We’re dedicated to creating a healthier NHS and improving health outcomes for all. But we also believe that our role as a healthcare consultancy goes beyond just providing expertise and solutions. It extends to making a positive impact on our communities and environment through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
To this end, we have established a CSR committee that actively engages our employees. As a committee, we regularly evaluate and identify the most effective ways to enhance our positive impact on both local communities and the environment. By leveraging our expertise, embracing new ideas and fostering partnerships, we aim to create lasting change that positively influences the health of individuals, communities and our environment.
NHS NET ZERO ROADMAP
In July 2022, the NHS became the first health system in the world to embed net zero into legislation as part of the Health and Care Act 2022. It has set itself two ambitious targets:
• For the emissions it controls directly, it aims to reach net zero by 2040 with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2028 to 2032.
• For the emissions it can influence, it will reach net zero by 2045 with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2036 to 2039.
The organisation has also set out a roadmap for NHS suppliers to reach net zero by 2030, albeit with some caveats for smaller and medium-sized companies. You can read more here.
We are committed to reaching net zero as quickly as we can and fully support the NHS’s plans to go green. Our co-working space Work.Life is a B Corp-registered company and we are always looking at ways in which we can be more sustainable – from cycle to work schemes to prioritising digital over paper.
You can also read our impact report here.
• For the emissions it controls directly, it aims to reach net zero by 2040 with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2028 to 2032.
• For the emissions it can influence, it will reach net zero by 2045 with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2036 to 2039.
The organisation has also set out a roadmap for NHS suppliers to reach net zero by 2030, albeit with some caveats for smaller and medium-sized companies. You can read more here.
We are committed to reaching net zero as quickly as we can and fully support the NHS’s plans to go green. Our co-working space Work.Life is a B Corp-registered company and we are always looking at ways in which we can be more sustainable – from cycle to work schemes to prioritising digital over paper.
You can also read our impact report here.
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The United Nations has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranging from eradicating poverty and hunger to affordable and clean energy and creating sustainable cities and communities which aim to improve the world for everyone.
We have decided to focus on three SDGs that closely align with our values and vision, and where we feel we can make a real, sustainable difference:
• good health & wellbeing
• quality education
• and climate action.
Thanks to our close working relationship with the NHS and our partnership with NHS Charities, as well as our upcoming plans for a training platform and our ongoing sustainability journey, we know we can take tangible action on each of these.
We have decided to focus on three SDGs that closely align with our values and vision, and where we feel we can make a real, sustainable difference:
• good health & wellbeing
• quality education
• and climate action.
Thanks to our close working relationship with the NHS and our partnership with NHS Charities, as well as our upcoming plans for a training platform and our ongoing sustainability journey, we know we can take tangible action on each of these.
AUGUST 2022
CSR committee set up
JANUARY 2023
Company In It Together Day
The CSR committee introduced the wider team to our CSR roadmap. Collectively, we agreed which UN SDGs to pursue.
APRIL 2023
ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 accreditation renewed
ISO 14001 accreditation
We gained this accreditation for the first time, meeting minimum environmental management system standards.
Good Business Charter accreditation
MAY 2023
Started our journey to B Corp accreditation
JUNE 2023
Began corporate partnership with NHS Charities
Our aim is to support the NHS to go further for staff and patients, so that everyone can have better healthcare in the long run.
JULY 2023
NHS Big Tea
As part of our partnership with NHS Charities, we hosted our first charity event to celebrate 75 years of the NHS.
AUGUST 2023
Imperial College Work Shadowing Scheme
A number of first year students shadowed our work in the office
FEBRUARY 2024
Officially B Corp certified
To keep up to date with our latest CSR actions and activity, be sure to keep a close eye on our News & Insights page.
