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SUMMARY:Preventing Greenwashing and Unpacking Greenhushing
DESCRIPTION:Join this session to understand what greenwashing and greenhushing mean for your Responsible Business agenda.\n\n\nThis is an online event \nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members. It is aimed at senior practitioners in Sustainability\, Marketing and Communications as well as colleagues found in CEO Offices. \n\n\nAbout the event\nResearch shows that the growing cultural and regulatory pressure to avoid greenwashing has led to the rise of its opposite\, greenhushing\, when businesses intentionally understate their environmental achievements to avoid greenwashing allegations. \nThis webinar is designed to help professionals in business understand the difference between greenwashing and greenhushing\, why they matter and how you can navigate the unique challenges they present. Understanding these trends is crucial for businesses to meet evolving expectations and communicate their sustainability efforts honestly and authentically. \nThis webinar will empower you to: \n\nUse language effectively to avoid both greenwashing and greenhushing\nIdentify and mitigate the risk of greenhushing on your business\nLearn from best practice examples and gain practical tips on how to strengthen your sustainability strategy\n\nSpeakers\nWe will be joined by guest speakers Tom Fern\, Director\, Burson and Robyn Swan\, Associate Director\, Burson. Both are members of Burson’s Sustainability and Social Impact team and have worked with leading global brands on the issues surrounding greenwashing and greenhushing. \nAgenda \n\n10:00 Welcome and introduction from BITC10:05 Preventing greenwashing: Tom Fern\,Burson10:35 Unpacking greenhushing: Robyn Swan\, Burson11:00 Facilitated breakout discussions11:25 Close -key takeaways and recommendations \n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, 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/preventing-greenwashing-and-unpacking-greenhushing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T130000
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152646
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SUMMARY:Gender Equality in Wales
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss and promote gender equality in Wales.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non members of Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed for: \n• HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers \n• Heads of HR/People/Talent management \nIt will be of particular interest to those who have signed up to The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality. \n\n\nBackground\nThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create workplaces where everyone\, regardless of gender\, can thrive. \nBITC’s gender campaign exists to accelerate progress towards a truly equal working world and a gender-balanced workforce. While recent years have seen women’s employment in the UK reach record highs\, women’s ability to prosper is undermined by persistent levels of unequal pay and power or discrimination and harassment at work. \nSome groups face bigger hurdles – black women\, for example\, experience a larger pay gap than white women – and while the impact of COVID 19 is still being understood\, emerging data suggests women have borne the brunt of many of the economic measures. Failing to fully embrace the talents women\, over half the population\, have to offer is detrimental to individuals and impacts businesses’ ability to thrive. \nResearch has shown that organisations with more diverse leadership are more profitable. The world bank has estimated that the global economy could grow by $160 trillion if we pay men and women equally and create a more gender-balanced workforce. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us on 2 October to:• Connect with representatives from companies recognised within the Times Top 50 list.• Hear best practice across sector and issue areas.• Share your views on ‘where next’ for this agenda – shaping our new campaign Equal Futures.• Reflect upon\, and share your hard work to date. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Director\, BITC\nEmma Osborn\, Passenger Strategy Director\, Network Rail\n\nMore to be added soon! \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact jonathan.paget@bitc.org.uk 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/gender-equality-in-wales/
LOCATION:Cardiff University Exhibition Space\, Bute Building\, Cardiff\, CF10 3AT
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T123000
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles 13th Cohort launch
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for participants of the Cross Organisational Circles 13th 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 13th 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 and 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-13th-cohort-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T110000
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SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity and Inclusive Supply Chain Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join to find out the key actions to take to foster diverse and inclusive supply chains.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event is designed for procurement\, supply chain\, sustainability and ESG professionals\, HR and people management managers/practitioners\, diversity and inclusion managers/practitioners and senior managers and would benefit those who took part in the Leadership\, Employees\, and Procurement survey. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC has a commitment to race equality. As part of the Race at Work Charter\, we launched a first of its kind survey in collaboration with YouGov on 21 March 2024. \nThe Leadership\, Employee\, and Procurement survey aimed to gather insights and perspectives from leaders and uncover new and definitive evidence that identified the levers for change to supply chains in businesses. \nThe inclusion of Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise and business owners is commitment seven of our Race at Work Charter. \nBenefits include: \n\nAccording to research by McKinsey & Company\, businesses with more diverse teams have 39% better financial returns.