Plan Design Enable

Corporate ResponsibilityImperial College 11th November 2008

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

Content

Background to Atkins Atkins approach to Sustainability Relationship between Sustainability and CR Atkins approach to CR Reporting Q&A

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

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.

Our locations

* Approximate full-time equivalent staff at 31 March 2008 including agency staff.

Asia Pacific

1000*employeesMiddle East

3070*employees

Other Europe

870*employees

UK12000*employees

North America

680*employees

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

Economic Social Environment

Atkins approach to Sustainability

Definition for Sustainability “set of principles”

Climate Change

Resolve climate change will help to resolve other sustainability issues

Carbon Critical

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

Plan Design EnableCarbon Critical Design

Bahrain World Trade Centre

Uses wind as a major resource Generates 15% of its own power Blueprint for the future in the Middle East

Dubai Lighthouse

60% cleaner then comparable buildings

Water consumption reduced by 40%

Creates own power through integral turbines/photovoltaic

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

Quarry Hotel, Songjiang

Competition winning design exploiting the site’s geothermal heat, maximising natural lighting and green roofing

Building schools for the future (BSF)

Providing a full range of services to Local Authorities on numerous BSF programmes

Sustainability and CR

Economic Social Environment

Environment

“True Sustainability Report”

CR Report

Social

Financial ReportReporting

Corporate Responsibility(CR or CSR)

Sustainability

Corporate Strategy

Integration ManagementPerformance &

Impact

Business in the Community (BITC) uses CR Index Model for benchmarking:

CR reporting

Community

Environment

Marketplace

Workplace

Ba

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Atkins used a similar approach to BITC CR Index. Atkins CR report was issued with financial report

Our Beliefs Our People Our Work Our Communities Our 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

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

Plan Design Enable

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