We are very proud to present the publication of EDP Brasil's first Quarterly ESG Report with a disclosure format entirely dedicated to measuring our performance through investor-relevant metrics.

At EDP Brasil, we have been committed to ESG excellence for many years now and believe in sustainability as a critical value in an integrated strategy. The reports aim to disclose our best practices and are essential for adequately evaluating the opportunities and mitigating the related risks as we work to implement the Company's strategic objectives.

On April 26, EDP Brasil presented the strategic plan to the market with its vision for the 2021-2025 period when a forecasted investment of R$ 10 billion will be allocated to the Company's activities and growth segments. This plan combines growth with solid results and represents our commitment to excellence in best ESG practices.

We have ramped up our efforts to reduce emissions and decarbonize our portfolio and now expect to have one which is completely green by 2030, reaching our carbon neutral target 20 years ahead of the cut-off date stipulated under the Paris Agreement. These commitments orientated for action will allow EDP to spearhead the energy transition in our principal markets and create superior value for all our stakeholders.

As we continue to lead the energy transition, we have adopted a decision-making process throughout the entire Group which is guided by the principles of a circular economy and the increase in the natural capital. We are committed to performing a fundamental role in the post-COVID recovery in all the geographies where we operate thereby contributing directly to a just transition for society as a whole.

We remain committed to providing a fair and safe workplace based on the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. Our objective is to have more than 35% of women making up our work force as well as increasing social investments aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and to the principles of the United Nationals Global Compact, including human rights, labor and the environment.

We have implemented international standards of corporate governance, compliance and ethics. Over the past year, the Company has registered important achievements in this respect, such as the creation of the Vice Presidency for People and ESG, and the increased participation of women on EDP Brasil's Board of Directors, rising to 33%, more than the national average, and one of the best performances in the electric ´power sector. The initiatives underscore our commitment to an increasingly greater integration of environmental, social and governance themes in our businesses.

Fernanda Pires

Vice President and Officer of People and

ESG

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With the sector's move towards greater standardization in sustainability reports, this performance report is also expected to continue in a state of constant evolution. The indicators in this report are selected on the basis of their relevance to the investor community as well as the other stakeholders. For more information, please consult the Annual Sustainability Report of EDP Brasil. Our Annual Sustainability Report adheres to the voluntary reporting guidelines, specifically the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures), SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) e IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council) initiatives which have also been used as a basis for the selection of indicators included in the material presented. Assurance of ESG indicators takes place annually following the conclusion of the Annual Report, and for this reason the information in this report is subject to adjustments as a result of this process.

Target

Indicator

Unit

1Q21

1Q20

%

2025

2030

EBITDA in Renewables

%

66

51

29%

-

100%

Scopes 1 & 2 Emissions

tCO2/MWh

0.35

0.27

26%

-

-85%*

Renewable Generation

%

79

84

-6%

-

100%

Level of Engagement

%

86

86

-

Women in the Workforce

%

22.7

22.3

2%

30%

35%

Accident Frequency Rate

Fr

0

0.57

-100%

0

0

Women in Positions of

%

13.5

14.1

-4%

30%

35%

Leadership

Cybersecurity

bitsight

800

700

14%

"Keep Advanced"

rating

*Target approved by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative with a horizon of 2032, the value of the target set according to the performance against that for 2017.

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GHG emissions

Specific Emissions CO2

Scope 1 Emissions

Scope 2 Emissions

Air Quality

NOx Emissions

SO2 Emissions

Particulate Material Emissions

Water Management

Total withdrawal of fresh water Consumption of water in regions with a hydric shortfall

Coal and waste management

Total disposable waste

Total waste from coal combustion Average valorization rate of ash residue

Environmental Material

Investments Expenses

Environmental penalties and rates

Environmental Management

Environmental accidents

Low Carbon Economy

EBITDA in Renewables

Installed Coal Capacity

Renewable Generation

Unit 1Q21 1Q20 %

tCO2eq/MWh

0.27

0.21

24%

ktCO2eq

765.89

571.68

34%

ktCO2eq

57.69

53.70

7%

kt

0.67

0.50

34%

kt

2.06

1.98

4%

kt

0.37

0.50

-26%

To

1,841

1,278

44%

%

99

99

-

t

28,207

19,396

45%

t

23,718

13,812

72%

%

61

82

-26%

R$ 000s

29,119

18,847

58%

R$ 000s

7,373

4,450

66%

RS 000s

0

0

-

# 0 0 -

%

66

51

29%

%

25

25

-

%

79

84

-6%

1 The quarterly environmental indicators consolidate the companies controlled by EDP Brasil, with the exception of the "Low Carbon economy" bloc, which includes the amounts proportional to EDP's stakes in the joint venture assets.

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Employment1

Women on the payroll People with special needs

Racial Diversity2 (under-represented groups)

Rate of retention of employees who return to work and remain 12 months after the termination of maternity/paternity leave

Women

Men3

Employee beneficiaries with complementary pension program

Turnover

Level of engagement

Training

Total hours of training

Trained employees

Direct investments in training

Occupational Health and Safety

Accidents with own employees Accidents with service providers Fatal accidents with own employees Fatal accidents with servicer providers Frequency rate - Own

Frequency rate - Service providers Accidents in communities

Social Investment

Beneficiaries

Total Investment

Education

Emergency support

Access to energy

Climate and Biodiversity

Art and Culture

Social Inclusion

Others

EDP Volunteers

Sustainable Value Chain

Global IDF (Supplier Development Index) Procurement from local suppliers Satisfaction of the partners

Unit

1Q21 1Q20

%

%

22.7

22.3

2%

%

1.7

1.6

8%

%

24.4

23.9

2%

%

100

100

-

%

66.7

N/A

-

%

2.491

2.602

-4%

%

3.7

3.3

12%

%

86

86

-

H

25,543

14,968

71%

%

62.4

21.5

190%

R$

252,785

149,973

69%

#

4

4

-

#

40

22

82%

#

0

0

-

#

2

0

100%

Fr

0

0.57

-100%

Fr

1.72

0.88

95%

#

8

8

-

#

19,237

9,225

109%

R$

735,700

637,566

15%

R$

628,481

468,837

34%

R$

32,894

0

-

R$

0

0

-

R$

8,078

0

-

R$

20,000

100,000

-80%

R$

37,196

15,579

139%

R$

9,050

53,150

-83%

%

12

6

118%

%

91

91

-

%

19

22

-12%

%

88

88

-

  1. The indicators with respect to employees consider controlled and partially controlled employees and make up the consolidated figures
  2. The indicator consolidates the number of employees pertaining to under-represented groups, nominally, black, mixed race, indigenous, yellow as well as "not informed".
  3. This indicator refers to employees of the male gender who had the right to paternity leave via Empresa Cidadã. Since this scheme only began in 2020, 12 months have still not elapsed since 1Q20.

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