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Frank Smith Footwr/Clthng Str Sustainability Actions

Set a three-part sustainability plan

WHSmith says its Ethics & Sustainability strategy is built around three areas: planet, community, and people. In plain terms, it aims to cut environmental harm, support local groups, and improve working life for staff. The company says this plan is meant to guide how it works with partners, customers, suppliers, and the communities where it operates. It also says it wants to build stronger and more trusted relationships across its business while listening to concerns from those groups.

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Published ESG governance oversight

WHSmith says its board-level ESG Committee oversees its sustainability strategy. That means senior leaders are responsible for approving the plan, setting policies and objectives, and checking progress against targets. The company says the committee also looks at the risks and business impacts linked to environmental, social, and governance issues. This kind of oversight is meant to make sustainability part of company decision-making rather than a side project.

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Released sustainability reporting

The company provides a 2025 Annual Sustainability report and a Modern Slavery Statement for 2023/2024. A sustainability report is a public update on environmental and social performance, while a modern slavery statement explains what a company is doing to reduce the risk of forced labour in its operations and supply chain. These documents show that WHSmith is publishing formal disclosures on sustainability and labour risks.

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Works on emissions and sourcing

WHSmith says it is committed to reducing environmental impact by lowering emissions, improving resource efficiency, and promoting responsible sourcing across its global operations. In simple terms, that means using less energy and material, wasting less, and trying to buy products in a more careful way. The company does not give detailed numbers in the material here, but it does state these as active parts of its planet strategy.

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Supports communities and staff

WHSmith says it supports communities through charitable partnerships, literacy initiatives, and targeted programmes. It also says it aims to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace, with investment in employee development and wellbeing. These actions point to work on both social impact outside the business and working conditions inside it.

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