Integrated annual report 2022-Who we are-Leadership and recognition-BCE

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At BCE, we believe that adhering to recognized frameworks helps our stakeholders better understand our efforts. The following are the frameworks and standards we follow as well as some indices in which we are listed.

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

BCE has been a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2006, embracing the 10 principles around Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
To learn more, see our 2022 UNGC index.
Science-Based Targets

We have three SBTi-approved science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
To learn more, see our Climate Change section.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

We have reported on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures since 2020.
To learn more, see our TCFD 2022 summary section and our TCFD 2022 report.
Global Reporting Initiative (G R I)

We have reported according to the Global Reporting Initiative (G R I) since 2012.
To learn more, see our 2022 G R I Index.
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)

We have reported according to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) since 2017.
To learn more, see our 2022 SASB Index.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG)

We have been reporting on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) since 2015.
To learn more, see our 2022 SDGs Index.
International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

We support the recently created International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and we are part of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Alliance, which supports the ISSB.
Integrated Reporting Framework(<IR>)

We follow the key principles of the Integrated Reporting Framework through our first Integrated annual report by actioning on our value creation model and capitals that drive value for all stakeholders.
Certified ISO 14001 for our Environmental Management System

Certified ISO 14001 for our Environmental Management System since 2009, the 14th consecutive year, and the first communications company in North America to be certified^{1footnote 1}
Certified ISO 50001 for our Energy Management System

Certified ISO 50001 for our Energy Management System since 2020, the third consecutive year, and the first communications company in North America to be certified^{2footnote 2}
Certified ISO 9001 for our Project Management

Certified ISO 9001 for our Project Management within our domains of Telecommunications, Information Technology and other Emerging Technologies since 2000.
Certified ISO and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001

Certified ISO and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001 for our Information Security Management in our residential subsidiary operations, Bell Technical Solutions, since 2019.
FTSE4Good Index Series

BCE is a constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index Series, which is designed to identify companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognized standards.
ISS ESG Prime

BCE is rated as Prime according to ISS. Companies are categorized as Prime if they achieve/exceed the sustainability performance requirements (Prime threshold) defined by ISS ESG for a specific industry (absolute best-in-class approach) in the ESG Corporate Rating. The ISS ESG Prime logo serves as an indicator of the quality of a company’s performance in the area of corporate responsibility.
Jantzi Social Index (JSI)

BCE is a constituent of the Jantzi Social Index (JSI), which was launched in partnership with Dow Jones Indexes. It is a socially screened, market capitalization-weighted common stock index modeled on the S&P/TSX 60 consisting of 50 Canadian companies that pass a broad set of ESG criteria.
To learn more about our partnerships in corporate responsibility, see Our corporate responsibility approach information sheet.
Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register

BCE is a constituent of the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register. Forum ETHIBEL reviews companies worldwide on their ESG performance. They also draw on the research of the rating agency Vigeo Eiris, which analyzes hundreds of publicly traded companies every year.

To learn more about our partnerships in corporate responsibility, see Our corporate responsibility approach information sheet.

Recognition

We were recognized by a variety of organizations for our initiatives in 2022:

Corporate Knights: Canada’s Best 50 corporate citizens of 2022 – Rank 4

In June 2022, Corporate Knights, a sustainable-economy media and research company, named Bell the top telecom company, and #4 company in Canada overall, on its Best 50 Corporate Citizens list. The annual Corporate Knights ranking evaluated 332 of the largest Canadian companies on a set of 24 environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators to single out the Best 50 that Corporate Knights considers "the vanguard of corporate sustainability leadership in Canada."
Corporate Knights: Global 100 2023 – Rank 42

In January 2023, Corporate Knights ranked Bell #42 in its 2023 ranking of the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. The ranking is based on an assessment of more than 6,000 public companies with revenue over US $1 billion. All companies are scored on applicable metrics relative to their peers, with 50% of the weight assigned to sustainable revenue and sustainable investment.
CDP: within “Leadership Band” for the 7th year in a row (A- score)

