2024 / 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
It is with great satisfaction that we present the 5th Annual ESG Sustainability Report - 2024/2025. This document reflects the Zopone Group's commitment to transparency, socio-environmental responsibility, and corporate governance— pillars that sustain our actions and strategic decisions throughout the company's journey.
Corporate responsibility is a choice, and at the Zopone Group, we have made this choice as an opportunity to lead with purpose, making significant contributions to a more sustainable future.
In a world where environmental, social, and governance concerns play an increasingly significant role in consumer decisions and stakeholder expectations, Zopone Engenharia recognizes the importance of standing out as a responsible organization. We are committed to aligning our operations with the principles of sustainability, thus contributing to a more equitable and environmentally conscious future.
With each achievement, we reaffirm a certainty: A great legacy is built with people. We deeply thank all the employees and partners who have walked with us and contributed with dedication and excellence to the results achieved.
These results would not be possible without a team that is passionate about what it does, a team that transforms challenges into opportunities and goals into achievements. It is this energy, this collective force, that drives us to go further—with purpose, responsibility, and a vision for the future.
CLÁUDIO ZOPONE
Administrative Director
WHAT IS ESG?
ESG ("Environmental, Social and Governance") emerged in 2004 from an initiative by the UN and the World Bank, which sought to summarize the three main areas that are fundamental for the proper and sustainable economic growth of organizations.
A business model guided by ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies aims to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Our business model robustly integrates ESG strategies, based on principles that prioritize environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. We adopt an approach that not only targets profit but also considers the impact of our operations on the environment and communities.
Our premises include implementing clean technologies to reduce our environmental footprint, promoting fair and inclusive labor practices, and committing to transparent and responsible governance. These strategies ensure that our business decisions are aligned with longterm sustainability and equity objectives, creating lasting value for both our stakeholders and society.
E FOR ESG = ENVIRONMENTAL
This refers to the impact our activities have on the environment. In short: how can we ensure a healthy future for our planet?
• Responsible Waste Management
• Awareness and Rational Use of Natural Resources
• Energy Efficiency and Renewables
• Protection of Biodiversity
• Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
S FOR ESG = SOCIAL
This deals with the social impact caused by the activities of organizations.
• Internal Social Aspects (safety and well-being of employees)
• External Social Aspects (local community)
• Protection of Human Rights (harassment, overwork)
• Support for Social Projects (contributing to local society)
• Inclusion and Equal Opportunity (without distinction)
• Safe and Healthy Environment (measures for safety and life protection)
• Training and Development of Human Capital (training)
G FOR ESG = GOVERNANCE
This is related to how organizations make decisions and behave towards authorities and society.
• Are companies and governments transparent in their business? Do they act with ethics and integrity?
• Governance involves leadership engaged with the ESG Culture.
• Transparency and ethics in business.
• Code of Conduct and External Relations.
• Independent Organizational Structure.
• Audits and Certifications.
SAÚDE E
SAÚDE E BEM-ESTAR
BEM-ESTAR
INNOVATION AND NEW BUSINESS GOVERNANCE AND INTEGRITY
OBJETIVO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÀVEL
SOCIAL
CLIENT SATISFACTION
SAÚDE E
SAÚDE E
BEM-ESTAR
SAÚDE E
BEM-ESTAR
BEM-ESTAR
HEALTH AND SAFETY
ENVIRONMENTAL
CLIMATE ACTION
CLIMATE ACTION
CLIMATE ACTION
CLIMATE CHANGE
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Our work philosophy is based on a commitment to client satisfaction, excellence in service delivery, and the provision of intelligent, sustainable, and high-performance solutions.
At Zopone Engenharia, we have been operating with excellence for over three decades, carrying out projects of great technical complexity.
Our extensive portfolio reflects the trust of our clients and the technical capacity of our team, composed of highly qualified professionals committed to results.
Our values are the foundation of everything we build:
• Ethics and transparency in all relationships
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Respect for the environment and society
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Valuing people and teamwork
We adopt the best engineering practices, focusing on energy efficiency, conscious use of resources, and sustainable technologies, always respecting deadlines and the most demanding technical standards in the market.
