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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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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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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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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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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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