Good Corporate Citizenship – Building Sustainable Public Health

Funded by the Department of Health since 2003 Promoting sustainable development in the health sector DH policy e.g. SDAP NHS - Good Corporate Citizenship Healthy Futures

NHS contribution to sustainable development Similar to “corporate responsibility” First appeared in Choosing Health (2004) Follows principles in Securing the Future (2005) What does Good Corporate Citizenship mean?

Principles of sustainable development

NHS Constitution “The NHS is committed to providing best value for taxpayers’ money and the most effective, fair and sustainable use of finite resources”

What is Good Corporate Citizenship? Social, economic and environmental considerations inform your decisions Your day to day activities contribute to sustainable development You use NHS influence and resources to build a healthy and sustainable environment

Virtuous circle

Why the NHS? Because it can make a difference The NHS employs 1.4 million people It has an annual budget of over £100 billion It has the largest property portfolio in Europe

Why the NHS? Because it has a duty to act Climate change - the key threat to human health of the 21 st century NHS has a massive carbon footprint – 25% of the public sector footprint

NHS carbon footprint (2004)

Why the NHS? Because Good Corporate Citizenship helps deliver Reducing costs, saving money, improving efficiency Tackling lifestyle diseases Reducing health inequalities Moving from treatment to prevention Contributing to carbon reduction targets Demonstrating leadership and enhancing reputation

Case study: Active travel Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust “Access to Addenbrookes – a travel plan” Promotes low carbon, active travel Increased walking, cycling and use of public transport Reduced carbon emissions and other air pollution

Case study: Reducing environmental impacts Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Trained 1400 staff in environmental efficiency Increased domestic waste recycling 4% - 60% Reduced energy consumption by 3% Saved over £150,000

Case study: Sustainable commissioning NHS Manchester Commissions extensive healthcare services Committed to sustainable development Includes questions on sustainable development in all tendering documents Covers employment, energy use, waste production, travel, procurement

Case study: Employment and mental health James Wigg GP Practice & Tomorrow’s People Treating mental health issues with employment service Reduction in mental health problems in patients and their families Fewer consultations needed Reduction in demand for carbon intensive drugs

TASK 1 What are some of the barriers to Good Corporate Citizenship in your organisation? How could you overcome these barriers?

The Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model

First three years Received over 35,000 unique visitors Over 600 organisations registered on the Model Almost 60% of all NHS Trusts were registered as users

The Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model

Website sections: About

Website sections: Key Areas

Website sections: Resources

Website sections: Case Studies

Website sections: Forum

Website sections: Events

Key Areas Travel Procurement Facilities management Workforce Community engagement Buildings

Travel Area planning Active travel Business travel Traffic management Service delivery and estate design

Procurement Procurement skills Procurement process Engaging suppliers Minimising waste Ethical procurement

Facilities Management Energy use and carbon Waste Water Hazardous substances Green space

Workforce Diversity and inclusion Valuing workforce Healthy workplace Childcare and carer support Learning and development

Community Engagement Local partnership and planning Community participation Healthy and sustainable food choices Assets and resources Communication

Buildings Planning Design Sustainable procurement Energy and carbon Green space

The Test: log in

The Test: registration

The Test: Welcome page, Instructions

The Test: questions

The Test: results page

The Test: comparison option

TASK 2 Focus on one key area of poor performance in your organisation Develop a plan for how you are going to address it when you return to work

Thank you for listening!