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SUMMARY:Responsible Business Live 2023
DESCRIPTION:Empowering businesses for a greener\, fairer world.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAbout the Event \nResponsible Business Live has become a hallmark event in the industry\, bringing together thought leaders\, experts and practitioners to explore the latest trends and innovations in responsible and sustainable business practices. Dedicated to sharing insights\, networking\, and meaningful discussions\, it promises to be informative and powerful. \nAudience\nThis event is open to all and free of charge to attend. \nWe will be joined by more than 200 practitioners and leaders from businesses committed to responsible and sustainable business practices. \nThis event is aimed at Practitioners\, Managers\, Heads of Department and C-suite leadership from within HR\, Sustainability\, ESG\, Responsible Business\, Social Impact\, CSR\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion and more. \n\n\nWhy Attend?\nThis is the flagship annual gathering for organisations committed to responsible business. \nJoin us to hear from the experts\, network with your peers\, share learning and ideas and get your questions answered. \n\n\nAgenda\n14:00 – 14:30 – Arrival\, registration and refreshments \n14:30 – 16:30 – Workshops \nYour chance to join one of three discussion sessions\, focused on People\, Place and Planet. You’ll hear from the experts\, debate the latest challenges and work together with your peers to discuss solutions and practical steps for a fairer\, greener world. \n17:00 – 18:30 – Responsible Business Live \nOur speakers will provide valuable insights and strategies on how businesses can drive positive change for a better future. Expect a dynamic program with keynote presentations\, panel discussions and audience engagement. \n18:30 – 20:00 – Networking drinks \nWe would be delighted if you are able to join us afterwards for informal networking. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community\nOur vision – A fairer and greener world driven by fairer and greener businesses. \nOur mission – We convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business\, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive. \nWho we are – Business in the Community (BITC) is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together\, supported by His Majesty The King for over 40 years. We inspire\, engage and challenge purposeful leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society by: \nWorking fairer – to help everyone reach their full potential. \nWorking greener – to accelerate climate action. \nWorking together – to continually improve business and to deliver impact at pace and scale. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Events Team.\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/responsible-business-live-2023-2/
LOCATION:Central Hall Westminster Storeys Gate\, London\, Greater London\, SW1H 9NH
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SUMMARY:The Prince’s Seeing is Believing Report Back
DESCRIPTION:Join to report back on actions and consider other collaborative opportunities supporting communities.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed for delegates of The Prince’s Seeing is Believing programme of visits. Attendance is by invitation only. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nHosted by The Prince’s Seeing is Believing Council\, this event will bring together the five visit leaders and delegates for a discussion to share learnings\, actions and new opportunities for collaborative work in addressing issues locally and nationally. \nVisit leaders: \n\nBlackpool – Amanda Blanc\, Group Chief Executive Officer\, Aviva plc\nCoventry – Zahra Bahrololoumi CBE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Salesforce UK & Ireland\nLondon – Tara Foley\, Chief Executive Officer\, AXA UK & Ireland\nNewport – Paul Lewis\, Firmwide Managing Partner\, Linklater LLP\nSheffield – Tim Roberts\, Chief Executive Officer\, Henry Boot PLC\n\nView the list of 2023 Seeing is Believing visit delegates \n\n\nRefreshments\nNetworking lunch upon arrival\, refreshments during the event \n\n\nAbout The Prince’s Seeing is Believing Visits\nThe Prince’s Seeing is Believing programme\, established in 1990 with His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Founding Patron\, was born from a simple but powerful belief that the best way to close the gap between the boardroom and the community was to take business leaders out into the communities themselves. He understood that the power of the visits was not just in seeing and believing but also in how to turn that experience into ‘doing’. \nOver 25\,000 business leaders have taken part in visits\, each designed to show the unique contribution business can make when working in partnership with others on an issue or in a community. By thinking strategically about the implications for their business\, the visit gives a different understanding of the long-term impact and benefit that can be delivered for both business and communities. \n \nAbout The Prince’s Seeing is Believing Council\nOn behalf of HM The King The Prince’s Seeing is Believing Council is continuing to ensure that the values and the prestige of the programme are maintained and sustained. \nThe Council comprises influential and respected business leaders who have attended and led more than three visits and have been personal advocates for the programme’s power to drive action. \nCouncil members: \n\nChair: John Studzinski CBE\, Founder and Chairman of Genesis Foundation\, Managing Director & Vice Chairman of PIMCO \nAllan Leighton\, Chairman of The Co-operative Group\, Pizza Express\, Element\, Simba and BrewDog \nBob Wigley\, Chairman of UK Finance\, Vesta Global Holdings Ltd\, Vizolution Ltd and Bink Ltd \nCharles Allen\, Lord Allen of Kensington\, Chairman Global Media & Entertainment Limited\nChristine Hodgson CBE\, Chair\, Severn Trent Plc \nLord Mark Price\, Founder of WorkL and former government Minister of Trade \nSir Richard Lambert\, Chair\, Bloomsbury Publishing plc and Bradford Literature Festival \nDame Vivian Hunt\, Chief Innovation Officer\, UnitedHealth Group\nSir William Castell LVO\, FMedSci  \nZahra Bahrololoumi CBE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Salesforce UK & Ireland\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFor more information\, please contact the events team at Business in the Community\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\nThe ‘Seeing is Believing’ visits are made possible with generous support from Salesforce. \n\n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/the-princes-seeing-is-believing-report-back/
