1. Good Corporate Citizenship – Building Sustainable Public Health

2. 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

3. 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?

4. Principles of sustainable development

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

6. 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

7. Virtuous circle

8. 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

9. 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

10. NHS carbon footprint (2004)

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. The Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model

18. 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

19. The Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model

20. Website sections: About

21. Website sections: Key Areas

22. Website sections: Resources

23. Website sections: Case Studies

24. Website sections: Forum

25. Website sections: Events

26. Key Areas Travel Procurement Facilities management Workforce Community engagement Buildings

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

28. www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk Procurement Procurement skills Procurement process Engaging suppliers Minimising waste Ethical procurement

29. www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk Facilities Management Energy use and carbon Waste Water Hazardous substances Green space

30. www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk Workforce Diversity and inclusion Valuing workforce Healthy workplace Childcare and carer support Learning and development

31. www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk Community Engagement Local partnership and planning Community participation Healthy and sustainable food choices Assets and resources Communication

32. Buildings Planning Design Sustainable procurement Energy and carbon Green space www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk

33. The Test: log in

34. The Test: registration

35. The Test: Welcome page, Instructions

36. The Test: questions

37. The Test: results page

38. The Test: comparison option

39. 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

40. Thank you for listening! www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk gcc@sd-commission.org.uk