Corporate Social Responsibility has become a business imperative for the world's major companies, as consumers are increasingly concerned about the impact these firms have on such social issues as worker conditions, income inequality, and environmental sustainability.

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies has also caught up with the trend.

The Shenzhen-based company said it had optimized its efforts in sustainable development in the past year, with fruitful achievements in bridging the digital divide, supporting stable and secure network operations, and promoting environmental protection around the world.