LOCATION:Central Hall Westminster Storeys Gate\, London\, Greater London\, SW1H 9NH
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T103000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
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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:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T113000
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SUMMARY:PLF: What does good supplier engagement look like?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Peer Learning Forum\, where we will share information about the guidance for setting supplier engagement targets.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nJoin us at our Peer Learning Forum (PLF)\, where we will share information about the guidance for setting supplier engagement targets from SBTI\, CDP \, and GHG Protocol and attempt to distil this best practice into a common set of themes. We will also hear from Business in the Community (BITC) members who have started to implement supplier engagement programmes and what they have learnt along the way. \n\n\nFor many companies\, supply chain-related emissions are the largest source of emissions\, and the most challenging to reduce. Supply chain emissions are on average 11.4 times larger than direct emissions from operations and can account for over 90% of a companies carbon footprint. \nHowever\, despite progress in recent years to set net zero targets in line with legally binding commitments from the UK Government and devolved administrations\, most lag behind on the setting of supplier engagement targets to tackle emissions beyond Scopes 1 and 2. \nAccording to Anthesis Group\, over 1200 companies have set Science-Based Targets in the last few years\, yet just over 12% of those have set specific supplier engagement targets. \nSupplier engagement targets offer a tangible way to influence decarbonisation within your supply chain when specific emissions data is hard to obtain. These targets usually focus on engaging a defined set of suppliers to set their own science-based targets on all applicable scopes and categories\, as well as identifying what support\, upskilling and investment might be needed to help smaller suppliers. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC for further information.\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-scope-3-emissions-what-does-good-supplier-engagement-look-like/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T133000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Surgery : Wellbeing at Work
DESCRIPTION:A surgery style event for Associate Members to discuss their responsible business journeys in an open format.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nThis event aims to give our associate members an opportunity to network while developing their responsible business knowledge. It will provide attendees an opportunity to understand more about responsible business in a small business context. In this surgery\, we are also including a space for you to ask any questions about your associate membership package. This will be a virtual event for associate members only. \n\n\nAgenda/outline of the event\n\nIntroductions/recent responsible business achievements with BITC. Introduce yourself and your company and discuss how you are utilising your BITC Associate membership. (5mins)\nHow to use our Workwell Self Assessment Tool with our BITC Wellbeing Adviser\, Helen Rook (30mins)\nMembership Q&A (20mins)\nHow you want to develop as a responsible business and the challenges you face. (5 mins).\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC for further information.\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/wellbeing-at-work-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the early insights from the recent Race at Work Charter survey.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n\n\nBackground\nThe monthly Race at Work Charter surgeries are an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with Sandra Kerr\, Race Equality Director\, BITC and ask any questions about the Charter\, the survey\, or race offerings at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and what the commitment to action is that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. There is also an opportunity to peak into what insights are in the pipeline. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race.\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor over 27 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market The findings led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-november-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T110000
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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:20231122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Social Impact vs Social Value
