Ericsson Response © 2000 Think and Act both Think and Act both Locally and Globally Åsa Aronson and Jesper Mott

Ericsson Response © 2000 Business has a greater role Changes in perceived roles government public sector corporations The challenge is clear Companies today are expected to: demonstrate commitment to societal values insulate society from negative impacts of business operations

Ericsson Response © 2000 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

Ericsson Response © 2000 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

Ericsson Response © 2000 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

Ericsson Response © 2000 Disaster Response Program impact on: employees management / company society and public sector private sector