Message from Leadership

2021 was a year of great challenges and BB Foundation played a leading role, acting as a catalyst for actions and initiatives that contributed to reducing the impacts of the pandemic on the most vulnerable part of the population. This action was added to the projects developed within the scope of structured programs aimed at generating work and income, favoring the social and productive inclusion of people.

As we celebrate 36 years of history, we are delighted to share the outcomes of our projects, programs and actions in the lives of Brazilians throughout Brazil.

With the purpose of valuing lives to transform realities, our projects have demonstrated a great capacity to overcome results. In the last 10 years, we have executed BRL 2.7 billion (USD 570 mi) in social investment, reaching more than 6 million people in all states of the federation and in the Federal District. In 2021, we reached 1.9 million of people who were benefited from our actions.

This result could not have been possible if we had not had the support and partnership of our Founder Banco do Brasil.

Banco do Brasil, by establishing its 10 Sustainability Commitments, reinforced the role of BB Foundation as the main executor of its social investment, reconciling economic results, the care for the environment and the development of society, contributing to ESG practices (environmental, social and governance) and with the recognition of BB as one of the most sustainable institutions in the world.

The year of 2021 also stood out for the construction of new partnerships and the consolidation of existing partnerships. The trust in BB Foundation's ability to execute, based on a solid governance structure and on its pillars of transparency and accountability, leveraged the mobilization of resources with social investors, public and private partners, third sector institutions and individuals who, voluntarily, have made donations to social assistance initiatives.

In October 2021, the Brazilians for Brazil solidarity campaign brought together more than 80 partner companies and strengthened the connection between small farmers and the thousands of families directly impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The products purchased from family farming generated work and income in the countryside, fostering local and regional economies, and made it possible to serve half a million people by the end of December.

Initiatives in the area of education, such as the AABB Community – Education for the Future, which has been offering educational, cultural and sports activities for children and adolescents from public schools for more than three decades, added to partnerships with the federal government through the Water at Schools and Wi-Fi for Education programs, which aim to bring water, Internet and qualification to communities across the country.

The Banco do Brasil Foundation Social Technology Award, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, has consolidated itself as one of the main initiatives to encourage innovation in the third sector, legitimizing the Transforma! platform as a large network, with more than 600 certified solutions for social and environmental challenges.

This 2021 Activities Report, in addition to demonstrating the valuable work of all our employees and the network of BB branches, the employees of the BB Conglomerate, the partners, investors, entrepreneurs, donors and volunteers who have contributed to this journey of learning and growth, is the evidence that together we can transform lives.