company Brazilian state-owned enterprises It was signed this Monday (10th) during the action plan. 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conferencea declaration of commitment to. just energy transition. The document was released during a panel meeting addressing the role of. Global listed company in front of climate emergency.
“There is no ecological transition without an effective state. There is no effective state in the 21st century that can realize this transformation without direct and indirect business means. And (in this context) the actions of our (state-owned) enterprises are fundamental,” he said. Minister of Public Service Management and Innovation, Esther Dweckat the beginning of the panel held at the Brazil Pavilion, located in the “Blue Zone” of . COP30.
In this document, companies commit to a series of initiatives aimed at sustainable development. These include actions to support policies for the transition to a low-carbon economy, predict, prevent and reduce the impacts of climate disasters, and strengthen the capacity of institutions to respond to the needs of affected people.
In addition to considering the rights of workers and communities, policies must also incorporate the concept of combating climate change and a just energy transition.
State-owned enterprises will also aim to strengthen local economies and income generation with policies that promote sustainable development and a just and inclusive transition.
The commitment period also includes fostering knowledge and innovation ecosystems. Plans to implement urban policies that promote energy efficiency and reduce emissions. And we will act to guarantee decent housing for our people. These are all important themes for the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which sees state-owned enterprises as the engine of economic and social development.
In the agricultural sector, companies are working to prioritize agricultural practices that combine productivity with environmental conservation and regeneration.
The agreement was signed by all federal state-owned enterprises, including mixed economy enterprises such as Itaipu and Banco do Brasil. The declaration is open and listed companies from other countries can also participate.
The event was attended by the following leaders from Brazilian listed companies: Tarciana Medeiros, Banco do Brasil. Carlos Vieira, Caixa Economica Federation, Aloyzio Mercadante, BNDES; Enio Verri, Itaipu Binacional. and Wangel Rocha, Nordeste Bank.
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