Corporate social responsibility (CSR) was a fundamental element in the history of the banks - Banco Popolare di Verona e Novara and Banca Popolare Italiana, now merged as the Banco Popolare Group. The merger outlined further the bank's commitment to CSR.

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In the 1st Quarter 2008, Banco Sabadell entered the FTSE4Good Index, a leading international stock market index that includes companies that meet strict economic, environmental and social responsibility criteria, making it the index of choice for sustainable investment products. Banco Sabadell's inclusion in the FTSE4Good index series means that the stock may be included in socially responsible investment product portfolios.

Although there is no compulsory regulation requiring Corporate Social Responsibility reporting in Spain, Banco Sabadell has published a CSR report since 2003. Each year Banco Sabadell sets CSR targets and objectives for each of our stakeholders. They are published in a CSR report in which the previous year report is also disclosed.

As part of the process of reflection and development of Optima 09 business plan, Banco Sabadell analysed the impact and contribution of each activity with respect to its stakeholders and the corporate values underpinning that relationship; as a result we could make sure that the plan's programmes and initiatives contributed positively to both developing those values and to enhancing our activity vis-à vis each stakeholder group.

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Serving the Local Community & the Environment

Moving forward with the Bank of Jordan's set of values towards the local society and surrounding environment, during 2007, the Bank continued its concern and support to all national, official and public activities, believing in the role of improving people's living conditions.

Bank of Jordan had an effective contribution to making Petra one of the Seven Wonders of the World through organizing a national campaign to support voting to Petra. It motivated the voting process, and provided one million votes to the Rose City.

Bank of Jordan continued to support environmental activities through important issues such as the Jordanian Society for Desertification control, the Badia Development, and the Anti-Smoking Campaign organized by the Jordanian University of Science and Technology. Furthermore, the bank recycled its paper, hence providing raw material for paper producers.

In light of Queen Rania Al-Abdullah's initiative, the Bank supported the Aman Fund to encourage youths independence after graduating from care houses. Within the educational segment, the Bank also provided scholarships and training opportunities to 300 students.

In sports activities, Bank of Jordan supported several sport activities, and also launched the BOJ Carting Race Team.

The Bank's commitment towards the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility is but one of the many ways in which BOV supports the community. Bank of Valletta believes that it is not only accountable to its shareholders but also to its people, customers, suppliers and society at large.

"We are committed to play a leading and effective role in the country's sustainable development, whilst tangibly proving ourselves to be responsible and caring citizens of the community in which we operate."

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BPCE
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Banque Centrale Populaires Maroc
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