Shared Responsibility - Npower

Verification StatementVerification ObjectivesEnviros Consulting Limited has been commissionedby RWE npower to conduct an independentverification of the Corporate ResponsibilityReport 2003 and supporting web-based data.The objectives were to verify the completenessand accuracy of statements made and to reviewsystems for data collection.ResponsibilitiesThe information and presentation of data withinthe Corporate Responsibility Report 2003 and thesupporting web-based data is the responsibility ofRWE npower. This statement is the responsibilityof Enviros and represents our independent opinion.Verification MethodThe verification was conducted by meetings,telephone discussions and email correspondencewith staff responsible for collating the data onwhich the Report and web-based data were based,and for managing specific operational issues.Both quantitative and qualitative data weresubstantiated through these meetings andsupporting core data were sampled for accuracy,completeness and interpretation.OpinionAccuracy and Completeness of the Reportand Web-based DataFor the areas included in the CorporateResponsibility Report 2003 and web-based data,the text and data presented are consideredmaterially accurate. The data collection systemsappear robust and the information reportedpresents an accurate representation of RWEnpower’s approach to Corporate Responsibility.We are also pleased to see a return to a fullreporting format this year although we recognisethat there was a need last year to produce anupdate report in order to align reporting withthe RWE Group reporting period.RWE npower have continued to make improvementswithin the corporate responsibility reportingprocess over the last two years for example usingstakeholder feedback, improving supply chainengagement and improving data gathering andvalidation for environment data.Stakeholder engagement is formally addressedby various dialogue and consultation processesand is one of the key drivers for corporateresponsibility and reporting at RWE npower.Recommendations for Future Reports andCorporate Responsibility Programme• Progress against Health and Safety targets isincluded within the Report but for completeness,consideration should be given to include futuretargets, which are set by the Health and SafetyCommittee at board level.• Consideration should also be given to thedevelopment of performance targets relatingto the supply chain, and reporting of progressagainst these targets to illustrate RWE npower’sinitiatives within the supply chain.• As noted in last year’s verification exercise,continue to improve on the accuracy of utilitydata for retail buildings.• With employees being one of the keystakeholders, consider including moreinformation regarding staff achievements,for example case studies, and data in relationto staff training and education.Rachel PickeringConsulting Group DirectorEnviros Consulting Ltd