Corporate social responsibility in focus in Montenegro

Telenor has been recognized for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Montenegro. The Montenegrin Centre for Development of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) recently issued a new brochure, in which various Telenor CSR initiatives were showcased.

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In this first-ever CSR-focused brochure, four Telenor Montenegro projects are featured. These projects exemplify Telenor’s corporate responsibility strategy: Enable, Safe and Climate.

Enable

Digital inclusion aims at enabling people with disabilities to take a more active part in the society. By using the mobile Internet, people have continuous access to information and feel more included in the community.

Safe

Child Sexual Abuse Filter blocks Web sites containing child sexual abuse content to a mobile phone. Established in partnership with the Montenegrin Interpol, this project promotes safe products and services that protect children while online.

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Climate

The recycling campaign “Old phone, new life” is a step towards solving the increasing problem of electronic waste. The aim of the project is also to raise the environmental awareness among the people of Montenegro.

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The first eco repeater in Montenegro was launched in November 2009. Using solar and wind energy to power the repeater sites Telenor is a step closer in the ambitions to minimize carbon footprint.

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Learning through example

Corporate responsibility strategies in Montenegro are still developing and expanding, through the support of citizens, civil society organisations, enterprises, the public sector and media. The Centre for Development of NGOs’ new brochure offers specific examples of Montenegrin companies that are engaged in socially responsible activities as related to: community, employees, environment and market.

“We hope that this publication will help Montenegro’s business sector learn more about how to implement corporate social responsibility. There are many positive effects from integrating CSR into everyday business operations, for both their long-term profitability and contribution to sustainable development of their communities,” said Marina Vukovic, Head of Dept. for Philanthropy and CSR in CRNVO and brochure editor for the Centre for Development of NGOs in Montenegro.