

water for human consumption

sector, and is focused on

region,” said Edison Giriboni

and also for economic

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The inauguration included the presence of the São Paulo State Secretary of Sanitation and Water Resources, Edison Giriboni; President of SABESP, Dilma Pena; São Paulo Regional Director of Foz do Brasil, Guilherme Paschoal; and the Vice President of Basic Petrochemicals at Braskem, Rui Chamas

services: “Aquapolo precisely

example of how the company

the region,” explained Fabiano

puts into practice the model

has focused its actions and

Munhoz, Contract Director

that promotes synergy

projects on sustainability,

at Odebrecht Infraestrutura.

between the government

seeking entrepreneurial

“The volume of drinking water

and private initiative

initiatives that offer

that will cease from being

authorities,” said Paschoal.

benefits for society and the

consumed by the center is

He further explained that the

environment,” said Chamas.

enough to supply a city of

partnerships have produced

500,000 inhabitants,” said

increasingly more efficient

the project considered the

services, while helping resolve

importance of saving water

problems and promoting the

resources from the Greater

contribute toward improving

development of pioneering

São Paulo Area to supply

the job market in the

and innovative projects.

the population and reduce

Greater ABC Area. The offer

the scarcity of water for

of high quality reuse water,

importance of sustainability

industrial use. “Aquapolo

made especially for the

for Braskem. “The inauguration

aims to resolve the scarcity

industries, reduces costs

of Aquapolo is yet another

of water for industrial use in

and increases the useful life

Rui Chamas pointed out the

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During its implementation,

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Munhoz.

The project will also

of the equipment, which

a new treatment using

Plant, will serve at least 10

guarantees the factories’

state-of-the-art technology

industries from the Capuava

permanence in the region and

that includes ultrafiltration

Petrochemical Center.

allows for the expansion of

membranes and reverse

its plants and the contracting

osmosis.

of new professionals. The

For Fabiano Munhoz, the processes will be more

The implementation of the

efficient because they will

petrochemical center

project was made possible

reduce preventive and

currently generates more than

by Braskem, which will

corrective maintenance in the

25,000 job opportunities.

consume 65% of Aquapolo’s

systems that use water. “This

capacity – equivalent to 650

will boost the productivity of

liters per second –, and the

the companies that can even

supply for the industry is

expand their installations,

is produced from treated

guaranteed for 41 years. With

given that such expansion was

sewage. The effluent, which

the inauguration, the reuse

limited due to a lack of high

would be returned to nature

water – produced through

quality water,” said Munhoz.

within the conditions required

the treatment of sewage at

The structure that will

by legislation, undergoes

the ABC Sewage Treatment

REUSE WATER Industrial reuse water

produce the resource was built

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> WATER

The project includes a reuse water production plant for industrial purpose, a water main that extends 17 km and 3.6 km of distribution networks

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inside the SABESP ABC Sewage

international distinction. In

the Company category during

Treatment Plant, located at the

April 2011, the project earned

an event held in Brasília. The

border between São Paulo and

second place in the Global

award is the most important

São Caetano do Sul. The water

Water Awards, an award

national distinction for projects

main passes through São Paulo, that highlights innovative

that help combat pollution

São Caetano do Sul and Santo

initiatives in supply and

and waste and which indicate

André until reaching the center

sanitation. The winner was

solutions for guaranteeing

in Mauá, where the water is

selected from 40 works

high quality water in sufficient

distributed to the industries.

from all over the world by

quantity for promoting

executives from different

Brazilians’ development and

NATIONAL AND

countries that work in the

quality of life. The Business

INTERNATIONAL

segment and representatives

category received the

DISTINCTION

from entities from the sector.

highest number of

Even before the start of

On December 5, 2012,

signed up projects,

the its operations, Aquapolo

Aquapolo won the National

Ambiental had already earned

Water Agency Award (ANA) in

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with a total of 72.

Aquapolo in Figures 500,000

people will gain access to drinking water, which will cease from being used in the industrial production processes.

1,000 liters/second is the capacity for the production and pumping of industrial water.

2.58 billion

liters of water per month, saved with the use of reuse water.

Approximately

1,000 direct job opportunities

generated with the construction work.

R$ 364 million invested in the project.