\nResearch from Aston University\, Birmingham suggests that Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) contribution to GDP could increase fourfold to £100 billion with the right kind of business support.\nEconomic growth and job creation in underrepresented communities\, as diverse suppliers often operate in these areas.\nIncreased innovation and creativity\, as diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas to the table.\nProvides a better understanding and connection with customers\, tapping into a wider range of cultural and demographic insights.\n\n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event is an opportunity for attendees to hear the trends across the Leadership\, Employees and procurement survey and find out the key actions to take to foster diverse and inclusive supply chains in business and drive social impact. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC. \nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice Chair\, KPMG\, Chair of BITC Race Leadership Team and member of the BITC Leadership Council.\nPatricia Mensah\, Inclusive Procurement Manager\, Sky.\n\nSamantha Murray\, VP Procurement – Refining and Production Operations\, bp \n\n\nLeigh Lafever-Ayer\, HR Director UK & Ireland\, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and BITC’s Gender Equality Leadership Team. \n\n\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/supplier-diversity-and-inclusive-supply-chain-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T103000
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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland’s Wellbeing Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us to drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that enhance employees wellbeing. \n\n\nThis is an in-person event. The roundtable will take place between 8.40-10am\, followed by half an hour of refreshments and networking. \nAudience\nThis event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. The event has been designed to benefit senior leaders in particular (for example CEO\, HR/Talent Directors\, H&S Directors or Executive sponsors for wellbeing).  \n\n\n“Our employees are our greatest asset.” This statement is often repeated\, but are companies truly putting their people first?  Only 36% of managers currently utilise data to evaluate the wellbeing of their employees\, highlighting a critical gap. To address this\, we need data-driven strategies for assessing and improving employee health and wellbeing programmes.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis Leadership roundtable on Wellbeing will be a platform for open dialogue\, knowledge sharing\, and develop actionable strategies to enhance employee wellbeing.  \nAs part of this roundtable\, we will explore the key findings of our “Prioritise People: The Next Step report” developed in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute. Additionally\, we’ll present the inaugural results of our Work well Self-Assessment Tool\, designed to help you measure and improve your organisation’s wellbeing initiatives.   \n\nDiscover the latest research and data-driven strategies to prioritise employee health and wellbeing. \n\n\nConnect with fellow senior leaders who are equally committed to creating thriving workplaces.  \nEquip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create a culture that empowers all employees to succeed. \n\nTogether\, we can drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that prioritise wellbeing and empower all individuals to thrive. We do hope you can join this important conversation.  \n\n\nRefreshments\nA light breakfast will be served at the roundtable. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart 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/bitc-scotlands-wellbeing-leadership-roundtable/
LOCATION:Glasgow City Centre
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152646
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).\n \nThis is a virtual event.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to new members of Business in the Community (BITC) or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe New Member Induction is an opportunity for new members and contacts to understand how to maximise the value of their membership with BITC. \nIt will highlight the key elements and opportunities of BITC membership\, and explain our purpose and mission. \nDelegates will hear from an existing member about how BITC has added value to their organisation\, and will be able to discuss in smaller groups the current responsible business challenges they are facing. \nThis induction is aimed at larger companies within our membership. If you are unsure whether this\, or our smaller members induction\, would be more appropriate for your organisation\, please talk to your Relationship Manager. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis event will induct new members and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. \nAttend for: \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 it in alignment with the Responsible Business Map.\nNetworking: 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\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager 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/new-member-induction-october-2024/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T113000
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series:  AI and Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION:Creating a more equal future: harnessing new technology\, The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Masterclass.\n \nThis is an online event.\n\n\nAudience\nThis masterclass is only open to members of Business in the Community (BITC) and The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality applicants. This event has been designed for Diversity and Inclusion practitioners/managers\, HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers\, Heads of HR/People/Talent management and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nAbout the Responsible AI series\nAI is poised to transform work\, with implications for people\, places\, and the planet. