Summary: | This study analyzes the evolution of of post-consumer reverse logistics actions by the Brazilian electric
power sector in 2009 to 2011. The approach includes literature review, exploratory, descriptive, quantitative
and qualitative research. In this study, a sample of 15 companies in the Brazilian energy sector
were selected, based on content analysis of sustainability reports extracted from the company websites
in 2009 to 2011. After collecting the data, 48 indicators were analyzed in the reports. Based on the
scores, a comparative analysis between levels of disclosure of reverse logistics was performed. The
15 companies analyzed revealed the presence of reverse logistics actions in 2011, showing an overall
result in the course of three years. Among the sectors presented, distribution achieved greater prominence
in 2011, with an increase in the presence of post-consumption indicators, showing a great result.
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