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> AWARDS

Venezuela Recognizes S

During the 2012 edition of the Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Developmen Venezuela, four students were chosen from the 89 who signed up

Recognizing creativity and

professional responsible for

123 economically feasible,

the generation of knowledge

Administration, Finances

socially inclusive proposals

in projects focused on

and People at Odebrecht

that present no harmful

sustainability was the

Venezuela, commented

effects for the environment,”

premise of the third edition

on the importance of

said Daltro.

of the Odebrecht Award for

the award’s three years.

Sustainable Development in

“Thanks to this award,

proposals were received

Venezuela.

which is granted each

and the judging committee

year, we currently have

chose 12 finalists. The

José Claudio Daltro, the

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In 2012, more than 50

Sustainable Proposals Ramón Mendoza, students

fields in forests and jungles,”

from the Civil Engineering

said Martín. Focusing on

course, was awarded for

the positive aspects, he

the Integral Wastewater

explained that the planet has

Treatment and Reuse

all of the available resources,

System and its Potential for

but which require individual

the Irrigation of the Aloe

contributions: passion,

Vera Crops in the region of

willingness and attitude.

Santa Ana de Paraguaná.

He also congratulated the

The Chemical Engineering

youth who contributed by

student from UNIMET,

proposing environmentally-

Javier Eduardo Parada, was

positive development ideas.

awarded for his conceptual design of a waste processing plant for the manufacturing

AN ECO-EFFICIENT EVENT The spaces of the Marriott

of high added value

Hotel were decorated with

products.

sown plants and without

Diego Díaz Martín, professor and specialist in Ecoefficiency and

nt in

Environmental Management, presented the lecture award event was held on

“Challenges of Global

November 14 in Caracas, and

Sustainability” and also

included the students from

addressed topics such

the University of Zulia (LUZ)

as the planet’s

and Metropolitan University

biodiversity and

(UNIMET).

deterioration of the

The group from LUZ,

ecosystems. “In just 10

formed by Juan José Salazar,

seconds, we lose on average

María Gabriela Lara and Allen

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> AWARDS the use of cut flowers, thereby guaranteeing that the species return to their natural habitat after the event. The beverages were distributed in glass cups, reducing the generation of plastic-derived solid waste.

The lights were connected by sector, lighting up specific areas, and Diego Díaz Martín’s presentation was given with low energy use. Furthermore, all of the badges were made on recycled paper and the guests received a tree seedling for planting.

ODEBRECHT AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN VENEZUELA In three years, the number of students signed up increased from 56 in 2010 to 89 in 2012, and the number of proposals presented increased from 29 to 56.

Registration for the 2013 edition will be open in January and closed in July.

For more information, visit: www.ve.odebrecht.com.

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The initiative encourages university students from all over the country to elaborate proposals based on sustainable development, without negative effects to the environment

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A Tribute to Engineering On December 10, the Engineering Institute (IE)

opportunity to pay tribute to the nearly 200,000

granted the title of Eminent Engineer of the Year

people who work at our companies, currently

2012 to Marcelo Bahia Odebrecht, President and

distributed throughout nearly 500 different sites

CEO of Odebrecht S.A., for his entrepreneurship in

on five continents and who are represented here

the Engineering area.

by me and by the other Odebrecht Organization

The ceremony was held at the IE head office, in São Paulo, and included Aluizio de Barro Fagundes,

Members present.”

The President and CEO of Odebrecht S.A. stated

President of IE; Edson Giriboni, Secretary of Sanitation

that the growth of a nation with the challenges and

and Human Resources, representing the Governor of

possibilities that Brazil has requires increasingly more

São Paulo Geraldo Alckmin; Gilberto Kassab, Mayor of

people capable of building. “When we celebrate

the Municipality; João Ernesto Figueiredo, Chairman

engineering as the mastery of competencies

of the Engineering Institute Advisory Council, as well

and knowledge considered crucial for human

as Members of the Odebrecht Organization.

development, we are valuing technical and

The title has been granted by the institute since

technological qualification,” he said. Marcelo

1963 and recognizes professionals with distinguished

Odebrecht further emphasized: “I also know that,

operations in the area and/or which have had a

by choosing me as the Engineer of the Year 2012,

career marked by continuous contributions to

the members of the Engineering Institute were

elevating and improving the practice of engineering.

focused primarily on the Odebrecht Organization

In his speech, Marcelo Odebrecht dedicated the

and its capacity to contribute toward economic and

title to the some 200,000 Members of the Odebrecht

social development, with the spirit of service and an

Organization: “I would like to take advantages of this

entrepreneurial attitude.”

