In this annual survey of Canada's top CEOs, BCE was ranked number 4 for corporate social responsibility (CSR) among Canadian companies. The CSR category covers activities such as charitable giving, employee volunteerism, sponsorships, community involvement, corporate governance and ethical business practices. The survey is sponsored by KPMG and conducted by Ipsos-Reid.
BCE's 2004 CR report was rated fifth best in Canada by Stratos Inc. in "Gaining Momentum," their third corporate responsibility reporting benchmark survey. The Stratos survey assesses the quantity and quality of reporting practices by companies across different sectors in Canada. Stratos Inc. is a leading Canadian sustainability consultancy.