Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Invested R$ 4.5 million in 2021 in a solar power plant in Caruaru/PE, generating 1,266,564 kWh in 2023.
• Implemented programs for recycling and water reuse.

Social Achievements

• Launched the 'Ser Mulher' program to support women, especially victims of domestic violence, offering online courses, psychological and legal aid.
• Launched a volunteer program in partnership with Movimento Transforma Brasil and Peixe Urbano.
• Held the International Seminar on Citizenship and Human Rights for Women.
• Offered over 200,000 free professional qualification courses through 'Capacita'.
• Collected over 23 tons of donations through 'Trote Legal'.

Governance Achievements

• Elected Iara Xavier as the first woman to join the Board of Directors, increasing board diversity and eliminating overlap between executive and board positions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased costs due to inflation, resumption of in-person activities, acquisition of UNI7, and increased student base in hybrid courses (especially health courses).

Mitigation Strategies

• Efforts to improve energy efficiency, such as the Caruaru solar plant.
• Reorganization of course portfolio to prioritize health and engineering courses in hybrid and digital learning.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers selected based on service proposals and best terms and conditions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Essential)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4 (Quality Education)
• Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)

Initiatives aligned with the SDGs are detailed throughout the report.

Awards & Recognition

• Catalyst Award 2023 in the 'Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging' category for the 'Novas Histórias' project.