Marcelo Odebrecht dedicated the title to the some 200,000 Members of the Organization

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National Sanitation Quality Award The city of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, in

operated by Foz do Brasil, has invested R$

Espírito Santo, recently established its name

53 million to increase the sewage collection

as a reference in sanitation in the country

and treatment rates from just 5% to 92.5%. An

after receiving the National Sanitation Quality

additional R$ 65 million will be invested by

Award (PNQS), granted by the Brazilian

2016 so that the city of 200,000 inhabitants

Sanitary and Environmental Association

achieves the universalization of the services.

(ABES). It is the most important distinction

PNQS, as the award is known, evaluates

in the basic sanitation sector for all of Latin

entrepreneurial practices, evolution, trends,

America.

improvements and lessons learned. The 16th

Since it first granted the services to private initiative in 1998, the municipality, currently

award ceremony was held on November 26 and 27 in Vitória.

Pablo Andreão, Operations Director, Carlos Mathias, Regional Director, and the Cachoeiro City Mayor, Carlos Roberto Casteglione Dias, celebrate the achievement

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ETH: Child-Friendly Company ETH Bioenergia received

helping to improve the quality of

nighttime, hazardous or unhealthy

the “Child-Friendly Company”

life of children and adolescents

activities; promoting awareness

seal – granted by the ABRINQ

from the communities located

raising actions for clients, suppliers

Foundation and the organization

near our operations,” said Luiz

and the community about

Save The Children – for assuming

de Mendonça, Entrepreneurial

the dangers of child labor and

commitments that benefit

Leader.

developing initiatives that benefit

childhood and adolescence

The commitments assumed,

children and adolescents, children

and undertaking social actions

both by ETH as well as the other

of Members and members of

for the internal public and for

830 “Child-Friendly” companies,

the communities in the areas

the community in which its

include not using child labor and

of education, health and social

Agroindustrial Units are installed.

not employing adolescents in

assistance.

One of the company’s main programs is Social Energy for Local Sustainability, which gathers the initiatives and investments made together with the communities and local governments, focused on sustainable development and well-being in ETH’s regions of operation. Since 2010, a total of 37 projects have been developed in

Youth from the communities located near one of the ETH units are part of a soccer team sponsored under the Sprouting People Program

nine cities, with total investments of R$ 11.6 million. The program’s priority areas are education, culture, production activities, health, safety and environmental preservation, and it has already benefited more than 43,000 people.

“As an Odebrecht Organization company, one of our values is sustainability and the seal proves ETH’s commitment to developing effective actions focused on established rights,

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ABRINQ and ETH gathered together: Denise Cesario, Executive Manager of ABRINQ, Lilyan Amorim, the professional responsible for the Child-Friendly Company Program, Sinésio Batista da Costa, Chairman of the ABRINQ Foundation, Luiz de Mendonça, Entrepreneurial Leader of ETH, Genésio Lemos Couto, the professional responsible for People, Sustainability and Communication at ETH, Carla Pires, the professional responsible for Sustainability at ETH, and Heloisa Oliveira, Executive Administrator of the ABRINQ Foundation

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Operations with Social-Environmental Responsibility The Social Energy for Local Sustainability

more than 43,000 people by developing 37

Program, undertaken by ETH Bioenergia,

projects, for a total investment of R$ 11.6

was awarded with the Responsible Social-

million in two years. The program is designed to

Environmental Management Trophy as part

promote participative management between

of the Chico Mendes Social-Environmental

the company, community and municipal

Award, held in São Paulo on November 27.

government to implement projects and actions

The company was recognized for encouraging

based on their priorities, always seeking

the sustainable development of the

regional development and an improvement in

communities located near its Agroindustrial

the quality of life of the local society.

Units, disseminating good citizenship

“The certificate of the Chico Mendes Institute

and sustainability practices and offering

recognizes our commitment to the communities

opportunities for the populations to improve

in which ETH is present, indicating that we are

their quality of life.

on the right track by promoting cultural, social

Implemented in the nine municipalities in

and environmental actions in a creative and

which ETH operates in the states of São Paulo,

responsible way, preserving the environment

Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso, the

and valuing people,” said Carla Pires, the

Social Energy program has already benefited

professional responsible for Sustainability.

