Sustainability Report 2010
Overview
Welcome to our annual Sustainability Report which describes our work to build value for patients, clinicians, healthcare providers/payers, employees, shareholders and the community.
"As a multinational company operating in more than 90 countries, we believe ourselves to be accountable not only to our shareholders but also to our global community."
Olivier Bohuon, Chief Executive Officer
Highlights
Our Corporate Governance and Business Integrity
Smith & Nephew aims to be honest and fair in all aspects of its business and expects the same from those with whom it does business. Smith & Nephew's Code of Conduct and Business Principles governs the way we operate so that we respect stakeholders and seek to build open, honest and constructive relationships.
Our Environment
Smith & Nephew recognises the importance of minimising the environmental impact arising from all aspects of the business and places emphasis on controlling its waste streams, use of energy, overall carbon emissions and water use. Activities at a local and global level remain key to ensuring our overall HSE and sustainability performance.
Our Social Responsibility
In many ways, our long-term success depends upon how we manage our impacts on society through our relationships with employees and the communities in which we operate. Smith & Nephew's employment policies are based on equality of opportunity regardless of colour, creed, race, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability unrelated to the ability of the person to perform the essential functions of the job.
Our Economic Contribution
Sustainability by definition includes economic success. Smith & Nephew is committed to providing innovative, cost-effective healthcare solutions benefiting patients, healthcare professionals, reimbursement agencies and their patients through improved treatment, ease and speed of product use and reduced healthcare costs. Our business policies are designed to achieve long-term growth and profits, which in turn bring continued economic benefits to shareholders, employees, suppliers and local communities.
Looking ahead
Smith & Nephew's vision is to be the best in helping people regain their lives by improving and healing the human body. We believe that this can be achieved by efficient marshalling of our resources, setting and meeting ambitious performance targets, by constant innovation in products and services and by earning the trust of our stakeholders. We consider sustainability to be a journey, not an end point and are committed to that journey as an essential part of our long-term business strategy.
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We welcome your thoughts and ideas on our sustainability reporting.
