Fortis publishes Annual Report and CSR Report for 2007 Press release

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(1)Press release Brussels/Utrecht, 31 March 2008. Fortis publishes Annual Report and CSR Report for 2007 Fortis today publishes its Annual Report and CSR Report for 2007. The reports, which are available at www.fortis.com, are being published simultaneously in order to underscore Fortis’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This year’s Annual Report, entitled Solid foundation, exciting perspectives, highlights three main themes that made 2007 an extraordinary year for Fortis: the strong commercial performance in banking and insurance, the impact on Fortis of the global credit crunch and the acquisition of selected activities of ABN AMRO. Fortis CEO Jean-Paul Votron discusses these developments in an in-depth interview. The 2007 CSR Report, entitled The next step in sustainable growth, is structured around three strategic themes: sustainable supply chains, climate change and social inclusion. The report highlights the milestones Fortis achieved in 2007, such as the creation of a CSR Advisory Board, implementation of a comprehensive carbon neutrality programme, endorsement of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and the partnership in Carbon Finance with the United Nations Development Programme. Both the Annual Report and the CSR Report are available on the Fortis website in English, Dutch and French. The online version of the Annual Report (www.reports.fortis.com/2007) includes user-friendly functions such as cross-links, keywords, table exports, an online glossary and an interactive chart generator. The Fortis CSR website (www.fortis.com/sustainability) has been fully redesigned and now contains a complete overview of the company’s CSR activities. The hard copy of the reports will be distributed mid-April. Copies can be ordered using the form on the website under ‘Corporate Publications’.. Fortis Rue Royale 20 1000 Brussels Belgium Archimedeslaan 6 3584 BA Utrecht The Netherlands www.fortis.com. Fortis is an international financial services provider engaged in banking and insurance. We offer our personal, business and institutional customers a comprehensive package of products and services through our own channels, in collaboration with intermediaries and through other distribution partners. With a market capitalisation of EUR 32.3 billion (29/02/2008), Fortis ranks among the 20 largest financial institutions in Europe. Our sound solvency position, our presence in over 50 countries and our dedicated, professional workforce of 65,000 enable us to combine global strength with local flexibility and provide our clients with optimum support. More information is available at www.fortis.com.. Press contacts: Brussels:. +32 (0)2 565 35 84. Utrecht:. +31 (0)30 226 32 19. WorldReginfo - 7dba968e-e75d-4f0b-a053-e7cf565991a7. Fortis announced its annual results for 2007 on 7 March 2008..

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