WH Smith PLC 2017 SR
The report highlights WH Smith PLC's 225th anniversary, marked by a £2 million fundraising target for charity partners Cancer Research UK, MIND, and the National Literacy Trust. Key achievements include a 90% reduction in single-use carrier bag consumption following the introduction of a Bag for Life and achieving a "three trees" ranking from WWF for sustainable timber sourcing. The company also prioritized mental health, signing the Time to Change pledge and training mental health first aiders. Environmental progress included a 45% reduction in CO2e emissions per square foot from a 2007 baseline.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 37
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WH Smith PLC
Corporate Responsibility Report
The report highlights WH Smith PLC's 225th anniversary, marked by a £2 million fundraising target for charity partners Cancer Research UK, MIND, and the National Literacy Trust. Key achievements include a 90% reduction in single-use carrier bag consumption following the introduction of a Bag for Life and achieving a "three trees" ranking from WWF for sustainable timber sourcing. The company also prioritized mental health, signing the Time to Change pledge and training mental health first aiders. Environmental progress included a 45% reduction in CO2e emissions per square foot from a 2007 baseline.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Standards & Assurance
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Materiality Assessment
Assurance
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Emissions
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Women on Board
Women in Management
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