Our management model prioritizes socio-environmental responsibility and the transformative role of engineering in building a more developed, safe, and just country. Thus, we daily reaffirm our mission to build works that leave a positive legacy for future generations.
WE BUILD HISTORIES
Founded in 1988 in the city of Bauru/SP, the Zopone Group has established itself over the years as a benchmark for excellence and competence, significantly expanding its operations throughout Brazil and Latin America. Its trajectory is marked by solid financial and human capital, which provides the capacity to successfully carry out large-scale projects in various sectors. The Group's areas of operation include infrastructure for telecommunications, data centers, energy transmission and generation, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial building projects, urbanization, and paving.
Since its foundation, the Zopone Group has been guided by a philosophy of incessant pursuit of excellence, efficiency, and innovation. These principles have guided its actions, allowing the company to remain relevant and competitive in the market. The creation of a team of highly qualified professionals committed to the continuous development of the organization has been and continues to be one of the fundamental pillars for the evolution and consolidation of its leadership.
The dedication, professionalism, and expertise of this team are essential for the sustainable growth of the company and for the constant improvement of its processes and results, which reaffirms the Zopone Group's commitment to quality and the transformation of the sector.
Lançamento Residencial Villa Dumont Três Lagoas.
Mudança para Sede atual na Av. Rodrigues Alves
Início da Z-Energia
38,000 Mobile Telephony Base Radio Stations (Sites)
277 Control and Switching Centers for Telecommunications 22 Data Centers
1.460MVA of Installed Power
11.125MW of Transmission
21.500.000m³ of Earthworks
42.600TR of Air Conditioning Systems
37 Years of History
809,500 m³ of Structural Concrete
482.800t of Steel
61.000 MW/WL Installations
51.700.000m² of Asphalt Paving
1.384 MWp of Clean and Renewable Energy
342.000m² of Built-up Area
1.556km of Transmission Line
ZOPONE GROUP IN NUMBERS
GROUP COMPANIES
With the objective of advancing in the various segments in which we operate, we have established a set of companies connected to our business strategies and aligned with ESG premises.
Corporate Governance is centralized at Zopone Engenharia, through the strong and present action of the board and administrative management, aiming to increasingly strengthen its know-how and make all our businesses profitable in an ethical, perennial, and sustainable manner.
CLIENT SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
BUSINESS POLICY AND ETHICS
The Zopone Group is committed to client satisfaction, the protection of the environment, and sustainability in its activities, as well as ensuring the health and safety of its workers based on the following guidelines:
To permanently train and qualify workers at their various levels and functions, aiming for professional and personal growth, engagement in the commitment to protecting the environment, and ensuring occupational health and safety.
• To continuously improve the Integrated Management System, constantly monitoring its evolution.
To provide products and services aimed at client satisfaction, with quality, strictly within the established deadlines and costs, through the continuous improvement of construction standards and methods, the protection of the Environment, and the guarantee of Occupational Health and Safety.
IDENTITY AND PURPOSE
VISION MISSION VALUES
To improve the life of the society in which we operate through services that respect the environment and bring innovation to the community.
To serve our clients with excellence and quality, ensuring the safety of our employees, as well as the development of our suppliers and partners.
To keep the company prepared to face adverse market conditions by reducing costs, deadlines, and increasing productivity.
To be the best service provider company in civil construction, electromechanical, commissioning, and telecommunications.
• Safety
• Discipline
•Passion for excellence
• Respect for people and the environment
• Integrity
• Sense of ownership
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DIMENSION
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:
CLAUDENOR ZOPONE JÚNIOR
CLÁUDIO ZOPONE
DIOGO ZOPONE
ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE
The Zopone Group, located in the city of Bauru/SP, has a corporate governance structure composed of several strategic departments.
These departments play fundamental roles in the management and development of the group's activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, legal compliance, sustainability, and excellence in all areas of operation.
