GE Releases 2007 Citizenship Report, "Investing in a Sustainable Future".Focus on social and environmental issues relevant to emerging markets FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- GE today released its 2007 citizenship report, highlighting the company's progress on its 2006 commitments and providing a view into its priorities for the coming year. The report, "Investing in a Sustainable Future," is the company's third, and focuses on the interdependence between business strategy and corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while , especially as it relates to social and environmental issues in emerging markets. The report can be viewed and downloaded online at www.ge.com/citizenship. For this year's report, GE convened a Stakeholder stakeholder n. a person having in his/her possession (holding) money or property in which he/she has no interest, right or title, awaiting the outcome of a dispute between two or more claimants to the money or property. Report Review Panel that provided feedback on the company's reporting process and content. The result of the engagement can be viewed in the Review Panel Commentary, published unedited in the report. Other notable content includes the release of the GE Statement of Principles on Human Rights. Finally, the report will also be available to users in its entirety or customizable by section and topic via the company's website at www.ge.com/citizenship. This will enable stakeholders to review specific items relevant to their area of interest. The report will be translated into French, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin). GE welcomes direct feedback on its report at www.ge.com/citizenship. Additionally, GE will host a one-hour web cast to discuss its citizenship performance and ecomagination on June 25 at 10:00 AM EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT . The web cast will be hosted by Senior Vice President and General Counsel Brackett Denniston, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship Bob Corcoran Bob Corcoran was a former television talk show host on KTVW, Channel 13 in Tacoma, Washington, during the early 1970s. His program, which provided Corcoran with a forum for his populist, conservative views, was broadcast daily on the independent television station. , Vice President of Environmental Programs Steve Ramsey, Vice President of Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Dan Janki and Executive Director of Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. Gary Sheffer (U.S. dial-in: 800-659-2056 / International: 617-614-2714; Participant passcode: "GE Comms Line"). Users can access the live web cast by visiting www.ge.com/investors. GE is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials Advanced Materials is a leading peer-reviewed materials science journal published every two weeks. Advanced Materials includes Communications, Reviews, and Feature Articles from the cutting edge of materials science, including topics in chemistry, physics, , GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com. |
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