Banco Bradesco SA

Lobbying Governance

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Political Contributions Policy [...] We prohibit making any kind of corporate contribution to candidates or political parties, whether in the form of financial donations, whether any other type of assistance. Although donations by Individuals are allowed, we recommend that all those serving in statutory roles not make them. The suggestion extends to the dependents of these officers. These prohibitions, as well as other cases of donations, can be found in our Corporate Policy on Donations and Sponsorships and follow the precepts of current legislation (Laws No. 9,504/1997 and No. 9,096/1995) and the Direct Action for the Declaration of Unconstitutionality No. 4,650 (Federal Supreme Court/2015).

https://banco.bradesco/assets/classic/pdf/sustentabilidade/en/2021_Integrated-Report.pdf

Banco Bradesco S.A.'s Corporate Sustainability department will be responsible for the project evaluation and selection process. Banco Bradesco S.A. has adopted an internal Social and Environmental Risks Standard which is applicable to all allocation decisions made under the Framework. Sustainalytics considers this process to be in line with market practice. [...] Bradesco's Treasury Department will be responsible for the allocation and management of bond proceeds. Banco Bradesco S.A. intends to allocate the bond proceeds within 36 months after each issuance. The unallocated proceeds will be temporarily held or invested in cash or cash equivalents. This is in line with market practice. [...] Banco Bradesco S.A. intends to report on the allocation and impact of proceeds on its website on an annual basis until full allocation. Allocation reporting will include project-level allocation details for project financing and category-level allocation details for corporate financing, period of reporting, total disbursements made in that period, and the balance and temporary use of unallocated proceeds. Banco Bradesco S.A. is also committed to reporting on relevant quantitative impact and has provided indicative metrics within the Framework. Sustainalytics views Banco Bradesco S.A.'s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.

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**6. Governance Structure**

To respond to constant economic, social and environmental changes, Bradesco has a robust

sustainability governance structure, integrated with risk management and business. Featuring
professionals with different expertise and hierarchical levels, the structure makes it possible to
implement the Sustainability Strategy, ensuring that discussions and decisions on the subject are
institutionalized in the different areas of the Organization.

Sustainability Governance is integrated with the Governance of social, environmental and climate risks,

which is under the Management of the Social and Environmental Risk Area.

**6.1. Board of Directors**

The Board of Directors is responsible for defining the Organization's strategy, constantly seeking to align

the Company's strategic planning with social, environmental and climate aspects, in accordance with the
best Corporate Governance practices. It gathers in meeting on a six-monthly basis to monitor the
Sustainability performance.

Through the Sustainability and Diversity Committee, it approves and reviews the Social, Environmental

and Climate Responsibility Policy (PRSAC).

**6.2. Sustainability and Diversity Committee**

Comprised of members of the Board of Directors, the CEO and the executive vice-presidents. It is

responsible for defining the Sustainability strategy and advising the Board of Directors in the
performance of its duties related to the promotion of this strategy, reconciling economic development
issues with social, environmental and climate responsibility.

It gathers in meeting on a two-monthly basis to carry out the main decisions, approve plans and goals,

and monitor the implementation of social, environmental and climate guidelines, always in an integrated
manner with the Institution's other policies.

It carries out its activities in coordination with those of the Risk Committees responsible for deliberating

or monitoring matters related to social, environmental and climate risks.

It is responsible for proposing recommendations to the board of directors on the establishment and

review of the PRSAC, assessing the degree of adherence to the actions implemented for the PRSAC and
keeping records of the recommendations related to the Accountability Policy.

**6.3. Sustainability Commission**

The Sustainability Committee is comprised of executive officers and managers from different

departments, including the areas responsible for actions on the Sustainability agenda.

With bimonthly meetings, it is the forum responsible for proposing initiatives and advising on the

Committee's decisions, operating the implementation of the social, environmental and climate strategy
in the departments.

It responds and reports its activities to the Bradesco Organization's Sustainability and Diversity

Committee and is responsible for supporting the boards in the implementation of the Sustainability
agenda in their activities in accordance with the PRSAC.

**6.4. Chief Sustainability Officer**

They are responsible for managing the Sustainability Department, approving action strategies in order

to ensure alignment with the Organization's guidelines and aiming to support their members in
decisionmaking, for the insertion of Corporate Sustainability and social, environmental and climate
responsibility in operations and business. They are a member of the Sustainability and Diversity
Committee and the Risk Committees responsible for deliberating or monitoring matters related to social,
environmental and climate risks.

