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tabulated and assisted in the preparationof the 2008 Sustainability Report andhelped identify several opportunities toimprove the Organization’s strategy andmanagement.Benchmark StudyA benchmark study was carried out oneight domestic and international banksto analyze their practices and reports.Materiality MatrixThe methodology used to define issuesthat should be discussed in the 2008Report, both in its printed versions andadditional information available on theInternet, encompassed the constructionof a Materiality Matrix. Issues wereidentified, grouped and weighted on twoaxes: society and business strategy.Materiality matrixSocietyBusinessstrategyNot reported Internet Printed reportThe society axis included themes raisedby stakeholders in discussion panels, thebenchmark study, initiatives supportedor subscribed by the Organization,social and environmental regulationsand sustainability index questionnaires.The strategy axis included employeeand supplier panel results, policies andBradesco codes of ethics. Results werereviewed by the Organization’s topmanagement.Cycle of manager trainingThe training process involved allmanagers of activities related toinformation disclosed in this Report,mainly GRI indicators. Workshopswere divided into economic, social andenvironmental subjects.ScopeInformation contained in this Reportcovers activities of the BradescoOrganization’s companies in Brazil andabroad, as well as activities developedby Fundação Bradesco and FinasaEsportes.The responsibility for the reliabilityof the reported information lies withthe corresponding management. Thefinancial statements and informationcontained in the Sustainability Reportare verified by an external auditor.GRI Level of ApplicationWe believe that this 2008 SustainabilityReport achieved the application levelof A+. The assurance process wasconducted by BSD.GRI level of applicationMandatorySelf-declaredC C+ B B+ A A+OptionalExamined bythird partiesExternallyverifiedExternallyverifiedExamined by GRI