Good Corporate Citizenship assessment model

The Good Corporate Citizenship assessment model was developed in 2006 by the Sustainable Development Commission with the support of the Department of Health and revised in 2009 in

cooperation with the NHS Sustainable Development Unit. This presentation and the Good Corporate Citizenship assessment model and are aimed at an NHS audience.

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

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Here to help: A self-assessment model

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• Produced so that NHS organisations can:• assess and improve contribution to local economy,

community and the environment• find out more about good corporate citizenship• be inspired by best practice• access resources, events and on-line forum

• Choosing Health white paper commitment• Saving Carbon, Improving Health: NHS Carbon

Reduction Strategy for England commitment

Key Areas

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• Travel• Procurement• Facilities management• Workforce• Community engagement• Buildings

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Travel

• Area planning • Active travel • Business travel• Traffic management• Service delivery and

estate design

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Procurement

• Procurement skills• Procurement process• Engaging suppliers• Minimising waste• Ethical procurement

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Facilities Management

• Energy use and carbon• Waste • Water• Hazardous substances• Green space

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Workforce

• Diversity and inclusion• Valuing workforce• Healthy workplace

• Childcare and carer• Learning and

development

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Community Engagement

• Local partnership and planning

• Community participation• Healthy and sustainable

food choices• Assets and resources• Communication

Buildings

• Planning• Design• Sustainable procurement

• Energy and carbon• Green space

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Next steps

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Go on-line Take the test Agree the scores for your organisation Celebrate your achievements Look for ways to improve your performance Make it a regular check