SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. , the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A., published its 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report is published annually by GOL and includes information about various activities and projects performed by the Company in assistance of various groups.
During 2007, GOL remained focused on its mission to promote and encourage solidarity and social responsibility through professional actions and activities in the social, cultural, sporting and environmental areas. GOL's policy of adopting practices that minimize its impact on the environment has led the company to adjust internal procedures and choose suppliers that are also environmentally friendly. The Company adopted several Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures with its suppliers and uses technical audits to enforce compliance. GOL rejects goods and services from companies that do not meet environmental protection standards until compliance confirmation is received.
"Founded in the early days of the 21st century, GOL incorporated its commitment to social responsibility into its business model from the very first day of operations. We believe that companies have an important role in tackling social problems and we support all efforts aimed at maintaining a sustainable environment," says Constantino de Oliveira Junior, GOL's president.
In order to support areas of society in need, GOL sponsors a number of projects dedicated to serving issues central to the development of Brazil. Through the donation of airline tickets, the Company supports 18 civil society organizations that require long distance travel to meet their objectives of bettering Brazil.
Protecting the environment is one of GOL's main priorities. The Company's Maintenance Center, in Confins, Minas Gerais, has been endorsed by the Ministry of the Environment and is equipped with units for processing chemical waste. This waste is processed in accordance with best global practices for environmental protection.
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GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. is the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. GTA offers over 640 daily flights to 57 destinations connecting the most important cities in Brazil as well as the main destinations in South America.
