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Think and Act both

Think and Act both. Locally and Globally. Åsa Aronson and Jesper Mott. Business has a greater role. The challenge is clear. Companies today are expected to: demonstrate commitment to societal values insulate society from negative impacts of business operations.

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Think and Act both

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  1. Think and Act both Locally and Globally Åsa Aronson and Jesper Mott

  2. Business has a greater role The challenge is clear Companies today are expected to: • demonstrate commitment to societal values • insulate society from negative impacts of business operations Changes in perceived roles • government • public sector • corporations

  3. What we found • Corporate involvement in disaster response is needed • Ericsson and it’s employees have unique capabilities to make a difference • By being a corporate leader of a more efficient response to disaster, Ericsson addresses business and social objectives

  4. Ericsson Response Volunteers • Managers and individuals commitment • In parallel with their normal work • ERV profile and skills • Trained for emergency operations • The ERVs will be used in assessments and relief operations both as individuals and in implementation teams • Missions can be national, regional or international • ERVs will work under the flag of IFRC or the UN in international operations

  5. Global and Local Response programs • Establish a global and local organizations for response to disasters - a global network of Ericsson staff • In major disasters Ericsson Global organization will support the IFRC or UN with volunteers. • Inclusion of partners “Volunteers” into ER disaster operations • Together with local relief organizations, UN and IFRC develop and roll-out country specific programs for local disaster preparedness and response • Develop and support Country Program coordinators and communicators network

  6. Disaster Response Program impact on: • employees • management / company • society and public sector • private sector

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