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Foz do Brasil announced its stake in the private block of Saneatins (Tocantins Sanitation Company). The start of operations marks the company’s entry into the country’s Northern region, helping ensure Tocantins and five cities in Pará full access to water supply and sewage collection and treatment services.
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On May 5, 2010, Odebrecht Oil and Gas (OOG) disclosed the arrival of its new shareholder, Gávea Investimentos, one of the main fund managers in the Brazilian financial market. The company will hold 5% of OOG’s total capital, with the right to nominate a representative to the Board of Directors.
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10 brazil-peru integration also in gastronomy
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Inspired by the conclusion of the South Inter-Oceanic Highway, Odebrecht Peru launched the book Perú-Brasil: Sabor a Futuro (“Peru-Brazil: Flavor of the Future”), a gastronomic publication that features 20 recipes by renowned Peruvian and Brazilian chefs.
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Foz do Brasil Begins Operating in Tocantins and Pará Foz do Brasil announced
company Empresa Sul Americana
its stake in the private block of
de Montagens (EMSA), which
Saneatins (Tocantins Sanitation
already held stake in the block.
Company), equivalent to 76.52%
Foz do Brasil was responsible for
of the company’s shares. The
nominating the new Managing
other 23.48% remain with the
Director, engineer Mário Amaro
State Government.
da Silveira.
The start of operations marks
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“This is a long term business
health, emphasizes the
Foz do Brasil’s entry into Brazil’s
that brings countless benefits
importance of the public-private
Northern region, helping ensure
for Tocantins, since Saneatins
partnership for the sector:
Tocantins and five cities in Pará
increases its R$ 700 million
“The Odebrecht Organization
full access to water supply
investment plan and accelerates
stake, through Foz do Brasil,
and sewage collection and
the universalization of water
in Saneatins, is proof that the
treatment services.
and sewage services in the state,
company’s operating model,
Through the contract, all of
in addition to allowing for the
which joins the public and
Saneatin’s private shareholder
development of new markets
private sectors, is one of the
ownership will be transferred to
in the region,” said Fernando
alternatives for the advancement
the recently-created company,
Santos-Reis, Entrepreneurial
of sanitation in the country,” said
Foz Centro Norte. The new
Leader at Foz do Brasil.
Campos. According to the
company’s corporate ownership
The State Governor, José
structure will be equal between
Wilson Siqueira Campos, who
State Secretary of Public
Foz do Brasil and the Crosara
considers basic sanitation
Management Planning and
family, a shareholder of the
fundamental for preventive
Modernization, Eduardo
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Foz do Brasil’s stake in Saneatins marks the start of the company’s operations in the country’s Northern region
Siqueira Campos, Foz do
offers treated water to 92%
vision and can accelerate the
Brasil’s entry will guarantee
of the homes and the sewage
company’s investment plan,”
more investments in the
collection services reach 19%
said Crosara.
state’s municipalities. “Over a
of the population.
With its entry into Saneatins,
six-year period, Saneatins will
Annibal Crosara Júnior,
invest over R$ 100 million per
Chairman of the Saneatins
benefit more than 6.3 million
year,” said Campos. “This will
Board of Directors, states that,
people in eight states. The
guarantee that Tocantins will
due to the perspectives for
company also operates in
soon become the first Brazilian
expansion, the 1,186 current
partnership with SABESP (São
state to have 100% sanitation.”
employees will be maintained.
Paulo State Basic Sanitation
“This is one of the country’s
Company), COPASA (Minas
operates 125 municipalities
most dynamic sanitation
Gerais Sanitation Company),
in Tocantins and five in
companies, due primarily to its
EMBASA (Bahia Water and
Pará, serving a population
business model, which helps
Sewage Company) and CESAN
of approximately 1 million
attract partners such as Foz do
(Espírito Santo Sanitation
people. The company already
Brasil, which has a long term
Company).
Founded in 1989, Saneatins
Foz do Brasil will be able to
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> oil and gas
Starting from the left: Marcelo Odebrecht, Roberto Ramos, Armínio Fraga and Luiz Henrique Fraga, during the announcement of the Gávea Investimentos stake in OOG
Gávea Investimentos Acquir On October 5, Odebrecht Oil and Gas (OOG) announced the arrival of a new shareholder, Gávea Investimentos, one of the main fund managers in the Brazilian
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financial market led by Armínio Fraga, former president of Brazil’s Central Bank. Managing private assets of more than US$ 7.2 billion, Gávea Investimentos will
res Stake in OOG hold 5% of OOG’s total capital, with the
portion will belong to Temasek Holdings,
right to nominate a representative to the
the investment company controlled by
Board of Directors. Odebrecht will hold
the Singapore Government that became a
81.43% of the capital and the remaining
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> oil and gas the Board of Directors. “Gávea’s entry into the OOG shareholder
an investment manager with an excellent
structure is something to be very excited
reputation, together with its capacity to
about, since it incorporates into our
discover investment opportunities not
OOG has a fleet of seven drill rigs operating in ultra-deep waters and two production ships, with plans to invest US$ 5 billion by 2013
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company the analysis sophistication of
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only in Brazil, but in other countries as well,”
Gávea has made in the Odebrecht
said Roberto Ramos, Entrepreneurial Leader at
Organization companies. In
OOG.
