Petrobras once again awarded by UNESCO and by the BPA as a Citizenship Institution

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Last Thursday night, May 8, at the auditorium of the Jockey Club Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro, Petrobras was was granted the 2008 Citizenship Institution for its contribution to reinforcing citizenship and social development in Brazil. The ceremony was attended by governor Sérgio Cabral and by several other authorities.

The Citizenship Personality, an award that is in its fourth edition, is an initiative of UNESCO, of the Brazilian Press Association (BPA), and of the Folha Dirigida newspaper. This is the second time the company is granted this honor, which was previously won in 2007.

Luis Fernando Nery, Petrobras’ Social Responsibility manager, represented president José Sérgio Gabrielli de Azevedo at the awarding ceremony. "This award is the recognition of the quality of the actions Petrobras carries out. We are a reference in the country’s economic development, and we also hope to be one in the area of citizenship," he concluded.

Petrobras’ Social Responsibility manager recalled two other important awards the company was granted. This week, Petrobras’ Social & Environmental Balance was rated the world’s best by GRI Reader's Choice Awards, a distinction that acknowledges the most transparent and complete sustainability reports in the world. Additionally, the company was considered one of the oil and gas companies with the highest degree of transparency regarding its profit, according to the Transparency International report published in late April.

To the representative of UNESCO, Pedro Lessa, the awardees are "examples of motivation for the society." "Citizenship with culture is fundamental for a sovereign, fair nation," said Jesus Chediak, president of the Brazilian Press Association (BPA). To Adolfo Martins, president of the Folha Dirigida, "the award is a just, merited acknowledgement in the fight for citizenship."

Award – Every year, the Citizenship Personality award s ten personalities for their work in the defense of social achievements and in the search for valuing human beings. Three institutions that work for social inclusion are also elected.

Petrobras was elected via direct and spontaneous voting, with no previous name suggestion. The votes were cast by an electoral college of 4327 people who dedicate their efforts to social participation and are representative of several segments of the society.  In addition to Petrobras, two other Institutions, the Cesgranrio Foundation and the Rio Voluntário, and another ten Personalities were elected.