2011-2012 CR objectives

We aim to set stretching targets and measure our progress against them.

Material issues2011 objectiveProgress2012 objectives
Unique contributions Complete RE Environmental Challenge; launch plans for 2012 Winners announced and highlighted at World Water Week reception in Stockholm; 2012 Environmental Challenge launched in November
  • Expand alternative energy product portfolio
  • Facilitate deeper country analysis of UNICEF climate change and children report
  • Broaden reach of Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge
  • Increase pro bono partnerships
Undertake UNICEF project on the impact of climate change on children Supported publication of Children's Vulnerability to Climate Change; profiled in key publications including The Lancet and LexisNexis Legal & Professional Environment and Climate Change Center
Further expansion of Research4Life Enabled access to all ScienceDirect content, encompassing 9.5 million articles/chapters; addition of relevant legal material from LexisNexis UK
Governance Code of Ethics and Business Conduct course completion by 95% of all employees 99% completion achieved
  • Completion of Code training by 100% of employees within 90 days start of their employment
  • Continue enhancing bribery law compliance activities, with particular reference to the UK Bribery Act and US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • Records Management Policy roll out to the UK and other countries
Full alignment with Adequate Procedures Guidance under the UK Bribery Act; 95% completion of anti-bribery training by relevant employees in higher risk roles and geographies Alignment activities included risk assessments, intermediary due diligence, and internal reviews by internal audit; training completed by 99% of all employees globally
Implementation of updated records management policy US policy and retention schedule issued, along with online policy review and certification process for employees
People Begin implementation of diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in key locations D&I Advisory Group formed; review of providers for manager training pilot and online course for all employees; review of group recruitment policies; email to senior leaders to share D&I strategy
  • Undertake global employee opinion survey
  • Initiate diversity and inclusion training pilot
  • Capture and report on wellbeing performance and its benefits
New and improved People sections of external and internal websites New people section on www.reedelsevier.com and revamp of content for new global intranet launching in 2012
Benchmark health and safety performance Sector review by Ernst & Young completed by year end
Extend preventive care programmes New REACH programme launched with 50 wellbeing coordinators across US; expanded workstation assessments in UK through Complywise
Customers Launch CR webinars on non-financial performance to support customer-facing staff Introduced CR as Sales Tool webinars covering the full range of Reed Elsevier's non financial performance
  • Roll out updated Editorial Policy
  • Develop CR Sales Academy
  • Develop Reed Elsevier accessibility policy
Consult on Reed Elsevier Editorial Policy Policy updated following review by editorial staff and sector benchmarking
Assess accessibility of key product websites Reviews of ScienceDirect, SciVal Experts, SciVerse Hub, MC Strategies LMS platform
Community Launch RE Cares recognition awards Launched Recognising Those Who Care Awards programme with senior management participation
  • 25% of employees volunteering through RE Cares
  • Reach 10,000 disadvantaged young people through volunteering, in-kind, and cash donations
Supply chain 75% of key suppliers as Supplier Code of Conduct signatories Reached 292 or 64%; 1,701 other Code signatories
  • 75% of key suppliers as Supplier Code of Conduct signatories
  • 50 external audits of high risk suppliers
  • Broaden Socially Responsible Supplier Academy
45 external audits of high risk suppliers 41 external audits completed; four deferred to and completed in January 2012
Introduce Socially Responsible Supplier Academy Held 24 classes on 11 topics
Environment Undertake data centre efficiency study Conducted study at major US data centre
  • Launch updated environmental targets
  • 25% of electricity from renewable energy or offset
  • 50% of key locations to achieve five or more RE Environmental Standards
20% of electricity from renewables or offsets Achieved 23%
Establish Green Team Environmental Training Academy First module, Why it Matters, introduced