Our commitments all year long
WE ARE COMMITTED TO FULFILL OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO ALL OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS
ALL YEAR LONG
2008
FEBRUARY
We publish our Global Human Rights policy
Our Global Human Rights Policy aims at ensuring that our employees around the world are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We expect our suppliers and subcontractors to adhere to the same high standards of social responsibility. The policy clearly states our commitment to protect and enhance the human dignity of everyone who works for the company and anyone who has dealings with it. It also spells out our support and respect for the principles of human rights as defined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labor Organization’s fundamental conventions and the Global Compact.
MAY
We publish our annual CSR report
The 2007 Alcatel-Lucent CSR Report consolidated the social and environmental data of Alcatel and Lucent worldwide for the first time. The report included some 60 CSR indicators deployed on a worldwide basis. It has been adapted to be used with a Braille display, and was also completely vocalized by an intelligent vocal synthesis.
MAY/JUNE
The Alcatel-Lucent Foundation organizes the International Days of Caring
Designed to help channel our people’s boundless willingness to support worthy causes, the five-week International Days of Caring initiative involved more than 9,800 Alcatel-Lucent volunteers, supporting more than 180 projects in 15 countries on five continents. From cyclists raising funds to fight multiple sclerosis to volunteers helping disabled children, Alcatel-Lucent people worldwide demonstrated their personal commitment to help make the world a better place.
JUNE
We highlight responsibility issues and challenges during the CSR Week
The week-long event highlighted company and individual commitments to act in a socially and environmentally responsible way. With each day devoted to a specific topic on a dedicated intranet site, the initiative gave our people a chance to better understand our major CSR programs and achievements.
ALL YEAR ROUND Our CSR Steering Committee sets goals and tracks progress
Headed by the Vice President for Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, the CSR Steering committee sets our CSR goals, defines action plans and measures progress. Its members follow all of our CSR concerns, including the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation; environment; health and safety; the eco sustainability of our products and operations; digital inclusion; public affairs; human resources; ethics and compliance; investor relations; marketing; responsible purchasing; audit; risk management; and legal. Established five years ago, the committee meets almost every month and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
AUGUST
We publish our Code of Conduct in 11 languages
The publication of the Alcatel-Lucent Code of Conduct supports our commitment to demonstrate the highest levels of business ethics and personal integrity. As an extension of the Statement of Business Principles published upon the Alcatel-Lucent merger, the code serves to further define and support our collective commitment to integrity and to compliance across all aspects of our business, wherever we operate.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
We recognize exceptional achievements through the CSR Champions Awards
The second annual CSR Champions Awards program provided an opportunity for the company to acknowledge our teams’ major achievements in the CSR field and reward those who demonstrated outstanding dedication. Eight prize winners from a wide range of geographies and activities were selected by the members of an independent jury.
SEPTEMBER
As part of the UN Caring for Climate initiative, we launch a dedicated climate change intranet
The site serves as a hub where all employees worldwide can find a wealth of climate-related news, information and resources, including eco-sustainable products and solutions and examples of best green operating practices. Our participation in "Caring for Climate" involves setting goals and implementing strategies and practices to continually increase our energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.
DECEMBER
We focus on CSR during the Alcatel-Lucent Innovation Days
Innovation that helps our customers become more environmentally and socially responsible was among the highlights at the three-day event. Our teams showed how green technology, alternative energy and smart metering can improve energy efficiency and lower power consumption, as well as how low cost access to broadband can help bridge the digital divide.
We launch annual reporting on social and environmental indicators
For the seventh consecutive year, more than 60 social and environmental indicators are being collected from our sites worldwide. Published annually, the data enables the company to evaluate performance, set meaningful goals, measure progress, optimize opportunities and comply with regulations linked to CSR-related information.
