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Building the next generation of communication networks and a more sustainable future
Building on over 20 years of sustainability investment, we’re committed to creating a better future while delivering lasting value to our customers, partners, shareholders, employees, and communities. To address common stakeholder sustainability questions and challenges, we share key learnings from our own sustainability journey in a multi-part blog series called “Building a sustainable business.”
Flex sustainability: your questions answered
Sustainability continues to be a priority across the globe, which is reflected in the volume of inquiries our sustainability program receives. Stakeholders are seeking information on a range of topics, including carbon emissions reduction strategies, labor policies, and reporting practices, among others. In this post, we address some of the most common sustainability questions from our customers.
Goal setting 101 for sustainable operations
Goals and targets are the centerpiece of every corporate sustainability strategy as they guide priorities and progress. Since many of our customers and suppliers are in the early days of their sustainability journey, we’re sharing some tips on how to approach goal setting.
Best practices for sustainability data collection
Data has always been the fuel of sustainability programs, enabling us to track performance, report to stakeholders and drive improvement. Before these insights are analyzed and shared, it’s essential to ensure the data gathered is accurate. In this post, we explore key approaches to sustainability data.
Establishing trustworthy sustainability data
Accurate data is essential for evaluating an organization’s sustainability performance. With increasing scrutiny on reporting, this post shares best practices for maintaining the credibility of sustainability data.
Going from sustainability strategy to reporting
As organizations disclose their sustainability performance metrics from the prior year and share their future commitments, taking a close look at best practices in sustainability data disclosure is especially relevant as the next topic of our ‘Building a sustainable business’ blog series.
Working with value chain partners to drive long-term sustainability
Creating a sustainable future requires collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability across sectors. At Flex, we partner closely with stakeholders to accelerate sustainability across the value chain. Discover key strategies for strengthening partnerships that drive sustainability impact.
Establishing a foundation to give back
As this series nears its end, we touch on a core component of our sustainability program – giving. In this post we explore how to start a private foundation to support philanthropic initiatives through awarding grants, matching employee volunteer hours and donations, and providing disaster relief.
Building a culture that actionizes sustainability
In the final installment of this series about how to build a sustainable business, we want to reflect on the hard work and perseverance that goes into creating a meaningful and impactful sustainability program. A company that has put in the time and energy to craft a sustainability strategy, set goals, report on progress, and establish a charitable foundation — or even one that is just now in the initial steps of a sustainability journey — should feel proud. It is doing the right thing for business, people, and the world at large.
