Petrobras (PBR) secures second year in Dow Jones Best-in-Class ESG index

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras reports that it has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the second consecutive year. This index is based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment and highlights companies with strong environmental, social, and governance practices.

The company notes that it performed well in Transparency and Reporting, Community Relations, Human Capital Management, Water Management, Information Security, and Climate Strategy. Petrobras links this recognition to its 2026–2030 Business Plan, which seeks to combine value creation with environmental respect and care for people.

Key Terms

Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management, Climate Strategy, +1 more

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Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index financial

"it has qualified for inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (DJ BIC)"

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index is a global stock benchmark that tracks companies chosen for being the top performers on environmental, social and governance measures within their industry, rather than excluding entire sectors. Investors use it as a sustainable-investing yardstick and a guide for fund selection and portfolio construction—like a curated honor roll that highlights firms managing long-term risks and opportunities and that can attract capital and influence corporate behavior.

S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment financial

"World Index (DJ BIC) of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)"

An annual evaluation that scores a company’s environmental, social and governance performance — like a report card for how well a business manages risks such as pollution, worker treatment, supply-chain issues and board oversight. Investors use the results to compare companies on long-term resilience and risk exposure, inform portfolio selection and screening, and decide which firms are more likely to avoid costly controversies or benefit from sustainability-driven opportunities.

environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management financial

"evaluating best practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management"

Climate Strategy financial

"stood out in criteria related to ... Information Security, and Climate Strategy"

Human Capital Management financial

"stood out in criteria related to ... Human Capital Management, Water Management"

Human capital management is a company’s system for recruiting, training, organizing, paying and retaining its workforce—like running a sports team or orchestra to ensure the right people with the right skills are in the right roles. Investors care because how well a firm manages its people affects productivity, costs, staff turnover and the company’s ability to execute strategy, which in turn influences future profits, cash flow and valuation.

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FAQ

What did Petrobras (PBR) announce in its May 2026 Form 6-K?

Petrobras announced it has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the second consecutive year. This reflects its performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment focused on environmental, social, and governance practices.

What is the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index mentioned by Petrobras (PBR)?

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index is a global benchmark aimed at investors seeking assets with excellence in sustainability. It uses the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment to evaluate companies’ environmental, social, and governance management practices worldwide.

Which ESG areas did Petrobras (PBR) highlight in this 6-K filing?

Petrobras highlighted strong performance in Transparency and Reporting, Community Relations, Human Capital Management, Water Management, Information Security, and Climate Strategy. These criteria form part of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment used to select companies for the Dow Jones Best-in-Class index.

How does Petrobras (PBR) link the DJ BIC inclusion to its business strategy?

Petrobras ties its Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index inclusion to its 2026–2030 Business Plan. The company states this plan aims to build a more sustainable world by combining value creation, respect for the environment, and comprehensive care for people.

Is this the first time Petrobras (PBR) appears in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index?

No, Petrobras states it has qualified for inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the second consecutive year. This indicates repeated recognition of its environmental, social, and governance management practices in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

UNITED STATES

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 May, 2026

Commission File Number 1-15106

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Brazilian Petroleum Corporation – PETROBRAS

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor 
20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

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____

 

Petrobras has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index for the second consecutive year

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Rio de Janeiro, May 4, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras announces that it has qualified for inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (DJ BIC) of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the second consecutive year.

In this DJ BIC assessment cycle, Petrobras stood out in criteria related to Transparency and Reporting, Community Relations, Human Capital Management, Water Management, Information Security, and Climate Strategy.

The DJ BIC World is a global index aimed at investors seeking assets with excellence in sustainability, evaluating best practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management.

Maintaining qualification for the DJ BIC World represents recognition of Petrobras’ efforts and initiatives, aligned with our 2026–2030 Business Plan, which aims to build a more sustainable world by combining value creation, respect for the environment, and total care for people.

www.petrobras.com.br/ir

For more information:

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations

Email: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br/acionistas@petrobras.com.br

Av. Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor – 20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Tel.: 55 (21) 3224-1510/9947

This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Trading Act of 1934, as amended (Trading Act) that reflect the expectations of the Company's officers. The terms: "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "predicts", "intends", "plans", "projects", "aims", "should," and similar terms, aim to identify such forecasts, which evidently involve risks or uncertainties, predicted or not by the Company. Therefore, future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations, and the reader should not rely solely on the information included herein.

SIGNATURES

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: May 4, 2026

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRAS

By: /s/ Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo

______________________________

Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo

Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer