Building ties... Our C.R. practices demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development, our corporate participation and responsibility towards the society, the marketplace, the environment and our own people. These practices are part of every business decision or operation in the company, which has a long record of such commitment running through its long-standing presence in the telecommunication sector. OTE aims to ensure that the people both in Greece, as well as the other countries in which it operates, have access to modern telecommunications and that this is done in an ethical manner, striking a balance between sustainable development and the interests of all its stakeholders. Corporate Responsibility values comprise a strategic choice for the company. Through our ‘Building Ties’ C.R. programme, OTE presence as a ‘responsible citizen’ is daily consolidated. At the same time, we enrich and readjust our practices according to international standards, having incorporated them to the company business planning and performance.
We take an active part in the ongoing broader debate on C.R., as member of international and national bodies, such as the Global Compact and the Hellenic Network for Corporate Social Responsibility, along with over 100 companies nationwide. Moreover, we maintain participation as members of these bodies, so as to ensure continuous and well-rounded information on CR developments.
We are committed to continuing our work, by supporting concrete efforts that promise definite solutions, and at the same time, seek and ensure transparent assessment of its outcome in all related areas.
OTE was one of the first Greek companies to have applied international standards for reporting on Corporate Responsibility, especially the “G3” International Sustainability Reporting Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). OTE's 2009 CR Report is also one of the first in Greece to apply the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles Standard and develop its approach in terms of its three principles, namely inclusivity, materiality and responsiveness. As a result, the report was also upgraded to GRI G3 B+ rating. Finally, since 2008, OTE has been included in the FTSE4Good Index, alongside leading socially responsible companies around the world.
Further information and data regarding OTE's approach to Corporate Responsibility, as well as relative activities, can be found in the OTE Corporate Responsibility Reports.
We intend to continue building on our current strengths and accomplishments, as we strongly believe that when it comes to CR, a company should give back to society nothing but its very best.