Carla Pires represented ETH during the ceremony to deliver the Chico Mendes Social Environmental Award, created eight years ago and considered Brazil’s largest socialenvironmental event

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Good Environmental Practices Awarded

Alexandre Leite, Viviane Delgado and Cleonildo de Souza, from the Água da Serra STP reuse water project, receive the award

Among the 38 finalist projects for the 6th

began using the effluent that it itself treated in

Action through Water Award, the Foz do Brasil

the internal treatment process, replacing drinking

Limeira unit won first place in the segment

water. In the same segment, the concessionaire

“Direct and Indirect Administrative Agencies from competed with the cities of Jundiaí, Indaiatuba, Municipalities and Sanitation Concessionaires”

Campinas, also awarded, as well as Extrema, in

due to the implementation of the rationing

Minas Gerais.

and internal reuse of water at the Água da Serra Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The award

place for the project Acceptance Agreement for

ceremony, held on November 28, is considered

the Receipt of Non-Domestic Effluents in the

the “Water Oscars” in the Watershed of the

Sewage Collection System (TARESC), in which

Piracicaba, Capivari e Jundiaí Rivers (PCJ) and

the concessionaire orients and monitors the

recognizes good environmental and resource

regular disposal of effluents based on applicable

management practices.

legislation, avoiding the irregular disposal of non-

The winning project was installed at the Água da Serra STP at the start of 2012, when the plant

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domestic effluent into the public sewage system.

Inclusion in the Stock Exchange Sustainability Index Braskem was selected for the eighth

indicate a 62% reduction in the generation of

consecutive time to join the BM&FBOVESPA

waste and 34% reduction in the generation

Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE). The

of effluents. The petrochemical company also

company’s permanence on the index reflects

invests in the improvement of its processes to

its commitment to good corporate governance

reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2010, it

practices, social responsibility and sustainable

completed its fourth inventory of emissions,

development. Braskem considers the issues of

having recorded a reduction of over 11%

health, safety and environment to be business

between 2008 and 2010.

values integrated with the management of its operations.

From 2002 to 2011, Braskem reduced its

The new ISE portfolio includes 51 shares from 37 companies that represent 16 sectors and R$ 1.07 trillion in market value, equivalent to 44.81%

personal accident rate with and without time

of the total value of the companies with shares

loss by 88% and became a global reference in its

traded on the stock exchange. The index will

sector of operation. Its ecoefficiency indicators

apply from January 7, 2013 to January 3, 2014.

Believe in Mozambique Earns National Distinction In recognition of the work completed under

Mazula, Technical Assistant from the Social

the Believe Professional Qualification Program

Responsibility area, received the certificate from

in Nacala, Mozambique, Odebrecht earned

the OJM District Secretary, Chandrek SebastiĂŁo

the Mozambique Youth Organization (OJM)

Niconela.

Award as the Company that Most Stood Out in

In 2012, a total of 1,237 people were qualified

Professional Training during the year 2012 in the

under the basic and specific cycles at the Nacala

Province of Nampula.

International Airport Project Believe Training

The award ceremony took place on

Center. During the Specific Cycle, there was

November 29 in a public square as part of the

the offer of courses for the trades of bricklayer,

OJM 35th anniversary celebration. Representing

carpenter, plumber and blacksmith, and a

the company, Reinaldo Souza, responsible for

portion of the participants were hired for the

the Social Responsibility area, and Adriano

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> CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION

Sweet Stories entitled O Comércio do

select public of a few more

the Odebrecht Historical

Açúcar - Brasil, Portugal e

than 300 guests. The project

Research Award - Clarival

Países Baixos - 1595-1630

was selected in 2009 after it

do Prado Valladares was

(“The Sugar Trade - Brazil,

competed with another 99

launched on the evening

Portugal and the Low

works.

of November 29 at the

Countries - 1595-1630”) by

Organization’s head office

author Daniel Strum, was

to the start of the 17 th

in Salvador. The book

presented first-hand to a

century, Brazil became

The 8 th winning edition of

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From the 16 th century

Daniel Strum autographs books and talks to the public at the launch event

but part of this history still

overlapping factors that

needs to be explored in

guaranteed the export of

further depth. Daniel Strum

sugar to Portugal, and from

describes for the general

there, its re-export to other

public how the international

regions, primarily the Low

sale of this product worked,

Countries.