• COMMERCIAL
• PROCUREMENT
• ACCOUNTING
• FINANCE
• CONTROLLERSHIP
• LEGAL
• PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
• PROJECTS
• QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENT
• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
• TRANSPORT
• WAREHOUSING AND LOGISTICS
• SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
• AGRIBUSINESS
The Zopone Group has about 5,400 employees committed to ethics and rigor in quality standards, in addition to an active and consolidated governance structure, through the strong involvement of its board and administrative management, operating in its businesses with transparency, ethics, and adoption of the best ESG practices.
With a planned expansion policy, Zopone continuously invests in the consistent growth of its activities and in the recognition for the efficiency of its works and services, valuing the agents responsible for building
CODE OF CONDUCT
HUMAN RIGHTS
Protecting human rights, regardless of level, position, belief, color, or gender, and promoting satisfactory employment conditions and high ethical standards.
CONSOLIDATE
Consolidating values through their permanent practice.
DATA PRIVACY
Conduct regarding Data Privacy and conduct regarding assets.
ALWAYS QUALITY
Conduct regarding Quality, Environment, and Occupational Safety.
BENCHMARK AND EXCELLENCE
Serving as an individual and collective benchmark for the attitudes and behavior of all Employees, partners, and interested parties inside and outside the company, ensuring that everyone has the same references and acts according to the same values.
CONDUCT IN RELATIONSHIPS
Conduct in the relationship with Suppliers and Clients. Establishing Conduct that involves Integrity in Personal and Professional relationships.
CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMITY
The Zopone Group has implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS), integrating the management of Quality, Environment, Compliance, and Occupational Health and Safety, obtaining certification according to the normative references: ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; ISO 37001:2016; ISO 45001:2018 and PBQP-H. The integration of the Management Systems aims to promote:
• Integrated procedures;
• Training, awareness, and competencies;
• Internal audit of the IMS;
• Integrated Critical Analysis by Senior Management;
• Audit and corrective action plans related to the IMS;
• Survey of Risks and Opportunities;
• Process improvement;
• Better internal communication;
• Integrated Policy;
• Functional structure and responsibilities;
One of Zopone's main pillars is the competence and commitment of its employees to exceed client expectations regarding deadlines and the quality of its works, with ethics and socio-environmental responsibility.
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
The Zopone Group is committed to the satisfaction of its clients by providing products and services with quality, strictly within the established deadlines and costs. The Company's Excellence is built with protection for the environment and by guaranteeing the health and safety of its Employees, always seeking the continuous improvement of its processes and the enhancement of its systems and construction methods.
PBQP-H CERTIFIED
By incorporating the standards of ISO 37001, the Zopone Group demonstrates its commitment to business integrity, contributing to a more just, sustainable, and responsible corporate environment.
ISO 45001 CERTIFIED
The Zopone Group prioritizes actions for the Health and Safety of its workers, aiming to guarantee safe and favorable environments and the mitigation and prevention of risks related to its activities. SO 37001 CERTIFIED
The PBQP-H (Brazilian Program for Quality and Productivity in Housing) represents a continuous focus on innovation, efficiency, and trust with clients. The Zopone Group holds the PBQP-H Certification, which attests to the excellence, organization, and conformity of its construction processes.
ISO 14001 CERTIFIED
The Zopone Group prioritizes actions for the protection of the environment, complying with current legislation and practicing actions of an environmental culture: "Avoid, Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse."
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
The role of women in leadership has been fundamental to the success and growth of the Zopone Group. Women are in the company's DNA, contributing significantly to constant development and innovation. Currently, about 30% of leadership positions are held by women, reflecting the company's commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
This female representation in leadership brings a series of benefits to the Zopone Group, such as the expansion of perspectives, greater adaptability, and the creation of a more collaborative and inclusive environment. Women leaders are recognized for their skills in empathy, effective communication, and making strategic decisions that favor sustainable growth. In addition, female presence strengthens the organizational culture, encouraging innovation and balance in the solutions adopted by the company.
Zopone has demonstrated that gender diversity in leadership is not just a matter of social justice, but also an intelligent strategy to enhance performance and long-term success. The women in command are responsible for inspiring new generations of professionals and demonstrating that strong and effective leadership is built by diverse talents, who together, propel the company towards new horizons.
