Communities
Our ambition
"We will play an active role in the communities we operate in by upholding the highest ethical and quality standards and expecting the same from our business partners. We always aim to deliver added value to our customers through our solutions, services and capabilities. In addition, we help ensure more people can participate in and benefit from the innovation society."
Contribution to the SDGs
For the Communities pillar, Barco focuses on 3 Sustainable Development Goals, issued by the United Nations:
- Good health and well-being
- Decent work and economic growth
- Responsible consumption and production
We have a number of documents and dedicated webpages available that will help you better understand our vision on the Communities pillar.
Reports and resources
Key focus areas
1. Customer engagement
‘We think with the customer” is one of Barco’s core cultural building blocks. And rightly so: to succeed in our mission of enabling bright outcomes, we have to fully understand what our clients want and how they want it – and offer outstanding customer experiences. That's why we put great focus on becoming a more customer-centric company.
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2. Product quality, safety & security
As a high-tech company, we have a duty to our customers to ensure that the products we develop and bring into the world are high-quality, safe and secure.
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Click here3. Corporate security and data protection
As a technology leader that develops devices capable of connecting to the internet and related software solutions, Barco is fully aware of the growing importance of corporate security. In addition, we set great store by proper data governance, in order to protect our data and that of our customers and comply with regulations like GDPR and similar data privacy legislation outside the EU.
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4. Ethics and compliance
Excellent financial performance does not conflict with high ethical standards. The DNA that drives business efficiency and compliance is the same: 100% say-do ratio, focus on solving issues rather than pushing them out or cutting corners, and a relentless drive for process improvement. Barco’s reputation and continued success depends on the conduct of its employees as well as its business partners. That’s why we put great emphasis on building a company culture in which ethical conduct and compliance with Barco’s policies and the applicable regulations are at the core of how we do business.
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5. Supply chain responsibility
In order to meet our customers’ expectations for high-quality, innovative products, we work with service and manufacturing partners from around the world. Together, we continue to drive responsible and ethical behavior and high standards across our supply chain. We set clear standards for our suppliers, and integrate sustainability in the procurement process. Only in this way, we can ensure our values are reflected in the final products.
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6. Community engagement
At Barco, it is our ambition to help ensure more people can participate in and benefit from a prospering society, regardless of their backgrounds. We focus our support on the areas of education and entrepreneurship. We therefore connect our employees with purpose, leveraging their engagement, expertise and skills, and partner with non-profits and social enterprises, targeting long-lasting impact. Beneficiary groups are young and underserved people, with the prime focus on the communities where we live and work.
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