Introduction and aim
In accordance with our Environmental & Social Policy (the Policy), we have undertaken an audit of our environmental and social activities and measured our performance against the targets contained in the Policy.
We have also set out ways in which we will strive to act in accordance with the Policy and achieve our targets throughout 2019.
Summary of Activities
Governance
Workers
Community
Environment
Performance against Targets
Target |
Performance |
Increase use of renewable energy |
Our energy supply was changed to 100% renewable energy in Q1 |
Reduce transport emissions produced by travel between our various Group locations by, wherever possible, using conference call facilities at all UK locations for management and client meetings |
(i) We have been encouraging car sharing and use of public transport to and from the office and places of work to reduce our carbon footprint; (ii) We have an increasing number of video meetings/calls with our colleagues in other offices/countries and an attendant reduction in travel |
Reduce material and water use, and reduce emissions |
(i) We have removed single- use plastic bottles from our vending machine and have no paper or plastic cups in our kitchen facilities; (ii) Some of our departments have gone "paperless" and employees are much more conscious as to whether there is a need to print materials for use at meetings; (iii) We are continuing to look for ways to reduce our water use |
Improve waste management and recycling in all our activities on an ongoing basis |
We have reduced the amount of waste we generate and now recycle all main types of waste at both of our sites (see above in Activities) |
Increase the number and scope of social initiatives which Chiesi will support |
(i) We have included objectives centred around environmental and social initiatives in all performance reviews of our Head Office staff; (ii) We are continuing to identify and participate in social initiatives and are committed to increasing the amount of volunteering in which we engage. We will do this by partnering with UK-wide charitable organisations |
Ongoing Initiatives
Energy Efficiency Measures
We have recently engaged with a specialist organisation which will assess our energy efficiency at our sites and amongst our field-based workers. They will determine our current carbon footprint and will assist us in setting targets and objectives for us to aim to achieve in furtherance of our environmental policy. Those targets and objectives will provide the metrics against which we will be measured going forward
Partnerships
We already partner with several organisations in our efforts to make a difference to communities.
It is our intention to engage in the near future with at least one UK-wide charitable organisation which will allow us to further those efforts and our reach across the UK in a manner which will allow all of our employees and contractors to become involved and make their contribution.
Date of Preparation: April 2019 Job Bag: UK-CHI-1900117