WH Smith PLC 2017 AR2
The report outlines WH Smith PLC's performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, celebrating its 225th anniversary. The Group achieved a seven percent increase in profit before tax to £140m, with the Travel business overtaking High Street in revenue and profit for the first time. In sustainability, the company reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) to 31,166 tonnes of CO2e, down from 35,276 tonnes in the previous year. Additionally, WH Smith introduced a Bag for Life, resulting in a 90 percent year-on-year reduction in single-use plastic carrier bag consumption, and raised over £175,000 for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2017
Type: AR2
Pages: 114
WH Smith PLC
Annual Report And Accounts
The report outlines WH Smith PLC's performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, celebrating its 225th anniversary. The Group achieved a seven percent increase in profit before tax to £140m, with the Travel business overtaking High Street in revenue and profit for the first time. In sustainability, the company reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) to 31,166 tonnes of CO2e, down from 35,276 tonnes in the previous year. Additionally, WH Smith introduced a Bag for Life, resulting in a 90 percent year-on-year reduction in single-use plastic carrier bag consumption, and raised over £175,000 for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Materiality Assessment
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Women on Board
Women in Management
Employees