as well as its complex system

The author – who has a

of exchanges that laid the

Master’s and Doctorate in

foundations for international

History from the Hebraic

bartering and inaugurated

University of Jerusalem –

the economic, legal and

delved into a vast archive

financial procedures that are

of notary, accounting,

still practiced even today.

inquisitorial and government

The project, which

documents that revealed

includes 467 pages,

how, despite being faced

explores the intricacies and

with so many unknowns

the main global producer of sugar, the most highly desired commodity of that period. The importance and recognition of the product’s contribution toward the country’s development were studied extensively,

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> CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION and uncertainties, it was possible during that period The author welcomed nine journalists during the visit to the region of Recôncavo Baiano

to purchase and receive shipments of sugar produced in a remote place, as Brazil was characterized, and then transported over the Atlantic Ocean, home to adventurers and pirates. It was a truly multi-dimensional trade that crossed national and imperial borders and united merchants’ circuits that included Catholics, Protestants and Jews.

The book describes how the export of sugar constituted the main source of wealth for the colony and gave the PortugueseBrazilian population access to the necessary and so highly-coveted European products. The sugar trade also brought, if not necessary income,

of 400 images that

for Communication at

at least prosperity to

originated from more than

Odebrecht, the award is the

the Atlantic Islands and

120 different institutions

Organization’s contribution

Portugal, notably the North

and private collections

toward the preservation

of the Kingdom, while it

from 18 countries, such as

of Brazilian history. “It is

weakened the vitality of

Spain, Germany, Israel and

a responsibility that the

the Dutch economy. The

Portugal.

company assumes as it

According to

book, which includes a

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attempts to contribute

relevant iconographic

Márcio Polidoro, the

toward a greater

archive, gathers a selection

professional responsible

understanding of our past,”

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from the content research to graphic editing,” said José Enrique Barreiro, Director of the publisher Versal Editora.

The cocktail party for the book launch was meticulously planned by José Raimundo Lima and his team, Members of the Odebrecht Communication area, who decorated the Knowledge Center building with typical objects used by the sugar mills (ox-drawn carriages, mill wheels, pestles, etc.). The foods served on the occasion were also related to sugar, the topic of the book: rapadura (a type of hard sugar candy) sugar cane syrup and molasses, among other delicacies.

said Polidoro. “It is work that is designed to enrich the archive of works published with Odebrecht’s support, which already total more than 200 titles,” he said. “The publication was developed with the best possible information that could be offered to the historian,

The event environment was decorated with items from sugar mills and the menu was based on sugarcane dishes

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> CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION INITIATIVE HOLDS ITS NINTH EDITION The period for signing up for the 9th edition of the Odebrecht Historical Research Award - Clarival do Prado Valladares took place from April to June 2012 and included 198 projects.

During the first stage of the contest, the projects were analyzed by an internal committee (Odebrecht Cultural Committee), which selected 10 semi-finalists. During the following phase, the five finalists will be chosen to then be evaluated by the Judging Committee formed by up to four individuals with notorious knowledge and a representative of the Organization. The big winner will be announced by the end of February 2013.

Click here to learn more about the semi-finalist projects. In 2013, the initiative celebrated 10 years since its creation.

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Daniel Strum in front of the Wanderley Pinho Museum, one of main sugar mills of Old Brazil, located in the city of Candeias, Bahia

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> ENERGY

Discussing Energy-R

Latin America and

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projects to be concluded

plant projects were the

the Caribbean have a

by 2017. The challenges

topic of discussion during

hydroelectric capacity of

related to energy security

the Regional Leadership

approximately 140,000 MW.

and the economic, social

Forum, an initiative of the

In Brazil, there are more

and environmental areas

International Hydropower

than 31,000 MW in new

of hydroelectric power

Association (IHA), an

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Related Challenges

Representatives from the World Bank, IFC, BID, CAF and IHA, members of Dominican Republic and Panama government entities and members from the Organization during a visit to the Santo Ant么nio Hydroelectric Power Plant

organization that gathers

Bank (BID) and GIZ -

on November 12 and

representatives from

Deutsche Gesellschat

13, the event included

100 countries with the

fur Internationale

the participation of the

support of Odebrecht

Zusammenarbeit (German

Director of the Energy

Energia, the Inter-

Government).

