Overall impact
A (90)

Commentary

Light SA is a leader for overall positive impact. With an 'A' rating of 90.4 for overall impact (99th percentile compared to all companies), Light SA ranks 7th out of 63 industry peers, behind Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, Verbund, ERG and 3 others, and ahead of Intersect Power, Pattern Energy, Azure Power Global and 53 others. On top material causes for Light SA's industry (Utilities), Light SA performs well in Renewable Energy Growth (96.9 score), Healthy Oceans (95.8), Accountable Institutions (95.0) and 12 other causes where it received an 'A' score. Light SA did not receive a 'D' or 'F' rating on any cause.
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Company
Employees
4,587
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Sub-industry
Renewable Electricity
SASB industry
Electric Utilities & Power Generators
Headquarters
Rj, Brazil
Share classes
LGSXY
ADR
Description
Light S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric power in Brazil. The company distributes electricity in the state of Rio de Janeiro. It also engages in the research, planning, building, operation, and exploration of generation and transmission systems; purchase, sale, import, and export of electric and thermal power, and gas and industrial utilities; provision of consulting services in the energy sector; lease of real estate and personal properties; acquisition and sale of goods related to the studies and projects; implementation, operation, and maintenance of construction works and facilities; and hydropower generation activities. In addition, the company provides services to low voltage clients, including the assembly, renovation, and maintenance of facilities. Further, it offers technology solutions and systems for the operating management of utility concessionaires; and builds, installs, operates, and explores electric power plants. The company primarily serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Light S.A. was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Light SA, based on its industry sub-industry Renewable Electricity. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
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