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ESG Materiality Assessment

Source: Avaya 2021Corporate Responsibility Report, page 9
Alignment with UN Sustainable poverty and other deprivations must go being and should be available to all. SDG
Development Goals hand-in-hand with strategies that improve 4 aims to achieve universal literacy and
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable health and education, reduce inequality, numeracy, free and equitable primary and
Development, adopted by all United and spur economic growth — all while secondary education, and an increased
Nations Member States in 2015, provides tackling climate change and working to supply of qualified teachers.
a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity preserve our oceans and forests.
for people and the planet, now and into the Avaya contributes to this goal through
future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable The hope is that global attention to our employee learning and development
Development Goals (SDGs), which are an these goals will once again provide the programs, and through our community
urgent call for action by all countries — investment and development needed to partnerships. Through our India Corporate
developed and developing — in a global make the world a better place. Social Responsibility (CSR) program
partnership. They recognize that ending and our partnership with Save the
Our activities most closely align with six of Children, we are enhancing the quality of
At Avaya, inclusion is a these goals. Let’s take a closer look: education, utilizing technology to improve
Cultural Principle, one access to education, and supporting the
of the guiding values Quality Education construction of classrooms and associated
infrastructure. Through these programs,
SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive and
we live by, and we are equitable quality education. Education we have enhanced education in India,
committed to providing a liberates the intellect, unlocks the Mozambique, Uganda, Afghanistan, and
Vietnam.
imagination, and opens a world of
work environment in which opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic
every employee feels deepened a global learning crisis. In 2020, Gender Equality
respected and included in 46% of children in grades 1 through 8 were SDG 5 aims to end all forms of discrimination
and violence against women and girls,
below minimum reading proficiency levels.
decisions, opportunities, In less developed countries, 33% of schools and ensure women’s full participation in
and challenges. lack electricity and 40% lack handwashing leadership and decision-making.
facilities. Learning benefits every human

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