Environmental responsibility is one of the directives that guide the decisions and activities of SEFAC and is expressed in all the undertaking’s activities, from the adoption of operating procedures to carrying out projects aimed at conserving the environment and improving the quality of life of the local population. In addition to complying with environmental legislation the Serra do Facão Hydroelectric Power Station project prioritized the preparation of programs and socio-environmental actions, the aim of which was to help with environmental preservation and promote the sustainable development of affected municipalities.

The socio-environmental programs are based on fundamental principles, like the conservation of biodiversity, the application of natural resources, valuing regional knowledge and culture and promoting socio-economic sustainability. These projects include everything from actions in the area of environmental monitoring and management to aspects related to tourism and public security, including activities like managing water resources, cataloguing and conserving fauna and flora, environmental education, handicrafts, support for commercial and service activities and fostering local production activities.