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Is coordinated by the Group’s Corporate Secretary who (1) is the architect of a comprehensive group-wide organisation to address CSR questions in a structured way; (2) coordinates an internal CSR network to ensure visibility and consistency of EADS’ approach both internally and externally; (3) identifies and explores emerging issues facing the field of CSR, and defines the means to respond accordingly; (4) makes proposals and recommendations to the EADS management regarding all CSR matters, (5) represents EADS before outside networks and maintains the dialogue with stakeholders, and (6) the Group’s Corporate Secretary is in addition in charge of coordinating and managing Ethics and Compliance matters at Group level;
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Provides a framework setting out guidelines for the Divisions and BUs that are responsible for the day to day business and that ensures dialogue with their direct stakeholders;
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Addresses the EADS CSR key challenges such as export compliance: As a defence company, EADS Group specifically acknowledges its responsibility in selling defence products and providing services to nations that contribute to their security during peace time. EADS delivers products and integrated solutions pursuant to customer specification. These products have to comply with the applicable laws put in place by the responsible government (arms export laws, embargo rules, Ottawa agreement, and anticorruption policy); and
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Incorporates the specific nature of the Group’s products, such as the average lifecycle of over 30 years which requires a continuous long-term approach.