THE ZOPONE GROUP BASES ITS RELATIONSHIPS ON RESPECT FOR THE HUMAN BEING, PROMOTING AN ENVIRONMENT OF EQUITY, ETHICS, AND VALUING PEOPLE, OFFERING EQUAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AND WITH NON-DISCRIMINATORY LABOR PRACTICES, REGARDLESS OF RACE, SEX, RELIGION, OR NATIONALITY.
Respect and Valuing People
The Zopone Group bases its relationships on mutual respect, human dignity, and the valuing everyone who contributes directly or indirectly to the growth of the organization. We believe that sustainable development is only possible in an environment where ethics, inclusion, and the recognition of people prevail.
Equality and Ethics in Relationships
All employees, regardless of their function, position, or remuneration, are treated with equality, attention, and professionalism. The
same principle extends to our clients, suppliers, partner companies, investors, and other interested parties, ensuring relationships based on transparency, equity, and responsibility.
Personal and Professional Development
We believe in human potential as one of the main pillars of our success. Therefore, the Zopone Group is committed to offering adequate conditions for the personal and professional development of its employees, encouraging continuous learning, internal growth, and the constant improvement of skills.
fundamental for building an ethical and sustainable business. Our monitoring approach aims to ensure that all processes, from the supply of materials to the final delivery of services, follow the highest standards of integrity and responsibility.
We adopt advanced technologies and continuous monitoring practices to track each stage of the supply chain. This allows us to quickly and effectively identify and correct any failures, ensuring that our suppliers and partners share the same values of transparency and ethics that Zopone upholds. Through a regular audit process, we can guarantee that everyone involved in our supply chain complies with the best practices, not only in terms of quality but also concerning respect for human rights, sustainability, and compliance.
Our commitment to ethics is reflected in the choice of our partners and suppliers, prioritizing those who adopt policies aligned with our social and environmental responsibility guidelines. This not only strengthens our image in the market but also ensures that the Zopone Group grows in a solid and responsible manner, always with the longevity of our business in mind.
By integrating rigorous monitoring practices and transparent management, we seek to ensure that all our Supply Chain processes are in compliance with the most demanding standards, providing safety, quality, and trust to our clients, employees, and partners.
COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY PROGRAM
The Compliance Program was implemented in the Zopone Group with the commitment and responsibility to compete in its businesses with ethics and probity (in the correct manner), observing the laws in force in the country and also the internal rules of the Company.
In accordance with best business practices, it is in constant search for the consolidation of the Compliance Program, having the commitment to compete ethically and legally in its relations with government officials (or third parties who relate to government officials), always prioritizing ethics and probity in its business, whether by Employees, clients, suppliers, or government agencies.
Thus, the Zopone Group acts exclusively within the scope of the applicable law in force, being expressly contrary to the practice of acts harmful to the public administration, national or foreign, understood as all those that threaten the national or foreign public patrimony, against principles of public administration or against the international commitments assumed by Brazil.
RELATIONSHIP WITH COMPETITORS.
The competitiveness of the products marketed by the Zopone Group must be exercised based on fair and ethical competition.
WHAT DOES THE TERM COMPLIANCE MEAN? (CONFORMITY).
It means acting in accordance with a rule, an internal instruction, a command or an order, that is, being in Compliance means being in conformity with external and internal laws and regulations.
ANTI-CORRUPTION MANAGEMENT
Corruption is an evil that discredits institutions and is an enemy of those who work within the law and seek fair and transparent competition. Aiming to hold accountable companies that are not working in conformity with the laws and regulations, the Anti-Corruption Law (Law 12,846/13) came into force in Brazil (Jan/2014) with the purpose of penalizing the corrupt company, the one that practices a harmful act against the public administration.
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RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPLIERS AND CLIENTS
The Zopone Group relates to its suppliers and clients based on legal, efficient, and fair commercial practices, treating them with respect and honesty, without obtaining advantages and without any impositions from the parties. Employees must not, in the performance of their function, offer or accept gifts, gratuities, presents, trips, money, or any type of advantage, with a view to obtaining or granting undue privileges to the person or company.
Both the selection and the contracting of our suppliers of goods and services are based on technical, objective, and pre-established criteria, necessarily covering suitability, integrity, technical and supply capacity, measurable by the quality, deadlines, and prices practiced for the delivery of the contract's scope.
