Corporate citizenship: SDL's focus on corporate social responsibilitySDL_ca8b1b99-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b5SDL plc is a company providing software and service solutions for language translation purposes. It is based in Maidenhead, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDL_plc)SDL is a model citizen_ca8b1b9a-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b5To recognize our obligation to the societies in which we operate_ca8b1b9b-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b5SustainabilityWe recognize the obligation we have to the societies in which we operate. We want to be a model citizen – it is not just about what we do and where we operate, but how we operate really does matter. Our corporate social responsibility goals are in the primary areas of:* Employee involvement - development and engagement* Preservation of the environment* Support to communities through the SDL Foundation, which aims to promote sustainable developmentInnovationCollaborationCommunicationTeamworkEmployee InvolvementDeliver excellence and contribute directly to the success of our clients_ca8b1b9c-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b51SDL EmployeesThe SDL employees around the globe are a primary source of competitive advantage. They are focused on delivering excellence and contributing directly to the success of the clients they serve.TeamworkEngage in teamwork to innovate, collaborate and communicate to work effectively for the benefit of SDL as a whole_ca8b1b9d-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b51.1As a team we embrace the core values of innovation, collaboration and communication and place strong emphasis on teamwork and effective working between SDL employees for the benefit of SDL as a whole.Personal Growth & DevelopmentProvide a challenging and inspirational environment which enables our employees to maximise their personal growth and development _ca8b1b9e-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b51.2SDL EmployeesIn turn, SDL strives to provide a challenging and inspirational environment which enables our employees to maximise their personal growth and development potential.EnvironmentProtect our environment_ca8b1b9f-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b52As a socially responsible organization with an engaging CSR profile, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact. Whilst our impact on the environment is low due to the nature of our operation, we have nevertheless pledged to limit our contribution to climate change by managing and counteracting our greenhouse gas emissions...In 2011 we extended our measurements to benchmark our offices in: the USA, (Superior); The Netherlands (Amsterdam); and Japan (Tokyo). We also report back on the progress we have made at our Head Office in Maidenhead relative to the baseline measured in 2010.We have established an overall target to progressively reduce our tCO2e/FTE emissions by over 5% per annum over three years for these four offices in the 2011 scope...Our key implementation activities include:Carbon FootprintsExtend the measurement of carbon footprints to other SDL sites_ca8b1ba0-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b52.1Strategic SourcingStrategically source to reduce environmental impact_ca8b1ba1-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b52.2Offices & EquipmentOptimize the energy efficiency of existing and new offices and equipment_ca8b1ba2-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b52.3WasteImplement strategies to reduce waste_ca8b1ba3-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b52.4SDL FoundationSupport our communities_ca8b1ba4-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b53SDL FoundationThe SDL Foundation continues to support less fortunate communities worldwide. Projects, Education & TrainingInvest in sustainable projects and educational or vocational training that deliver real change_ca8b1ba5-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b53.1The investment emphasis is on sustainable projects and educational or vocational training that deliver real change. Relationships & DifferencesForge positive relationships with the communities in which we operate and enable them to make a real difference to the lives and future of those we support_ca8b1ba6-e675-11e3-b7c9-70ac913a63b53.2SDL EmployeesCommunitiesThe active participation of SDL employees is a crucial part of the work of the Foundation and together we forge positive relationships with the communities in which we operate and enable them to make a real difference to the lives and future of those we support.2014-05-28http://www.sdl.com/aboutus/corporate-citizenship/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net