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Prosperity

A commitment to prosperity and trust

Sustainable prosperity is built on good governance, innovation, and ethics.

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"We bring connectivity and opportunities to the territories where we operate, without giving up what is essential: ethics, transparency, and responsibility in the way we act"

CEO Ricardo Salgado
Ricardo Salgado CEO
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We ensure that all our processes and operations are transparent, secure, and responsible, fostering trust among employees, customers, partners, and society.

Areas of Impact

Discover how we integrate governance principles at dstelecom to generate positive contributions.

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General Objectives
  • Promote transparency and accountability in business practices
  • Demonstrate the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues
  • Establish guidelines and targets to improve the company’s ESG performance
  • Promote equal opportunities for pregnant women and ensure an inclusive work environment
  • Demonstrate commitment to work–life balance for employees
  • Contribute to the advancement of education, innovation, and technological development in the telecommunications sector
  • Increase cultural and background diversity among employees
  • Support and promote culture and the arts by providing financial support and visibility to Ukrainian artists
  • Promote pay equality
  • Create a fair and inclusive environment for all employees
  • Promote gender diversity and equitable representation of women within the company
  • Value diverse perspectives and skills in strategic decision-making and company development
  • Demonstrate transparency and commitment by regularly reporting results to stakeholders
  • Establish clear guidelines and ethical standards to guide business practices and employee behaviour
  • Strengthen integrity, accountability, and an ethical culture within the company
  • Ensure effective implementation of and compliance with the code of conduct across the organisation
  • Provide a dedicated point of contact for ethics and compliance matters
  • Ensure high standards of quality and occupational safety across all company operations
  • Demonstrate commitment to the health, safety, and satisfaction of employees and customers
  • Demonstrate the company’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Community
  • Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions to promote research and the development of innovative solutions
  • Stimulate economic growth in the regions where the company operates by offering local employment
  • Help reduce regional disparities and promote sustainable development
  • Contribute to social inclusion and the integration of young refugees into society
  • Offer training and professional development opportunities for young people in vulnerable situations
  • Establish cultural partnerships and strengthen relationships with the artistic community

Results and Initiatives

Our governance efforts are aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

Saúde e Bem-Estar

Good Health and Well-being

  • Recipient of the Healthy Workplaces Award in 2023 and 2024.
Trabalho Digno e Crescimento Económico

Decent Work and Economic Growth

  • We hold semi-annual management meetings to share information and align objectives.
  • We were recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2023 and 2024, maintaining a strong focus on sustaining this achievement.
Indústria, Inovação e Infraestrutura

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

  • We created a Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
  • We increased the resilience of our network (batteries, generators).
  • We produced a passive network resilience report.
  • We maintain an open innovation box accessible to all employees’ ideas.
  • We have a dedicated innovation department focused on researching new trends and ideas within our scope of activity.
Redução das Desigualdades

Reduced Inequalities

  • We build and operate in areas with higher levels of digital deprivation, removing geographical barriers and promoting territorial cohesion through access to innovative, next-generation services.
Produção e Consumo Sustentáveis

Responsible Consumption and Production

  • We defined a responsible procurement strategy.
  • We produced and published the Sustainability Report.
  • We report our ESG data annually to GRESB.
Paz, Justiça e 
Instituições Eficazes

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

  • We conduct external due diligence on suppliers.
  • We have a Code of Conduct for employees and suppliers.
  • We implemented a Corruption and Related Offences Prevention Plan.
  • We maintain a public whistleblowing channel open to external stakeholders.
  • We carry out questionnaires and audits with suppliers to ensure ethical practices and responsible conduct.
Parcerias para os Objetivos

Partnerships for the Goals

  • We are recognised by our customers as a neutral telecommunications operator.
  • We shared network expansion initiatives and end-user testimonials through the media and digital channels (social media).

A commitment to excellence and compliance

Our processes are supported by certified and structured management systems, ensuring that the company’s operations are efficient, secure, and sustainable.

Management systems
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Global Commitment

Every year, we publish our environmental results in the ESG Report, which reflects the goals achieved and the challenges ahead.

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Last updated 28 January 2026