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Motorola Publishes 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report

Date: 05-05-2008
Type: press release
Categories: CSR - General / Research, Reports & Publications
 Source: Motorola, Inc.
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Company drives social change through its products, community and supply chain programs while minimizing societal impact with product stewardship and climate change actions

SCHAUMBURG, IL - May 5, 2008 - The Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report released today highlights actions the company has taken on social, accountability and sustainability issues around the world.

"Motorola's vision is to improve lives through the power of communication - both in emerging markets and in the developed world," said Greg Brown, Motorola president and chief executive officer. "In communities throughout the world, technology is creating progressive shifts to knowledge cultures that strengthen economies, education, health care and public safety."

The report highlights:

  • Motorola's efforts to reduce the environmental impact of both its operations and products - The company has expanded take-back programs to cover countries representing more than 90 percent of its global mobile phone unit sales. Motorola continues to reduce the energy use of its operations and products - and is exploring alternative energy sources, including a wind- and solar-powered base station that completed a successful trial in Namibia where 90 percent of citizens live in rural areas that mostly are unconnected to the electricity grid.
  • The company's program to improve labor and in its supply chain - Motorola collaborates with its information communication technology industry peers to improve standards and has stepped up auditing programs. Read the results of the in-depth audits conducted in 2007.
  • $30.5 million donated to charitable organizations by Motorola and the Motorola Foundation – In 2007, funding focused on inspiring the next generation of inventors through initiatives that boost science, technology, engineering and math education. During the company’s second Global Day of Service, more than 11,000 employees in 47 countries volunteered in their communities.

    Download the report at www.motorola.com/responsibility or email responsibility@motorola.com for a hard copy.

    About Motorola
    Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.

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