Corporate Social Responsibility at Cochlear

Cochlear is a publicy-owned company and publishes csr reports in accordance with these obligations. My interpretation is that cochlear is a leader in the industry regarding csr. In my short time i haven't come across any additional projects, this is likely more of a focus for the functions responsible for this

I don't know a lot of these projects, nor have i worked on them. If i have, i will not recognize them

I don't know

Company mission is to uphold social responsibility and make products that help people

Not too sure

Works significantly on promoting access to hearing health in low resourced areas, works significantly on climate initiatives such as using renewable energy in manufacturing sites

Sustainability is becoming more of a priority

Neutral rating as i'm unsure about what this refers to

Not much commitment to climate change, or large scale issues. But very interested in stem 50/50 and attracting young people to stem

I would consider the company's mission quite socially responsible, as it is very rewarding working for a company that provides and restores hearing to lots of different people

Cochlear sponsors employees to participate in city2surf each year and encourages raising money for charities

Our company runs engineering tours and 'exploration days' to help encourage children into stem careers. As one of the few australian design and manufacture sites, this is perceived as a social responsibility within the business. Additionally, the nature of the work (producing medical devices) means that all the people within this business feel passionately about making people's lives better. There is a strong sense of responsibility to the recipient of our devices; we aim to make things which are of a high quality and safe