Sustainable Corporate Governance and Transparency

Integrated and sustainable management

The company maintains high standards of governance, with a focus on transparency, integrity and financial discipline, always aligned with the best practices of compliance and responsible management, driving an ethical and efficient legacy.

Focus areas

Transparency, integrity and financial discipline, following the best corporate governance practices.

Strategic objectives

Promote ethical and transparent relationships with stakeholders, strengthening our commitment to the ESG agenda.

Initiatives developed

Adherence to the 100% Transparency Movement, of the Global Compact Network Brazil, ISO 37001 certification for anti-bribery management and robust compliance and governance goals.

Governance Structure

The highest governance body, convening shareholders in general meetings to approve Aegea’s strategic guidelines and accountability in accordance with the Company’s Bylaws.
General Assembly
The highest governance body, which brings together shareholders in an assembly to approve Aegea’s strategic guidelines and financial reporting, in accordance with the Bylaws.
A deliberative and collegial body tasked with advancing the Company’s interests, ensuring its sustainability, and maximizing shareholder value.
Composed of executives appointed by the Board of Directors, with a one-year term and eligibility for reelection. Responsible for executing the strategy set by the Board, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and the adoption of best practices in governance and integrity.
Leads the Aegea Group’s Integrity Program, ensuring the company’s unwavering commitment to ethical, transparent, and responsible conduct.
Conducts internal audits, identifies and prioritizes operational risks, develops and monitors controls to protect assets and ensure operational efficiency.

Corporate Structure

Health, Safety & Environment

Aegea is committed to maintaining safe and healthy environments, both internally and externally. Through the INTERAGE EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Management Program, Aegea formalizes policies, guidelines and procedures aimed at preserving lives, reducing accidents and conserving the environment, in addition to monitoring and controlling risks, aiming for continuous improvement and maintaining adherence to international standards.

Integrity Program

The Integrity Program is a set of tools, guidelines and formal management practices. These fronts guide the behavior of everyone who works for or represents Aegea, ensuring the company’s compliance, principles and values. Through continuous actions of prevention, detection, and monitoring of conduct that is not in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Conduct and with Laws and Regulations, the Program aims to help in the development of a culture aligned with the Company’s values, as well as in building a sustainable corporate business environment.

Policies and Code of Ethics and Conduct

Aegea has developed detailed policies that guide its actions in daily operations. Its employees have access to the Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Ethics Channel and participate in continuous training to promote a culture of integrity, consolidating the adoption of best practices.

ISO 37001

Aegea was a pioneer in the sanitation sector by achieving, in December 2018, the ISO 37001 certification – Anti-Bribery Management System. This achievement reaffirms the company’s commitment to transparency and the fight against corruption. To ensure compliance and strengthen its culture of integrity, the company undergoes periodic audits and adopts continuous preventive measures. The support of Senior Leadership is essential to ensure a solid and inspirational culture.

100% Transparency Movement

Aegea joined the 100% Transparency Movement with the Global Compact Network Brazil, which aims to align companies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda, encouraging corporate practices that go beyond legal obligations and strengthen integrity and transparency within organizations. Aegea is one of the Movement’s Ambassador companies and has the mission of engaging other organizations in the fight against corruption, in addition to meeting previously established goals.
Placto Global

Goals:

GOAL 1

100% transparency of all interactions with the Public Administration.

GOAL 2

100% integrity in compensation for top management.

GOAL 3

100% of the high-risk value chain trained in integrity.

GOAL 4

100% transparency of the Compliance and Governance structure.

GOAL 5

100% transparency on reporting channels.

Ethics Channel

Aegea’s Ethics Channel allows employees, contractors, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to submit reports anonymously and securely. All reports are reviewed confidentially by a specialized team to ensure the protection of whistleblowers, witnesses, and all parties involved.

The reporting channel provides case follow-up and guarantees that appropriate measures are taken. This is another pillar of the governance and transparency policy, reaffirming Aegea’s commitment to integrity.

The service is carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reports can be submitted through our website or via a toll-free telephone line, and you are not required to identify yourself.

Online Service

Click here to access the Ethics Channel website and fill in the fields to register your report securely and anonymously. Write down the protocol number to track your report.

Online Service

Click here to access the Ethics Channel website and fill in the fields to register your report securely and anonymously. Write down the protocol number to track your report.