COVID-19 Responsible Business Stories

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a radical rethink in how we do business. Many businesses have risen to the challenge supporting their employees and communities to help weather the storm. Learn about the positive ways organisations have responded to the pandemic in these COVID-19 Responsible Business Stories.

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Heathrow donates 10,000 face masks to NHS teams

As well as donating PPE to NHS workers, Heathrow Airport has provided laptops and educational resources to local schools, and delivered donations to food banks.
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Ricoh 3D producing 40,000 face shields a week as part of COVID-19 response

Ricoh 3D is producing 40,000 face shields a week for NHS workers, designed to improve comfort and offer a re-usable solution to cut long-term costs.
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Thames Water to double its trust fund to support customers through COVID-19

The Thames Water Trust Fund, funded by the company’s shareholders, provides grants to third sector organisations, that offer Thames Water customers support and debt advice.
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Jacobs sets out climate action plan to go for net zero carbon in 2020

Jacobs’ are prioritising the decarbonisation of its operations, as well as its supply chain through combining expertise in digital, workplace strategies, buildings and design.
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Santander: keeping staff wellbeing at front of mind

Santander is taking steps to support colleagues physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing to tackle the potential psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RBS converts Edinburgh Conference Centre into food distribution centre

RBS is using its Edinburgh head office as a distribution centre, supplying food and hygiene products to Trussell Trust food banks and Social Bite charity.