Avaya has released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights the positive impacts that the company has made to address global issues.
In the report, the company looks at challenges such as climate change, equality, community support, responsible consumption, economic development, and more.
The Corporate Responsibility Report gives an overview of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to help improve experiences for Avaya employees, suppliers, partners, customers, and its global communities.
According to the report, Avaya’s accomplishments contribute to some of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which aim to achieve a more sustainable future for all.
Reeva Kymer, Director ESG & Philanthropy at Avaya, commented: “Avaya’s ESG strategy is about doing the right thing for all of our stakeholders — employees, customers, suppliers, partners, stockholders, society, and the planet.
“We take being a responsible corporate citizen very seriously, and our activities are contributing to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
“I am proud to be part of a company that cares about our planet and the health and well-being of others.”
Environment
The report states that Avaya’s greenhouse gas emissions are a by-product of everyday business operations.
As the company commits to combating climate change, Avaya exceeded its 2020 emissions reduction target by reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 65 per cent, along with Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 49 per cent from 2014 levels.
Moving forward, Avaya has committed to set near-term emissions reduction targets that are in line with climate science and has submitted those targets for review by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Overall, from FY2020 to FY2021, Avaya reduced its total emissions by 1.2 per cent and is now planning to purchase renewable energy and work with its supply chain to lower emissions further.
Avaya also aims to reduce the environmental impact of its products, solutions, services, and activities.
It also facilitates the return and end-of-life management of devices, batteries and packaging.
By considering its product design, Avaya hopes its technology can play an essential role in reducing its carbon footprint.
Social
The report states that Avaya is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across its global organisation.