United Kingdom
News Release
CWT Reinforces its Commitment to Responsible Business
Françoise Grumberg Appointed to Lead Global Initiatives on Responsible Business
AMSTERDAM, February 22, 2012 – Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Françoise Grumberg has been appointed to lead its global responsible business activities (corporate social responsibility) effective 6 February.
Ms Grumberg will guide CWT globally on sustainability issues, while designing and implementing related strategies and programmes. She will work closely with the executive team to further develop CWT’s commitment to responsible business among clients, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders.
Ms Grumberg spent eight years as corporate social responsibility director for the Alcatel-Lucent Group, where she developed and implemented a group-wide social responsibility strategy along with a reporting system to monitor progress. Previously Ms Grumberg worked in internal and external communications at Thomson CGR, Matra Marconi Space and for several subsidiaries of Alcatel-Alsthom.
As a global service provider, CWT is committed to responsible business both internally and with all external stakeholders. The company supports various non-profit organisations and many CWT employees participate in volunteer activities at both a national and local level. CWT helps clients to address environmental issues by assisting them in better understanding the environmental impact of their travel programmes and providing them with sustainable business travel options.
About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
CWT is a global leader specialising in managing business travel and meetings and events. CWT serves companies, government institutions and non-governmental organisations of all sizes in more than 150 countries and territories. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travel programme in terms of savings, service, security and sustainability. The company is also committed to providing best-in-class service and assistance to travellers. CWT services and solutions comprise Traveller & Transaction Services, Programme Optimisation, Safety & Security, Meetings & Events and Energy Services. In 2010, sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totalled US$24.3 billion. For more information about CWT, please visit our global website at www.carlsonwagonlit.com. Follow us on Twitter @CWT_UK
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