Benefits and well-being

Our people are at the heart of our purpose

Their well-being is a top priority for us

At EDP, well-being is not an isolated benefit. It is part of how we work, lead and grow as a global company. We believe people can only bring their best energy to the energy transition when they feel supported in every dimension of life.

Our well-being framework is built around five connected dimensions: physical, emotional, social, professional and financial well-being. This holistic approach helps us respond to different life stages, local realities and personal needs, while maintaining a consistent global ambition: to create a healthier, more flexible, inclusive and human work experience.

Across EDP, we combine global benefits, local solutions and continuous listening to support our people and their families. Our approach includes health and prevention, mental health support, flexible work practices, family and care benefits, learning and career development, financial security and community engagement.

We are also committed to measuring progress. That is why we are strengthening how we share well-being indicators and employee experience results: what matters to our people should be visible, managed, and continuously improved.

Our ambition as a future-proof organisation is only achievable if we prioritize individual well-being within the company and ensure human and meaningful experiences for everyone.

Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade

CEO

Well-being by design

At EDP, we believe that sustainable performance starts with people. Our Global Well-being Policy reflects our commitment to creating a work environment where individuals can thrive, contribute and grow, supported across every dimension of well-being.

Discover the principles that guide our approach and shape the employee experience across EDP.

Explore our Well-being Policy

Emotional well-being

By emotional well-being, we mean our attitudes and reactions to daily events, as well as the ability to navigate the ups and downs of life by understanding and regulating one's own emotions.

We believe that a healthy mind is essential to a balanced life, so we promote the importance of this topic through our annual global Mind Your Mind mental health campaign, where we seek to break down stereotypes, help identify warning symptoms, and encourage people to ask for help by offering psychological support.

Our golden rule

Set non-negotiable life standards; they’ll guide you through tough times when making hard decisions

Related benefits and perks

Mental health awareness, support lines, leadership toolkits, emotional resilience training and mindfulness sessions

Physical well-being

Physical well-being relates to the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle that allows you to complete daily tasks without excessive fatigue or physical stress.

To maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day, it is essential that we take care of our physical health, including aspects such as nutrition, sleep, and movement. That’s why EDP provides, among other services, health insurance for employees and their families, nutrition consultations and sports activities, having gyms in various facilities and promoting discussion moments around this dimension of well-being.

Our golden rule

Take regular breaks, stay active, and make conscious and healthy meal choices

Related benefits and perks

Healthcare coverage, preventive care, family health support, nutrition initiatives and sports and well-being activities

Social well-being

This dimension of well-being refers to the importance of building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships and fostering quality connections with those around us: communities, family, friends, and co-workers.

The ability to maintain healthy relationships with others and support networks is essential to keep all dimensions of well-being balanced. At EDP, we care for your family and support parenthood with different benefits like extended paternity leave, gift baskets for new parents, childcare benefits, and family health insurance. We also care for our communities through our volunteering program dedicated to responding to social and environmental needs and emergencies to which employees can dedicate six days of work per year.

Our golden rule

Enjoy your free time with your family and friends, and invest in social activities

Related benefits and perks

Flexible work, parental and caregiving support, volunteering opportunities and time to celebrate life's moments

Professional well-being

We believe a positive work experience produces feelings of satisfaction, pride, and value and that allows skills and competencies to be developed or strengthened. Flexibility, development, and recognition are essential concepts in the professional field. Aware of this importance, we also give our employees the flexibility to work and learn at their own pace, providing a customized development path to achieve their ambitions and the benefit of a hybrid working model for all compatible functions.

Our golden rule

Plan your week ahead, limit the number and length of meetings, and set aside time to focus on a given task or activity

Related benefits and perks

Hybrid work, Flex Time, learning opportunities, career mobility and guidance on the right to disconnect

Financial well-being

This dimension of well-being emphasises the importance of managing one’s financial life, both now and in preparation for the future. Therefore, aligned with market best practices, our total compensation framework includes three main components: base salary, benefits package, and variable pay – aimed at ensuring fairness, equity, and meritocracy across the EDP group.

Base salary

Benefits and perks

Incentives

Our golden rule

Improve your financial literacy and plan according to your personal goals

Related benefits and perks

Social assistance, food allowance, pension plan, insurance, flexible benefits, shares and financial well-being learning

Furthermore, our social assistance programme, life insurance, pension scheme, and discounts will help you manage your finances in the present, ensuring a safe and stable future.

Have you stopped to think about how you are feeling? Take 2 minutes out of your day to answer our questions and discover your current state of well-being.

This questionnaire evaluates 5 aspects of your well-being, as it is today, in accordance with EDP's holistic well-being concept.

Physical

Ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle that allows you to complete daily tasks without excessive fatigue or physical stress.

Emotional

It relates to attitudes and reactions to daily events, the ability to navigate the ups and downs of life, to understand one's own emotions and regulate them.

Social

Ability to establish quality connections with other people, to reconcile work-family life and to create a positive impact on the environment and the community around us.

Professional

Linked to a positive work experience that results in satisfaction, pride and value, as well as the ability to develop or refine new skills.

Financial

Ability to manage financial life in the present while preparing for the future by anticipating unexpected events.

Before discovering your well-being level for today, do not forget that:

All dimensions of well-being require your attention.

There are various tools and habits to help you improve/maintain your well-being.

Your well-being requires daily and constant work.

Be aware of signs that could indicate a mental health problem and seek help, if necessary.

Try to perform physical exercise regularly and complement it with a balanced diet. Arrange your day so you have sufficient space and time to work, but also have time for family, friends and yourself. In the professional field, aim for your tasks to be challenging, inspiring and financially rewarding, while seeking to lead a balanced life.

According to the World Health Organization, it is essential to view health as the overall state of physical, psychological and social well-being. Listening to your body and mind is essential for a more balanced and healthy life.

Explore some free tools here, which can help restore balance by creating new healthy habits.

29k

The José Neves Foundation (FJN) is committed to the personal development and well-being of the Portuguese people. The 29k FJN app provides personal development programs.

You can also consult the guide to personal development: "How do you invest in your well-being?”

Download the file Access the online version

Other relevant resources:

World Health Organization Eu sinto.me

We support our employees in balancing professional and personal life

EDP implements more than 150 initiatives, both internally and in collaboration with partners, to foster work–life integration among its employees. As a certified work-life balance company in all the countries where it operates, EDP is the only global organisation to have attained this distinction at this level of excellence.

For EDP, flexibility, respect, and equal opportunities are essential to building a fairer society.

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The Mind Your Mind sessions helped to normalise the topic of mental health ("It's OK not to be OK") and raise awareness of the symptoms of mental illness.
EDP is committed to supporting employees' mental health and encourages the use of the psychosocial help services offered by the company's Social Services.
Through the excellent testimonies of the various participants, ways of dealing with stress, anxiety and depression were conveyed. More than ever it's necessary to address mental health and to be aware that we are not alone.
I'm very grateful to MYM sessions and hope it'll be resumed soon!

Ema Mariquito

E-REDES

Mind your mind initiative

With the World Mental Health Day (October 10) as a reference, EDP has promoted, over the years, a set of initiatives placing this topic as a priority for all of us.

Creating healthier workplaces through mental health awareness

Mental health is a core part of EDP’s global well-being strategy. Through Mind Your Mind, we encourage open, stigma-free conversations and promote prevention, awareness and access to support.

The campaign brings together global and local initiatives, employee stories and expert perspectives to help people recognise warning signs, ask for help and support others. More than a campaign, Mind Your Mind is part of our commitment to a healthier, more human work environment.

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What is mental health?