WH Smith PLC 2006 SR
The report marks WH Smith's first standalone Corporate Responsibility publication, focusing on its operations as a retail-only business. Key highlights include a significant improvement in the Business in the Community CR Index, moving from 74th to 44th place. The company achieved a 16% reduction in fuel use within its distribution fleet and a 4.3% reduction in energy consumption since 2004. Additionally, the report details the appointment of a dedicated ethical audit team in Asia and the success of the Summer Read literacy initiative, which reached over 2,700 children.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2006
Type: SR
Pages: 21
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WH Smith PLC
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report marks WH Smith's first standalone Corporate Responsibility publication, focusing on its operations as a retail-only business. Key highlights include a significant improvement in the Business in the Community CR Index, moving from 74th to 44th place. The company achieved a 16% reduction in fuel use within its distribution fleet and a 4.3% reduction in energy consumption since 2004. Additionally, the report details the appointment of a dedicated ethical audit team in Asia and the success of the Summer Read literacy initiative, which reached over 2,700 children.
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Document Details
Report Year
2006
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2005 - Aug 31, 2006
Fiscal Year
2006
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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