As part of our commitment to support a healthy planet we will reduce our carbon footprint
A healthy planet is essential for us to lead healthy lives. Spending time in the natural environment makes us happier and nature provides us with the food and resources we need.
Changes in the earth's climate, air and water pollution and dwindling natural resources pose major health challenges. These threats could affect our supply of fresh water, force us to change the types of food we eat and lead to mass migration of people as they seek security and shelter. Our people, customers, children, grandchildren and communities face these challenges together.
To keep people well, we're committed to changing the way we interact with the environment around us. Over the next five years we will reduce our direct and indirect carbon footprint, and our water use in water stressed regions.
Changing the way we interact with the environment can also directly improve our own health. We're committed to empowering people with the tools they need to make changes that improve their own health and the health of the planet, from encouraging our staff to cycle to work, to using natural light to both reduce energy use and increase the quality of our residential care.
Supporting a healthy planet is core to keeping people well. It can improve the health of our customers and society, and reduce our energy and operating costs. We've made great progress already, but theres much more we can do.
