2010 - Embraco

Interview Profile ManagementdifferentialsSustainaBIlityEnergyEffICIencySupply valuechain ChaINSoCIalinvestmentInternalPublICMATERIalItyGRIContent40CompleteParcial4.8 Internally developed statements of mission and values, codes of conduct, and principles relevant to economic, environmental, and social performance, as well as thestatus of their implementation.Refer to page 10.4.9 procedures of the highest governance body for overseeing the organization’s identification and management of economic, environmental, and social performance, includingidentifying and managing relevant risks and opportunities, as well as adherence or compliance with internationally agreed standards, codes of conduct and principles.Refer to pages 8 and 9.4.10 Processes for evaluating the highest governance body’s own performance, especially with respect to economic, environmental, and social performance.Refer to pages 8 and 9.4.11 explanation of whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is used by the organization.We do not fully adopt the precautionary principle, but we seek to act with environmental responsibility by eliminating from the products and processes substances proven harmfulto the environment.Commitments to external initiatives4.12 Externally developed economic, environmental, and social charters, sets of principles, or other voluntary initiatives to which the organization subscribes or endorses.Since 2004, Embraco is a signatory to the Global Compact, a movement led by the United Nations (UN), which promotes social inclusion, environmental sustainability andreducing inequality. In 2008, Embraco Slovakia also adhered to the initiative.4.13 Significant participation in associations (such as industry associations) and/or national/international advocacy organizations.Among the main entities in which we participate, we can mention:ABINEE – Brazilian Electrical and Electronic Industry AssociationANPEI – National Research, Development and Engineering Association of InnovationCompaniesCNI/CEB – National Confederation of Industry / Brazilian Business CoalitionELETROS – National Association of Manufacturers of Electro-electronic ProductsAmong the main entities in which we participate or with which they interact, we canmention:ABA – Brazilian Association of AdvertisersABERJE – Brazilian Business Communication AssociationABIFA – Brazilian Foundry AssociationABRAVA – Brazilian Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating AssociationABRH – Brazilian Human Resources AssociationACII – Itaiópolis Commercial and Industrial AssociationACIJ – Joinville Corporate AssociationAEB – Brazilian Foreign Trade AssociationALAINEE – Latin American Electrical and Electronic Industrial AssociationAPSSOJ – Occupational Health and Security Professionals Association of Joinville andSurrounding AreasBrazil-México Chamber of Industry, Commerce and TourismCAP – São Francisco do Sul Port AuthorityCEACEX – State Council for Foreign Trade AdvancementCEAJ – Joinville Architect and Engineer CenterCEBC – Brazil-China Business CouncilCIESC – Center of Industries of the State of Santa CatarinaCELESC – Electricity Utility Company of Santa CatarinaCERTI Foundation – Center of Reference in Innovative TechnologiesJoinville – Spisská Nová Vês Sister City CommitteeHonorary Consulate of the Slovak Republic in the South of BrazilItaiópolis Volunteer Fire BrigadeFIESC – Federation of Industries of the State of Santa CatarinaForum of Business LeadersForum of Social LeadersMCE – Santa Catarina Movement for ExcellenceSINDITHERME Employers’ FederationSINTIMESC – Inter-municipal Union of Workers in Metallurgical, Mechanical, andElectrical Material Industries of Santa CatarinaJoinville Volunteer Fire BrigadeSociesc – Santa Catarina Educational SocietySECESU / SC – Informatics and Telecommunications Users Society