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Business in the Community Labs

Business in the Community Labs

Business in the Community (BITC) Labs allow organisations to work with others to solve shared challenges around working greener and fairer to transform lives and help the planet and communities to thrive.

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We invite you to explore our open Labs and help us demonstrate responsible business is a force for good.

This ground breaking initiative brings together leaders from business, government and academia to co-create a comprehensive Responsible AI blueprint.

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This was an action-learning programme to help businesses consider their business’ impact and dependencies on nature and the risks of the changing climate across their value chain.

This lab enabled companies to develop and implement their own green skills plans, identify how skills needs might change and help their current and future workplaces to adapt to succeed.

This lab fostered collaboration across organisations on the topic of reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact in office and in retail projects across the UK.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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What support will BITC provide?

BITC will:

  • Provide a resource pack and exercises through workshops to look at organisational change/workforce planning in accelerating responsible business through the different Labs.
  • Build on existing resources, draw insights from BITC members, and look at practical strategies to implement.
  • Provide online drop-in surgeries.
  • Build a knowledge library and communications to share and showcase insights.
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What are BITC Labs?

BITC Labs are peer to peer learning sessions to help your organisation solve some of the societal challenges around working greener and fairer. The Labs are fluid to ensure everyone gets the most value from it, the objective is to learn from each other and find solutions to accelerate responsible business.

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How many BITC Labs are there available?

We are currently trialling two BITC Labs. Our Green Skills Lab pilot programme is designed to accelerate a green just transition to net zero. Our Circular Fitout Lab will foster collaboration to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact in office and retail projects.

Find out more about the Green Skills Lab and how you can take part

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What are costs associated with BITC Labs?

A cost is associated with participation in the Community of Practice, with both BITC Member and Non-Member rates available.

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What is required of my organisation to take part in a BITC Lab?

  • Attend five in-person all-day workshops and action learning sets for peer-to-peer support.
  • Develop and implement a project for your business, that fits your priorities and ability to take action outside the workshops.