In addition to the economic aspect, BDMG supports and promotes culture, citizenship and socio-environmental responsibility in Minas Gerais in a variety of ways:

Environment

The Socio-environmental Responsibility Policy (PRSA) rolled out in 2013, is a management tool which seamlessly addresses the economic, social and environmental dimensions of operational activities, as well as BDMG’s relations with its stakeholders: clients, employees, shareholders and the community. The PRSA determines, among other things, guidelines for:

• Prioritizing the alignment of ventures with positive socio-environmental externalities.
• Identifying, evaluating and managing socio-environmental risk.
• Providing guidelines for socio-environmental actions in the Bank´s transactions and in its relationship with stakeholders.
• Promoting strategic actions related to its governance.
• Adopting internal actions for promoting sustainable development.

Aligned with the criteria determined by the entities responsible for environmental control, the approval of financial support to the projects involving activities which as effectively or potentially polluting, which employ environmental resources, is subject to the presentation of documentation which proves their compliance with environmental licensing regulations.

Culture

BDMG Cultural, created in 1988, is an entity which supports and encourages the development of the artistic and cultural scenario of Minas Gerais. With the promotion of events and activities related to fine arts and visual arts; dancing; theater; museums; music; literature and support of historical heritage, the institution has consolidated its position as one of the main patrons of culture in Minas Gerais.

INDEC Citizenship Institute

INDEC, the BDMG Employee Citizenship Institute, is a non-profit entity, recognized as being of local, state and federal public benefit.

The main objectives of the Institute are:

• Encourage collective organization and stimulate solidarity.
• Promote the participation of the community in the management of projects of interest to the population they serve.
• Develop and support social responsibility projects in needy and at risk areas, working in the fields of education, health, nutrition and environment.

Internal social responsibility

BDMG seeks to offer working conditions which promote the valuation and integration of people, in addition to providing a synergic and result-oriented environment. BDMG employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Supplementary Pension Fund and Private Health Care Plan, administered by the BDMG Foundation of Social Security - DESBAN.
• Program for compliance with all official standards related to occupational health and safety, and Life Quality Program.
• Collective Labor Agreement, with employee representation.
• Program for the promotion of equity in the work environment.