WH Smith PLC 2016 SR
The report highlights WH Smith PLC's progress toward its 2020 corporate responsibility goals, focusing on literacy, environmental management, and workplace wellbeing. Key achievements include the completion of a three-year literacy project with the National Literacy Trust, reaching 7,500 children, and a 30% reduction in single-use plastic carrier bags following the UK levy. The company also committed to mental health support, pledging to have as many mental health first aiders as physical ones. Environmentally, WH Smith reduced its carbon footprint per square foot by 49% since 2007 and achieved an 85% rate of certified or recycled own-brand stationery units.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2016
Type: SR
Pages: 38
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WH Smith PLC
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report highlights WH Smith PLC's progress toward its 2020 corporate responsibility goals, focusing on literacy, environmental management, and workplace wellbeing. Key achievements include the completion of a three-year literacy project with the National Literacy Trust, reaching 7,500 children, and a 30% reduction in single-use plastic carrier bags following the UK levy. The company also committed to mental health support, pledging to have as many mental health first aiders as physical ones. Environmentally, WH Smith reduced its carbon footprint per square foot by 49% since 2007 and achieved an 85% rate of certified or recycled own-brand stationery units.
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Document Details
Report Year
2016
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2015 - Aug 31, 2016
Fiscal Year
2016
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Materiality Assessment
Assurance
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Women on Board
Women in Management