The purchase of materials or contracting of services, as well as the negotiation of our services and products, may not
DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY
The Zopone Group's policy on the General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) demonstrates the commitment to the privacy and protection of partner and client data, and is in constant construction of new processes, further reinforcing this purpose. The Privacy Program applies to all companies of the Zopone Group, understanding as such all those listed on the official Zopone website, at the address www.zopone.com.br, encompassing all its services and businesses.
In compliance with the applicable regulation, regarding the processing of personal data, Zopone respects and guarantees the user the possibility of submitting requests based on the following rights:
• confirmation of the existence of personal data processing;
• access to the data;
• correction of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data;
• anonymization, blocking, or elimination of unnecessary, excessive, or non-compliant data;
• portability of their data to another service or product provider, upon express request by the user;
• elimination of data processed with the user's consent;
• revocation of consent;
• protection and security of the collected data.
The Group has established the Information Security Policy and implemented the Information Security Management System (ISMS), with the objective of meeting the compliance requirements according to the ISO 27001; ISO 27002 standards and in compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
This document contains confidential information and material, property of the Zopone Group. All material contained in this document must be used exclusively for understanding the capabilities of the Zopone Group and should not be disclosed outside of its organization or used for purposes other than those mentioned. Its total or partial reproduction or its use with other organizations for any other purpose is not permitted, except with prior written authorization. Information security is based on
five essential pillars: confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and legality. Each of these pillars plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive information, ensuring that it is kept secret, is free from unauthorized alterations, is accessible when needed, is correctly authenticated, and complies with applicable laws and regulations. On the next page, we will present a detailed explanation of each of these pillars.
1. CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality aims to ensure the protection and secrecy of information. It is one of the most important guidelines of information security.
2. INTEGRITY
To ensure that the saved information is also correct. In this context, integrity also aims to ensure that this information is not altered by alternative means.
3. AVAILABILITY
Availability values the efficiency of an organization by establishing access, at any time, to data for its employees. In this scenario, it is essential to highlight that availability provides access as defined by the system administrator.
4. AUTHENTICITY
Authenticity aims to ensure that the data truly belongs to the announced source. Furthermore, this pillar also ensures that they were not altered during the process.
5. LEGALITY
Legality is a legal principle that determines that communication must follow the country's laws. When planning information security and cybersecurity strategies, the organization seeks to adapt its actions to the General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
ECONOMIC-FINANCIAL DIMENSION
The financial statements of the Zopone Group represent fundamental instruments for the analysis and monitoring of its economic and financial position. Through the structured presentation of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, they provide a comprehensive and precise view of the company's financial management.
These documents offer consistent subsidies for strategic decision-making, investment planning, and performance monitoring over time, allowing for the identification of trends and the anticipation of scenarios.
Their preparation follows current accounting and regulatory principles, ensuring the integrity, clarity, and reliability of the disclosed information. Transparency in the presentation of results strengthens institutional credibility and consolidates the company's relationship with its stakeholders.
By ensuring legal compliance and a commitment to responsible and efficient management, the financial statements reinforce the pillars of corporate sustainability and the perpetuity of the business.
SOCIAL AND SECTORAL DIMENSION
At the Zopone Group, social responsibility is one of the pillars that sustain our operations. Our employees are key pieces in this purpose. We invest in their personal and professional growth, creating an inclusive, safe, and healthy work environment, where everyone has the opportunity to develop and prosper. We believe that by valuing and supporting our employees, we are building a solid foundation for the company's continued success and positive impact on society.
Thus, the social responsibility of the Zopone Group goes beyond corporate practices, being a true culture that permeates all aspects of our business, guiding our decisions and actions towards a more just, balanced, and sustainable future for all.
WE INVEST IN HUMAN CAPITAL
OUR HUMAN CAPITAL IS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESSES.
In 2024, the Zopone Group prioritized actions for the qualification and permanent development of its employees, totaling 38,000 hours of training for its various areas, such as: administrative, engineering, technical, and operational.
