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participated in the 6 th Meeting, learning more about our socialenvironmentalprograms.The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Sector Code ofEthical Conduct for Purchasing Professionals. Approximately 140companies participated; lectures were given on Ethics and copiesof the document were distributed.Another way of disseminating the precepts and the commitmentto sustainability is through technical visits to suppliers, whichmainly focus on verifying RFI information.In April 2008, the Suppliers Management Improvement Projectbegan, with a view to improving the relationship between Bradescoand its suppliers and observing the best market practices.Goals and Objectives of 2008Expand the communicationchannel with suppliers.Foster actions based on the market’sbest practices that enable us toimprove supplier management.In 2008, we diagnosed the benchmarks offamiliarity with the tool and defined the contentto be considered. In 2009, the Web page hasbeen developed and final tests will be made.A project was initiated to improve SupplierManagement in order to foster actions basedbest market practices that enable us toimprove the relationship with suppliers.Status◦Not achieved•AchievedGoals and Objectives for 2009Implementation of “Bradesco Supplier Portal.”Effective implementation of Electronic Purchase System (SEM).Implementation of a new Supplier Management structure.CommunityThe commitment to community development is part of Bradesco’shistory. In addition to its own social-environmental projects,traditionally, the Bradesco Organization has supported severalother initiatives throughout the country that mainly benefitunderprivileged populations and communities where we operate.In 2008, the total amount invested by Bradesco reached R$ 390.4million, including R$ 76.7 million earmarked for sponsorshipsthat are classified under incentive laws (Rouanet, Audiovisualand ECA).VolunteeringWe have the Bradesco Volunteer Program, which aims at encouragingvolunteerism among employees by motivating, supporting andmobilizing them for actions that effectively contribute to reducingSee more details on projects maintainedev and supported by the Organization inthe Social-Environmental Investmentschapter of this Report and on our Social-Environmental Responsibility Web site –www.bradesco.com.br/rsa