The Experience

Corporate Responsibility at Avaya

Episode Summary

Anna-Marie Crowley and Reeva Kymer discuss Avaya’s 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and share some highlights from the company’s ESG performance.

Episode Notes

Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Experience,’ brought to you by Avaya, where we’re bringing you thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, technologists, creators, influencers and others who are bringing to life the future of experiences. For this episode, Avaya’s Chief Human Resource Officer, Anna-Marie Crowley, is guest hosting for Steve Forcum and speaking with Reeva Kymer, the Director of ESG and Philanthropy at Avaya.  Together, Reeva and Anna-Marie discuss Avaya’s 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and share some highlights from the company’s ESG performance. 

Avaya’s 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights include:

• Utilizing Avaya technology to meet societal needs, Avaya delivered exceptional education experiences, helped businesses grow, and supported persons with disabilities.
• Reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Avaya added “Inclusion” to the company’s cultural principles.
• Hosting the seventh annual Month of Giving—a spirited campaign that brings together employees, partners, suppliers, and customers from around the globe—in October of 2021. The Avaya community raised more than $140,000 to support its partner, Save the Children.
• Ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts (CSR) in India focused on programs enhancing the quality of education, utilizing our technology to improve access to health and education and building employability skills in support of poor and marginalized populations. Funds distributed by Avaya India’s CSR program benefited more than 8,500 children and young adults between fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
• Driving employee engagement, Avaya launched its inaugural SPARK WEEK in February of 2022, consisting of education sessions designed to help employees learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

Additional Resources

• Learn more about Corporate Responsibility at Avaya
• Read our blogs:
  • Avaya’s Commitment to a Responsible Supply Chain
  • Recognizing and Empowering People: A View of Avaya’s DEIB Initiatives
  • Avaya’s Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategy—Creating Better Experiences Worldwide

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