May 2010, it acquired 14.5% of
This is the second relevant investment
the voting capital in Odebrecht Realizações Imobiliárias (OR). According to Armínio Fraga, the new investment confirms Odebrecht’s competency in strategic areas. “Our vocation is to become the minority shareholders of companies of excellence and in important sectors like we are doing now at OOG,” said Fraga. Marcelo Odebrecht, Managing Director of Odebrecht S.A., pointed out that, in addition to the entry of a strategic partner, Gávea’s stake represents a demonstration of mutual trust between the company and an important investor. “It is also proof of trust in Brazil, since business is still being conducted,” he said. According to Marcelo Odebrecht, the investment shows that Brazilian companies can occupy an important space in the development of the oil and gas sector in Brazil. OOG has already invested US$ 2.5 billion since 2006 and plans to invest an additional US$ 2.5 billion by 2013.
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Brazil-Peru Integration
Starting from the left: Raúl Vargas, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, Marilú Madueño and Pilar Baella, during the launch event for the book Perú-Brasil: Sabor y Futuro (“PeruBrazil: Flavor of the Future”)
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also in Gastronomy Inspired by the conclusion of the South Inter-Oceanic Highway, on September 30, Odebrecht Peru launched the book Perú-Brasil: Sabor a Futuro (“Peru-Brazil: Flavor of the Future”), a gastronomic publication by renowned Peruvian and Brazilian chefs. The book consists of 20 recipes from the five top Peruvian chefs – Astrid Gutsche, Marilú Madueño, Virgilio Martínez, Rafael Osterling and Pedro
The publication represents the Peru-Brazil integration and recognizes the importance of the cuisine inspired by the Amazonian region odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 268 / october 2011
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> culture Miguel Schiaffino – and from
integration will enrich the
eight Brazilian professionals:
culture of both countries with
Alex Atala, considered the best
the exchange of resources and
in Brazil, David Edito, Helena
creation of production chains,
Rizzo, Daniel Redondo, Rodrigo
in which farmers, markets and
Oliveira, Felipe Riberboim,
export agents will relate in
Gabriel Broide and Thiago
different ways,” said Baella.
Castanho.
“There will be social inclusion
“The exceptional professionals that we present in the book come from a generation that
before,” she said. The elaboration of the work
values the cuisine of their
was coordinated by Pedro
native land from a vanguard
Miguel Schiaffino, famous for
perspective,” said Jorge Barata,
introducing native foods from
the Managing Director of
the Amazon into his recipes.
Odebrecht Peru. “Not only do
“Many of our fruits are not well
they feel a special affinity for the
known and the Amazonian
Amazon, they are also changing
countries have the opportunity
our way of understanding
to show them to the world, since
cooking,” said Barata.
we have the knowledge,” said
According to him, the book
Schiaffino. “What is needed is to
shows that the company’s work
communicate, transmit. Hence,
scope extends beyond the
the importance of the book,” he
engineering projects. “With the
said.
South Inter-Oceanic project,
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in places where it did not exist
Journalist and gastronomist
the publication represents the
Raúl Vargas, who wrote the
integration between Peru and
prologue to the publication,
Brazil, until then separated by an
reinforced: “The book is a work
intricate and abundant jungle,”
of art, and at the same time
he explained.
innovative, since it transmits
Pilar Baella, Institutional
the wonderful thing happening
Relations and Communication
between our two countries, Peru
Manager, added: “This
and Brazil.”
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Among the recipes are the Amazonian appetizers by Pedro Schiaffino, and the delicacy called juane with crioulo arboreal tomato sauce, by MarilĂş MadueĂąo
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Augmented Reality: View the 3-D Model of Maracanã
The Odebrecht at the World Cup website
During the navigation, which requires a
launched an augmented reality application for
computer or laptop with a webcam, it is possible
viewing the 3-D model of the Maracanã stadium.
to view the architecture of the new Maracanã from
Through the tool, visitors have the opportunity
different angles, including the new access ramps,
to embark on a digital journey to the largest and
roof, grandstands and field. Users will feel like they
most traditional temple of Brazilian soccer, which
are amidst the Brazilian fans.
will host the final match of the 2014 World Cup.
Click here to view the new resource.
