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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 2011
Involvement in the development
of public policies
Mediaset España, through the Associated Commercial
Television Union (UTECA) and the Association of
Commercial Television in Europe (ACT), is involved in
defending and representing the common interests of
commercial television companies in Spain, the European
Union and worldwide.
It is also a member of the Advisory Board for Telecommu-
nications and the Information Society (CATSI), a body of
Spain’s Ministry of Industry.
The creation of a StateAudiovisual Media Board is still under
analysis and related functions and communications are still
handled by the Ministry of Industry.
In 2011 Mediaset España participated in the preparation of
legislative frameworks such as the enabling regulations for
the Law on Audiovisual Communication, in aspects relating
to television advertising; the Action Plan for the Liberation of
the Digital Dividend 2012-2104; new gaming regulations and
the obtainment of gaming licences; and the draft regulations
for a new, independent Intellectual Property Commission
empowered to mediate in and resolve disputes, and to
oversee management entities.
Involvement in Corporate
Responsibility initiatives
UN Global Compact
Mediaset España maintains the commitment made
by Telecinco in 2007 to suppor t the United National
Global Compact, an international initiative proposed by
the United Nations to obtain a voluntary commitment
to corporate social responsibility by implementing Ten
Principles based on human, labour and environmental
rights and to combat corruption.
For more information on the Global Compact, visit the
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Carbon Disclosure Project is an independent, non-profit
organisation that keeps the world’s main database of
primary and business information on climate change. It
is a United Nations initiative launched in 2000 to provide
solutions to climate change by disclosing information
relevant to business decisions, policies and investment
decisions. CDP analyses data relevant to climate change
from 3,000 of the world’s largest listed companies,
representing over 551 institutional investors, with assets
valued at USD 71 billion.
In 2011, as in the previous year, Mediaset España
par ticipated in CDP’s consultation process, repor ting
its greenhouse gas emissions and information related to
climate change.The study shows how Spanish companies
are committed to this cause and are progressing towards
more sustainable, low-carbon models. The findings are
contained in the repor t: “CDP Iberia 125 Informe 2011”
accessible in:
Socially responsible investment
Mediaset España once again formed part of the FTSE4Good
Ibex, which is updated twice a year. This index reflects
levels of environmental, human rights and labour policy
management, as well as compliance with certain standards
relating to supply chain working conditions, rejection of
corruption, etc.
Mediaset España is also still in the List of Companies eligible
for socially responsible investment, prepared by Triodos
Bank.
Mediaset España has been included in the
Kempen SNS
Smaller Europe SRI Index
, the first European Index formed
by companies that stand out for their commitment to
business ethics, social development and environmental
policy.