Telecom Argentina S.A..
TEO.US | Wired telecommunications activities
Telecom Argentina S.A. is a telecommunications company based in Argentina. It provides a range of services including fixed-line and mobile telephony, internet access, data transmission, and pay television. The company operates primarily in Argentina, offering services to residential customers, busin...Show More
Better Health for All
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Telecom Argentina's core business of telecommunications services (fixed-line and mobile telephony, internet access, data transmission, and pay television) does not generate revenue from products with well-established negative health outcomes. The company's business activities are generally health-neutral. While the company was instrumental in the National Digital Health Network, which increased access to healthcare information and services for over 2.4 million people
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and was used to track COVID-19 cases,
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the provided evidence does not contain the specific quantitative data points required by the rubric to score other KPIs, such as the percentage of the product portfolio dedicated to health benefits, the percentage of vulnerable populations reached, or financial investment in health innovation or crisis response. Therefore, these KPIs are omitted.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Telecom Argentina S.A. is a telecommunications company, and the provided articles focus on its telecom operations, such as network expansion and adherence to government policies for affordable communication services. The ethical value 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' and its associated KPIs are primarily designed for financial institutions offering lending, insurance, or banking services. The articles do not provide specific, quantitative data points for Telecom Argentina related to financial products, lending practices, or financial inclusion initiatives as defined by the rubric's KPIs. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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In 2024, 64% of Telecom Argentina S.A.'s workforce was unionized.
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A 2023 work environment survey reported an employee satisfaction rate of 82%.
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The company's voluntary employee turnover rate for 2024 was 9.32%.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific quantitative data relevant to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing metrics, such as fair trade certifications, audit frequencies, forced labor incidents, traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend, was found in the provided article.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Telecom Argentina had a $150 million (Argentine Pesos) ethics-related fine imposed in January 2023, which was subsequently revoked in December 2024
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, resulting in no active fines in the past three years. The company achieved a 'C' rating in CDP in 2024.
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One financial restatement for 2023 figures was made due to inflation.
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A comprehensive "Policy for the Protection of Whistleblowers from Retaliation" exists
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, with multiple reporting channels independently managed by KPMG.
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This policy is communicated to employees and suppliers
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, includes a non-retaliation commitment
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, and a structured investigation process
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, managing 111 reports in 2024.
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A robust, FCPA-compliant Anti-Corruption Policy is in place
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, communicated to 100% of governance body, employees, and suppliers
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. It includes mandatory annual training
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, with over 8,800 employees certified in 2024
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, third-party due diligence for suppliers
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, and active monitoring through analysis of expenses and contract reviews
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, with the right to conduct audits.
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Kind to Animals
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As a telecommunications company, TEO.US's core business model does not involve animal-derived products, animal testing, animal husbandry, or animal agriculture. Consequently, there is no evidence to suggest the company engages in activities that would require cruelty-free certifications, alternative testing methods, humane certifications for operations, ethical sourcing of animal inputs, supplier audits for animal welfare, or cage-free sourcing. Similarly, no information is available regarding animal testing policies, animal testing volumes, investment in animal-free innovation, or participation in animal-free R&D collaborations. The company's operations also do not intersect with animal welfare policies or agriculture practices, and no engagement in public policy advocacy for animal welfare is evidenced. Furthermore, there is no evidence linking the company to any wildlife conservation initiatives or habitat destruction, leading to the omission of that KPI.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence was found in the provided article to assess TEO.US against any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs. The article explicitly states it does not contain data relevant to TEO.US or the ethical value.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Telecom Argentina has committed to carbon neutrality and near-term climate targets, but a specific net-zero target year is not declared, and specific reduction targets are not detailed or validated.
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The company sources approximately 30.26% of its operational energy consumption from renewables, combining existing agreements (22% of total annual consumption)
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with a new 60,000 MWh/year solar energy deal.
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No environmental compliance violations were mentioned in the provided articles.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No direct evidence was found in the provided articles regarding TEO.US's performance on any of the specified KPIs related to Respect for Cultures & Communities. The articles discuss broader governmental actions in Argentina or the activities of other companies (e.g., Lition Energy in lithium mining), but do not provide specific data points for TEO.US, a telecommunications company.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Telecom Argentina has obtained PCI DSS certification for two consecutive years, demonstrating regular renewal and maintenance of this standard.
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Approximately 44% of its 19,987 employees were certified in the Integrity Program in 2024, following training campaigns on cybersecurity topics.
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The company has no documented incidents of unauthorized data use. Users are granted unrestricted rights to access, rectify, and delete their data, supported by a dedicated email address and features in the 'Mi Personal' app and Flow parental controls.
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However, the company was fined $150 million in January 2023 for violations of Law 27,442 and Law 25,156.
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Additionally, a report noted that Telecom Group (Personal) does not have a public policy commitment to respect human rights, unlike some peers.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles regarding Telecom Argentina S.A.'s waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability scores, waste audit frequency, zero-waste certifications, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratios, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education programs. The articles primarily focused on carbon emissions for 2023 and 2024
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, and a general sustainability strategy from 2011
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, explicitly stating no data relevant to zero waste or sustainable products was included
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,
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