Braskem: Acquisition of Dow’s Polypropylene Business Concluded At the start of October, Braskem completed the acquisition of the Dow Chemical polypropylene business announced on July 27. The transaction was approved by the anti-trust agencies in the United States and Europe – the North American and European Union Department of Justice Federal Trade Commission and Antitrust Division. The acquisition consists of four industrial polypropylene units, two of which are located in Freeport and Seadrift in the U.S. state of Texas, and two in Wesseling and Schkopau in Germany. The assets in the United States have the production capacity of 505,000 tons per year, which represents a 50% increase in Braskem’s polypropylene production capacity in the country, for a total of 1.4 million tons per year. The assets in Germany have an annual production capacity of 545,000 tons.
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Odebrecht Participates in 2011 Exame Forum On September 30 and October 5, the
education. Also participating in the discussion
publisher Editora Abril and magazine Exame held
were Gustavo Ioschpe, economist and writer
the 3rd edition of the Exame Forum, in São Paulo
for Veja magazine, Fernando Haddad and Maria
and in Rio de Janeiro, respectively.
Helena Guimarães de Castro, Member of the São
In São Paulo, the theme was “The Construction of a Competitive Brazil – how to make Brazil a more competitive country
Paulo State Board of Education and the Brazilian Academy of Education. The edition of the Exame Forum in Rio
worldwide, avoid the risks of the global crisis and
de Janeiro addressed the city’s preparation
take advantages of windows of opportunity.”
for the 2014 World Cup and for the 2016
Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, was
Olympic Games from the public and private
the special guest at the event, which also
perspective. Entrepreneurs, company leaders,
included the presence of Guido Mantega,
bankers, investors, government representatives
Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, Minister
and members of Olympic committees also
of Education, Fernando Pimentel, Minister of
participated in debates.
Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, economists and business leaders.
Marcelo Odebrecht, Diógenes Paoli Neto, General Director of Aggreko South America,
Marcelo Odebrecht, Managing Director
Élvio Gaspar, Social Inclusion and Credit
of Odebrecht S.A., participated in the debate
Director at BNDES, and Marcelo Haddad,
“The Training of Human Capital in Brazil,”
Executive Director of Rio Negócios, were the
which discussed the role that society and
debaters on the panel “The Olympics – Business
entrepreneurs play in improving Brazilian public
Opportunities for the Private Sector.”
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Sign Up Now Open for 2nd 2011 Run and Walk. Reserve your place today! Sign up for the second edition of the Odebrecht 2011 Run and Walk is open until October 21. All Members of the Organization and their families are welcome to participate. The event will be held on November 5 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Villa-Lobos Park in S達o Paulo. The initiative, promoted by the S達o Paulo Office Health Support Area with the support of the People and Organization and Communication teams of the different companies, receives orientation from
and then are divided into
activities. Pets are also
the professors at the
running and walking groups
welcome.
sports advisory Assessoria
to complete the activities.
Esportiva Marcos Paulo Reis.
While the parents exercise,
breakfast and presentation
The participants start
the children will be able to
by the Braskem Chorus.
their day with stretching
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participate in recreational
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The event is ended with a
National Geographic Channel Shows Implosion of Fonte Nova The implosion of the upper ring of the
already completed 9,000 implosions and is
Fonte Nova Stadium, which took place in
among the world’s top companies from the
August 2010 in Salvador, was the theme
demolition and implosion segment.
of a documentary aired by the National
To perform the implosion, 962
Geographic channel on October 16. The
properties from the surrounding areas were
program rerun will air on October 23 at
evacuated and more than 2,400 residents
4:00 p.m. (BrasĂlia time).
and merchants left their homes and places
The National Geographic team followed the work of the company Controlled
of business as a safety measure. Learn more about the Fonte Nova Arena
Demolition Inc. (CDI) and the 2014
and the other stadiums built by Odebrecht
Salvador Arena Consortium (formed by
for the 2014 World Cup at the website:
Odebrecht Infraestrutura and OAS), during
http://www.odebrechtnacopa.com.br/
the implosion of the development. CDI has
The future stadium will have the capacity for 50,000 people in covered seats, VIP boxes, panoramic restaurants and 2,000 parking places
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Braskem Launches New Website with Global Language Braskem launched its new Internet portal at the start of October. The reformulation
website, with more accessible menus and specific
of the communication channel reflects the
areas for clients, suppliers, investors, the board and
company’s internationalization process, aims
community.
to strengthen Braskem’s relationship with its
One of the highlights is the Career section,
different stakeholders and offers information more
which shows the company’s main programs, the
practically and objectively.
Odebrecht Entrepreneurial Technology and the
The website is now available in five different versions: Brazil, International, South America, United States and Mexico. The division was
professional opportunities available, and also includes an area for individuals to register their CVs. At the Media Center, the journalists will have
created so that the portal could contain specific
access to the press releases published, latest news,
and detailed information for the petrochemical
future events, multimedia material and can also
operations in each region.
sign up to receive additional information.
