Our responsibility does not stop at the doors of our company. We are working for Swiss society, including its weaker members, and we support socially disadvantaged people and those in a difficult situation. Swisscom is particularly active in areas where it can use its expertise and telecom infrastructure. Since it is a company firmly rooted in Switzerland, we work in particular with local organisations.
Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Swisscom supports the "Rucksack Books" project, which provides the blind and visually impaired with access to literature.
The Samaritans (Die Dargebotene Hand)
Help and advice over the telephone: Swisscom has supported the Samaritans since 2000 as its official communication partner.
EnAW (Energy Agency for Industry)
Universal target agreement for CO2 reduction and increased energy efficiency.
Energie Mobilität Aareland (Aare Region Energy Mobility)
We support this organization, which holds events addressing current topics of energy supply and mobility and brings together representatives of business, politics and public administration.
"Glückskette" A long-standing partnership based on support through the supply of materials and financial contributions; close collaboration as part of the "Jeder Rappen zählt" ("Every penny counts") project; regular participation in Glückskette collection days (employee donation programs and matching of these amounts by Swisscom)
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Hub Zurich
Business hub and platform for companies addressing ecological and social sustainability.
Inergie
A platform including the BKW Group, IBM, the Federal Post Office and the Community of Ittigen for the development of products and services in the area of energy efficiency and renewable sources of energy.
Nez Rouge ("Red Nose")
"If you drive, don't drink; if you drink, don't drive" is the motto of Nez Rouge. Swisscom provides the freephone 0800 number at no charge.
ÖBU (Swiss Association for Environmentally Conscious Management)
Association of roughly 400 companies which are committed to the environment.
Swiss National Park Covering an area of 172 km2, the Swiss National Park is the country's largest conservation area and only national park. Swisscom supports the National Park by providing technical solutions such as an SMS service and the interactive Webpark walking guide, and it is also one of the main sponsors of the new National Park Centre in Zernez.
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SSAB (Swiss Foundation for Audiovisual Teaching Media)
For many years, Swisscom has used the extremely far-reaching network of Dr. Hanna Muralt Müller. We support the foundation with a variety of products and services.
Terre des Hommes Switzerland Together with its partner Terre des Hommes Switzerland, Swisscom has established a mobile phone recycling process whereby functioning units are given a second life and contracts are placed with socially minded organisations in Switzerland, while non-functioning units are recycled in an environmentally sound manner within Switzerland. Learn more about the project at www.swisscom.ch/mobileaid.
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terz Foundation
The terz Foundation is committed to promoting independence and security in old age.
Transparency International Switzerland
Swisscom is a member of Transparency International (Switzerland), which is committed to combating and preventing corruption in Switzerland.
VUE (Association for Environmentally Sound Energy)
Marketing, labelling and promotion of renewable sources of energy which are awarded the "naturemade basis" and "naturemade star" quality marks.
WorldDidac Association Every two years, the educational sector meets in Basel at WORLDDIDAC, the global trade fair for educational resources, which is simultaneously the largest advanced education event for Swiss educators. Since 2004, Swisscom has been a continual partner of the event, and since 2010 the sponsor of the Worlddidac Innovation Award.
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ETNO Participation in and chairing of a technical committee in the areas of energy efficiency and green ICT
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GeSI (Global e-Sustainability Initiative)
A coalition of 30 companies in the ICT sector, manufacturers and service providers - internationally.
ETNO High Principles on Child Protection
The European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association (ETNO) has issued a charter for improving the protection of children and young people. Since 2011, Swisscom has committed itself to following the principles the Association lays out.
JAC (Joint Audit Corporation)
Association of seven telecom companies with a focus on joint planning and execution of corporate social responsibility audits.