Social Impact - White Space Strategy

SOCIAL IMPACT

WE TAKE A HOLISTIC VIEW OF OUR ROLE IN BUSINESS

We believe in looking after people, forming meaningful relationships and taking responsibility for the world and our communities.

Pro Bono Work

>£400k given so far

Charity Advisory Boards

Staff are encouraged to join them

Sustainability

Projects on world-changing topics

Impact

>£10m of benefits to charities

Climate Neutral

We fully offset our carbon footprint

WORLD-CHANGING PROJECTS

Having a social impact by helping retailers reduce plastic waste

DS SMITH PLASTICS REDUCTION: ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP

We’ve been supporting the creation of DS Smith’s partnership with the Ellen Macarthur Foundation. The Foundation works to build a positive future circular economy. We’ve helped identify the opportunity to remove removable plastics from supermarkets across Europe.

Having a social impact by improving dementia care

DEMENTIA TRAINING IN CARE HOMES: EXETER UNIVERSITY

We’re working with Exeter University to develop an amazing new dementia support service. It will embed people-centric care at the heart of how care homes look after people with dementia.

SUPPORTING INSPIRATIONAL CHARITIES

"From the outset of the relationship, I experienced people for whom corporate responsibility is a lived value"

Tom Hill, CEO, Helen & Douglas House (world's first children's hospice)

"Their insights and recommendations have withstood the test of time and have delivered lasting impact on our performance"

David Cryer, Head of Retail Operations, Shelter

"Their fresh perspective coupled with creative ideas has enabled us to take an approach in a new light. Thank you so much for your input!"