For the elaboration of the new portal, a mapping was developed to discover the users’
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main needs. The result was a more modern
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The latest information can be found at: www.braskem.com.br
First Port Project in United States
Satellite photo shows the Miami Port area, which will receive the Odebrecht United States Wharves Strengthening Program
On September 23, Odebrecht United States began its first port project in the country. The Wharves Strengthening Program involves the reinforcement of 1,600 meters of cargo dock walls at the Miami Port, and also includes the improvement of the infrastructure in the area of loading and unloading cranes. Considered vital for the port development, the project will allow the dredging of the access channel to the Miami Port to reach an average of 15 meters below sea level at low tide and later, the entry of large cargo ships along the East coast of the United States through the Panama Canal starting in 2014.
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Iron Ore Project in Liberia Concluded
President of ArcelorMittal, Lakshmi N. Mittal, gives a gift to the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, during the event to begin the company’s operations in the country
On September 27, ArcelorMittal officially
Buchanan Port to the Tokadeh
Gustavo Guerra, Managing
mine.
Director for West Africa, and
announced its iron ore production in Liberia. The operations began with
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The launch ceremony was launched in Buchanan and involved the presence of Ellen
Pedro Paulo Tosca, Contract Director. In April 2011, two months
the conclusion of the first
Johnson-Sirleaf, President of
before schedule, Odebrecht
phase of the Iron Ore Project,
Liberia, Roosevelt G. Jayjay,
completed the first trip with
executed by Odebrecht
Minister of Lands, Mines and
a locomotive with loaded
International for the mining
Energy, Lakshmi N. Mittal,
cars. The completion of the
company, which included
President of ArcelorMittal, Luiz
phase allowed ArcelorMittal to
the rehabilitation of 246 km
Rocha, Entrepreneurial Leader
transport the first 100,000 tons
of railroad that connects
at Odebrecht International,
of iron ore to the port.
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The hydraulic landfill at Sepetiba Beach covers a 508,000-m2 area that extends 2 km
First Phase of Sepetiba Beach Environmental Rehabilitation Inaugurated Odebrecht Infraestrutura and the State
and the population of Sepetiba.
Environment Institute (INEA) inaugurated
The Rehabilitation of Sepetiba Beach
the first 300 meters of the new stretch of
involves the opening of a hydraulic landfill,
sand at Sepetiba Beach in Rio de Janeiro on
with sandy material resulting from a
September 17, which marks International
marine reserve located in Sepetiba Bay,
Beach Cleanup Day.
near the Marambaia Sand Bar. The idea is
The event involved the participation of Marilene Ramos, President of INEA, Carlos Minc, Rio de Janeiro State Secretary of the Environment, representatives of local NGOs
to create a leisure area and promote the development of the local community. Click here and view the video about the event.
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Odebrecht Energia Maintains ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certifications On September 23,
Borgatti, CSAC Contract
creation and application of
Odebrecht Energia received
Director, the intense pace
procedures at a construction
the recommendation to
of the construction work
project the size of the Santo
maintain its Safety, Health and
requires increasingly
Antônio HPP were the biggest
Environment certifications
effective management. “The
challenges.
in the ISO 14001 and OHSAS
achievement reflects our teams’
18001 standards after the
constant focus on complying
Medicine Manager, emphasizes
Bureau Veritas audit at the
with legislation, the prevention
that the result reflects the effort,
Construtor Santo Antônio Civil
of work-related accidents and
seriousness and responsibility
Consortium (CSAC), responsible
occupational diseases and
of the entire team. “We have a
for building the Santo Antônio
environmental preservation,”
stronger and more technical
Hydroelectric Power Plant in
said Borgatti.
company that is better prepared
Rondônia. According to Leonardo
For Nelson Alves,
Francisco Sieiro, Occupational
for new and greater challenges,
Environmental Manager, the
said Sieiro.
Braskem Completes First-of-a-Kind Study on Recycling Cooperatives In order to contribute toward sustainable development and investments in the plastic
The survey indicates that the main difficulties
recycling market in Brazil, Braskem joined the
found at the analyzed sites refer to the lack of
Corporate Commitment to Recycling (CEMPRE).
training and organization of labor, precarious
The company undertook a study on the
cooperative operating conditions, the lack of
recyclable material collectors’ cooperatives
efficiency in terms of collection and screening,
in the cities located near its plants in the
the fact that the recycled material is not valued
states of São Paulo, Alagoas and Bahia. “The
and the misalignment of information in the sales
diagnosis is designed to orient potential
network.
investments in the segment and help
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the Sustainable Development area.
