Certification

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Ceran is committed to operating its power plants in a manner that ensures the suitable performance in the business of energy generation, with a base on the concept of environmental sustainability, and bolstered by the following assumptions:

- Meet the economic-financial needs of shareholders
- Satisfy the needs of the National Electric System, aimed at the continuous improvement of its service
- Promote a healthy working environment for all
- Promote the development of people that are part of its daily routine
- Prevent and mitigate risks to the environment and work safety
- Respect the law and regulatory standards

Integrated Management System

In 2008, Ceran completed the implementation of the Integrated Management System (SGI), which embodies the Quality Management System, Environment and Operational Health and Safety. The SGI was recommended for certification by DNV - Det Norske Veritas Ltda, thereby proving compliance with ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Health and Work Safety Management) standards. The aim of certification is the Generation of Hydroelectric Energy and incorporated the sites in Porto Alegre and the Monte Claro Hydroelectric Power Plant.

The ISO 9001:2008 established prerequisites for the set up of a Quality Management System. By obtaining this certification, Ceran demonstrated the ability to satisfactorily meet the needs of its clients, as well as the market and actual organizations regulations.

The ISO 14001:2004 specifies the requirements for an Environmental Management System. Through this certification, Ceran proved the effectiveness of its environmental policy, compliance with the applicable legal requirements and the mitigation or elimination of environmental impact caused by its activities.

The OHSAS 18001:2007 specifies the requirement for a Work Health and Safety Management System. By implementing this system, Ceran showed improvements in its performance, by means of the effective control of occupational accident and disease risks

Carbon Credits

In 2008, Ceran gained certification for issuing carbon credits, technically known as CERs - Certified Emission Reductions, generated through the Monte Claro hydroelectric power plant’s operations. Certification took place after verifying the activities developed by the Company, based on the strict criteria of the UNFCCC - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Monte Claro CERs were sold to the Japanese company TEPCO - The Tokyo Electric Power Co. Inc. until 2012, when the first period of the Kyoto Protocol finishes.

The register for emission of unsold CERs relative to the projects at the Castro Alves and 14 de Julho plants is at an advanced stage of consideration at the UNFCCC’s Executive Committee, which determines the approval of Clean Development Mechanism projects.

In 2008, the BVC - Bureau Veritas Certification certified the Complex’s implantation process, proving that during the plant’s construction Ceran followed the requirements established by the guidelines emitted by important world agencies:

- WCD - World Commission on Dams Report

- United Kingdom - Guidance on Approval and Authorization to Participate in Clean Development Mechanism Project Activities, issued by DEFRA, in November 2005. This guidance is applied to approval and authorization for the development of clean mechanism projects (CDM), based on article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol, and

- JI and CDM - Hydroelectric Projects of more than 20 MW: Guideline for Determination of Compliance with the Recommendations of the World Commission on Dams Regarding Hydroelectric Power Projects with a Capacity over 20 MW, within the Context of Joint Implementation (JI) and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM); The German Emissions Trading Authority – DEHSt, of October 2007.