To create an alliance of banks rich in history, united on an integrated, multifunctional, federal model, based on shared values, with a great wealth of human resources, means and relationships 24 With particular reference to our important commitments which also concern the Global Compact, in 2006 we fi rmly maintained our decision to “completely abstain from the provision of banking and fi nancial services directly related to transactions connected with the export, import and transit of armament materials”, we improved our practices for selecting and monitoring suppliers, we continued our activity to monitor and reduce our direct environmental impacts and we took business initiatives to encourage the development and diffusion of technologies with less environmental impact.