The Social-Environmental Recycling Diagnosis,
strengthen Braskem’s activities as an agent of
complete with the information for each city, can
human development,” said André Leal, from
be found at: www.braskem.com.br/reciclagem
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Inauguration of First BRT Express Corridor in Rio de Janeiro
The stations were designed to favor natural lighting with a long roof and wind collectors
On September 20, the Rio de Janeiro Mayor,
to the demand of each site, and may have
Eduardo Paes, presented the first of the 54
from six-12 turnstiles each. The level of the
stations for the TransOeste Project – the BRT
platforms will be compatible with that of the
(Bus Rapid Transit) express corridor that will
vehicle floor to reduce the boarding time and
connect Barra da Tijuca to Campo Grande
facilitate access for individuals with special
and Santa Cruz. Odebrecht Infraestrutura is
needs, the elderly and individuals with baby
responsible for building 30 km of roads and 29
strollers.
stations. The Novo Leblon station, located on
The waiting time will also be standardized, from one minute to one and a half minutes,
the avenue Avenida das AmĂŠricas, in the
allowing the passengers to plan for the arrival
neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, will have the
of the bus. Information about the system
capacity for up to 5,000 passengers per hour.
operation will be available on panels installed
All of the stations will have a size adapted
inside the stations.
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Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development Launched in the United States
The Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development is being disclosed at different North American universities
Working in partnership with Braskem America, Odebrecht United States
Undergraduate students can send their
launched the Odebrecht Award for
projects from January 2 to May 31, 2012, via
Sustainable Development in the country.
the website www.odebrechtaward.com
The initiative is designed to encourage
In addition to the cash prize, the winners
university students to contribute toward the
will be classified for the final stages of the
country’s sustainable development through
Young Partner Program selection process
innovative ideas, taking into consideration
and their works may be applied at the
the five dimensions of the Organization’s
companies’ contracts.
Sustainability Policy: economic
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participation and cultural recognition.
Created in 2008 in Brazil, the award is
development, social development,
also promoted in Angola, Panama, Peru,
environmental responsibility, political
Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
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Delivery of Housing Units Built by Bairro Novo On September 30, the
space, multisport court,
Paul Altit, Entrepreneurial Leader
bank Caixa Econômica Federal
playground, gatehouse and
at OR; Daniel Villar, Managing
delivered the 500 first housing
garbage deposit, in addition
Director of Bairro Novo,
units at Valdariosa Park, built by
to individual water and energy
Leonardo Picianni, Rio de Janeiro
Bairro Novo – the company
meters. The apartments have
State Secretary of Housing;
of Odebrecht Realizações
a living room, two bedrooms,
Cláudio Martins, Supervisor
Imobiliárias (OR) – in the
kitchen and bathroom.
of the West SR Caixa branch;
municipality of Queimados, in Rio
Governor Sérgio Cabral and
Neuma Martins, Supervisor of
de Janeiro. Directed at families
the Mayor of Queimados, Max
the Central SR Caixa and the
with a monthly income of up to
Lemos, handed over the keys
professional responsible for the
R$ 1,600, the project is part of the
to the first residents. “Today is a
“My House, My Life” Program in
Brazilian Federal Government
day of dignity,” said Sérgio Cabral
Rio de Janeiro; José Henrique
“My House, My Life” Program.
during his speech. “Odebrecht is
Marques da Cruz, Vice President
undertaking an important project
of Customer Assistance,
for Caixa Econômica.”
Distribution and Business at
Valdariosa Park will consist of 1,500 housing units distributed into three condominiums equipped with a gourmet
The following individuals were also present at the ceremony:
Caixa, and Andrea Mansur, from the Ministry of the Cities.
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Odebrecht Venezuela Has New Head Office Present in Venezuela for 19 years, Odebrecht
Health, Information Technology and File areas,
inaugurated its new head office in the
in addition to the Odebrecht Venezuela Center,
country on October 6. The event included the
which describes the history of the Organization
participation of all the office’s Members.
and the company in the country.
The new space is located on the 24th floor of
According to Euzenando Azevedo,
the Torre Humboldt Building in Caracas, where
Entrepreneurial Leader, the head office offers the
the company already maintained its offices on
professionals enhanced comfort and integration.
different floors. Extending over a total area of
“The office is also the result of the effort of all
1,430 meters, the head office has individual
those who are part of the company, in order for
rooms, meeting rooms, cafeterias and the
them to continue working there,” said Azevedo.
The new Odebrecht head office in Venezuela offers enhanced comfort and promotes interaction among Members
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Connecting Mozambicans and Brazilians
Participants of the “Hit the Net” Program in Mozambique exchange experiences with Brazilian students through the Internet
Odebrecht International in Mozambique
of the “Digital Gift” Project, an initiative of the
and the Dom Bosco School in Curitiba
Paraná high school, can exchange cultural
established a partnership and created the
information, habits and experiences through IT
Cultural Exchange Project, which integrates the
classes.
digital inclusion programs of the company and the teaching institution. Through the agreement, the participants
In Mozambique, Odebrecht undertakes “Hit the Net” at the Moatize Coal and TCC8 projects, both located in the city of Beira. From 2010 to
of the “Hit the Net” Program, undertaken by
2011, more than 550 youth took part in the
Odebrecht in Mozambique, and the students
program.
