This report, along with additional information available online, summarizes our 2008 corporate responsibility (CR) and sustainability performance.

For Ericsson, corporate responsibility is minimizing non-financial risks to the business, our stakeholders, and the brand through effective controls and dialogue. Sustainability is about maximizing long-term social, environmental and economic value for us, our customers and society.

Unless otherwise stated, all information and data comprise activities undertaken in the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The report covers the Ericsson Group, i.e. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and its subsidiaries, and also provides performance highlights of our joint venture, Sony Ericsson.

We have taken our business impacts and the concerns of stakeholders into account in defining our CR strategies and ambitions. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines have been used in compiling this report. A complete GRI compilation appears online.

With the exception of content on Sony Ericsson performance (p. 38), this printed report has been assured by Det Norske Veritas. The assurance statement can be found on p. 40.

The Ericsson Annual Report 2008 provides information on Ericsson’s structure, nature of ownership and legal form, subsidiaries, as well as changes regarding size, structure and ownership during 2008.

To help us improve reporting and ensure transparency, we welcome your feedback and questions on our report and performance.

Please contact us at corporate.responsibility@ericsson.com.