Caring Nature – Decision Support System

Material Impacts

In this part of the Questionnaire, you have a predefined list of material topics related to sustainability and we would like to have your feedback.

What are, according to your opinion, the most material sustainability impacts of the HCP operations.

Please rate each topic from 1 – 5 (1: no material impact, 2: low material impact, 3: medium material impact, 4: high material impact & 5: very high material impact)

1. Climate change
1.1 Climate Change mitigation
1.2 Climate change adaptation
1.3 Energy (reduction of consumption and use of renewable energy sources)
2. Pollution
2.1 Pollution of air
2.2 Pollution of water
2.3 Pollution of soil
2.4 Pollution of living organisms
2.5 Substances of concern (chemicals, microplastic, toxic, etc.)
3. Water and marine resources
3.1 Water consumption
3.2 Water withdrawals
3.3 Water discharges
3.4 Water discharges in the ocean
3.5 Extraction and use of marine resource
4. Biodiversity and eco systems
4.1 Biodiversity loss
4.2 Land use change
4.3 Fresh water use change and sea water use change
4.4 Direct exploitation of species
4.5 Invasive alien species
4.6 Ecosystem pollution
5. Circular economy
5.1 Resources inflows including resource use
5.2 Resource outflows related to products and services
5.3 Waste management and recycling
6. Own workforce
6.1 Working conditions – secure employment
6.2 Working time
6.3 Adequate wages
6.4 Social dialogue
6.5 Freedom of association, the existence of works councils and the information, consultation and participation rights of workers
6.6 Collective bargaining, including rate of workers covered by collective agreements
6.7 Work-life balance
6.8 Health and safety
6.9 Gender equality and equal pay for work of equal value
6.10 Training and skills development
6.11 Employment and the inclusion of people with disabilities
6.12 Measures against violence and harassment in the workplace
6.13 Diversity and non-discrimination
6.14 Child labor
6.15 Forced labor
6.16 Adequate housing
6.17 Privacy
6.18 Environmental awareness of staff
6.19 Adequate health and safety conditions in the workplace
6.20 Prevention of occupational risks
7. Workers in the value chain
7.1 Human rights and labor rights for workers in the value chain
7.2 Freedom of association, including the existence of work councils for workers in the value chain
7.3 Health and safety of workers in the value chain
7.4 Equal treatment and opportunities for all workers in the value chain
7.5 Employment and inclusion of people with disabilities
7.6 Measures against violence and harassment in the workplace
7.7 Support for the mental health of staff
8. Affected communities
8.1 Community’s economic, social and cultural rights
8.2 Adequate HC services
8.3 Water and sanitation
8.4 Security related impacts
8.5 Support for vulnerable social groups
9. Patients and end users
9.1 Patients and clients Information-related impacts for consumers and/or end-use
9.2 Protection of patient privacy
9.3 Access to information
9.4 Personal safety of consumers and/or end-users
9.5 Security
9.6 Protection of children
9.7 Equal access to health services
9.8 Ensuring the quality of health services
10. Business Conduct
10.1 Non-discrimination of patients and/or end-users of services and medicines
10.2 Access to services
10.3 Responsible marketing practices
10.4 Combating corruption, bribery and unfair practices
10.5 Political lobbying
10.6 Transparency in decision-making
10.7 Ethics and integrity in management
10.8 Effective communication with stakeholders