ENGIE Chairman of the Board named 2023 France-Brazil Personality
The Chairman of ENGIE’s Global Board of Directors of ENGIE, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, was honored at the 2023 France-Brazil Personality awards, an initiative of the France Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCIFB-RJ). As President of the France-Brazil Chamber of Commerce in France and President of the Board of the France-Brazil Companies of MEDEF International, the executive has a lengthy track record of work towards strengthening the commercial ties between the two countries, driven mainly by sustainability concerns.
“I have always worked to develop economic exchange between France and Brazil. I am very proud to receive the award at a time when a new chapter is beginning in the political connection between our two countries, with countless opportunities for cooperation in the economic, environmental and cultural fields. The success of ENGIE in Brazil, where it is currently a renewable energy leader, is also an obviously important symbol,” Clamadieu declared.
ENGIE has been present in Brazil for more than 25 years and is the foreign company that has most developed, , implemented, invested in, funded and licensed energy projects in Brazil in the past three decades. The country offers growth opportunities in renewable-source energy generation, in line with the company’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2045.
Award recognizes cooperation between the two countries
Created in 2001, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, the award has already honored more than 20 personalities, representing different action fronts and varied paths traveled, who share the trait of fostering cooperation between Brazil and France. Each year, noteworthy initiatives and leaders are recognized in all manner of fields: diplomatic, socio-economic, business, sporting, political, environmental, charitable, media, cultural, and scientific.
“With the 23rd edition of the Personality Award, the France-Brazil Chamber of Commerce celebrates the intensifying and strengthening relations between the two countries. The path of Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, epitomized by his chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the ENGIE Group and presidency of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, represents an exemplary journey with remarkable economic, social and environmental contributions made. The CCIFB, together with its network of companies, is sustainably engaged in this agenda for positive change and innovation for the two countries,” said Patrick Sabatier, the President of the CCIFB-RJ.
ABOUT ENGIE
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 97,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers. Turnover in 2022: 82.6 billion Euros.
In Brazil, ENGIE, leader in 100% renewable power generation in the country, operates in generation, commercialization and transmission of electric power, gas transport and energy solutions. The Company
has in the country an installed capacity of 12,5 GW, originated from renewable sources and with low GHG emissions, such as hydro, solar and biomass power plants, and windfarms.
With the acquisition of Transportadora Associada de Gás – TAG, ENGIE now also owns the largest natural gas transportation network in the country, at 4,500 km and transecting 10 states and 191 cities.
The Group has a complete portfolio of integrated solutions focused on reducing costs and improving the infrastructure for companies and cities, such as energy efficiency, public lighting, energy monitoring and management.
With 2,800 employees, ENGIE’s turnover in Brazil in 2023 was of R$ 11.7 billion. ENGIE trades on the B3 through its energy generation and trading company, ENGIE Brasil Energia, under the ticker EGIE3. In addition to being a B3 Novo Mercado component, the Company is one of the very few companies that have been listed in the Business Sustainability Index since its creation in 2005. In 2021, ENGIE Brasil Energia was included in the Carbon-Efficient Index (ICO2), made up of IBrX 100 companies that are most transparent in terms of GHG emissions reporting and how they are preparing for a low-carbon economy.
The company also received in May 2024 the certification Great Place to Work, a recognition which validates the continuous commitment of the company to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all.
The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris – Europe 120/France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).