Initiatives for the Combat of Corruption and Fraud

Get to know Itaipu Binational’s initiatives to combat corruption and fraud in its activities:

  • Code of Ethics/Ethics Committee
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers
  • Ombudsman/Ombudsman's Rule - Ombudsman's Office (Brazil) and Ombudsman's Office (Paraguay)
  • Autonomous binational internal audit, which reports directly to the Board of Directors
  • External audit, hired through bidding process, to verify the accounting processes and
  • External audit, hired through bidding process, to verify the accounting processes and
  • External audit, hired through bidding process, to verify the accounting processes and financial statements, among other aspects, which operates through two companies (Brazilian and Paraguayan) and its auditors' teams.
  • Implementation of computerized financial management systems (ERP)
  • Hiring of rating companies to assess the financial strength and ability to pay off debts
  • Implementation of binational electronic tool for procurement of products and services
  • Sponsorship Policy, which has a specific computerized system to assist in the management of applications and sponsorships
  • Requirement of rendering of accounts for the application of resources passed on by agreements, sponsorships and donations. If the information is not presented or approved by Itaipu, the beneficiary is obliged to fully refund the amount granted. Periodically, the donation and sponsorship actions are evaluated by the Internal and External Audits.
  • Signatory of the Global Pact Principles
  • Member of the thematic committee to combat corruption in the Brazilian network of the Global Pact
  • Signatory of UN Call to Action: Anti-corruption and the Global Development Agenda
  • Adherence to the Portuguese anti-corruption project Gestao Transparente.org
  • Member of the thematic committee on anti-corruption of Ethos Institute - GT Integridade
  • Member of the Compliance Directive Committee (CDC) of the Eletrobras System