They are responsible for providing input and participation in the decision-making process related to the

establishment and review of the PRSAC, assisting the Board of Directors; for the implementation of
actions with a view to the effectiveness of the PRSAC; for the monitoring, evaluation and improvement
of the actions implemented and for the dissemination of the PRSAC.

**6.5. Sustainability Area**

Responsible for the transversal execution of the sustainability strategy, management and monitoring of

environmental, social and climate performance. In addition to promoting the incorporation of best
sustainability and governance practices in the business.

Responsible for advising the Sustainability and Diversity Committee and the Sustainability Commission,

in addition to supporting the institutional and business areas in meeting the PRSAC guidelines.

**6.6. Integrated Risk Control Department, Social and Environmental Risk Analysis and Control**

**Area Responsible for:**

✓ Integrating and coordinating the actions of identification, assessment, control, monitoring and

reporting of the Organization's social and environmental risks, by applying the guidelines of the
Social and Environmental Risk Standard and the Manual of Procedures for Social and
Environmental Risks.

✓ Identifying and analyzing occurrences related to restrictions and exclusions provided for in the

Social and Environmental Risk Standard.

✓ Evaluating and issuing a social and environmental technical opinion, as requested.

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Sustainability, integrated into our corporate strategy, is implemented and monitored across the board, supported by a robust governance structure that allows us to internalize ESG aspects in our operations and business decisions, in line with the expectations and interests of our stakeholders. Our Board of Directors is responsible for defining the strategy and monitoring the Organization's sustainability performance, in its regular meetings, as established in the bylaws and in accordance with the guidelines of our PRSAC - Social, Environmental and Climate Responsibility. Our Board is advised by the Sustainability and Diversity Committee, composed of members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Board, including the Chief Executive Officer. The committee meets on a bimonthly basis and is responsible for monitoring the progress and implementation of the sustainability strategy. We also have a Sustainability Commission, comprising executive officers and directors from various areas, who meet on a bimonthly basis. It is responsible for advising the Committee decisions, by proposing strategies and solutions that promote the implementation of best sustainability practices to the Organization's activities and businesses.

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Governance and sustainability strategy **GRI 2-12 • 2-22** The guidelines for the management of social, environmental, climate and governance aspects are established in our policies and standards, among which we highlight: Integrated into our strategy, sustainability is implemented and monitored transversally through a robust structure of governance that guarantees the conduction and management of ESG aspects in our operations and in our business, meeting the expectations and interests of our stakeholders. Our sustainability governance structure Sustainability area Responsible for developing, proposing and monitoring the implementation of the sustainability strategy, advising the Board of Directors, the Committee and the Commission in their duties. » Sustainability Policy: includes the principles that govern Bradesco's corporate sustainability management » Social, Environmental and Climate **Responsibility Standard (PRSAC):** describes the main guidelines for Bradesco's sustainability and social, environmental and climate responsibility, in defining its strategy and conducting its business, activities and processes, highlighting the main lines of action and governance. Dedicated Teams These are areas within different structures in the Organization dedicated to connecting and disseminating the Sustainability Strategy through the management of climate, environmental, social and governance aspects. GRI G4 FS4 Working Groups Professionals from different organizational structures involved in the development of sustainability projects. » Social, Environmental and Climate **Risk Standard: establishes the analysis** scope of exposure to social, environmental and climate risks in operations with clients, suppliers, grantees and invested companies, in line with the principles of proportionality and relevance defined by the National Monetary Council.

https://banco.bradesco/assets/classic/pdf/sustentabilidade/en/bradesco-2023-ESG-report.pdf

Our climate strategy is overseen by the Executive Board and the Board of Directors through Committees and Commissions that discuss Bradesco Organization's Sustainability Strategy and Risks. The Board of Directors is responsible for approving the PRSAC - Social, Environmental and Climate Responsibility Policy and count on a Sustainability and Diversity Committee whose purpose is to advise and report on the progress and implementation of the sustainability strategy, including the setting of guidelines, corporate actions and conciliating economic development issues with those of social, environmental and climate responsibility. We also have a Sustainability Commission, comprising executive officers and area officers, with the purpose of proposing strategies and solutions that promote the application of best sustainability practices to the Organization's activities and businesses. (RAS).

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