We have launched our first Impact Report for 2021/22 highlighting the work we have been doing over the past 12 months across our key ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) focus areas of sustainability: Caring for healthier communities, progressing our sustainable 'Bootprint' and empowering people and promoting diversity.
The Impact Report outlines the details of all of Boots' ESG objectives, goals and projects and shares the stories of everything we've been doing, from supporting people living with cancer to eliminating plastic waste. The report also shares the details of the work we are doing with our incredible charity partners, Macmillan Cancer Support, The Prince's Trust and The Hygiene Bank, and the meaningful work we do together to support communities for life.
To introduce the report, we spoke to Lucy Reynolds, Vice President and Director of Communications, CSR and Sustainability at Boots, who said: "It has never been more important to our customers, our team members and society at large that we operate in a way that cares for the environment and makes a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.
"This means finding ways to make our Bootprint as light as possible; looking after our communities; and empowering our staff and customers to make a difference.
"At Boots, we have a rich legacy of operating responsibly because we recognise it is the right thing to do. Whether that be through reducing our CO2 emissions or plastic usage, increasing our use of renewable electricity, or the diversion of waste from landfill.
"Our partnerships with The Hygiene Bank, Macmillan Cancer Support and The Prince’s Trust help improve access to healthcare advice, essentials and also create opportunities for people around us. We have made significant progress over the last 12 months and are extremely proud of the work detailed here in Boots first Impact Report, achieved as a result of the hard work of our teams and customers.
"Thank you to everyone who works hard every day to make a difference."
For more information on WBA ESG governance and impact reporting, please see here (Corporate Social Responsibility | Walgreens Boots Alliance)