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event. \nA Peer Learning Forum for those members with a Social Impact Advisory package to engage\, learn and discuss the difference between Social Impact and Social Value \n\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is for Business in the Community (BITC) members with a Social Impact Advisory membership package.  It has been designed for the following roles: \n\nCommunity investment/ Social value practitioners/managers\nCSR/Responsible Business/ ESG practitioners/managers\nHR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers\nHeads of Community investment/ Social value\n\n\n\nBackground\nThe BITC Social Impact Advisory membership package supports organisations in understanding the leading practice principles of social impact. It enables organisations to co-design solutions with their communities\, leading to sustainable impact within society and the business. \nOur thoughtful\, needs-led approach enables outputs and recommendations that are evidence-based and that help organisations understand what leading practice is and what action they can take to achieve that. \nAbout the event\n\n\nAs a follow-up to the successful BITC event “Social Impact vs Social Value: Who Wins?”\, we offer Social Impact Advisory members an opportunity to discuss this fascinating topic in more detail. \nUnderstanding how the Government-mandated reporting measures on Social Value can be integrated into current and future social impact programmes will streamline and develop community engagement. \nAt this Peer Learning Forum\, members will be encouraged to share leading practices\, discuss definitions\, and develop strategies for engaging internal stakeholders on this topic. The BITC Social Impact advisory team will facilitate the event. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC.\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/peer-learning-forum-social-impact-vs-social-value/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T113000
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction- November
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the benefits of Business in the Community (BITC) membership and be inspired to take action on the responsible business agenda.\n\n\nAudience\nBITC members. \n\n\nBackground\nThis event will induct new members\, and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. Specific objectives for the event are for new BITC contacts to: \n\nInspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC.\nOrientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of that – aligned to the Responsible Business Map.\nNetworking: To meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey.\nAction: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement.\n\n\n\nAbout the event\nThe webinar will provide an opportunity for new members to share expected ambitions and challenges\, as well as ask any questions to existing members about their personal experience of being a BITC member and how BITC has added value to their organisation. \n\n\nBooking and contact details\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information contact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager\, BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/new-member-induction-november/
LOCATION:Online
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T140800Z
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SUMMARY:Prioritising People for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable will focus on the importance of investing in the wellbeing of your people.\n\n\nAudience\nThis is an in-person event.Attendance is designed to benefit Senior Leaders. \n\n\nBackground\nFor the first time\, new research conducted by Business in the Community (BITC) and the McKinsey Health Institute\, demonstrates the commercial benefit of prioritising the wellbeing of your people. Join this event to discuss the business case for allowing employee wellbeing to be at the heart of organisational purpose and business strategy. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe benefits of investing in people cannot be delayed\, so we invite senior leaders to join us for this engaging discussion. \nAt this event\, attendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nDelve into the research findings and learn more about how investing in the wellbeing of people is critical to business success.\n\n\nLearn from peers about best practice when creating a thriving working environment.\n\n\nUnderstand how to embed a wellbeing strategy within your organisation.\n\n\nDiscover the range of support available from Business in the Community including toolkits\, factsheets and bespoke advisory services.\n\n\nContribute to the discussion and help pave the way towards a more resilient\, thriving\, and innovative workforce.\n\nKey speakers\n• Stévan Cloete\, HR Development Manager\, Glenmorangie Company \n• Angela Halliday\, Director of Social Impact UK and Ireland\, Sodexo \n• Louise Aston\, Campaign Director for Wellbeing\, BITC \n\n\nRefreshments\nA light lunch will be provided \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information contact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager at Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/prioritising-people-for-business-success/
LOCATION:The Glenmorangie Company\,\, The Cube\, 45 Leith Street\,\, Edinburgh\, Scottish Borders\, EH1 3AT
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20230921T085702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T094535Z
