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Sustainability Report 2008Suppliers also receive the Social-E n v i r o n m e n t a l Q u e s t i o n n a i r e(comprised of 23 questions aboutsocial-environmental management andoccupational health and safety) andthe Declaration of Compliance – SocialResponsibility Commitment SA8000.In November 2008, Bradesco assumedthe role of disseminator (SCLC – SupplyChain Leadership Collaboration) ofthe CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project),an entity headquartered in Londonthat receives and analyzes companiesa r o u n d t h e w o r l d . T h r o u g h aquestionnaire, companies report theirCO2 emissions, as well as the measurestaken to reduce their impacts.Incorporating this policy, Bradesco hassent a questionnaire to 61 suppliers,and 22 of them have responded. In thefuture, these answers may contribute tothe supplier evaluation process.Currently, Bradesco has 1,056 supplierswith agreements in force, and out ofthis total, 87% adhered to the principlesof the Bradesco Organization’s Code ofEthical Conduct.Bradesco Suppliers Meetings disseminate good practicesQualification/engagementIn order to get our suppliers involved inthe Organization’s practices, Bradescohas been promoting, twice a year since2006, the “Suppliers’ Meeting.” Thesecompanies are from different industriesand have different sizes. 80 companieswere invited to participate in the firstMeeting, and after six meetings, morethan 600 companies have alreadyparticipated.In 2008, suppliers of products andservices from across the countryThe power of communicationBradesco the e-mail 4080.fornecedor@bradesco.com.br specifically for suppliers.In 2009, an electronic relationship tool called Portal do Fornecedor Bradesco (BradescoSupplier Portal) is being implemented. This is a Web site that makes the Codes ofEthical Conduct available along with information on various other relevant issues.The Electronic Purchase System, called SRM (Supplier Relationship Management),is also in its initial phase, and will allow sending and receiving electronic quote andelectronic auctions, making the process quicker, safer and transparent. This willbe implemented gradually, as changing relationship parameters with suppliersrequires the adhesion of each of them.58See more details about the lastv suppliers meetings at the Social-Environmental Responsibility Web site– www.bradesco.com.br/rsa