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ETH/Brenco Project Inaugurates “Hit the Net” Rooms in Goiás On September 23, the ETH/Brenco Project,
Santana, Vice Mayor, Eila Peres Scopel,
undertaken by Odebrecht Engenharia
Secretary of Education, Ednalva Rios de
Industrial to build the Água Emendada Plant
Queiroz, Coordinator of the PETI School,
in the city of Perolândia, Goiás, launched the
Antônio Carlos Peralta, the professional
“Hit the Net” digital inclusion program.
responsible for the project’s Administrative
Two classrooms were inaugurated at the
and Financial area, Jader Almeida, IT
Child Labor Eradication Program (PETI) School.
Technician, Luana Bragança de Souza,
The spaces were equipped with 10 computers
Administrative Assistant, and Lucas Oliveira
and with furniture donated by the companies
Brito, Technical IT Assistant.
Welding, Santin Group and Authomathika. Participating in the event were Paulo Pereira, Mayor of Perolândia, Edvino Vilela
The students who complete the course will receive a Microsoft certificate. Over 150 people are already signed up in “Hit the Net.”
Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial launched “Hit the Net” at the ETH Bioenergia Água Emendada Plant construction site in Goiás
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Odebrecht Angola Promotes Career Entrepreneurship Program
Over 320 Members from nine projects in Angola took part in the Career Entrepreneurship Program
From June to September of this year, nine
to participate in group dynamics to discuss
Odebrecht Angola contracts undertook the
personal and professional self-awareness tools,”
Career Entrepreneurship Program with aims
said Diana Ortiz, the professional responsible
of providing group dynamics to strengthen
for People and Organization in the country.
the dialogue between the Leader and Led and
According to Ortiz, the initiative was also
focus on professional development. More than
fundamental for showing the leaders the
320 Members participated in the initiative.
importance of the Life and Career Plan. “The
“The program was an excellent opportunity for allowing the leaders and the led, together,
program will certainly contribute toward the day-to-day at the construction sites,” she said.
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Contributing toward the Training of Future Journalists Odebrecht is supporting the “Journalism
According to the Director of the Editorial
of the Future” Program, an initiative of the
Staff at Correio, Sérgio Costa, the objective is to
newspaper Correio and the Federal University
build a laboratory of innovation and a reference
of Bahia (UFBA), designed to strengthen the
training program for the Northeastern region
training of professionals who graduate from the
and the country. “This has only been possible
School of Communication (FACOM).
because Odebrecht, UFBA and the newspaper
The agreement was formalized on October 10
Correio joined forces to invest in an innovative
with the signing of the contract by the President
initiative,” said Costa. “Education is the path
of the Bahia Network, Antônio Carlos Júnior, and
toward the sustainable development of our
by the Dean of UFBA, Dora Leal. “It is the first
state. We are happy with the fulfillment of this
experience with this scope in Bahia,” said Leal.
dream,” he said.
Antônio Carlos Júnior emphasized the
For the first stage, students from the Journalism and Cultural Production courses
professionals. “It is more than an internship
were selected to experience the day-to-day of
program, but rather a way of giving the
the newspaper’s editorial staff. At the end of two
students a production environment,” said
months of work, the participants will elaborate a
Carlos Júnior.
communication product publishing project.
Photo: Arisson Marinho - Correio
initiative’s importance for the training of the
Antônio Carlos Júnior and Dora Leal sign an agreement for the Journalism of the Future Program, which is sponsored by Odebrecht
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Odebrecht has sponsored the Folha de S. Paulo Training Program since 2007
Folha de S. Paulo Trainees Visit Fonte Arena Construction Projects A sponsor of the Folha de
arena and its multi-use
de Meninos, where they heard
S. Paulo newspaper Training
character, since it will host
stories from individuals who
Program, Odebrecht took
soccer matches, shows,
used to live on the streets
the 14 trainees from the 52nd
conferences, fairs and
and now work at the Arena
Group to see the construction
other events. The group
Salvador Consortium (formed
work for the Fonte Nova
also interviewed the State
by Odebrecht Infraestrutura
Arena in Salvador, on October
Secretary for FIFA 2014 World
and OAS).
4 and 5.
Cup Affairs, Ney Campello.
