Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: Brazil
Identifier: BSP:ELET6
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, or Eletrobras, is a mixed capital, Brazilian electric utility company of which the majority shareholder is the Government of Brazil. Eletrobras, through its subsidiaries, controls a sizable amount of total installed electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Brazil. The company operates a portfolio of wind, thermal, hydro, and nuclear power plants located throughout the country. The vast majority of the total energy produced by Eletrobras comes from its hydroelectric facilities. The company primarily generates revenue from the administration segment. About half of Eletrobras' electricity sales are made using free market agreements, while the other half is completed through auctions and contracts.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 420 out of 721
Universe
Global Universe 12931 out of 16421
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
TERNA Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA |
9.6
Negligible
|
6 out of 721 |
Hydro One Ltd. |
15.7
Low
|
45 out of 721 |
Endesa SA |
15.9
Low
|
46 out of 721 |
CEZ as |
28
Medium
|
292 out of 721 |
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA |
32.6
High
|
420 out of 721 |
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Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA's Exposure is High
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Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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