Croatian Telecom is one of the most powerful economic entities in the Republic of Croatia and as such understands the importance of corporate social responsibility that contributes to society as a whole.
Croatian Telecom holds a daily dialogue with stakeholders and is one of the largest donors in the country.
Compliance with laws and other regulations and adherence to internal rules and Code of Conduct are the basis of corporate governance. In order to prevent possible negative effects and ensure compliance of all business processes with the relevant legislation, we actively promote the principles of ethical business through the compliance framework. For the purpose of full transparency in corporate donations and maintenance of the integrity and reputation of the company and with the aim of informing the public about our activities and the continuation of a transparent dialogue with stakeholders, we adopt these Principles in order to communicate to the public and continue a transparent dialogue with stakeholders.
Purpose and scope of this document
This document is a basic document and is applied to all parts of the company, all its employees and all donations.
Principles
- We accept corporate social responsibility to the community we live and operate in and we direct all our activities towards the welfare of the citizens and the community.
We are one of the key drivers of Croatian economy and an exemplary corporate citizen that contributes to the society as a whole with its entire business and all activities.
- We pay attention to corporate social responsibility, and within legal and financial possibilities we provide support to education, science, art and culture, addressing social issues, sports and environmental protection through cash, in-kind gifts, equipment and services.
- Our corporate social responsibility strategy defines the areas of socially responsible business, and thus donations.
- The donations we approve are in accordance with the activities and strategy of the company that specifies three key areas of social responsibility:
- Connected life and work
To enable better connectivity in private and business life is fundamental to our business. Our goal is to develop innovative telecommunications solutions and offer services that improve everyday life through superior communication and connection.
- Connect the unconnected
Our goal is to provide for more people access to telecommunications services and integration into the knowledge society. We want to provide advanced technologies available to everyone at all times.
- Carbon free society
One of our key objectives in the area of social responsibility is the protection of the environment, responsible use of resources and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- All the donations are in accordance with valid legislation and internal policies.
- Every donation has a documented receiver and purpose of donation.
- We do not grant donations to get business benefits.
- We do not grant donations to individuals, to private accounts and to persons and organizations that could negatively affect company's reputation.
- We do not grant donations to finance political parties or campaigns.
- The criteria in selection of winners of donations:
- projects have a lasting, sustainable value;
- projects are of particular importance for the community;
- projects include a larger number of users/participants
Contact for applications and further inquiries: donacije@t.ht.hr