WH Smith PLC 2012 SR
The report details WH Smith PLC's corporate responsibility performance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2012. Key highlights include a 4% reduction in total carbon emissions and a significant increase in recycling rates to 69% following the implementation of a new dry mix recycling system. The company successfully rolled out energy-efficient LED lighting across its High Street stores and achieved a Platinum ranking in the Business in the Community CR Index for the fifth year running. WHSmith also focused on literacy through partnerships with the National Literacy Trust and book donations to hospitals. In its supply chain, the company enhanced its forest sourcing due diligence and continued its worker representation project in Chinese factories.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2012
Type: SR
Pages: 30
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WH Smith PLC
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report details WH Smith PLC's corporate responsibility performance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2012. Key highlights include a 4% reduction in total carbon emissions and a significant increase in recycling rates to 69% following the implementation of a new dry mix recycling system. The company successfully rolled out energy-efficient LED lighting across its High Street stores and achieved a Platinum ranking in the Business in the Community CR Index for the fifth year running. WHSmith also focused on literacy through partnerships with the National Literacy Trust and book donations to hospitals. In its supply chain, the company enhanced its forest sourcing due diligence and continued its worker representation project in Chinese factories.
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Document Details
Report Year
2012
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2011 - Aug 31, 2012
Fiscal Year
2012
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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