Making a world of difference
We want a better world. So, we’re proud that our products improve the lives of millions every day by bringing better health and hygiene. But we want to make a wider contribution – for business, for society and for the environment. That is how we believe we will truly deliver.
Let’s start with the environment. We try to operate in a way that minimises our net environmental impact – in real terms. Between 2000 and 2006, we reduced greenhouse gas emissions from our global factories by 22% per unit of production. And now we are going further. Our new target is to reduce our products’ Total Carbon Footprint, from cradle-to-grave, by 20% per unit by 2020 versus 2007. www.carbon20.info
In our local and global communities, we want to share some of the wealth we create with the people who need it most, by improving their health, hygiene and social development. In 2007, we exceeded the target for our ‘Save 100,000 Lives’ partnership with Save the Children a year early, and now aim to save 150,000 lives. Fifty of our staff saved 13,000 of those lives by doing a sponsored Global Challenge trek in 2007. www.save150000lives.com
As for our own people, in the workplace, we seek to ensure an environment that is safe and healthy, and to attract, develop and retain the talented people who operate our business. And we have 12 Global Training Programmes that help us achieve this.
In the global marketplace, we seek to give consumers products that are not only safe and effective but also from a supply chain that is ethical and responsible. We are making a difference.
See our latest Sustainability Report at www.reckittbenckiser.com for our corporate responsibility policies, programmes, targets and progress. Our internal controls for managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters and reputational risk are outlined on pages 14-15 of our Annual Report 2007.