In the current corporate scenario, marked by constant technological transformations, investing in the continuous development of employees has ceased to be a differentiator to become a strategic necessity. Training plays a fundamental role in this process, promoting the technical and behavioral qualification of professionals and aligning individual competencies with organizational objectives.
We value our human capital and its ability to overcome challenges; this is the basis for the sustainable growth of our businesses and an integral part of our business strategy and management model.
We encourage personal and professional development, according to our Career and Salary Plan, prioritizing respect and collective satisfaction among employees.
We have a low Turnover rate (index of the number of employees hired and dismissed). Our employees have a passion for excellence and pride in being part of the Zopone Group; this is reflected in the percentage of time our employees have been with the company.
STORIES OF DEDICATION AT WORK
In the corporate world, few characteristics are as valuable as the dedication and commitment of employees. At the Zopone Group, it is no different.
Meet the stories of four Zopone Group employees who have accumulated a remarkable time of dedication to the company. Mariella, Flávio, Antônio, and Valter have built their careers within the organization over many years.
These stories are examples of how the Zopone Group values and recognizes the dedication of its employees. Each narrative reveals a unique trajectory, full of learning, achievements, and a sense of belonging that strengthens the bonds between the team and the organization. These employees are true pillars of the Zopone Group's success, and their experience in the work environment is an example to be followed by all.
MARIELLA DE ANGELIS
POSITION: CONTROLLERSHIP COORDINATOR
LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS, BAURU - SP
"Zopone, for me, is a school where I learn every day. I started with many challenges, grew with each of them, and today I am just grateful to be part of this incredible journey alongside such inspiring people."
POSITION: DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS, BAURU - SP
"I began my journey at Zopone in 2008. I am grateful to Zopone because I learned and applied very important concepts in my life, such as discipline, humility, determination, and perseverance."
TIEPPO
POSITION: QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT & OHS COORDINATOR
LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS, BAURU - SP
"Over 15 years, I have had the opportunity to build my career at Zopone, overcome challenges, and evolve. I am grateful to the company for believing in my potential and in the construction of my career."
POSITION: BUDGETS SUPERVISOR
LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS, BAURU - SP
"I have been part of the Zopone Engenharia team for more than 30 years. In that time, I was able to learn a lot and consolidate my career, always learning every day and adding knowledge to the company."
ANTÔNIO PILASTRI
FLÁVIO
VALTER ZANGRANDE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
At the Zopone Group, we have the continuous objective of a "zero accident" goal. For this, we have a certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with the ISO 45001:2018 guidelines, and we also meet the current regulatory requirements.
The monitoring of occupational safety indicators, such as frequency and severity rates, allows for the tracking of the effectiveness of actions. Audits are periodically carried out with the objective of identifying failures in risk management and non-compliance with norms and procedures. Non-compliance with the policy, procedures, internal norms, and safety recommendations are subject to penalties established internally.
Prioritizing the life, health, safety, and well-being of workers are premises for all activities carried out in the work routines.
SOCIAL PROJECTS
We exercise our citizenship and positively impact the lives of people wherever we go. The Zopone Group has assumed its role and social commitment to contribute to a better future for children and adolescents by promoting sports as a tool for citizenship, through the Bauruense Association of Aquatic Sports (ABDA). The Association's mission is to train athletes in swimming, water polo, athletics, and music. Its main objective has been the inclusion of low-income children, keeping them away from crime and marginality through sports.
Our high-performance students, a group of about 500 participants in various modalities, receive nutritional, psychological, academic, and physical support, completely free of charge. In the educational part, today, ABDA has 120 scholarship athletes who, by virtue of their commitment and good behavior, are benefited with study scholarships in educational institutions in Bauru.
Of these 120 scholarship holders, 60 are university students in the most varied areas. Over more than a decade of operation, dozens of athletes have already graduated and now work in the job market in their professions, completing the cycle of citizen formation provided by ABDA.
4,500 PARTICIPANTS IN THE MOST DIVERSE MODALITIES
ACCOUNTABILITY & SOCIAL INDICATORS
In 2024, we reached 4,500 children and adolescents benefited by this project, educating them on the basic concepts of citizenship, teamwork, and affective, social, cognitive, and cultural aspects, such as: learning to compete, following rules and regulations, having interpersonal relationships, increasing the circle of friendships, respecting others, and having a sense of responsibility and solidarity.