Research Company (EPE),

American Development

Held in Rio de Janeiro

Jos茅 Carlos Miranda de

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> ENERGY

Participants from the Regional Leadership Forum had a productive discussion on important multilateral and synergic topics, while also conso

Farias, Vice President for the

professional responsible for

of becoming regulated

Inter-American Countries

Sustainability at Odebrecht

in Brazil: the ecological

of the Inter-American

Energia and President of the

flow – the volume of water

Development Bank, Roberto

Brazilian Water Resource

that should flow through

Velutini and other leaders

Association (ABRH),

the river to guarantee the

from government, business

presented the Chaglla

minimum conditions for

and non-governmental

Hydroelectric Power Plant in maintaining the ecosystems

organizations in region.

Peru, and discussed a topic

after the construction

currently in the process

of the hydroelectric

Luiz Gabriel Azevedo, the

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olidating their contacts

power plant dams. Sérgio

emphasized BID’s interest in

developed between BID and

Leão, responsible for

the energy sector, granted

Odebrecht. Omar Tejada,

Sustainability at Odebrecht,

that all relevant economic,

State Secretary and Director

presented the Continued

social and environmental

of the Clean Energy Council

Professional Qualification

aspects are fulfilled, and

in the Dominican Republic,

Program - Believe

also cited the Chaglla

presented the results of

(Acreditar), as a success

Hydroelectric Power Plant

the Palomino Hydroelectric

story.

project as an example of

Power Plant’s accreditation

a successful partnership

in the Clean Development

Roberto Vellutine

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> ENERGY

Visitors toured the Believe Junior workshop and spoke to the participants of the program geared toward youth ages 13 to 17, children of the Members

Mechanism (CDM). The

of representatives from the

Financing at Odebrecht

development is being

World Bank, IFC (a global

América Latina.

constructed by Odebrecht

development institution

According to Fonseca,

América Latina.

of the World Bank Group),

the relationship of the

BID, CAF and IHA, in

Organization companies

preceded by a visit

addition to members of

with the international

to the Santo Antônio

government entities from

financial entities helps

Hydroelectric Power Plant

the Dominican Republic

improve the financial

in Porto Velho, Rondônia

and Panama.

institution representatives’

The conference was

– an Odebrecht Energia

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The program was

understanding of the

investment –, which took

supported by Vinício

sector. “ The visit was

place on November 9 and

Fonseca, the professional

important because

10 with the participation

responsible for Structured

it showed how the

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gigantism of a project and

power house. The group

and sustainable

the environment can work

was also lucky enough to

development,” he said.

simultaneously”, he adds.

spot pink river dolphins

“ The successful

In Porto Velho,

and fishes (“Piracema”

working partnership

visitors toured the

period) as they swam

between the four

revitalized area of the

along the sur face of the

institutions that

former Madeira-Mamoré

Madeira River, just a few

organized the event

Railroad station and

meters from the dam. “It

demonstrates the

the classrooms and

was a very productive

trust and respect

workshops of the Believe

and surprising visit,”

earned by Odebrecht

Junior Program, where

said Rogério Studart,

with international

they interacted with the

the Brazil Executive

organizations”, said

participating adolescents.

Director at the World

Luiz Gabriel Azevedo,

In Santo Antônio

Bank. “I learned a lot and

who coordinated the

Hydroelectric Power

was very impressed by

organization of the forum

Plant, they visited the

Odebrecht’s commitment

along with the BID, IHA

control room and plant

to the region’s social

and GIZ.

A trip through a former Madeira-Mamoré Railroad station was also included in the programming in Porto Velho

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Tocantins Discusses Use of Water Resources After 10 editions of the Lake

environmental area were present.

environmental area, such as the

Forum, which has discussed the

The programming included a

implementation of the State Water

strategies for promoting the

presentation by the advisor to the

Resource Policy, the signing of

sustainable use of the Lajeado

Presidency of the National Water

agreements with partner entities

Hydroelectric Power Plant since

Agency (ANA), Marco Neves, with

and the structuring of the state’s

2001, the first edition of the

the lecture “Water for a Green

three basin committees. “Water

Water Forum was held in Palmas,

Economy.”

