Renewable Commitment: Atiaia Renewables Drives Socio-Environmental Projects in the Xingu and Xavante Indigenous Communities

A Decade And Three Years Of Sustainable Partnership In Mato Grosso

For over 13 years, Atiaia Renováveis, part of the Cornélio Brennand Group and specialized in the generation and commercialization of renewable energies, has established a valuable partnership with the indigenous communities of Xingu and Xavante in Mato Grosso. This collaboration is part of the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiative, a core strategy aimed at going beyond mere sustainability, seeking to transform society as a whole.

Integrated Initiatives For Community Well-Being

The program for comprehensive care of indigenous components, named the Basic Environmental Program, started in 2008. This program resulted in the preparation of the ECI (Indigenous Component Study), which assessed the conditions and needs of indigenous peoples in the Xavante and Xingu indigenous lands. The results of this study, which were approved by both FUNAI and the indigenous communities, led to the implementation of a series of programs focusing on environmental, sociocultural, and economic aspects. Some of these include initiatives in management, social communication, social and economic development, ethno-environmental sustainability, territorial and environmental support and monitoring, infrastructure, and training in environmental recovery, promotion of food practices, health and environmental education, strengthening indigenous organizations, and cultural appreciation.

In each of these programs, Atiaia Renováveis seeks to bring its vision of being 100% renewable to life. For example, the PBA Management Program established an administrative and advisory committee composed of three chiefs from different regions of Xingu. This committee acquires training programs and serves as a support and communication point in their respective localities. The company also created a logo, called Yakã, to identify the actions carried out by the programs and increase visibility for the cause and commitment to sustainable transformation. Yakã, which means river in Guarani, underscores the relevance of this natural element to the lives of indigenous communities.

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Respect And Appreciation For Indigenous Culture

Ligia Guedes, Environmental Manager at Atiaia Renováveis, emphasizes the importance of indigenous peoples to the company: “Preserving human life in all its forms, biodiversity, and the sustainability of the place we live is a premise of Atiaia Renováveis. All actions we take have the authorization of both the indigenous peoples and FUNAI, as we seek to understand and meet the needs of this community while always respecting their values, culture, and traditions.”

About Atiaia Renováveis

With a deep commitment to sustainable transformation, Atiaia Renováveis stands out in the market for the generation and commercialization of renewable energies. The company, which is a participant in the UN Global Compact, continuously applies good ESG practices across all its processes and has developed projects in photovoltaic solar energy, hydroelectric, and wind energy, in line with its strategic planning. With a generation capacity of 376 MW and a pipeline of 1.7 GW in development of projects in small hydropower plants, solar, and wind, Atiaia Renováveis is at the forefront when it comes to clean energy sources and low environmental impact.

Written by: RPMA Comunicação