WH Smith PLC 2008 SR
The report outlines WH Smith PLC's corporate responsibility performance for the 2007/08 fiscal year, focusing on marketplace, environment, workplace, and community. A significant achievement was receiving a Platinum ranking in the Business in the Community CR Index. The company maintained 41% of its own-brand paper from sustainable sources and reduced carrier bag use by 12%. In the workplace, minor accidents decreased by 9%, and the company launched a redesigned learning and development intranet. Community efforts included investing over 1% of pre-tax profits into charitable projects, notably supporting literacy through the National Literacy Trust.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2008
Type: SR
Pages: 23
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WH Smith PLC
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report outlines WH Smith PLC's corporate responsibility performance for the 2007/08 fiscal year, focusing on marketplace, environment, workplace, and community. A significant achievement was receiving a Platinum ranking in the Business in the Community CR Index. The company maintained 41% of its own-brand paper from sustainable sources and reduced carrier bag use by 12%. In the workplace, minor accidents decreased by 9%, and the company launched a redesigned learning and development intranet. Community efforts included investing over 1% of pre-tax profits into charitable projects, notably supporting literacy through the National Literacy Trust.
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Document Details
Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2007 - Aug 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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