resources are an important good,

designed to elaborate goals and

For the Director of Journalism

one of significant value,” said

plans for the sustainable use of

at OJC, Luís Fernando Rocha

Rezende. “Accordingly, Tocantins

Tocantins water resources. The

Lima, the company – which has

needs to care for this wealth

event is a proposal of the Jaime

been committed to Tocantins

strategically, competently and

Câmara Organization (OJC), with

since its very creation – reaffirms

transparently.

the sponsorship of Saneatins,

the concern with guaranteeing

State Government and other

the state’s economic growth

CEO of Saneatins, presented the

partners.

and sustainable development.

lecture “The Tocantins State Basic

According to the State Secretary

Sanitation Service Universalization

representatives from Saneatins,

of the Environment and

Program” and spoke about

authorities, leaders from the non-

Sustainable Development, Divaldo

the arrival of Foz do Brasil,

profit sector, university studies and

Rezende, Tocantins has recently

which, since January, has been

professionals associated with the

achieved great advances in the

the controlling shareholder of

During the opening ceremony,

Mário Amaro, President and

Saneatins, in addition to the company’s investments for achieving the universalization of sanitation throughout the state by 2017. “We already serve 95% of the Tocantins urban population with treated water,” said Amaro.

“Besides modernizing and expanding this operation, we have the bold objective, together with the city and state governments, to transform Tocantins into the first state to also universalize sewage Rodrigo Vilar, the professional responsible for Institutional Relations at Saneatins, talks about the company’s operations in the state

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collection and treatment,” he said.

CADCA Project: Protecting Wildlife A high number of wildlife

celebration of Homeless Animal

to collect funds designed to

are currently under observation

Day, involving the participation

improve the animals’ living

as part of the CADCA

of Members and the client,

conditions.

Project, being undertaken

by Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial in Venezuela. For this purpose, the work of the Sustainability team has been crucial for guaranteeing the survival of the species.

The wildlife species found in the four Sugarcane Derivative Agroindustrial Complexes (CADCA), currently under construction in the State of Portuguesa, include 18 snakes of different types, two turtles, one jaguar, one giant armadillo and one owl.

The main activities undertaken at the Portuguesa CADCA to protect the fauna are disseminated to the workers and representatives from the communities located near the project.

These include informative campaigns to prevent road accidents involving animals, the treatment of dogs in the region, with the support of non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting animals, and the

Members from the Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial Sustainability team work to guarantee the protection of wildlife as part of the CADCA Project

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Odebrecht Energia: Support for Young Brazilian Musicians an additional six Brazilian cities:

new public for classical music. “We

and social inclusion initiatives

Salvador (Bahia), Natal (Rio Grande

want to encourage a rethinking

promoted in several different

do Norte), Porto Velho (Rondônia),

of the musician’s profession

Brazilian states, 21 youth ages

Paranaíta (Mato Grosso), Recife

during this new moment being

16 to 26 were selected to make

(Pernambuco) and Rio Grande

experienced by the country,” said

up the first touring group of the

(Rio Grande do Sul). In the visited

Leitão. “We prompt the musicians

Young Concert Artist Academy,

cities, the group gave educational

to seek creativity, be the leaders,

a project created by pianist

chamber concerts in alternative

create their own history and help

Simone Leitão and supported by

spaces, such as public schools,

increase the interested public,”

Odebrecht Energia with aims

hospitals and prisons.

she said. “According to Leitão, the

Coming from music schools

of promoting the development

The money collected with the

project is called Academy because

of young musicians’ careers by

sale of the tickets for the Rio de

there is artistic and psychological

giving them experience in a group

Janeiro concert will be directed

preparation involved, focused

orchestra.

at the purchase of accessories

on the youths’ performance. The

for the instruments belonging

group gathers musicians from

the pianist and musical direction

to the members of the group

eight states who came from

of violinist Daniel Guedes, the

themselves. The youth also

both large and rural cities. “We

Young Concert Artist Academy

received financial assistance,

want to show what Brazil is truly

made its debut on October

as well as the airline ticket,

like, but the predominant factor

31 with a performance at the

accommodations and rehearsals

was always the excellence of the

Tom Jobim Space in Rio de

paid for by the project.

musicians and seriousness with

Under the artistic direction of

Janeiro. After that, the musicians continued on a tour through

For Simone Leitão, the project’s history extends beyond creating a

which they handle the profession,” she said.