The participants got
The trainees also visited the
The youth also visited the Odebrecht Cultural Center
an up-close view of the
installations of the Trindade
and the Hertha Odebrecht
development’s evolution,
Church Community, located
Library, located at the
the project for the new
in the neighborhood of Água
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Odebrecht International Participates in Forum on Health in Mozambique
Amândio de Oliveira shows the initiatives designed to prevent HIV/AIDS promoted by the Moatize Coal Project
On September 28 and 29,
representatives from
Social Programs and
Odebrecht International
the province and district
Communication at Odebrecht,
participated in the Province
governments, from
and JosĂŠ Piquitai and
Forum in Response to HIV/
companies and associations,
Amândio de Oliveira, Social
AIDS, held by the Tete
members of philanthropic
Program Analysts, presented
Province Government in
institutions and non-
the actions developed by the
Mozambique.
government, military and
company designed to combat
community organizations.
and prevent the disease
One hundred and ten people participated in the event, including the
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Claudia Andrade, Coordinator of
directed at the Members and local communities.
Foot Acquisition Program Recognized by UN The Food Acquisition Program (PAA) – a
A total of 317 families are assisted in four
Brazilian Federal Government action designed
cities. The farmers can receive up to R$ 4,500
to combat hunger and promote the distribution
per year by delivering the foods to the PAA. “The
of income and growth of family farming – has
growth in the family’s income and ease of selling
been replicated in Bahia’s Southern Lowlands
what was before thrown away as garbage are
since 2009.
the main benefits,” said Maria Celeste, Executive
The initiative arrived to the region through a technical cooperation agreement
Director of IDC. PAA was mentioned in the report
between the Odebrecht Foundation, Pratigi
Procurement for the Millennium
Environmental Protection Area Inter-Municipal
Development, written by the General Secretary
Consortium (CIAPRA) and the Ministry of Social
of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon. The
Development and Hunger Alleviation, with the
program was considered one of the best global
support of the Rights and Citizenship Institute
practices in terms of its contribution to the
(IDC).
Millennium Development Objectives.
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Itatiba to Receive Over 5,000 Native Tree Seedlings On October 6, the Rota das Bandeiras
duplication of Engenheiro Constâncio Cintra
Concessionaire – the Odebrecht TransPort
highway (SP-360). For each tree removed, 25
company – began planting 5,479 seedlings
new seedlings are planted. “Our concern with
of native trees at the Fazenda Country Club,
the environment and with sustainability is
located in Itatiba, in the rural region of São
constant, and that is why we invite children to
Paulo.
the planting event, giving them direct contact
Mayor João Fattori, students from the Sebastião de Camargo Pires Municipal Elementary School and Members of the
with nature,” explained José Luiz Moreira, Director of Rota das Bandeiras. Since the start of operations at the Dom
concessionaire participated in the event. “The
Pedro Corridor, which connects the cities
action helped improve the quality of life in our
of Campinas to Jacareí, in April 2009, the
city and is very welcome,” said the mayor after
concessionaire has planted over 24,000 native
planting the first seedling.
tree seedlings. The company estimates that by
The initiative is part of the concessionaire’s environmental compensation for the
the end of this year, it will reach the mark of 60,000 seedlings planted.
Over 80 students from the Sebastião de Camargo Pires School took part in the seedling planting event
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AP Seminar Held at Corinthians Stadium Contract Site
Members and leaders from the Corinthians Stadium construction project take part in the meeting for the elaboration of the AP
Less than 970 days from the start of the 2014 World Cup, Odebrecht Infraestrutura
the contract’s entire management team. During the seminar – which was led by
promoted the Support Seminar for the
consultant Ricardo Guterres, Victor Falcão
Elaboration of the Action Program (AP) at the
and Juliana Fernandes, from the People
Corinthians Stadium contract in São Paulo
and Organization team at Odebrecht
on September 30 and October 1.
Infraestrutura –, the participants performed
The event gathered 27 Members and
an analysis of the contract scenario for
involved the participation of Antônio
the 2012-2013 period and reviewed the
Gavioli, Contract Director, Frederico Barbosa,
Entrepreneurship Cycle, the Odebrecht
Operational Manager, Domingos Sávio,
Entrepreneurial Technology concepts that
Administrative and Financial Manager and
orient the AP and the Dynamic AP tool.
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Embraport Promotes Introduction to Culture Program
Members from Odebrecht Infraestrutura gather for studies on TEO at the Embraport construction site
On September 19, 30 Members from Embraport, including leaders, technicians
understanding and acceptance of Odebrecht
and supervisors, participated in the
Entrepreneurial Technology.”
Odebrecht Introduction to Culture Program
The event was closed by Reynaldo
in Santos, São Paulo. The course was held
Pincette Filho, Administrative and Financial
by the Odebrecht Infraestrutura People and
Manager, who emphasized the principles,
Organization and contract teams.
concepts and criteria of TEO and the
Henrique Antero Pio Marchesi, Contract
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the Organization and generate knowledge,
characteristics and skills desired of an
Director, opened the meeting and highlighted
Odebrecht Partner. “New meetings will be
its main objective: “The program is designed
scheduled and the integration activities will
to accelerate the Partner’s integration with
continue,” he said.
