Corporate Social Responsibility
EADS continued to strengthen its CSR framework in 2006, introducing initiatives to build on and reinforce those of previous years. The Group is strongly committed to meeting its social and ethical responsibilities. This is more important than ever in challenging times.
Regaining confidence in sustainability
While the events of 2006 raised questions, EADS remains committed to a sustainable and balanced relationship with stakeholders. The entire Group is committed to the principles and values in its Code of Ethics, as well as to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies.
Creating the foundations for further CSR challenges
In 2006, EADS started new initiatives to strengthen the foundations of its CSR framework.
The Group strengthened its export control policies and procedures. To support the reshaped corporate technology office, EADS continued to establish programmes of cooperation with universities and scientific organisations to draw on competencies wherever they exist. Furthermore, a sourcing network was created to define tools aimed at cascading down and monitoring CSR requirements in the supply chain. From a strategic perspective, EADS reviewed its compliance activities and processes. In addition to its well established internal compliance processes, EADS is considering further developing its compliance approach by creating a comprehensive Group-wide compliance organisation. Given the specific context of Airbus restructuring and of the evolution of the EADS organisation, the already well established social dialogue procedures have been reinforced.
Incorporating CSR policies into daily business
Some evidence showed that CSR policies are increasingly embedded in the way EADS conducts its business. From an environmental perspective, the number of ISO 14001/EMAS certified sites grew from 29 to 52. And a survey conducted by Novethic and Service Central de Prévention de la Corruption named EADS as one of only seven companies in the French CAC 40 Index meeting international ethical standards.