UID:10000142-1700042400-1700047800@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Gender Equality and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the wellbeing of individuals of all genders to understand how all needs can be accounted for within your organisation.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to gender\, wellbeing\, or inclusion champion advisory members. \n\n\nOverview\nThis session will look at how you can develop your practices and policies to ensure that all genders are included and feel seen. We will discuss the wellbeing of men\, women\, non-binary\, transgender and other gender minority groups to understand how workforce professionals can ensure that different needs are accounted for. This will ensure nobody is left behind as an organisation develops its approach to becoming a truly responsible business. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nThis peer learning forum will support attendees to understand the wellbeing concerns that gender minorities face and what organisations can do to support them. Rather than reinventing the wheel\, we are adding and developing to ensure that the wheel is representative of the workforce to ensure that individuals do not experience isolation and receive the readily available support they need. \n\n\nLearn more about how Business in the Community (BITC) can help you create a more gender-equal workplace. \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator 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/peer-learning-forum-gender-equality-and-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20230921T144800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100013Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible Business in Action- East of England
DESCRIPTION:Join BITC and more than 100 business leaders in the East of England to discuss the challenges facing the community and how businesses can support.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nAttendance is designed to benefit senior practitioners \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) is pleased to host this series of regional events\, each bringing together more than 100 local business leaders. While building on the impact BITC and our members have had over our 40-year history\, these events provide a unique opportunity for businesses to collaborate with community organisations across the region. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us to hear from major\, leading\, responsible businesses supporting the most vulnerable in our communities. Understand the support communities need from business and how BITC can help tackle current challenges. Be inspired to act faster\, braver and bolder in making changes in your organisation. \nThis event will provide an opportunity to meet and network with more than 100 business leaders. \nThere will also be a short presentation and panel discussion looking at the regional context and particular issues facing the East of England. Speakers will share the actions they have been taking\, the impacts these have had\, and how their organisations have benefitted from working collaboratively. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served on arrival. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information contact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager at Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/responsible-business-in-action-east-of-england/
LOCATION:Aviva\, Marble Hall\, 8 Surrey St\, Norwich NR1 3NX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20231005T110600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T094310Z
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles 12th Cohort launch
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for participants of the Cross Organisational Circles 12th Cohort to meet their circles and learn more about the programme.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nMentors and mentees participating in the 12th Cohort of Business in the Community (BITC)’s Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle (COMC) programme connects Black\, Asian\, and ethnic minority mentees with mentors from other organisations. The programme provides personal development opportunities\, facilitates the expansion of professional networks and encourages shared learning with peers and leaders from other participating organisations. \nThe six-month programme comprises monthly meetings with a regular mentor. In addition\, there is access to BITC’s network of guest mentors who can provide masterclasses on topics ranging from networking and relationship management to public speaking and personal branding. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis webinar will introduce the programme to participants\, who will hear from some of our alumni\, and have the opportunity to connect to their mentoring circle for the first session. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Event Manager\, BITC with 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/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-12th-cohort-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20231019T091604Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20231107T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20231019T130841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T094218Z
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Responsible Business Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear the highlights of the latest Race at Work Charter Survey results.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nOpen to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event has been designed to benefit businesses based or with a presence in Aberdeen. \n\n\nBackground\nThe McGregor-Smith Review found that race equality could boost the UK economy by £24 billion every year. \nOur BITC Race at Work Charter (RAW) recommends seven calls to action to help employers improve race equality\, inclusion\, and diversity in the workplace. \nThe RAW Charter is a strategic framework for employers to properly implement Race Inclusion. \nThe seven commitments of the Charter include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance or harassment and bullying\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers\nTake action that supports ethnic minority career progression\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains\n\nIt has been three years since George Floyd was killed after being arrested in Minneapolis. In the same year\, a woman in Cardiff was awarded £400k by an employment tribunal for having experienced race discrimination. Sadly\, these are not unique cases.