Socio-environmental aspects
Actions
One of the major challenges of this project was to combine innovation with social and environmental responsibility. Here’s how we did it:
- In the installation of the underwater section, cables were laid in trenches dug into the seabed at a depth of one meter and buried using a device with water jets, a technique that minimizes the disturbance and dispersion of sediments on the ocean floor.
- To protect and preserve marine flora and fauna, a low engine rotation technique was used on the barge employed for laying the armored and insulated cables.
- Drones were utilized for cable installation in environmentally sensitive areas of the aerial lines.
- Construction of facilities benefiting the indigenous territory of M'Biguaçu surrounding the project, such as the Guarani Memory House and the establishment of accommodation for visitors and leaders.
- Support for the Guga Kuerten Institute – promoting sports and education.
Understand the Environmental Licensing Process
The installation of a new transmission system can alter the natural landscape. Therefore, we conduct Environmental Impact Assessments to evaluate alternatives for preventing, reducing, and mitigating environmental impacts, such as searching for alternative areas for project installation.
With this perspective, we plan management actions that include defining mitigation measures, environmental control plans and programs, and initiatives to enhance positive impacts.
Some of the actions we undertake in this area include:
