Annual Report - EDP

: edp :1.2. recognitionCorporateEDP is SAM Gold Class and world leaderin the electricity sector in 2012For the fifth year running EDP has beenincluded in the Sustainability Yearbook.SAM (Sustainable Asset Management) alsorated EDP for the third consecutive yearas “SAM Gold Class 2012”. Only the top15% companies with the best sustainabilityperformance qualify for inclusion in theannual Sustainability Yearbook.EDP at the top of the world sustainabilityon the Dow JonesFor the fifth consecutive year, the EDPGroup ranks amongst the utilities withthe best performance on the Dow JonesSustainability Index (2012 data) in Europeand the world, equalling the absolutescore of the utilities leader.EDP once again included in the IberianCarbon Disclosure Leadership IndexEDP is ranked second best electricityutility in reporting (96 out of 100) inthe Iberian Peninsula by the CarbonDisclosure Project (CDP) and, for thesecond time running, is included in theCarbon Disclosure Leadership Index. Interms of performance it was given a Bgrade. Additional information on page 32.Ethisphere distinguishes EDP as one of thethree most ethical companies in the globalelectricity utility sectorThe EDP Group was recognised globally forimplementation of its transparent practicesin its business operations and in dealingswith all stakeholders. 100 countries and 36business sectors were included in this 6 thedition of the awards.EDP is best in communication in“Sustainability & Corporate Governance”amongst global utilitiesThe Thomson Reuters Extel IRRI2012 independent study, conductedby Thomson Reuters Extel and bySRIConnect, distinguished EDP, being theonly Portuguese company in its Top 30list. In its global and multisectoral rankingthe EDP Group achieved 24 th place.EDP chosen best in Europefor investor relationsEDP was distinguished in the 2012 editionof the IR Magazine Europe Awards asthe best company in Portugal in the areaof investor relations and best amongstEuropean utilities.EDP is the first Portuguese companyto win “Euro Bond of the Year” awardedby the IFREDP was the best global performer ineuro debt issuance in 2012, winning the“Euro Bond of the Year” award attributedby International Financing Review (IFR).The EUR 750 million bond issue waslaunched on September 14, with demandoutstripping the offer ten times over.EDP wins European multiculturalcommunication prizeEDP was awarded the Special Prizeof the Federation of European BusinessCommunicators Associations (FEIEA)for its multicultural approach tocommunication in its ON magazine. EDPreceived two further distinctions: 2 ndplace in the “Best cartoon/illustration”category, again for ON magazine; and 3 rdplace in Corporate TV in the category“Best audio-visual communication foran internal audience”.PORTUGALEDP Distribuição recognised as“Utility of the Year”The prize, awarded under the “EuropeanSmart Metering Awards 2012” wasassigned based on the contribution andimpact of “Inovgrid Project” in the subjectof intelligent networks, energy efficiencyand customer orientation.EDP wins “Marketeer of the Year” awardand “Energy” prizePaulo Campos Costa, the EDP GroupBrand and Communication Director, wonthe “Marketeer of the Year” award in itsfourth edition. EDP was also distinguishedwith the “Energy” prize for the “EnergiaDouro” concert.EDP is the most valuable Portuguese brandAccording to a study by the Brand Financeconsultant, EDP continues to top theranking of the most valuable Portuguesebrands, with a brand value of EUR 2.4 billion.EDP was the only Portuguese company inthe list of the 500 most valuable brands,occupying 343 rd place in the global ranking.EDP recognised for “Excellence inCommunication” by the PortugueseAssociation for Corporate Communication(APCE)EDP won three awards, distinguishing itselfin the Intranet and Corporate Television (forthe 4 th consecutive year) categories andalso for the best institutional communicationcampaign for the company’s rebranding,which was one of the most significantoccurrences during the year in terms ofGroup communication.EDP Continente Plan wins Gold inCommunication Effectiveness AwardsThe EDP Continente Plan campaign wasawarded the gold prize in the “OtherServices and Public Administration”category at the 8 th edition of theCommunication Effectiveness Awards.The EDP Continente Plan achieved morethan 146,000 subscriptions.António Mexia distinguished for the 2 nd yearrunning in the “Which CEO would you mostwant to have?” categoryThis distinction, awarded by HumanResources Portugal magazine, recognisesthose companies and professionals that havestood out in the area of people management.“Workplace for all Ages” PrizeThe EDP Value Experience Programmereceived an accolade in the EuropeanYear of Active Ageing and Solidaritybetween Generations Competition. TheEDP initiative won an honourable mentionin the “Workplaces for all Ages” category.Additional information on page 38.HR Prize 2012, “Company that bestmanages and promotes developmentof its talents”EDP received this award from HumanResources magazine, which each yeardistinguishes the best companies inPortugal in people management.EDP wins “Global ManagementChallenge 2012”The EDP team won the national final andwill represent Portugal in the internationalfinal of the Global Management Challenge(GMC). Led by Vasco Rodrigues from EDPProdução, the “EDP UCP Porto” teamis made up of three students from theCatholic University of Portugal in Porto.14A World Full Of Energy