Management review
Aims and Objectives 2009
The publication of our 2008 CR report marked the end of our 3 year CR objectives and actions 2006-2008. Given the current business environment, while the setting of credible objectives is important, we have decided to carry this process forward on an annual basis, for the time being. This process will continue to be reviewed annually and, as part of this, we will consider the usefulness of returning to a three year programme.
This stance enables us to set objectives and targets as before, but acknowledges the current need for greater flexibility.
| OBJECTIVES | ACTIONS |
|---|---|
| GOVERNANCE | |
| Continue to undertake annual review of CR risks and implement annual CR review to coincide with company budget cycle | Report to CR Board committee. Annual CR review to November (budgetry) Board Committee |
| Continue and, where possible, develop supply chain audits of outsource service partners | Report to CR Management Committee |
| Maintain and, where possible, enhance our accreditations to sustainability indices | Engage with annual verification procedures as required by external assessors |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
| Complete production of outstanding travel plans at our directly managed shopping centres | Publish the completed Braehead travel plan |
| Encourage a reduction in business travel | Install video conferencing facilities as far as required throughout the company |
| Energy Aim to achieve a 5% or greater reduction in our carbon footprint in2009 |
Continue our work with the Carbon Trust |
| Waste Continue to maximise recycling opportunities and minimise volume of waste sent to landfill |
Incorporate as fully as possible Eldon Square shopping centre into our waste management programme |
| Review annually and update as necessary our Environmental Policy & Guide | Monitor changes that impact on our Policy and Guide |
| Sustainable Design & Development Focus on the renewal of derelict and brownfield sites as part of our development programme |
Work ongoing at Braehead and St David’s 2 Cardiff |
| STAKEHOLDERS | |
| Continue to engage with stakeholders, including shareholders, staff and customers | Continue development of CR reporting on group and business asset websites Roll out 2009 CR presentation to staff Investors, external verification bodies and charitable partners via meetings and correspondence |
| Customers, Shoppers & Occupiers Engage with our shoppers on environmental issues |
Run a series of "Go green" roadshows |
| Community Involvement Develop our work focused on youth education and community projects at our UK shopping centres and Covent Garden |
Initiate programmes of work with our three new CR charitable partners Continue to develop our work on existing projects across the group. |
| PEOPLE | |
| Publicise the Staff Recognition Fund to colleagues throughout the group | Collate and report on voluntary/charity work undertaken by staff members |
| CR presentation as part of staff induction process | Give presentations, updated as necessary |
| HEALTH & SAFETY | |
| Continue H&S reporting and monitor effectiveness | Share best practice with business partners |
| Maintain the excellent H&S performance and low level of incidents | Maintain performance |