The report outlines Ericsson's progress on sustainability in 2001, including a transition from an Environmental Report to a Sustainability Report, with a broadened focus on social and economic dimensions. The company highlights key achievements, such as receiving the world's first global ISO14001 certification for its environmental management system and being named ""the sustainability leader in the communications technology industry"" on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Ericsson also details its commitment to operating responsibly through its Code of Conduct, its environmental management system, and its proactive end-of-life treatment programs. It emphasizes its efforts to reduce its environmental impact through energy efficiency, lead-free manufacturing, and the elimination of halogenated flame retardants. The report also describes Ericsson's commitment to social responsibility, including its involvement in humanitarian relief efforts and its dedication to employee development.
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Ericsson AB 2001 Sustainability Report
Issuing Company Ericsson AB
Report Type Sustainability Report
Report Language EN
Report Filesize 2.01 MB
No. of Pages 44 pages
Reporting period2001
Report Edition9
Assurance Provider Unknown
Reporting Standards GRI
Materiality Assessmenttrue