In 2022, Bell obtained an A- score from the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project), ranking us in the “Leadership Band” for the seventh consecutive year. CDP thus recognizes our leadership on climate action, our alignment with current best practices and the transparency of our climate-related disclosures. CDP is a non-profit organization that gathers information on climate-related risks and opportunities from organizations worldwide.
Clean50 GHG Reductions Champion award

Bell was named the inaugural Clean50 GHG Reductions Champion for 2023, in recognition of Bell’s performance between 2019 and 2022 in reducing our GHG intensity (CO2e per petabyte). Canada’s Clean50 is primarily managed by Delta Management Group, a Canadian sustainability, ESG and cleantech focused search firm, and annually recognizes individuals, small teams and businesses for their contributions to sustainability in Canada.
Clean50: Top Projects 2023

Bell’s solar-powered remote communication towers initiative was named one of the Clean50 Top Projects for 2023. The Clean50 Top Projects awards are primarily managed by Delta Management Group. The awards annually recognize projects completed in the prior two years based on their innovation, and their ability to inform and inspire Canadians.
Excellence Canada: Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work

Excellence Canada, an independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing organizational performance across Canada, awarded Bell Canada the Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work. This certification recognizes Bell’s mental health at work best practices, benchmarked against world-class organizations, and the demonstrated impact of Bell’s mental health focus over several years.
Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 8th year in a row

Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” in the years 2016 to 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, an editorial competition organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., a publisher of employment periodicals. Winners are evaluated and selected based on their industry leadership in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. Employers are compared to others in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers for 4th year in a row

Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers” in the years 2020 to 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on the programs and initiatives offered to help employees balance work and family commitments, when compared to other employers in the same field.
Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 6th year in a row

Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Best Diversity Employers” in the years 2017 to 2022 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are selected based on successful diversity initiatives in a variety of areas, when compared to other employers in the same field.
Montréal’s Top Employers for 11th year in a row

Bell was recognized as one of “Montréal’s Top Employers” in the years 2013 to 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on progressive and forward-thinking programs offered in a variety of areas, when compared to other organizations in the same field.
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 6th year in a row

Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Top Employers for Young People” in the years 2018 to 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on the programs offered to attract and retain young employees, when compared to other employers in the same field.
Canada’s Greenest Employers for 7th year in a row

Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Greenest Employers” in the years 2017 to 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on the development of sustainability initiatives and environmental leadership, when compared to other employers in the same field.
Canada’s Future Workforce Top Employers: Computer Science 2023

Bell was recognized in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of Canada’s Future Workforce Top Employers – Computer Science by Brainstorm Strategy Group Inc., a Canadian provider of advice, insights and professional development to employers, universities and colleges. The most recent ranking was based on a survey conducted among more than 20,000 current Canadian university and college students.
Canada’s Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders

Research InfoSource Inc., an independent R&D analyst firm, ranked Bell 6th on its list of Canada’s top 100 investors in research and development based on dollars invested for 2022.
PC Magazine: Fastest Mobile Network Canada 2022

PCMag delivers independent reviews of the latest technology products and services. In September 2022, PCMag ranked Bell’s mobile networks number one in its 2022 study of mobile network performance across Canada for a third year in a row. This study is based on a weighted average of download speeds, upload speeds and average latency in PCMag’s tests.
PC Magazine: Best Major ISP for Gaming 2022 and 2023

PCMag ranked Bell as the best major ISP in Canada for gaming in 2022 and 2023 based on PCMag’s Gaming Quality Index (latency and jitter).
Opensignal: Fastest mobile download speed in Canada

In August 2022, Bell received the Download Speed Experience award from Opensignal Limited, an independent analytics company focused on mobile analytics and insights on wireless connectivity, in their Canada Mobile Network Experience Report. The award is based on independent analysis of mobile measurements.
Gold MarCom Award Winner: Mobile App/Web – MyBell App

Bell’s self-serve apps MyBell, Virgin Plus My Account and Lucky Mobile My Account all won Gold at the 2022 AVA Digital Awards in the App for Business category. The AVA Digital Awards, managed by the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals, is an international audio-visual arts competition that recognizes excellence in next-generation digital communications. Bell’s family of apps was measured against more than 2,500 applications from around the world based on concept, direction, design and production.