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nTo have a meaningful conversation about the importance of implementing a robust Diversity and Inclusion Strategy\, we invite organisations to join us for this interactive session focused on the survey findings\, what is going well\, and what challenges lie ahead to implement all seven Race at Work Charter commitments.  \nThrough this event\, attendees will have the opportunity to; \n\nLearn about the highlights of the survey results\nDiscuss ways to implement best a robust Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for business success.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nSandra Kerr CBE\, BITC Race Equality Director\n\n\n\nRefreshment type\nLight refreshments will be served at the event. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nFor more information\, please contact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC.\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/aberdeen-responsible-business-network-3/
LOCATION:Total Energies House\, Tarland Road\, Westhill\, Aberdeen\, AB32 6JZ
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20230727T090007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T140055Z
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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:20260403T222527
CREATED:20230922T103849Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20230907T144224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T113425Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T074500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
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SUMMARY:Green Skills for a Net Zero Wales
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help us build a stronger\, fairer\, greener Wales.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nOpen to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event has been designed to benefit senior leads from businesses based or with a presence in Wales. \n\n\nBackground\nWith increasing pressure from investors\, customers\, and employees for authentic climate action\, now is the time to ensure that your business is harnessing and building the right culture and capabilities to deliver it. \nBITC has championed a Just Transition for a fair\, inclusive and resilient net zero future since the Seven Steps for Climate Action publication during COP26. This work explores vulnerability in the transition\, who is at risk and how we mitigate against these effects. \nBITC is also working with the Wales SME Taskforce on Climate\, with NatWest\, FSB\, ACCA\, Cynnal Cymru\, British Business Bank and Business Wales\, a collaboration which aims to help SMEs see climate action as a priority. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nThis is your opportunity to connect with senior leaders in businesses of all sizes across Wales to exchange ideas on how we can grow a skilled workforce that meets Wales’s net zero commitments. As well as narrow the skills divide\, tackle inequality\, and boost good jobs that lift people out of poverty and ensure a just transition\, meaning no one is left behind. \nWe invite you to explore the current landscape of green skills\, identify the support required to succeed and learn from BITC’s network. \nWe hope you can join us to help us build a stronger\, fairer\, greener Wales. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nVaughan Gething MS\, Minister for the Economy\nHelen Brand OBE\, Chief Executive\, ACCA\nGemma Casey\, Ecosystem Manager\, NatWest\nRhianydd Jenkins\, Director of Development and Regeneration\, RHA Wales\nBethan Jones – HR Director\, Wales & West Utilities\nKay Martin OBE\, Group Principal\, Cardiff and Vale College\nTracy Rees\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales\, BITC\nGudrun Cartwright\, Climate Action Director\, BITC\n\n\n\nRefreshment\nComplimentary breakfast rolls\, tea\, coffee and fruit juice will be served. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Events Team. \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/green-skills-for-a-net-zero-wales-2/
LOCATION:The Classroom Restaurant\, Cardiff and Vale College\, Dumballs Road\, Cardiff CF10 5BF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222527
CREATED:20230825T123423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T124259Z
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery October 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the early insights from the recent Race at Work Charter survey.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n \n\n\nBackground\nThe monthly Race at Work Charter surgeries are an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with Sandra Kerr\, Race Equality Director\, BITC and ask any questions about the Charter\, the survey\, or race offerings at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and what the commitment to action is that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. There is also an opportunity to peak into what insights are coming down the pipeline. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race.\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor over 27 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market The findings led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-october-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:BITC Cymru Networking Event: BITC in Swansea
