MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - May 6, 2014) - Today, Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.A)(TSX:BBD.B)(OTCQX:BDRBF) announced the release of its 2013 Activity Report, Building the Future of Mobility. This report shows how Bombardier integrates financial and non-financial considerations to generate sustainable value. Bombardier also published its annual online Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.
"Since societal forces play such a pivotal role in shaping our business opportunities, we have decided to evolve our corporate reporting to reflect these impacts and our response to them," said Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. "This Activity Report is the first step in providing our stakeholders with a more comprehensive account of our business, presenting financial, societal and environmental value as we view them - interrelated," continued Mr. Beaudoin.
In addition to discussing 2013 performance, both the progress made and challenges experienced, the report also outlines Bombardier's five year priorities to create greater societal value and increase profitability. The 16 priorities align with Bombardier's three key growth strategies: Invest in Leading Mobility Solutions, Grow Local Roots in Key Markets and Achieve Flawless Execution Every Step of the Way.
"Across the company, we have one overriding objective and commitment - generating results that are profitable and sustainable," said Mr. Beaudoin. "By adopting this comprehensive approach in setting our long-term priorities, we can ensure a clear focus for driving up the bottom line and building the future of mobility," concluded Mr. Beaudoin.
To read Bombardier's 2013 Activity Report, visit bombardier.com, and for the 2013 CSR Report visit csr.bombardier.com.
Bombardier's 2013 CSR Report was developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 3.1 standards of reporting, and is self-declared GRI Application Level B. The 2013 GRI content index is available at csr.bombardier.com/gri.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, we posted revenues of $18.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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