BALANCE IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS

We believe that the economy, people and our planet are inextricably linked: that by balancing economic, environmental and social objectives, we minimize risks, seize opportunities and, in many instances, realize significant collective gains.

Telecommunications services can help address a number of sustainability issues. They help people communicate, build skills and contribute to economic and social growth while reducing the impact on the environment. Case in point: Bell telework solutions reduce travel and greenhouse gases while allowing people to be more flexible in how they manage their time.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABILITY

• Develop leading-edge telecommunications services that contribute to sustainability and demonstrate leadership by their successful application.
• Deliver strong and sustained economic performance that benefits all stakeholders.
• Act responsibly by maintaining solid governance principles and oversight systems to monitor compliance, while managing our business with transparency and integrity.
• Identify opportunities beyond compliance to create benefits for both society and the company by engaging stakeholders.

QUICK FACTS

• BCE is included in several leading global sustainability indices, such as the FTSE4Good Global Index and the Jantzi Social Index
• Oekom Research has rated BCE as “Prime”, qualifying our bonds and shares for ecologically and socially based investment
• Bell has been named one of the most sustainable corporations in the world by Corporate Knights. Bell is one of just eight Canadian companies – and the only Canadian communications company – to be included on the Global 100 list for 2011.