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A New Source of Information at Santo Antônio HPP Formed by Odebrecht
content and will receive
responsible for the Generator
Energia and Andrade Gutierrez,
documents from the
2 Group, stated that the trend
the Santo Antônio Civil (CSAC)
Administrative, Equipment,
is to increasingly computerize
Consortium, responsible for
Contract and Workplace Safety,
the procedures. “The Santo
the construction of the Santo
Health and Environment areas.
Antônio HPP will not only be
Antônio Hydroelectric Power
Other equipment will also be
distinguished for the generation
Plant in Porto Velho, Rondônia, offered at the construction site
of energy, but also for the
created the Advanced
based on the demand of the
development of technologies
Information Terminal, a totem
different sectors.
that meet the needs of the
for the electronic consultation
Eduardo Camargo, who is
field,” said Camargo.
of data associated with construction work procedures. The first was installed in the Generator 2 Group technical file room and allows any Member to quickly access information. “The terminal streamlines and better organizes the control of documents and transfer of data, saving time and preventing the accumulation of paper,” said the coordinator of the initiative, Anita Cunha, from the Quality team. “The technology allows for the multiplication of the teams’ knowledge and training,” said Cunha. The terminal has Quality, Planning and Engineering
The terminal was inspired by the model developed by the Functional Equipment Support (AFEQ) area, winner of the 2010 Destaque Award in the Innovation category
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Barra do Furado Project Organizes Environmental Actions
Terra e Mar Consortium Members participate in the planting of seedlings at the construction site
On September 20 and 21, the Barra do
site and organized a volunteer movement to
Furado project, undertaken by the Terra e Mar
clean up the beach located near the project,
Consortium (Odebrecht Infraestrutura, Queiroz
where more than 100 kilos of garbage were
Galvão and OAS) in Campos dos Goytacazes and
collected. Members and residents participated
Quissamã, in Rio de Janeiro, held environmental
in the activities. “In addition to representing an
actions to celebrate International River and Beach
act of citizenship, preserving the environment
Cleanup Day and Tree Day.
is a commitment to sustainability and future
The Environment sector promoted the planting of 40 tree seedlings at the construction
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generations,” said Helena Barreto, Environmental Technician.
Communities from Bahia’s Southern Lowlands Celebrate Tree Day To celebrate Tree Day in the Bahia Southern Lowlands, the Land Conservation
Program in Minas Gerais. OCT and AGIR are institutions tied to the
Organization (OCT) coordinated a special
Bahia Southern Lowlands Environmental
programming with lectures and movies for
Protection Area Mosaic Integrated and
local community associations.
Sustainable Development Program (PDIS),
Gathered at the head Office of the Pratigi
supported by the Odebrecht Foundation.
Environmental Protection Area Guardian
Youth, Book, Work, Environment,
Association (AGIR) in Serra da Papuã, the
Cooperativism, Historical Heritage and
participants shared information about
Folklore Days were also part of the PDIS
the carbon market, listened to the lecture
calendar of events this year with aims of
by Guilherme Valladares, President of the
strengthening the relationship with the
Environmental VP, and the work developed
communities and PDIS.
by the Extrema City Water Conservation
Representatives from Bahia’s Southern Lowland Community Associations gather to celebrate Tree Day
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Live Happy Project Holds First SIPAT From September 19-23, the Live Happy Project, undertaken by Odebrecht
phrase contest and Safety Blitz completed the
Infraestrutura in Rio de Janeiro, held its
programming.
first Internal Work Accident Prevention Week (SIPAT). Under the theme “Commitment to Life,”
“The SIPAT is a moment for us to remember that Workplace Safety is the duty and responsibility of everyone,” said Elvis Alexandre,
the event included lectures on Accident
Safety Engineer. “Furthermore, the event
Prevention, First Aid and Defensive Driving
promoted improved synergy between the
for Motorcyclists. Theater presentations,
different contract sectors,” he said.
One of the theater presentations during the SIPAT focused on the importance of the correct use of Personal Protection Equipment
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The children had fun with the inflatable toys, the pool of balls and the candy tents at the event held by the consortium
CONPAR Consortium Organizes New Edition of “Happy Child” Program In the 2011 edition of its traditional social project, the “Happy Child” Program,
during the month of September. The donations were delivered to the 350
the CONPAR Consortium (Odebrecht
Primary School students at the Egipciana
Engenharia Industrial, UTC Engenharia and
School, located in the neighborhood of
OAS) gathered over 260 Members for the
Iguatemi, in Araucária, Paraná, during the
clothing and shoe collection campaign
party organized on September 29.
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