In 2015 the media group placed corporate responsibility at the core of its strategy, integrating ethical governance, sustainability and gender‑parity objectives across a global operation that spans 165 countries and includes broadcast, content localisation and e‑sports segments. The company achieved a 96 % compliance rate among 514 new hires—drawn from 38 nationalities—who signed a unified code of conduct, whistle‑blower and anti‑bribery policies aligned with the UN Global Compact and OECD guidelines, while stakeholder engagement was overseen by a dedicated board committee.
Environmental performance showed mixed results: total carbon emissions rose 13 % since 2010, driven largely by travel that accounted for 61 % of emissions, and overall energy use increased 3 %. Nevertheless, the firm earned a 95 C rating on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third consecutive time, a CDP disclosure score of 95 C, and operates a “green” office equipped with more than 200 solar panels. Targets for 2016 include a 23 % reduction in employee energy use (baseline 2010), expansion of renewable energy, and comprehensive data‑privacy training in response to upcoming EU legislation.
Social impact was highlighted by a 91 % accessibility rate for
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