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Plan Design Enable Corporate Responsibility Imperial College 11th November 2008
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Introduction There are many terms used in this area: Corporate Responsibility (CR) Sustainability Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Are these all the same and how do these fit together? Purpose is to explain these terms and the approach Atkins has taken
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Content Background to Atkins Atkins approach to Sustainability Relationship between Sustainability and CR Atkins approach to CR Reporting Q&A
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Background Richard Hulland Atkins Group Director Quality, Safety and Environment Role – provide policy and strategic direction for QSE. This also includes Corporate Responsibility (CR) Background – previously worked in Engineering, Chemical and Textile manufacturing. Been at Atkins for 9 years including Rail, Europe businesses and Group
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WS Atkins plc Plan, Design, Enable is what we do. From cost and risk planning, feasibility studies and logistics, to impact assessments and stakeholder engagement activity, we plan every aspect of our clients’ projects. We design intellectual capital such as management systems and business processes. We also design physical structures such as office towers, schools, bridges and highways. We enable complex programmes, by managing projects, people and issues, allowing our clients to focus on their core operations.
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Our locations * Approximate full-time equivalent staff at 31 March 2008 including agency staff. Asia Pacific 1000* employees Middle East 3070* employees Other Europe 870* employees UK 12000* employees North America 680* employees
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Climate change is one part of environment within sustainability Most serious challenge facing the world Our belief – improve the carbon critical aspect of our products through Plan, Design and Enable EconomicSocialEnvironment Atkins approach to Sustainability Definition for Sustainability “set of principles” Climate Change Resolve climate change will help to resolve other sustainability issues Carbon Critical
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Raising Awareness An internal programme was developed to raise awareness of: Sustainability Climate Change Carbon Critical Purpose is for staff to go through the “journey”. To give them more confidence to engage with staff and clients Over 500 staff have gone through the programme worldwide ESRA handbook + training DVD
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Plan Design Enable Carbon Critical Design
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Bahrain World Trade Centre Uses wind as a major resource Generates 15% of its own power Blueprint for the future in the Middle East
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Dubai Lighthouse 60% cleaner then comparable buildings Water consumption reduced by 40% Creates own power through integral turbines/photovoltaic
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Northumbria University, City Campus East 40% more energy efficient than comparable sites Water efficient, with rainwater harvesting Pedestrian and bicycle friendly Local involvement ensured a positive social input
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Quarry Hotel, Songjiang Competition winning design exploiting the site’s geothermal heat, maximising natural lighting and green roofing
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Building schools for the future (BSF) Providing a full range of services to Local Authorities on numerous BSF programmes
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Sustainability and CR EconomicSocialEnvironment “True Sustainability Report” CR Report Social Financial Report Reporting Corporate Responsibility (CR or CSR) Sustainability
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Corporate Strategy IntegrationManagement Performance & Impact Business in the Community (BITC) uses CR Index Model for benchmarking: CR reporting Community Environment Marketplace Workplace Basis for CR report Atkins used a similar approach to BITC CR Index. Atkins CR report was issued with financial report
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Our BeliefsOur PeopleOur WorkOur CommunitiesOur Performance Atkins approach to CR reporting In 2008, the CR structure was reviewed to reflect what Atkins do and to consider our stakeholders. Structure as follows: Carbon Critical Safety Leadership Excellent Employer Health & Safety Environment Charities Education Local community Quality Clients Supply Chain Diversity Recruitment Engagement Investment Recognition Summary CR report is part of the financial report. More detail is on the website at: www.atkinsglobal.com/cr
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Summary Corporate Responsibility is part of Sustainability (social and environmental) Atkins approach to sustainability: Climate change is most serious challenge the world Resolve climate change will resolve other sustainability issues Carbon critical through Plan, Design & Enable Atkins approach to CR reporting: Financial Report + CR Report = Sustainability Report CR reporting need to reflect the company’s values rather than reflect an index
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