{"id":37354,"date":"2022-10-20T08:42:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T05:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=37354"},"modified":"2026-03-28T02:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T23:00:10","slug":"avaya-releases-its-annual-corporate-responsibility-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/avaya-releases-its-annual-corporate-responsibility-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Avaya Releases its Annual Corporate Responsibility Report\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Highlights Focus on Environment, Social, and Governance Progress,  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commitment to Setting Company-wide Emissions Reduction Targets <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 October 2022 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Avaya<\/a>\u00a0(NYSE: AVYA) announced the release of its annual\u00a0Corporate Responsibility Report<\/a>, highlighting the positive impacts the company has made in helping to address global challenges such as climate change, responsible consumption, equality, decent work, community support, and economic development. The company\u2019s accomplishments contribute to several United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0a global blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future.\u00a0The Corporate Responsibility Report presents an overview of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to help create better experiences for employees, customers, suppliers, partners, and our global communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGiving back is at the heart of Avaya\u2019s strategic foundation to deliver experiences that matter,\u201d said Alan Masarek, CEO, Avaya. \u201cInvestments we make today in our employees, customers, suppliers, partners, and community will have a ripple effect impacting the future, and we have a responsibility to make prudent choices with our corporate resources.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s experience economy, every experience matters. Similarly, when it comes to the environment, every decision matters. At Avaya, we prioritize environmental stewardship and strive to reduce the environmental impact of our products, solutions, services, and activities, as well as to facilitate the return and end-of-life management of devices, batteries, and packaging. By considering product design and stewardship throughout the lifecycle of our products, our technology can play an important role in helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remaining steadfast in our commitment to combat climate change, Avaya reduced total emissions by 1.2 percent from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 and committed to set near-term, company-wide emission reduction targets in line with climate science. We have submitted near-term targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for review, and the validation process is underway.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAvaya\u2019s ESG strategy involves doing what\u2019s right for everyone,\u201d said Reeva Kymer, Director of ESG and Philanthropy, Avaya. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be associated with a company committed to making positive contributions to people and worthy causes around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n