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SUMMARY:Supporting Business and Community in Anglesey
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru and hosts M-SParc are delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC)\, including businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Anglesey and surrounding areas. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges faced by many communities in Anglesey\, who are struggling to cope with the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and persistent inflation. As such\, at this event key discussion topics will include business volunteering\, community collaboration and inclusive recruitment. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis networking event is open to all businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Anglesey and surrounding areas. The session will celebrate existing positive connections between local businesses and the communities they serve\, whilst also providing space for more potential partnerships to flourish across Anglesey and beyond. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee and sandwiches will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/supporting-business-and-community-in-anglesey/
LOCATION:M-SParc Anglesey LL60 6AG
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Innovating Responsible Business Models
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nOur peer learning forums are open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nJoin us for this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) for BITC members receiving support on responsible business strategy & purpose. This event will share learnings from our most recent toolkit ‘How to Innovate Responsible Business Models‘\, from the 6 catalysts of responsible business on the subject of innovative business models. It will make the case for why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation and more sustainable business models. \nResponsible innovation allows businesses to maintain competitive advantage\, and increase long-term resilience. The British Standards Institution reports benefits such as long-term cost and risk reductions\, improvement of societal trust in the company and maintenance of social license to operate\, as well as greater attractiveness as an employer\, better supply chain relationships and improved capacity for long-term planning and sustainability.* \nIn addition to exploring the benefits of adopting an innovative approach\, we will also be sharing BITC’s Responsible Innovation Framework\, which organisations can use to begin developing a culture of responsible innovation. The framework includes the following principles: \n\nBeing purpose-led\nStakeholder centricity\nRisk mitigation and opportunity spotting\nThrough-life impact\nTransparency\n\nWe will be sharing examples of organisations who have started to transition their business to more sustainable models\, and will be discussing the potential for transformation within the businesses represented at the session.  \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. \n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReferences \n\n\n\n* Responsible Innovation. Guide (March 2020).
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/plf-innovating-responsible-business-models/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T110000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum:  Anonymised Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Join peers to share your challenges\, learnings\, experiences and best practice on inclusive recruitment.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen only to Business in the Community (BITC) members who are Opening Doors signatories. \n\n\nBackground\nCreating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses can contribute to the livelihoods of individuals and communities\, and is\, for many the only sustainable route out of poverty. \nOffering quality work experience\, adopting inclusive approaches to recruitment\, and breaking down barriers to entering work for people from disadvantaged groups can benefit businesses by helping them tackle skills shortages\, build new talent pipelines\, boost retention rates\, and achieve higher productivity. \nBusiness in the Community is calling on employers to commit to making job roles more accessible to diverse talent by committing to take action through our Opening Doors inclusive recruitment campaign.  \n\n\nAbout the online forum\nOpening Doors is BITC’s inclusive recruitment campaign\, which aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by 2025. Signatories of the campaign are invited to join bi-annual forums\, which allow peer discussion on topical recruitment issues. \nWe are receiving a growing number of queries from employers on anonymised recruitment: to what extent does it make jobs more accessible to diverse talent\, how can it be implemented effectively\, and what are the potential pitfalls? \nAt this forum\, attendees will; \n\nDiscover how employers are using anonymised recruitment practices at different stages of the recruitment process.\nHear from BITC Inclusion Advisers about how anonymised recruitment can be used effectively.\nShare experiences of anonymised recruitment with Opening Doors employers.\n\nDiscuss frequently asked questions\, including: \n\nApplication/assessment/offer – is anonymised recruitment more effective in some parts of the recruitment process than others?\nWhat are the benefits of anonymised recruitment and how can you ensure it works well?\nWhat are some challenges associated with anonymised recruitment and how can risk be mitigated?\nHow else can bias be reduced in the recruitment process?\n\nDelegates will have the opportunity to reflect together on commitments and the progress made so far. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC\, for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-blind-recruitment/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:CEO Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Macleod\, Chief Executive of Business in the Community (BITC)\, at our informal networking breakfasts.   \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nOpen exclusively to CEOs. Previous attendees have included CEOs from companies such as; Capgemini\, Centrica\, Heathrow Airport\, Linklaters\, Siemens and many more.   \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nSenior leaders have shown us how much value they get out of coming together in small\, focused groups to share their experiences and ideas. To that end\, we offer a monthly networking breakfast to bring our network together.   \n\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\nEach month\, we gather CEOs together for confidential\, informal discussions over breakfast to share thoughts on current issues\, challenges and what is on the horizon.  \n\n\n\nBITC are keen to understand how we can work more closely with you and use these meetings to hear from you. There is no formal agenda for these meetings; we want to listen to what’s on your mind and the challenges business is facing and understand how BITC can support you.  \n\n\n\nIn the past\, we have addressed issues such as how we can improve internships\, steps to take to build an inclusive recruitment policy and the role technology can play in connecting business and communities.  \n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. We convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business\, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive.  \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information \n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events\, for any further questions. \n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event. 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-networking-breakfast-5/
LOCATION:Teneo\, 11 Pilgrim Street (near St Pauls)\, London
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T103000
DTSTAMP:20231027T094829Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) is open to members only. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Annual General Meeting\n\n\n\nDuring the AGM\, our Chair\, Gavin Patterson\, Finance Chair\, Richard Hutton and Chief Executive\, Mary Macleod\, will look back on what has been achieved by our members through collective action. In a remarkable year that concluded our 40th Anniversary\, we transitioned to a new CEO and reset our ambitions for our 50th Anniversary. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Gavin will share his thoughts on the direction for Business in the Community and the responsible business movement. \n\n\n\nAll Business in the Community members will be invited to vote on key organisational matters ahead of the AGM. Details will be available soon. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLater in the day – Responsible Business Live 2023\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this unique event.  \n\n\n\nCENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTERGreater London\, SW1H 9NHMonday 11 December 2023 14:00-20:00\n\n\n\nThis flagship event for responsible business promises to be informative and powerful. Learn from experts\, network with peers\, share ideas\, and get answers.Open to both members and non-members of Business in the CommunityFind out more and reserve your place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-community-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T110000
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SUMMARY:Engaging Leaders to Accelerate Responsible Business
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a solution-based discussion surrounding the six catalysts of responsible business enabling you to take action within your organisation now!\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\nNot enough progress has been made towards achieving the Global Goals\, also known as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For these goals to be met\, businesses must play their role. \nBusiness in the Community works to accelerate responsible business action to address these goals. Our research into the most significant barriers and drivers of responsible business action has helped us identify six catalysts of responsible business\, actions that will accelerate\, scale up and perpetuate sustainable\, inclusive and fair corporate strategies. \nDuring this session\, we will focus on how responsible business practitioners can engage leaders on responsible business. The breakout discussions will explore the following: \n• Why leaders are key to delivering responsible business impact. \n• What business leaders can do to achieve responsible business targets. \n• How to engage and mobilise your leaders\, including how to train leaders on responsible business \nRegardless of where your business is on its responsible journey\, this session will help you understand the best techniques to engage your leaders and evoke change within your organisation through connecting with peers\, sharing experiences\, and learning from our specialists at BITC. To get the most out of this session\, we encourage you to come ready to turn that microphone on and engage. \nBooking\, contact details and further information \n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor any enquiries\, please contact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator\, Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/engaging-leaders-to-accelerate-responsible-business/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T110000
DTSTAMP:20231113T090501Z
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SUMMARY:Business in the Community Share and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Aligning Responsible Business with Pensions Investments\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nOpen to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event has been designed to benefit the Heads of Responsible Business. \n\n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the series of events\n\n\n\nThese events are a monthly opportunity to meet peers and learn from each other. \n\n\n\nBITC will convene Heads of Responsible Business\, or those who own and drive responsible business within their organisations\, to accelerate greener and fairer action together. Each month\, we will explore a different emerging trend or challenge facing our member businesses. We will facilitate discussions\, allowing you to meet peers\, navigate your barriers and accelerate responsible business. \n\n\n\nSave the time and date of 10-11:00 on the last Tuesday of every month to join these facilitated discussions. \n\n\n\nAligning Responsible Business with Pensions Investments\n\n\n\nWith companies across the globe increasing their sustainability ambitions\, we know that the pensions industry plays a key role in driving change across these issues. Rising industry and market expectations mean employers and pension scheme trustees are increasingly faced with changing laws and regulatory guidance to reflect a new sustainable agenda. Aligning the values and sustainability ambitions of the employer with that of their pension schemes is crucial. \n\n\n\nAt this month’s Share & Learn session\, we will be joined by Cadi Thomas\, Head of Sustainable Investment and Mark Irish\, Deputy Head of Sustainable Investment Consulting at Isio\, who will guide our discussion on how responsible business practitioners can engage with those in their organisations responsible for the governance of pensions. We will also be joined by Tim Doubleday\, CFO\, Burger King UK\, who will share how Burger King engaged with trustees and created ESG default options\, all whilst managing the risks and boosting its brand. \n\n\n\nFor more information before the session\, read our latest report in partnership with Isio\, ‘Aligning Responsible Business Policies with Pensions Investments’ \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Megan Gillett\, Events CoordinatorBITC.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-community-share-and-learn/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T120000
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SUMMARY:Race\, Gender and Wellbeing Champions Forum
DESCRIPTION:BITC’s Social Impact Champions Forum\, an exclusive event to show how data can be used to create implementation-ready initiatives.\n \nThis is a virtual event taking place via Zoom.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Race\, Gender and Wellbeing Champions. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nThis event focuses on providing information on diversity data collection. This will equip you to effectively collect race\, gender and wellbeing data to progress your organisation. Experts from across Business in the Community’s (BITC ) responsible business network will convene to create impactful equality\, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and employee wellbeing initiatives to address the persistent features of modern workplace \, inequality and poor mental health. \nThe event will: \n• Share best practice on monitoring pay gaps (gender\, ethnicity and social mobility) and explain why this issue remains of critical importance. \n• Provide information on diversity data collection\, and how to ensure this is intersectional and captures measurable change. \n• Outline a best practice approach to measure the success of employee wellbeing initiatives. \n• Provide employer case studies and networking opportunities to learn from and engage with peers. \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nLouise Aston – Wellbeing Director\, BITC\nSandra Kerr OBE\, CBE – Race Equality Director\, BITC\nCharlotte Woodworth – Gender Director\, BITC\n\n\n\nLearn more about how Business in the Community (BITC) can help you create a more gender-equal workplace. \nBooking and contact details\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-gender-and-wellbeing-champions-forum1/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20231026T095416Z
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SUMMARY:PLF: International standards - responding through your business strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to engage leaders within your organisation to take formal accountability and champion responsible business targets and ambitions.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. This event is for BITC members with advisory days in strategy & purpose\, and has been designed to benefit responsible business practitioners. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nJoin us for this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) to learn more about the main standards affecting UK businesses and their management of social and environmental impacts. This session will look in particular at the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) from the European Union and the global ISSB standard (International Sustainability Standards Board) as well as the Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SDS). This session will follow on from October’s Share and Learn Session on the standards and will explore in greater detail the implications for responsible business strategy and reporting. \nLearn about how to take an integrated and strategic approach to aligning with the standards in order to get ahead of regulation and be a leading responsible business. This event is aimed at practitioners holding responsibility for the organisation’s responsible business strategy and we suggest all organisations consider the implications of the standards whether or not they are affected by current regulation. \nAfter learning about the standards and their impact on strategy and reporting\, we will be sharing top-line advice on how to take an integrated approach to ensure the organisation is well-positioned to comply with the standards. This will include the following: \n\nConducting ‘double materiality’ assessments and embedding this in your strategy and approach to reporting\nAssigning responsibilities\, particularly at director-level\nEstablishing impact targets and KPIs to monitor progress\nUnderstanding different approaches to reporting and the key elements to include.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for businesses to share their wins and challenges within each of these aspects as we go into breakout rooms\, with the view of supporting practitioners in exerting influence and making the necessary changes within their organisations. \nThis event forms part of a series covering the impact of new international standards. This event will focus on the implications of the standards on overarching responsible business strategy & purpose. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/plf-international-standards-responding-through-your-business-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T153000
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SUMMARY:Championing Responsible Business across Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how you can champion responsible business across Scotland.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members. This event is tailored to the senior leads across our membership. \n\n\nBackground\nWe will be bringing the membership in Scotland together for the first time to network and to re-energise the BITC community in Scotland and discuss how you can champion responsible business. \nAll our members do incredible activity within their organisations to improve social and environmental impact. This event will connect those senior leaders in Scotland to discuss how BITC members can create more impact together as a community. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event will showcase responsible business practice and build the knowledge and the role of the responsible business community in Scotland through your leadership. On the day we will discuss issues facing responsible businesses such as: \n\nThe need to deliver purpose-driven and responsible business strategies.\nPromoting social mobility by investing in your workforce and communities.