Daniela Ody Nedel

Gerdau USA, Inc. produces Iron and steel products. It manufactures steel fabricated concrete reinforcing bars, wooden bars, ferrous alloy and rubber bars. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Gerdau AmeriSteel Corp. manufactures and recycles steel. The company was founded in October 2002 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

The construction of a hydroelectric dam on the river Pelotas, between the towns of Anita Garibaldi (Santa Catarina) and Pinhal da Serra (RS), was the reason that motivated the companies Alcoa Aluminio SA, Camargo Correa Cements S / A, Company Brasileira de Aluminio, Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz (Generation) and DME Energética Ltda. to form BAESA (Energética Barra Grande SA) on September 27, 2001. Besides the objective of generating power, the reality showed that, in parallel, are being generated jobs, income, opportunities, quality of life, motivation, perspective and hope. The Barra Grande Hydroelectric impressive. Whether for its grandeur, the perfect harmony between the structures, the genius of its logistics or the difficulty of building a site with huge dimensions, the fact is that the project arouses admiration. And even before such a finding, it can be said that the hardest work is not building the plant, but the realization of environmental projects, whose implementation requires more than technical knowledge, talent, discipline and persistence. The implementation of these projects, all under the responsibility of the enterprise, it is necessary to add transparency to carry them out, ability to handle contingencies, sensitivity to understand the requirements, respect for living with people and humility to recognize possible mistakes. And it is the commitment to environmental projects, which gave importance to the enterprise. Activities were developed that were from the relocation of families to the rescue and management of wild fauna and flora, including works and services infrastructure in the cities, the revitalization of neighboring communities, environmental education, monitoring of water quality of river basin Pelotas recovery and preservation of historical heritage, cultural, scenic and archaeological, forestry and others. There are 26 projects designed to promote, effectively, the local socioeconomic development, environmental preservation and redemption of history and culture of the region. The fulfillment of these projects provides remarkable facts and records. There is no longer proud to deliver a home to a family that never had his own, to develop a project that rescued memory and legacy of a people. And finally, the satisfaction in knowing that will be planted one million saplings of native trees in the region, ensuring the enhancement of the environment.

Seiva SA Florestas e Industrias engages in crop planting and protection. The company is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Évora SA is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of packaging products. It operates through the following segments: Polypropylene Nonwovens, Aluminum Cans, and Plastic Caps. The Polypropylene Nonwovens segment manufactures and sells disposable hygienic, medical, and industrial products. The Aluminum Cans segment refers to the production and commercialization of aluminum cans for beverages. The Plastic Caps segment manufactures plastic caps for food, beverages, and pharmaceutical, personal care, and beauty products. The company also cultivates pine and eucalyptus for log production. The company was founded on January 21, 1988 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Caixa Econômica Federal (CAIXA) is the asset management subsidiary of government-owned Brazil Ministry of Finance. Headquartered in Brasilia, the firm was founded in 1861 and engages in various business activities related to real estate loans, basic sanitation, urban infrastructure, commercial banking and rendering services delegated by the Government of Brazil. They develop partnerships with government, especially municipalities, aiming to provide more efficient financial management solutions and to execute infrastructure and other projects. CAIXA is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Global Compact.

Hewlett-Packard Brasil Ltda. manufactures, markets, sells, and services technology products and office equipment. Its products include desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, audio and video equipment, calculators, monitors, and other computer accessories. The company serves corporate, government, and retail customers from regional offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and Curitibia. Hewlett Packard Brasil was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

InBev Belgium NV manufactures and distributes beers. The firm also produces malt extracts, food preparations from flour, non-alcoholic beverages, and residues of starch and sugar. Its brands include Stella Artois, Brahma, Beck’s, Skol, Leffe, Jupiler, Siberian Crown, Cass, Quilmes and Hoegaarden. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

Part of Grupo Fischer Total, Fischer América Comunicação Total Ltda. is a company based in São Paulo, Brazil that provides advertising services.

Escala Comunicacao e Marketing provides advertising services. The private company is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Part of Banco Bradesco SA, Kirton Bank SA is a commercial bank that provides banking services. The company is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

Companhia Brasileira de Bebidas SA manufactures and distributes beer. It markets products under the brand names Antarctica, Bohemia, Caracu, Carlsberg, Chopp, Kronembier, Liber, Miller Genuine Draft, Polar, Serra Malt, and Skol. The company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

American Iron & Steel Institute, Inc. is a company that operates in the iron and steel industry. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the company is Kevin Dempsey.

Centrais Elétricas da Paraíba SA provides hydroelectric power services. The company is based in Recife, Brazil. The CEO of the Brazilian company is Wilson Pinto Ferreira. Centrais Elétricas da Paraíba was acquired by CPFL Energia SA, part of Government of China from January 23, 2017 on November 12, 2009 for $354.26 million.

The American Chamber Of Commerce For Brazil São Paulo is a chamber of commerce based in São Paulo, Brazil. It serves as a platform for businesses to connect and collaborate, promoting trade and economic growth in Brazil.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico is a government agency engaged in the promotion of scientific and technological research. It conducts studies and training programs for students and professionals in the fields of biology and nuclear physics. The company was founded on January 15, 1951 and is headquartered in Brasília, Brazil.

Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo (FIESP) is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian company is focused on improving the quality of life of workers in the industry, their families, and the community in general. The private company's subsidiary, Sesi, plays a fundamental role in the social development of Brazil by collaborating effectively with the improvement of the quality of life of workers in the industry, their families, and the community in general. The company also operates the SENAI-SP portal, which provides industrial learning services.

Instituto de Estudos para o Desenvolvimento Industrial (IEDI) is a Brazilian research institute that focuses on studying the industrial development of Brazil. IEDI is based in São Paulo, Brazil, and was founded by Eugênio Emílio Staub. The institute provides analysis and proposals for the resumption of economic, social, and environmental development in the country. IEDI conducts studies on the performance of the Brazilian industry, including its technological intensity, productivity, and employment. The institute also analyzes the impact of global economic trends on the Brazilian industry.

Oceana Offshore SA provides logistic support, shipbuilding, and offshore oil exploration services. It handles medium and large sized offshore vessels as well as underwater inspection and construction vessels. It operates in the Oil segment. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Niteroi, Brazil.

Gerdau Ameristeel is an American company that manufactures steel products. The private company is based in Knoxville.

SPIC Brasil Energia Participações SA is a Brazilian energy generator company founded in 2015. The private company is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and has subsidiaries in Brazil. The company seeks to simplify complex problems in the energy industry. The company offers products and services to improve their operations and are open to hiring suppliers to help them achieve their goals.

CPFL Renováveis generates energy from water and wind. The private company is based in São Paulo, Brazil.