Overview

GE’s approach to corporate citizenship and business is driven by a common understanding of the role we can play in helping to solve the world’s toughest problems.

GE has identified commitment areas based on our core competencies. As with any good business strategy, measuring performance against commitments is an instructive process that helps pinpoint areas for improvement.

GE is dedicated to increasing its efforts to contribute to society, to finding ways to positively affect the environment, and to helping to invigorate vital economies across the globe. Our leaders and our people are passionate about our Citizenship endeavors.

As with our business strategy, we continue to evolve and broaden our commitment areas based on needs that are identified by key stakeholders. This section details each of our current commitment areas: People, Planet and Economy.

People

Our Employees Their work environment (health, safety, integrity, inclusiveness and respect), personal health, opinions and personal development Communities Community development through our philanthropic giving and volunteerism, primarily in health, education and environment Customers & Shareholders Continued creation of valuable, sustainable products and partnerships in best practices

Planet

Environment & Resource Management Measurement and reduction of GE’s consumption footprint Products & Services Continued development of our ecomagination and healthymagination products

Economy

Public Policy Continued engagement with regulators, NGOs, industry leaders and stakeholders, and facilitation of rule of law across the globe Governance Ensuring transparency, compliance and integrity Sustainable Systems Infrastructure support, power, water, energy and transportation