3. Reporting and Benchmarking
Introduction
Organisations are increasingly expected to measure and report their environmental performance. WMCA sees direct benefits to our organisation in doing this to gain a better understanding of exposure to risks, to seek continuous improvements and to demonstrate leadership. In addition, for us benchmarking involves the creation of partnerships to exchange information on processes and measurements. We seek to implement best practices that are found inside and outside our organisation that will help in the setting of realistic improvement goals and strengthen our green credentials.
5 Year Strategy Objectives
Gold:
Ref. RB-01
Develop the principles and reporting disclosures according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Framework
Silver:
Ref. RB-02
Develop corporate responsibility performance reports using the Business in the Communities (BIC¬) Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI) as an external benchmark.
Bronze:
Ref. RB-03
Annual performance reports produced and communicated to all stakeholders. Strengthen programmes to accurately measure and monitor performance, working towards Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index. Report best practice in accordance with the UITP Sustainability Charter membership requirements.
Share good practice with key stakeholders. Carry out a comprehensive review of delivery of the Strategy in years 2 and 5.
PROGRAMMES:
The programmes that help support the achievement of the 5 year objectives include:
- Annual performance reports
- Monitoring and reporting arrangements
- UITP Sustainability Charter
- SO 14001 Environmental Management System
- Real time smart meters rollout programme
- Raising Awareness Action Plan
- Asset Management System.