Company drives social change through its products, community and supply chain programs while minimizing societal impact with product stewardship and climate change actions
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. � 5 May 2008 � The Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report released today highlights actions the company has taken on social, accountability and sustainability issues around the world.
�Motorola�s vision is to improve lives through the power of communication � both in emerging markets and in the developed world,� said Greg Brown, Motorola president and chief executive officer. �In communities throughout the world, technology is creating progressive shifts to knowledge cultures that strengthen economies, education, health care and public safety.�
The report highlights:
Motorola�s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of both its operations and products � The company has expanded take-back programs to cover countries representing more than 90 percent of its global mobile phone unit sales. Motorola continues to reduce the energy use of its operations and products � and is exploring alternative energy sources, including a wind- and solar-powered base station that completed a successful trial in Namibia where 90 percent of citizens live in rural areas that mostly are unconnected to the electricity grid.
The company�s program to improve labor and environmental conditions in its supply chain � Motorola collaborates with its information communication technology industry peers to improve standards and has stepped up auditing programs. Read the results of the in-depth audits conducted in 2007.
$30.5 million donated to charitable organizations by Motorola and the Motorola Foundation � In 2007, funding focused on inspiring the next generation of inventors through initiatives that boost science, technology, engineering and math education. During the company�s second Global Day of Service, more than 11,000 employees in 47 countries volunteered in their communities.
Download the report at www.motorola.com/responsibility or email responsibility@motorola.com for a hard copy.
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