Case studies
Welcome to Business in the Community's directory of case studies of best practice in responsible business.
Wates Group, BITC's Company of the Year 2011, has an innovative approach and commitment to addressing the sustainability challenges of their industry. The building and construction business transforms the communities in which they operate by working with local schools to raise aspirations and build skills via apprenticeships and employability programmes.
Filter case studies by:
-
Ben, Great Yarmouth, Get Ready! and Ready for Work
In my words...Ben* from Great Yarmouth writes about his experiences of Get Ready! and Ready for Work, Business in the Community's flagship employability programme for disadvantaged groups.
- Date:
- May 2012
-
Marketplace focus for Whale
Whale recognised that they have a responsibility to influence their customers’ behaviour. They spotted an opportunity to reuse the packaging that is sent to their customers and created a solution that is cost effective and environmentally friendly.
- Date:
- March 2012
-
ENGAGE Madrid and Barcelona
Programme to support homeless people through different activities to help their socio-labour integration as well as ex homeless people in building the skills needed to be self sufficient in the home.
- Date:
- March 2012
-
10/10 for employee engagement
By the nature of its business, limestone quarry and manufacturing business Kilwaughter Chemical Co Ltd traditionally has an inherently high demand on energy.
- Date:
- March 2012
-
Reducing CO2
Over the past 400 years, Belfast Harbour has been inextricably linked with the development, growth and significance of Belfast City. In addition to maritime operations, it is NI’s main logistics hub. With over 17,000 people working in and around Belfast Harbour, its activities range from heavy engineering to ICT; financial services to nature conservation.
- Date:
- March 2012
-
Dawn McLaughlin & Co
Dawn McLaughlin and Co is an accounting practice based in Derry with a small staff of four. Having spent the first three years of the business focusing on compliance, bringing the right staff on board and getting the business off the ground, the owner, Dawn McLaughlin was keen to differentiate the company from the competition, to develop a clear marketing strategy and to grow the business. Local Marketing and Business Development specialist James Coyle, who runs his own consultancy JCR Network Services, agreed to take on the challenge of working with Dawn and her team to help develop the company’s brand, values and business strategy.
- Date:
- March 2012
-
Manningham Mills Community Association and Prohelp companies
The Manningham Mills regeneration project has transformed the landmark into a complex of apartments, shops and workspaces and community spaces, during its lifetime it is expected to create hundreds of new jobs.
- Date:
- March 2012
-
Caring about waste at Hutchinson Care Home
Hutchinson Care Homes operates a group of four homes providing specialist nursing care in the Antrim/Randalstown area. In recognising the impacts of its activities, it was eager to introduce environmental management systems and reduce its environmental impact.
- Date:
- February 2012
-
Electrical Training Trust (ETT)
In gaining accreditation of the ISO 14001 standard, ETT has improved its environmental management throughout the organisation. With a holistic approach it has made monetary savings whilst educating each other to become ‘greener’.
- Date:
- February 2012
-
Odyssey Trust puts down roots
The Odyssey Trust Company is a charity with the mission to: establish, hold, manage, safeguard and develop the investment in the Odyssey for the benefit of all the people of Northern Ireland.
- Date:
- February 2012
Bookmark this page with:
