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Integrated Report

Letter from the CEO

Transforming lives through education

Educate to Transform: Our Journey in 2024

In a world of constant challenges and opportunities, we reaffirm our mission every year: educate to transform. Today, we impact the lives of more than 1.3 million students, promoting inclusion, innovation and quality in higher education.

In 2024, we began a new strategic cycle, strengthening cash generation and focusing on operational excellence. Our national presence expanded with the acquisition of Centro Universitário Newton Paiva in Minas Gerais and Edufor in Maranhão, consolidating our commitment to quality education.

Academic excellence continued to rise, with all our educational institutions rated 4 and 5 by the MEC. Additionally, we made significant progress in our ESG agenda, being recognized by the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index and in 2024 we maintained our position as the only higher education institution in Brazil classified as an ESG Leader with 'AA' rating by MSCI.

Thank you to everyone who is part of this journey!

Eduardo Parente, CEO of Yduqs

Who We Are

Yduqs is one of the largest education groups in Brazil, offering an innovative, accessible and quality teaching ecosystem.

Our Numbers

1.3

million active students

106

campuses across more than 25 states + DF

2,598

distance learning centers

69

higher education institutions

16,721

employees

+100

thousand students graduated in 2024

Yduqs Group Brands

Higher Education: Estácio, Ibmec, IDOMED, Wyden and Damásio
Edtechs and innovation: HardWork Medicina, Grupo Q and EnsineMe

Our commitment to academic quality is evident: all our higher education institutions received grades 4 and 5 in MEC reaccreditation processes.

Our Teaching Ecosystem

Yduqs offers in-person, hybrid and digital higher education, adapted to students' needs.

Our Brands and Differentiators:

Estácio
Estácio - Accessible, quality education with nationwide presence.
IBMEC
Ibmec - Reference in business, technology and law education.
IDOMED
IDOMED - Largest private medical education network in Brazil.
Wyden
Wyden - Regionalized education with strong presence in North and Northeast.
Damásio
Damásio - Specialist in legal education.
Grupo Q
Grupo Q - Largest platform for civil service exam and ENEM preparation.
Hardwork
EnsineMe - Edtech dedicated to innovation in methodologies and digital content.

Innovation

We invested over R$300 million in technology in 2024,

strengthening our digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence applied to education.

Workability Platform Launches

Artificial intelligence connecting students to the job market.

CMS and TácIA Launches

Automation of academic content management, improving student experience.

Innovative disciplines

New teaching formats incorporating active methodologies and microlearning.

Advances in the ESG Journey

• In 2024 we reaffirmed our position as the only higher education institution in Brazil with MSCI 'AA' ESG rating

Inclusion in B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE)

GHG Protocol Gold Seal for transparency and third-party assurance of GHG emissions

Over 2.4 million people impacted by social projects

 
Download the 2024 Integrated Report

Our Top Highlights of the Year

New ESG Strategy - Commitment to a Sustainable Future

In 2024, Yduqs enhanced its ESG Strategy, based on four pillars: Education and Workability, Social, Environmental and Governance. In the Education and Workability pillar, we strengthened employability through the Minha Carreira Portal and expansion of academic programs aligned with the market. In Social, we advanced in diversity and inclusion, we have 57% of women in the leadership positions and 42% of our employees and 31% of teachers are Black. In Environmental, we ensured full offset of CO2 emissions and reached 92% of energy from renewable sources. In Governance, we reinforced transparency and compliance, ensuring external audits and enhancing our internal processes.

Exame Award - Recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For

Yduqs was recognized by the Exame Award as one of the best companies to work for in Brazil. This recognition reflects our efforts in professional development, well-being and inclusion, with career paths, continuous training and mental health initiatives. Our organizational culture values employee growth, providing an innovative and motivating environment.

Educa2030 - Leadership in Transforming Education

As an Educa2030 ambassador, Yduqs reinforces its commitment to educational inclusion and professional training. The initiative, linked to the UN Global Compact in Brazil, seeks to expand access to education, reduce inequalities and encourage female presence in STEM careers. Through strategic partnerships, we positively impacted thousands of students and strengthened the connection between education and social development.

Our commitment to social transformation goes beyond the classroom, promoting actions that generate lasting impact in the communities where we operate.

ESG GOALS
MEASURING OUR PROGRESS

ESG Pilar Target Year SDG Goal
Education and Workability 2030 SDG 8 Increase by 10% the number of graduates employed by 2030
Education and Workability   SDG 4 Transform Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) into University Centers, totaling 34 university centers
Education and Workability 2030 SDG 4 Make ESG competency track available to all undergraduate students starting in 2026, and by 2030 ensure 140,000 students obtain certification in the Track.
Social 2030 SDG 5 Achieve 50% women in senior leadership positions by 2030.
Social 2030 SDG 10 Achieve 50% black people in leadership positions by 2030.
Social   SDG 10 Increase 15 vacancies per year for Young Apprentices, considering diversity criteria.
Social   SDG 17 Increase results of semester extension activities by 30%.
Social 2030 SDG 17 Graduate 5,000 students in the Institute's proprietary Programs (Youth and Adult Literacy + Vocational Training) by 2030.
Social     *Under validation
Environmental 2030 SDG 13 Reduce gross scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% by 2030 and offset remaining emissions.
Environmental   SDG 12 Exceed 50% of units that recycle generated waste.
Environmental     Foster 25 climate change research projects and implement 20% of the projects.
Governance   SDG 16 Implementation of ISO 27001 - Information Security.
Governance   SDG 16 Implement Supplier Development Program in Sustainability for 100% of essential service SMEs (active small and medium suppliers).
Governance     *Under validation
*Goals under validation may be incorporated in future updates. To follow any revisions, please access the ESG Center.

Career and Professional Experience

Yduqs has a non-negotiable commitment to the employability and professional development of its students. We know that quality education must go beyond the classroom and prepare students to enter the job market.

In 2024, we significantly enhanced the Careers Portal, an innovative platform connecting students to job market opportunities. The main novelty was Scan, an artificial intelligence system recommending jobs aligned with each student's profile and skills.

  • 292 thousand students accessed the platform
  • 91 thousand job openings posted throughout the year
  • 19 thousand resumes completed and optimized
  • 13 career events held with participation from major companies

Beyond formal employment, we encourage an entrepreneurial mindset among our students. Our programs include mentoring, innovation courses and access to networking with experts from various fields.

One of the key metrics reinforcing Yduqs' positive impact on the job market is our graduates' employability. Our latest data shows:

Institution Employability Rate
Yduqs Consolidated 77.7%
Estácio 73.0%
Wyden 75.0%
Ibmec 90.1%
IDOMED 98.1%

With these numbers, we reaffirm our commitment to training highly qualified professionals ready for market challenges.

Students Transforming Their Communities

Support for Local Communities

Yduqs believes in education as an agent of social transformation. Our extension projects connect students, professors and communities, promoting real impact through actions focused on health, legal assistance and educational inclusion. In 2024, more than 678 thousand people benefited from initiatives providing practical learning for students and essential services for the population.

Key focus areas:

  • Social services in health units, dental and psychological clinics and legal assistance, ensuring support for vulnerable communities.

  • Literacy and digital inclusion projects, expanding access to knowledge and reducing educational inequalities.

  • Interdisciplinary initiatives, connecting different knowledge areas to offer practical, innovative solutions to local demands.

Yduqs Institute

Social Impact and Transformation

The Yduqs Institute leads most of the group's social responsibility initiatives. In 2024, its actions benefited over 2.4 million people, reinforcing our commitment to education, culture, sports and social development.

Highlight Projects:

Rede de Valor Program

Comprehensive support for Prouni students, offering mentoring, financial support and academic opportunities.

Literacy and Literacy Skills Program

Over 2,000 youths and adults became literate.

Strategic Partnerships

Support for projects with the Guga Kuerten Institute, Fernanda Keller Institute and Brazilian Olympic Committee.

Our commitment to social transformation goes beyond the classroom, promoting actions that generate lasting impact in the communities where we operate.

Sports and Social Impact

Yduqs and Yduqs Institute have a strong history of supporting sports. About 2,000 athletes and para-athletes from grassroots to elite level, including undergraduates and graduates, have benefited from the Career Transition Program. We currently partner with 30 institutions, clubs and federations. Some supported athletes include: Rebeca Andrade, Bruno Soares, Bruno Fratus, Beatriz Haddad, Vanilton Nascimento, Thiago Monteiro, Carolina Meligeni, Ymanitu Silva, among others.

Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

In 2024, we reinforced this commitment by supporting 77 student-athletes representing Brazil at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. This support includes scholarships, training and assistance balancing academic and athletic life.

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