ReportAlert.info - Banco Bradesco (NYSE:BBD) publishes 2010 Sustainability Report

The Report provides stakeholders with information on the results of Bradesco's social and environmental initiatives.
Jun 21, 2011 9:32 AM ET

(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) June 21, 2011 - Every year, Bradesco develops, consolidates and improves its sustainability initiatives, in order to stand out not only as a financial institution, but also as an Organization concerned with Brazil’s current development scenario. The 2010 Sustainability Report provides stakeholders with information on the results of Bradesco’s social and environmental initiatives. The report is available for download at http://www.reportalert.info/ra/profiles/Bradesco/2011/?ID=37749

For the fifth straight year, the report adopts the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Bradesco’s Sustainability Vision is based on three pillars - Sustainable Finances, Responsible Management and Social and Environmental Investments - which form the structure of the Report, facilitating the understanding of the alignment of the Bank’s initiatives to its strategies.

Banking inclusion, Bradesco’s presence in 100% of Brazilian cities, the opening of branches in underprivileged regions of the country, the adhesion of Bradesco to the Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI) were some of the topic discussed in the report. The report also points out the creation of special products for low-income customers.

Report feedback is welcome at socioambiental@bradesco.com.br.

Bradesco is one of the largest private banks in Brazil and the largest insurance company in Latin America, with total assets amounting to R$675.387 billion in March 2011. Founded 68 years ago and a publicly-held company since 1946, listed on the São Paulo, New York and Madrid stock exchanges, Bradesco is internationally recognized for its financial solidity and excellent customer service. It is constantly engaged in the pursuit of value for all its stakeholders, continuously investing in technological and administrative advances and searching for new business opportunities, always backed by the highest standards of ethical conduct and respect for people and the environment.

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