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Our environmental management is based on three principles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reduction of environmental impact in line with the priorities established by the Materiality Matrix, and an analysis of the greenhouse gases we emit<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to our Relevance Matrix, the management of the emission of greenhouse gases and residues is our priority to mitigate environmental impacts. In this sense, in 2018, we had an important achievement, implementing a photovoltaic power generation plant, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases. The diagnosis of our issue is consolidated in reports based on the GHG Protocol methodology and audited annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Incentives for pro-environment initiatives throughout our relationship network, a principle known as Sustainable Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We mobilize our stakeholders for the mitigation of environmental impacts in their activities. Our actions are focused, especially on employees, clients and suppliers. By 2018, we strengthened the Sustainable Influence with our supply chain – see more in Relationship with Suppliers<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. In our operations we always seek to comply and to obtain certification for our business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have the support of an external consultant, who daily follows the Brazilian law, pertinent to the sector and giving us information and updates on standards and laws. To ensure that our performance complies with legal requirements, we annually carry out an external audit at Algar Telecom. In addition, we periodically carry out an internal audit with respect to environmental management compliance practices and report to top management.

In 2018, we invested around R$2.4 million in environmental protection, of which 75% went to energy efficiency projects, in particular equipment maintenance and cutting energy consumption to optimize them, since this is the area of the organization responsible for the majority of emissions. See below our main actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Consumption of Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GRI 302-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are aware of the importance of monitoring consumption of electricity, and we ensure that our operations are energy efficient. Of the total invested in environmental protection, 75% was used for energy efficiency projects, in particular equipment maintenance and cutting energy consumption, since this is the area of the organization responsible for the majority of emissions. We have company policies on energy efficiency and fleet management, and we review them every year.

In 2018, we underwent expansions: Algar Telecom acquired units in the northeastern region of the country and Algar Tech demanded a significant expansion in the fleet to Mossor\u00f3 (RN), Teresina (PI), Juazeiro (CE), Santo Ant\u00f4nio de Jesus (BA), Barreiras (BA), Itabuna (BA) and Ia\u00e7u\/BA.  Despite the expansion of activities, there was not a significant increase in our energy consumption, we had a 4% increase in 2018 vs. 2017, due to the expansion of the adoption of measures that favor energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We list some of these initiatives below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n