ABOUT THIS REPORT

Financial and sustainability information for Grupo Financiero Banorte is available in the following formats:

Methodology

This document, reports in detail the actions carried out by the Group in 2017 in the areas of corporate governance, social, economic and environmental evaluations of intangibles and the future of our most important operations with our 20/20 Vision strategy.

We present our 2017 Annual Report under the following frameworks for reporting:

Global Reporting Initiative

We used the GRI standards guide, adhering to the comprehensive compliance option to report the contents of the 102 Universal Standards (general content), as well as to the Specific Standards (the 200, 300 and 400 series) content on our material issues. This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Comprehensive Standards option.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Since its inclusion in the UN Development Program in 2015, these 17 objectives seek prosperity and sustainable development at a global level. This report reflects our commitment through various initiatives that we undertake in the achievement of established goals.

International Integrated Reporting Council

We incorporated the IIRC framework into our 2017 Annual Report in order to present integrated data on our operation and performance, as well as to improve the quality of information and provide a more complete approach to the factors that affect the ability of Grupo Financiero Banorte to create value over time.

Global Compact

Acting in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. This report represents our communication on progress (CoP).