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Avaya releases annual corporate responsibility report
UC and collaboration solutions vendor Avaya has announced the release of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report , highlighting the progress made during a year dominated by the pandemic , regarding prioritised environmental , social and governance initiatives , including climate , diversity , and cybersecurity and data privacy .
According to the company , the report showcases the policies and programmes that drive the company ’ s commitment to creating value and making a positive and lasting impact for its stakeholders , reducing its impact on the environment , offering a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees and giving back to the communities where Avayans live and work .
Avaya was named one of 2021 ’ s “ Most Responsible Companies ” by Newsweek and was recognised by Forbes as a 2020 World ’ s Best Employer .
“ Our sense of corporate responsibility has been forged by our global employees , who live and work in thousands of communities in nearly 60 countries
Jim Chirico , President and CEO , Avaya representing different languages and beliefs with richly diverse backgrounds ,” stated Jim Chirico , President and CEO , Avaya . “ To meet the needs of every employee , we have embedded social and corporate responsibility into all aspects of day-to-day business operations . While there is more work to be done , I am very pleased with the progress we are making .”
“ We believe that it is our responsibility to ensure we are creating a supportive , inclusive , ethical and equitable culture of belonging for our employees while at the same time investing in and caring for our communities , creating products that are inherently sustainable , keeping our customers ’ solutions and data secure , and increasing our engagement with our stockholders ,” added Reeva Kymer , Director , ESG and Philanthropy Avaya . p
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