Corporate Social Responsibility
EADS was founded seven years ago, as the result of a European industrial ambition to create a world leader in the field of aeronautics, defence and space. Built as a challenger and driver of change, EADS is at the head of some of the greatest European achievements, such as Airbus, Ariane, Eurofighter or Eurocopter. A part of this ambition and vision are its shared values of integrity and social and ethical responsibility. The Group is committed to the principles and values that are laid down in its Code of Ethics as well as to the Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) policies which were formalised in 2004. Since then, these policies are being progressively cascaded down, and continuously updated in order to take into account the environment and the challenges faced by the Group and to reaffirm its commitment towards its values. 2007 has seen remarkable achievements with a reshaped governance structure, Power8’s first results, international deployment initiatives, as well as commercial successes. Yet, the Company has faced technical and industrial challenges over the past two years. EADS believes that its dedication to corporate responsibility policies contributes to the Group’s initiatives for long-term competitiveness and performance.
Through its Vision 2020, EADS has clearly reaffirmed its commitment to further develop and integrate its CSR policies within the daily business.
EADS indeed considers that recognition of its social and ethical responsibility is a key enabler to long term value creation. EADS acknowledges that the Group’s responsibilities include serving all its stakeholders: customers, employees, shareholders, but also society as a whole through contributing to the well-being of individuals as well as to the prosperity of communities.
The Group’s strategy envisages a sustainable balance between economic performance, consideration of stakeholders’ interests and respect for the environment. Hence, EADS strives to
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Move towards eco-efficiency and become a front-runner in developing the most advanced green technologies;
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Deliver value through developing fruitful relationships with stakeholders, with the aim of being a responsible and sought after partner; and
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Sustain economic performance while promoting benchmark ethical standards.
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