Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELP)
Filed: 30 Dec 21, 12:00am
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December, 2021
Commission File Number 1-14668
COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Energy Company of Paraná
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
José Izidoro Biazetto, 158
81200-240 Curitiba, Paraná
Federative Republic of Brazil
+55 (41) 3331-4011
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No ___X____
Copel’s PNB shares becomes a constituent of IGPTW B3 Index
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL, a company that generates, transmits, distributes and trade energy, with shares listed on B3 (CPLE3, CPLE5, CPLE6), the NYSE (ELPVY, ELP) and the LATIBEX (XCOP), hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Company's category “B” preferred shares (CPLE6) were included in the theoretical portfolio of IGPTW, which will come into force in January 04, 2022.
Great Place to Work (GPTW) is a global consultancy service that supports companies to achieve better results through a culture of trust, high performance and innovation, certifying and recognizing the best work environments around the world.
The IGPTW B3 aims to be the average performance indicator of the quotations of companies certified by GPTW listed on B3 and complements the family of indices focused on ESG (English acronym for environmental, social and governance), reinforcing the role of companies and leadership to promote best practices in the labor market.
The index will include companies committed to a constant process of cultural transformation and improvement of the work environment, in which relationships between people and employee development are at the center of debates, generating a positive impact for business.
The participation in this index reflects the Company's commitment and effort with the best ESG practices in the market.
Curitiba, December 29, 2021.
Adriano Rudek de Moura
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
For further information, please contact the Investor Relations team:
ri@copel.com or +55 41 3331-4011
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date December 29, 2021
| COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL | ||
| By: | /S/ Daniel Pimentel Slaviero | |
| Daniel Pimentel Slaviero Chief Executive Officer | ||
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