Through an initiative of the Zopone Group directors, aiming to use sport as a tool allied to education to promote the transformation of society through the integral development of children and adolescents.
SOCIAL IMPACT
ASSISTANCE COLLABORATION FAMILY SUPPORT SPORTS INCENTIVE
CONTRIBUTION TO THE REDUCTION OF CRIME RATES IN BAURU-SP
51 ASSISTANCE ENTITIES
DIRECT CONTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES
4,500 CHILDREN BENEFITED THROUGH ABDA
CONSOLIDATION OF AUTONOMY AND SOCIAL LEADERSHIP
At ABDA, we believe in the power to transform realities and give new meaning to the lives of thousands of children and young people. But the- transformation goes beyond sports.
With discipline, dedication, and access to education, these children gain not just a uniform, but a purpose. And when that happens, the impact is not just individual. It spreads throughout the community. We serve children and young people, offering complete support with a highly trained team.
And we go further: we offer extra activities such as computer classes, robotics, and school reinforcement, in addition to the full support of a multidisciplinary team that closely monitors the development of each athlete. With more than 120 scholarship holders, we guarantee that our students have a future both inside and outside of sports.
Because, at ABDA, we believe that true victory goes beyond medals – it lies in education, opportunities, and the transformation we promote every day.
ABDA is not just a project. It is a movement. A movement where sport and education change lives, transform communities, and build a better future for everyone.
ABDA – Transforming lives through sport and education.
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION
The Environmental Policy of the Zopone Group establishes the objectives and goals to be met, action plans, criteria, performance indicators, management processes, evaluation, monitoring, and review.
The focus is to ensure, first, that all legal requirements related to the performance of the Company's operations are met and, subsequently, that they are improved.
ZOPONE GROUP'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The Zopone Group has a policy focused on the social and environmental aspects of its projects, seeking to maintain an ethical, respectful, and healthy relationship with the surrounding communities, the environment, and society in general. The Zopone Group's policy establishes the objectives and goals to be met, action plans, performance indicator criteria, management processes, evaluation, monitoring, and review.
Endowed with a broad vision that goes beyond the economic-operational and financial focus, the Company understands that its organizational success is also linked to its socio-environmental performance and, for this reason, considers the management of such aspects to be strategic. The Environmental Policy is the central document of the Environmental Management System (EMS) from which all managerial and operational actions related to the group's environmental aspects are derived.
CONSCIOUS USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
At our work sites, we have several informational banners, which raise awareness among employees to use natural resources in the best possible way, as well as environmental preservation, so that future generations can also benefit.
POLLUTION PREVENTION
At our work sites, we have devices for pollution prevention, such as containment basins for fuel tanks and power generators. For these devices, Mitigation kits are available in case of spills, for which employees are trained and qualified theoretically and practically to perform containment, segregation, and subsequently forward the generated waste to its final destination.
EQUIPMENT VERIFICATION
The equipment is periodically inspected by the Environment department in conjunction with the Transport department. In this inspection, we ensure that the equipment does not have leaks that could contaminate the soil, and on the same occasion, the smoke density is verified using five shades of tonality through the Ringelmann scale.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Waste Management Program's central objective is to define guidelines for the management of solid waste resulting from operational processes (collection, handling and packaging, temporary storage, transport, treatment, and final disposal).
Among the specific objectives, the following stand out:
• Compliance with the requirements of current legislation;
• The elimination/minimization of environmental risks, pollution prevention, preservation of natural resources, and meeting the needs and expectations of interested parties.
• At our work sites, we recycle solid waste, crushing hardened concrete waste, which can be reused in the production of concrete with or without structural function, as ballast, or in access maintenance.
