At BMJ Group, we recognise our environmental impact through journal production, digital operations and events. We use our communication reach to raise awareness and take active steps to reduce our footprint. Key focus areas include the paper supply chain, printing and distribution, and the energy management of our websites and servers. To prevent pollution and protect the environment, we have implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) that meets ISO 14001 standards and applies across all our activities and locations. Our EMS embeds environmental considerations into company strategy, content development, journal production and event management. We monitor and review our performance regularly to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements, and to stay ahead of new environmental legislation. Visit our sustainability section to find out more: https://bmjgroup.com/about-us/sustainability/
Environmental policy Who is BMJ Group
Since 1840, BMJ Group has been at the forefront of providing research, knowledge, and education to health professionals worldwide, envisioning a healthier world for all. With a global reach spanning five offices across the UK, the Americas, India, and China, we maintain our position as one of the most trusted brands in the world by providing the very best publishing expertise, digital health tools, and learning resources. Every month, over 11 million visitors frequent our websites to access the most relevant and reliable research available. Everything we do at BMJ Group is underpinned by our dedication to creating better evidence, better decisions, and better systems that contribute to a healthier world for all. Environment Management System BMJ Group has a significant environmental impact through printed journals, digital presence and organisation of events. We endeavour to raise the environmental awareness of our audience, using our communication leverage, and to mitigate the negative impacts related to our activity, with a focus on paper supply chain, printing and distribution of publications, and website and servers’ energy manageme nt. To protect the environment and prevent pollution, we have implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements, applicable across all BMJ Group activities and locations, that will enable us to continually monitor and improve our environmental performance . Our EMS integrates environmental considerations into every aspect of our company, from strategy and content development, to the production of our journals and organisation of our events. We periodically monitor and review the information related to legal and other requirements to ensure we comply with them at all times, and prepare for new legislative developments.
Environmental goals and commitments 1/ Carbon reduction
➔ Decrease our carbon footprint following the programme outlined in our Carbon Reduction Plan, aiming to achieve an overall reduction of 42% by the end of 2030, 90% by the end of 2040, in absolute emissions. ➔ Reduce the emissions related to our supply chain, aiming to engage the top 10 suppliers (by spend) by the end of 2025. ➔ Have the BMJ Group carbon calculations periodically verified, according to the ISO 14064-3 standard. 2/ Biodiversity protection ➔ Partner with paper suppliers that manage forests to optimize biodiversity, protect the soil, and minimize pollution, prioritizing FSC or PECF certified companies. ➔ Partner with service providers that uphold nature recovery principles
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3/ Employee awareness and training ➔ Deploy a communication programme to keep staff informed of our initiatives and energised in our joint efforts. This includes blog posts, lunch and learn events and awareness campaigns. ➔ Ensure staff have the appropriate knowledge to implement the environmental management system within the remit of their responsibilities. The training programme will be finalised and launched before November 2025. ➔ Define clear responsibilities and internal communication channels to ensure the implementation of policies and the attainment of objectives. 4/ Supply chain management ➔ Implement sustainability due diligence in our procurement process by the end of 2025 to control supply chain risks. ➔ Collaborate with our suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the services we offer. ➔ Select data storage suppliers that prioritize energy efficiency, use renewable energy sources, and are located in areas with no water scarcity. 5/ Stakeholder engagement ➔ Collaborate with industry bodies and peers to advocate for environmental best practices adoption across the industry and share lessons learned. ➔ Use our platforms to raise awareness of the links between climate change, loss of biodiversity, quality of health care and public health. Policy communication This policy has been approved by the Risk and Compliance Steering Committee (RCSC) and will be communicated internally and externally, through our website and regular communications with suppliers. This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate to the organisation.
Document control and history Version No Date Approved Approved by
Date implemented
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Reason for change (e.g. full rewrite, amendment to reflect new legislation, updated flowchart, etc.)
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8/9/2025
Sept 2025
Sept 2026
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Alex Ritchie
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