Daniel Guedes added: “The Young Concert Artist Academy is a challenging project that will provide an opportunity for those who represent the future of music in our country to perform in a young and versatile orchestra, bringing the music of our main composers and the great names in classical music to different parts

On November 9, Members from the Teles Pires Hydroelectric Power Plant watched the performance of the Young Concert Artist Academy orchestra at the construction site

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of Brazil.”

Saneatins: ‘Tocantins Nature Expedition’ Tree Natural Monument

wealth of Tocantins,

of Tocantins and its

and Far North Extraction

enhancing the preservation

rich biodiversity were

Reserve.

of this rich biodiversity,”

The natural beauties

presented during the

For Mario Amaro,

said Amaro.

photographic exhibit

CEO and President of

entitled “ Tocantins Nature

Saneatins, the company’s

Expedition,” which took

participation in the viability

place in November at

of the book and the photo

the Araguaia Palace in

exhibit demonstrates

Palmas. The project is

the commitment with

the third of a series of

the dissemination of the

books that presents the

state’s natural and cultural

Brazilian states through

diversity. “We are very

photographs captured by

pleased to be a part of

the lenses of Southern

this important project,

Brazilian photographer

that registers to Tocantins

José Luís Martins

society, the Brazilian

(Zé Paiva) and which

people and stakeholders

received the support of

worldwide the natural

Saneatins, controlled

by Foz do Brasil, for its publicity through the country’s Rouanet Cultural Production Incentive Law. In the book, readers will learn more about conservation units, such as Araguaia National Park, Jalapão State Park, Cantão State Park, Serra Geral Ecological Station, Serra da Cangalha State Park (still under creation), Fossilized

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Encouraging Reading established between the

that makes us very happy,” he

designed to strengthen,

Federal Government (MinC)

said.

encourage and promote the

and Bahia State Government

After the signing of the

habit of reading. These are

(Department of Culture and

Agreement and Commitment

the Reading Points, an action

Pedro Calmon Foundation),

Term on November 20, the

that is part of the National

the award includes initiatives

funding in the amount of

Book and Reading Plan and

throughout the entire state

R$ 20,000 was transferred to

which involves the joint

that, for more than a year, have

the institution, which will be

operations of Brazil’s Ministry

promoted the practice and

responsible for purchasing

of Culture (MinC) and Ministry

culture of the free access to

books for the head office’s

of Education. Since November,

books, magazines, periodicals

library. More than 40 national

the Presidente Tancredo Neves

and other educational support

literature titles will be acquired.

(CFR-PTN) Rural Family Home

materials. “A total of 17 projects

“This is crucial support, since

has been recognized as one

were classified, but in the Bahia

it will contribute toward the

of these places. The teaching

Southern Lowlands, only the

development of the youth

unit earned the Bahia Reading

Family Home was considered,”

involved with the project,

Points More Culture Award due

explained Adelcio Menezes,

increasing their cultural

to the results of the Reading

the professional responsible

repertoire and training them to

Circles project.

for Projects and Agreements at

apply the activity in their own

CFR-PTN. “This is a distinction

communities,” said Maurílio

Spaces that host activities

The result of an agreement

de Jesus, School Secretary at CFR-PTN and multiplier of the Reading Circles.

The Family Home is associated with the Bahia Southern Lowlands Environmental Protection Area Mosaic Program for Development and Growth Integrated with Sustainability (PDCIS), supported by the Odebrecht Foundation together with partners from the In the Reading Circles, the youth are encouraged to read global literature and reflect on the themes proposed

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public and private areas.

Foz Shows Sustainability and Ecology in Blumenau

Students from Blumenau visit the cultural exhibit promoted by Foz do Brasil

Presenting the result of more than 3,000 Blumenau students was the goal of the Cultural Exhibit called “Sustainability and Ecology in

of students from 27 schools, who presented theater plays, music and poetry.

The proposal of Treat Well at the Schools is

Theater, Music and Poetry,� promoted by Foz do

to offer the public and private school system in

Brasil on November 22. The works are part of

Blumenau information about basic municipal

the Treat Well at the Schools Project, developed

sanitation. A total of 35 school units and

by the company at public and private schools

3,500 students are involved. The program

located near the construction project.

also includes the training of the teachers so

During the last half of 2012, the program

that they may play the role of transmitting

participants developed different actions related

knowledge and transforming students into

to topics associated with sustainability and the

multiplying agents among their families and

environment. The event involved the presence

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