\nProviding leadership to support Scotland’s transition to a net-zero future.\nManaging and supporting staff\, customers\, and communities through the cost-of-living crisis.\n\nBITC Scotland Leadership Board members will facilitate the sessions and will include discussions on Race at Work\, Inclusive Recruitment and Social Impact as well as strategic partnerships within the voluntary sector. We will share examples of the collective impact we have made together\, highlighting success stories and achievements. \nAdditionally\, we will explore avenues for further collaboration\, allowing members to share best practices\, exchange ideas\, and forge new partnerships that drive responsible business practices. \n\n\nKey speakers\nAlongside the BITC Scotland Leadership Board\, who will be leading\, chairing and facilitating\, we will also be joined by: \n\nNeil Gray MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy\, Fair Work and Energy\n\n\nLynn Houmdi\, The Challenges Group\n\n About Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. We convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business\, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC\, for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community\n\n\n\n\nGREENER\, FAIRER\, TOGETHER – JOIN US
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/championing-responsible-business-across-scotland/
LOCATION:Pheonix Group\, Standard Life House\, 30 Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2DH
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration,Race Equality,Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T170000
DTSTAMP:20231027T094132Z
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SUMMARY:Business in the Community Critical Friends Forum
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive panel of Business in the Community (BITC) member contacts who advise BITC on priorities and direction.\n\n\nThis is an virtual event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. If you would like to be considered to be part of this panel\, or if you would like the opportunity to provide more feedback to BITC\, please contact Paul Archer\, Head of Customer Experience. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event \nBusiness in the Community’s Critical Friends advise us on our priorities and direction to ensure we can deliver our vision and grow the responsible business movement. \nThe panel comprises contacts from BITC member companies from various sectors and sizes. \nBITC’s Critical Friends is designed to be a representative sample of our entire membership\, and gives our members a direct line to the leaders and decision-makers here at BITC. \nOur Critical Friends meet two to four times a year to consider BITC strategic issues\, as well as provide ad-hoc feedback on innovations and decisions. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nContact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for further questions.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-community-critical-friends-forum/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:International Standards: how to respond
DESCRIPTION:This event forms part of a series covering the impact of new international standards. This event will provide a high level overview of the standards on overarching responsible business reporting (environmental\, social and governance). \n\n\n\nJoin the other event in the series\, International Standards – Sustainability reporting\, taking place on October 24.  \n\n\n\nThis is an online event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nOpen to BITC members and non-members. This event has been designed to benefit Heads of Responsible Business. \n\n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the series of events\n\n\n\nThese events are a monthly opportunity to meet peers and learn from each other. \n\n\n\nBITC will convene Heads of Responsible Business\, or those who own and drive responsible business within their organisations\, to accelerate greener and fairer action together. Each month\, we will explore a different emerging trend or challenge facing our member businesses. We will facilitate discussions allowing you to meet peers\, navigate your barriers and accelerate responsible business. \n\n\n\nSave the time and date\n\n\n\nSave the time and date of 10-11:00 on the last Tuesday of every month\, to join these facilitated discussions. \n\n\n\nDetails of the November Share and Learn session will be published very soon.  \n\n\n\nResponding to new international standards\n\n\n\nBusinesses are being subject to increased responsible business regulation\, requiring sophisticated approaches to responsible business activity. The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in the European Union\, the global ISSB standard (International Sustainability Standards Board) as well as the Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SDS) in the UK\, creates an imperative for businesses to have an in-depth understanding of their social and environmental impacts and to demonstrate how they are being managed. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this Share & Learn session where we will be discussing the CSRD\, ISSB and SDS (which will adopt ISSB standards) and their implications for businesses’ approach and reporting of responsible business. \n\n\n\nThe session is applicable both for businesses affected by the legislation\, and those unaffected. BITC believes that all businesses should be complying with the standards so they are meeting best practice standards and are in a strong position to respond to future regulatory developments. \n\n\n\nThis event is aimed at responsible business practitioners and leaders alike\, and aims to equip individuals with intel from peers to inform internal stakeholders and prepare the organisation for the forthcoming requirements. We will provide the opportunity for attendees to join breakout rooms to hear from other businesses about how they are responding to the developments. \n\n\n\nQuestions to discuss in breakout rooms include the following: \n\n\n\n\nHow the business currently manages responsible business and what needs to change in order to become compliant?\n\n\n\nWhat departments need to be engaged in order to effectively manage this new approach to responsible business?\n\n\n\nWhat will this mean for responsible business ambitions?\n\n\n\nHow will this effect current approach to responsible business reporting?\n\n\n\n\nFuture Share and Learn Sessions\n\n\n\n\n28 November\n\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-community-share-and-learn-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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