Green Borad Terms of Reference TOR

Purpose

The Green Board is responsible for setting and overseeing the implementation of BrisDoc’s strategy to become net zero, as well as developing a culture of sustainability.

Responsibilities

The role of the Green Board is to:

• develop the Green Plan and recommend to the Corporate Leadership Board for approval
• set sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs) and all sustainability related commitments
• define the financial envelope to deliver the strategy, where resources are not available via normal channel(s)
• monitor and report on use of financial envelope as part of overall reporting
• oversee the implementation of the strategy
• monitor and review progress of implementation
• keep up to date with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) best practice and thought leadership
• develop a dashboard to support the KPIs and corporate dashboard reporting
• develop a supporting communication strategy for both internal and external stakeholders
• raise risks relating to non-delivery of the Green Plan as required in line with the strategy
• promote interest in and discussion of sustainability and related issues
• lead the development of a ‘sustainability culture’

Co-owners Council Engagement

The Green Board will maintain a clear channel of communication with the co-owners’ council, so that both parties are able to share information and consult one another as appropriate. This will ensure that the co-owners’ council remains part of this group’s consciousness when making key decisions.

Membership

The Board will represent all functions and services within BrisDoc as well as patient representation, comprising of members from;

• Business Services
• Practice Services
• Integrated Urgent Care Service
• Patient Representation

In addition, members will be co-opted into the group if particular issues or projects arise that require expertise from individuals other than substantive members. This includes a representative of the co-owners’ council if required or is requested by the council.

Frequency

The Green Board will meet on a bi-monthly basis. Additional exceptional meetings can be called by the chair as required.

Quoracy

A minimum of five members to be present for a decision to be made.

Reporting and Accountability

The Green Board will provide quarterly updates to the Corporate Leadership Board, and produce an Annual Sustainability Report to support the BrisDoc Social Value Report.

Review

The TOR for the Green Board will be reviewed annually.

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