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Disneyland Paris published its Community Report on Euro Disney.com

Here's the press release announcing the report:

Disneyland Paris releases its 2009 Community Report
Wednesday, 14th April 2010, Marne-la-Vallée – Highlighting the many ways that Disneyland
Paris is involved within and beyond its borders, the second edition of our Community Report
showcases our ongoing and active commitment to our employees, our guests, our
environment and our community, with a special emphasis on the well-being of children and
families.  

The report is now available at http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/co ... nsibility/

"We are proud of the many initiatives in this report and we are enthusiastic about making our
corporate responsibility even more effective," said Philippe Gas, CEO of Euro Disney SAS.
"Since its opening in 1992, Disneyland Paris has a long history of corporate and social
responsibility. We are continuously looking for new ways to ensure that our development and
growth goes hand in hand with positive contribution that promotes the overall general welfare
of our community."

As the largest single-site private employer in Ile-de-France, Disneyland Paris and its 14,500
employees impact their community in many different ways. Key highlights include :

• Disneyland Paris activity generates 56,000 direct and indirect jobs in France (source :
SETEC, Economic Impact Study released December 2009)

• As part of the Gateways to Employment program led by local non profit association
Initiatives 77, Disneyland Paris trained 240 job seekers, with 69 percent of them
successfully finding a job after completing the program.

• An 800m2 synthetic skating rink was built at Disney's New York Hotel, ensuring the
conservation of water and electricity.

• 139 new environmentally-friendly bungalows are being added at Disney's Davy
Crocket Ranch, ensuring a significant reduction in the use of electricity.
• Disneyland Paris signed the national Diversity Charter. The Charter is promoted by
French industry and commerce (2,500 businesses).
• 5,000 cast members participated in the Diversity Caravan survey, the first of its kind in
France.

• Approximately 600 wish trips were granted to children facing life-threatening medical
conditions, while over 6,000 hours were donated by Cast Members through the Disney
VoluntEARS program.

• Vanessa Paradis, Tony Parker, Zinedine Zidane were among the 116 stars from six
European countries that customized Mickey Ears. The caps were then auctioned in
different countries by charities to help support children in need.[/list]

Download the full report in English here (PDF): http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/CO ... 202009.pdf