Corporate social responsibility
Reaffirming our commitment to sustainability and the vision of a more prosperous world, we make available this booklet with the purpose of disclosing, to our internal public and suppliers, the practices foreseen in the Global Compact and in the Social Accountability 8000 standard – SA 8000. We hope to share with our employees and suppliers the knowledge of the topics covered by these documents that establish the basic guidelines of Corporate Social Responsability to be followed by companies around the world.
The principles of the Global Compact add up to ten Corporate Social Responsibility practices with a strong emphasis on labor relations and on worker dignity. Although they are complementary, the documents have a distinct origin and nature.
The Global Compact is a voluntary movement, initiated by Kofi Annan, when Secretary General of the United Nations, and proposes principles to be followed by companies, with a view to greater commitment to human and sustainable development.
Social Accountability 8000 – SA 8000 – is an international standard of Corporate Social Responsibility, that is, a standard of procedures based on criteria and processes to be implemented by companies and organizations wishing to acquire
SA 8000 Certification: While SA 8000 deals exclusively with aspects related to labor relations, the Global Compact also addresses issues dealing with human rights, the environment and combating corruption.
This booklet is structured in two blocks. In the first, we address the themes and practices common to both documents; in the second, the Global Compact specific themes. By disseminating internally and encouraging the adoption of these principles by suppliers, we at Cemig reaffirm and publicly express the principles and values which we believe in.
What is the Global Compact?
The Global Compact is an international voluntary movement led by the United Nations – UN – to promote responsible development and encourage the practice of Corporate Social Responsibility. Created in 1999, the Global Compact invites companies to adopt and support ten principles of conduct that cover four major areas: human rights, employment, environment and anti-corruption practices.
The Global Compact principles are based on universal rights and have emerged from international agreements such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights of Workers (ILO); the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development; and the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
Lear more about them:
- Support and respect the protection of internationally recognized human rights in its area of influence
- Make sure that you are not complicit in human rights abuses and violations;
- Support freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
- Eliminate all forms of forced or compulsory labor;
- Eradicate child labor;
- Eliminate discrimination in the work environment;
- Adopt a preventive approach to environmental challenges;
- Promote greater environmental responsibility;
- Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally sustainable technologies;
- Fight corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
The purpose of Global Compact is to encourage companies around the world to align their strategies, policies and business practices with these universal values, with a view to the globalized economic environment and the sustainable development of the planet.
What is Social Accountability 8000 – SA 8000?
Social Accountability 8000 – SA 8000 – is a standard developed by an international council that brings together entrepreneurs, NGOs and trade union organizations. In Portuguese, Social Accountability 8000 stands for Social Responsibility 8000.
SA 8000 wants to encourage the participation of all sectors of society in the search for good and decent working conditions. To this end, it was created with the purpose of improving the welfare and the adjustment of social, environmental and economic circumstances to the worker, in addition to developing a monitoring and control system that ensures the continuous compliance of certified companies with the parameters established by the standard.
SA 8000 covers nine themes, four of which are also addressed by the Global Compact:
- Child labor;
- Forced labor;
- Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining;
- Discrimination;
- Health and safety;
- Disciplinary practices;
- Work schedule;
- Remuneration;
- Management system.
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Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy
The investments in philanthropic/ corporate citizenship contributions are in line with Cemig’s corporate strategy (Mission, Vision, Maps and Strategic Initiatives) and with the three priorities: development social and educational (Energetic Efficiency and strengthening of social entities through the AI6% Program) and strengthening of the cultural sector, strengthening the company’s image and reputation in the market and in society.
Social and educational: development through Energy Efficiency Programs (PEEs) in low-income communities: Reduction 5,491.43 kW in peak demand; 1,853 tCO2 of emissions avoided.
Strengthening of social entities that develop programs or special projects for the fulfillment of the rights of children and adolescents through the AI6% Program – Forming Citizens: 20,000 children and adolescents benefited, served by 157 institutions, in 79 cities in the area covered by Cemig; There were 28 mentions on the AI6% Program in the press, generating BRL 60,889 of spontaneous media in print, online and television newspapers, with 100% favorable material.
Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage: Cemig is the largest investor in Culture in Minas Gerais, according to data from the Minas Gerais State Secretariat of Culture and Tourism. In 2021 Cemig invested R$ 24 million in culture, directly sponsoring 64 cultural projects. There were 1,798 mentions of cultural projects in the press, generating R$ 7,3 million of spontaneous media in TVs, radios, printed and online newspapers, positively mentioning the projects supported by the company. The company invests resources in culture considering interests usually common to its 8.6 million customers, from 774 municipalities served in Minas Gerais.