Integrating social, environmental and ethical concerns into the business decision-making process is a challenging task and in issuing their first ever Corporate Responsibility Report in March 2003, Eagle Star started on this journey. As one of the very first corporate responsibility reports in Ireland, this document was warmly welcomed.

Now in 2004, Eagle Star has continued with their commitment to report, measure and formally communicate their practices in the areas of the workplace, marketplace, community and environment by publishing their second report. This demonstrates that embracing Corporate Responsibility is not only an ongoing and evolving process but a rewarding one when a company combines the challenges of their own industry with the principles of Corporate Responsibility.

Corporate responsibility is not only about correct policies and practices in place, but it is also about a comprehensive process of stakeholder consultation, engagement and communication; addressing key sectoral issues and integrating social and environmental concerns into business operations. Business in the Community Ireland, as the leading membership organisation promoting corporate responsibility in Ireland commends Eagle Star Life for this achievement and its continued commitment to embed corporate responsibility. This is an outstanding example of corporate leadership to harness the power of Irish business for positive impact.

Tina Roche, Chief Executive, BITC.