Solutions

A decision was taken in September 2007 to change all the working clothes at Bouygues Entreprises France Europe (including all subsidiaries of Bouygues Construction based in France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) to fair trade cotton uniforms. This represents 15,000 uniforms.

This project is...

As a response, Volkswagen pursues an open-minded, inspirational and constructive dialogue with its stakeholders in a way that ensures that all parties will benefit. An example is the long-term partnership Volkswagen has established with The German Society for Nature Conservation (NABU) to...

Strategic partnerships now constitute real alliances between organisations. These partnerships are based on a common interest and include exchanges of information and expertise, joint efforts in one and the same direction, and the building of lasting relationships.

However, companies are still...

ORSE has developed a Charter of Reciprocal Commitments for Sustainability Analysis Organisations and Companies, which aims to improve and clarify the relationship between companies and rating agencies. It consists of a voluntary bilateral agreement between companies and analysis organisations...

The solution focuses on:

• Work with suppliers/ subcontractors who have signed the Global Compact, the international ILO conventions, the OECD principles, the Charter of diversity, or other written texts mentioning companies' involvement in favour of non-discrimination and diversity
• In...

The company responded to the challenge through the initiative ‘Livable cities’ , to create sustainable and eco-efficient cities through lighting renewal. This initiative aims to make cities aware of the importance of sustainable lighting and to inform them of the benefits of the sustainable...

The Volkswagen Pro Ehrenamt initiative is designed to match the need for project volunteers with the interest of those willing to volunteer. Active and former employees at Volkswagen can access a comprehensive databank, where vacancies listing the skills required for voluntary activities, can be...

This initiative creates dedicated programs, distinct from regular commercial activities, to meet the needs of more vulnerable and distanced labour market applicants. The programme focuses particularly on younger and first time applicants, the chronically ill and the immigrant...

Key objectives of the initiative include:

• Presenting senior management personal work/life balance as role model for employees who wish to reconcile work and their private lives;
• Building a new male identity for fathers who want to involve in caring for their children without giving up...