WASTE SEGREGATION
At our work sites, we perform proper waste segregation, always separating each type into bays identified with signs and colors.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ZOPONE GROUP
The Zopone Group has an Environmental Management System certified in compliance with ISO 14001, establishing guidelines based on operational control, monitoring, and evaluation actions of the environmental performance of its entire operation, prioritizing:
• The prevention of pollution;
• The conscious use of natural resources at our work sites;
• The recycling and reuse of materials and inputs;
• Environmental recovery in the areas of its activities;
• The environmental education of its employees and partners;
• The development of the society where it operates;
• The continuous improvement of its innovative standards and construction methods;
• Rigor in operational controls and procedures;
• Serving its clients, with the goal of delivering products and services with greater energy efficiency and reduction of natural resources.
INDICADORES SÓCIO AMBIENTAIS
• A prevenção da poluição;
D) E)
F)
G) H)
I)
A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H) I) A) B) C)
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OF EMPLOYEES (NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES)
• O uso consciente de recursos naturais em nossas obras;
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OF EMPLOYEES (HOURS TRAINED)
• A reciclagem e reutilização de materiais e insumos;
• A recuperação ambiental nas áreas de suas atividades;
CONSUMPTION COMPARED TO THE YEAR 2020
• A educação ambiental de seus colaboradores e parceiros;
• O desenvolvimento da sociedade onde atua;
• A melhoria contínua de seus padrões e métodos construtivos inovadores;
RECYCLED WASTE
• Rigor nos controles operacionais e procedimentos;
TO CHILDREN THROUGH SPORTS INCENTIVE
QUANTITY OF BASIC FOOD BASKETS DELIVERED TO INSTITUTIONS
AID TO ASSISTANCE INSTITUTIONS (CHILDREN, ELDERLY, ETC)
• Atender seus clientes, tendo como meta entregar produtos e serviços com maior eficiência energética e redução de recursos naturais.
COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING
The Zopone Group has directed its strategies towards sustainable development objectives, aiming to contribute to the mitigation of climate change, reduction of CO² gas emissions, and is committed to contributing to the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
In 2024, the Group monitored 100% of its fleet, reaching the mark of 1,095 vehicles, including light and heavy vehicles. The Group also adopts a strategy of Preventive Maintenance and Programmed Fleet Renewal, aiming to reduce pollution and ensure greater energy efficiency.
Notes: The values presented follow the official factors of the IPCC and MCTI.
Ethanol is considered a biofuel, but it still emits CO² upon combustion and is included in the total.
Diesel:
Volume consumed: 860,528 liters
Emission factor: 2.68 kg CO²/L
Calculation: 860,528 x 2.68 = 2,306,215.04 kg
Gasolina:
Volume consumed: 1,703.79 liters
Emission factor: 2.32 kg CO²/L
= 2,306.22
Calculation: 1,703.79 x 2.32 = 3,952.79 kg CO² = 3.95 tCO²
Ethanol (alcohol):
Volume consumed: 21,201 liters
Emission factor: 0.75 kg CO²/L
Calculation: 21,201 x 0.75 = 15,900.75 kg CO² = 15.90 tCO²
Total Geral (para 2.585.518,85 litros):
Cálculo ponderado com base nas proporções dos combustíveis: Emissão total estimada = 2.326,07 tCO²/ano
Corresponding to a compensation 94.5 times greater than what is necessary for the impacts caused by the operation.
1. AWARENESS:
We promote educational campaigns about the environmental impacts of energy. Information is key to changing behavior.
2. EFFICIENCY:
We invest in technologies that optimize energy production and distribution, reducing consumption and carbon emissions.
3. RENEWABLES:
We prioritize clean energy sources, such as solar and wind, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.
4. RECYCLING:
We implement waste recycling programs and encourage the reuse of materials, reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
5. PARTNERSHIPS:
We work together with local communities and environmental organizations to promote sustainable projects and create a greener and more conscious future.
CREDITS
Board of Directors
Júnior Zopone
Cláudio Zopone
Diogo Zopone
Marcela Zopone
General Coordination / Preparation
Flávio Tieppo
Responsible Journalists
Bárbara Takemoto (MTB 0081166/SP)
Sheila Junqueira (MTB 29308/SP)
Art Direction / Layout
Raphael Mariano
Collaboration
Antônio Pilastri
Guilherme Ferreira
Contacts (14) 2106-5768 comunicacao@zopone.com.br www.zopone.com.br
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