The E+ Institute is an independent Brazilian think tank that works to connect governments, industry, civil society and academia to promote the energy transition and the green transformation of industry as vectors for the country’s socio-economic development.
E+ promotes debate on these issues based on scientific evidence, through dialogue with various stakeholders, the development of studies and the dissemination of knowledge in the area of decarbonization, with an emphasis on the bioeconomy, the electricity sector and industrial production, including the promotion of new green industrial investments in the country. To this end, the Institute has a multidisciplinary team and a wide range of strategic partners.
Strengthen the E+ Institute to increase its contribution to building public policies in favor of a just energy transition.
Ensure that the transition catalyzes the country's socio-economic development, mainly through green neo-industrialization.
Promoting the bioeconomy as a strategic pillar for the development and de-fossilization of the national economy.
Stimulate efficiency and sustainability in the operation and expansion of the Brazilian electricity sector.
Promoting the thesis that a just energy transition and economic and social development are not mutually exclusive and generate value.
To help the country become a green leader, with carbon neutrality, economic growth and social justice.
The energy transition is a vector for economic development and must be socially just, economically efficient and committed to science.
Institutional impartiality, critical perspective and absence of party ties.
An essential tool for engaging society and building new visions.
Focus on pragmatic solutions with medium and long-term repercussions.
Defending technological options only when they are scientifically proven.
Scientifically based and technically consistent work.
Seeking a balance between economic, social and environmental interests.
Taking into account the characteristics of the different regions of the country, without “importing” solutions.
The E+ Institute is funded by national and international foundations and organizations, and does not receive money from companies or governments. This guarantees its independence, transparency and plurality in its dialog with all sectors of society. Accountability for its work and the use of these resources is part of the essence of the E+ Institute.