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate positive connections between local businesses and the communities they serve.\n\n\nThis is an in-person networking event.\nAudience\nOpen to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. Local cross-sector partners\, small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) and local and national Government. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nBITC and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges many communities in Swansea face. Struggling to cope with the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and persistent inflation. At this event\, key discussion topics will include business volunteering\, community collaboration and inclusive recruitment. \nThis networking event\, supported by Welsh Government and Business Wales\, will: \n\nCelebrate connections between businesses\, local authorities\, and voluntary sector organisations that help people and communities across Swansea and surrounding areas.\nShowcase employment and skills opportunities for local people and profile responsible regional employers.\nDemonstrate how responsible business can play a crucial role in driving a fairer\, greener future for Swansea.\nShare relevant resources from BITC’s cost-of-living campaign and other free-to-access employment and skills materials and programmes. Links to Welsh Government and Business Wales materials will be provided.\n\nKey speakers\n\nCouncillor Robert Francis-Davies\, Cabinet Member for Investment\, Regeneration and Tourism – Swansea Council\nSol Pritchard \, Director of Regeneration – POBL Group\nAmanda Carr\, Director – Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) \nAnnelie Grey\, Head of Planning and Performance – Principality Building Society\nClaire Roberts\, Community Engagement Manager – Dwr Cymru Welsh Water\n\n  \nRefreshments \n\n\nLight refreshments will be served at this event. \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/bitc-in-swansea-networking-event-business-and-community/
LOCATION:Sketty Hall\, Sketty Lane\, Swansea\, Swansea\, SA2 8QF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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SUMMARY:PLF: International Standards - Sustainability reporting
DESCRIPTION:This event forms part of a series covering the impact of new international standards. This event will focus on the implications of the standards on environmental management and reporting. \nJoin the other event in the series\, International Standards: how to respond\, taking palce on 31 October.   \n\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. This event is designed for members with advisory days in environment. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nThis year we have seen an ever-increasing alphabet soup of new corporate sustainability reporting requirements\, coming straight from mandatory Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting for many large businesses. These include: \n\nCorporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)is a major overhaul of the EU’s sustainability reporting rules\, and it will require large companies to report more comprehensive and detailed information on their Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) impacts.\nThe International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has release two new sustainability standards (IFS1 and IFS2) but crucially\, the ISSB has now been asked to take over responsibility for monitoring the progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures from the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) and (TCFD) as of next year\, following a request from the FSB.\nThe Science Based Target Network (SBTN) has now released the first tranche of guidance for companies looking to set Science-Based Targets for Nature\, which will complement and work alongside companies set science-based emissions targets.\n\nJoin us at our Peer Learning Forum (PLF)\, where we will share information about the new standards\, how to understand your legal obligations\, how to get ahead of the pack\, and how to integrate it seamlessly into your existing reporting infrastructure. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nPlease contact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator 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/plf-understanding-new-sustainability-reporting-standards/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Wellbeing for Field-Based Roles
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to understand the wellbeing challenges faced by colleagues in field-based roles and how to take action.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. This event is for Business in the Community (BITC) members with advisory days in wellbeing\, and has been designed to benefit health and wellbeing\, inclusion and HR practitioners. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event \nThis event aims to support health and wellbeing and inclusion practitioners in understanding the wellbeing challenges specifically faced by colleagues in field-based roles and how to take action\, recognising they are: \n\nHarder to reach via internal communications\, line manager support and peer connection/ collaboration.\nLess likely to have non-scheduled time to access support services and resources within an online wellbeing hub.\nLikely to work alone in time managed\, pressurised environments.\nLess likely to access flexible work with capacity to co-design good work.\n\nThis event will build on insights shared in BITC’s and the McKinsey Report ‘Prioritise People; Unlock the Value of a Thriving Workforce’ with guest speaker\, Allyson Savage\, Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing for Northern Gas Networks. \n\n\nAgenda/outline of the event \n1. How to prioritise people at work \n2. What are the challenges of supporting wellbeing for operational colleagues? \n3. Guest speaker- Allyson Savage Northern Gas Networks \n4. Discussion/breakout: Sharing challenges and sourcing ideas to overcome these \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 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 information.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/plf-wellbeing-for-field-based-roles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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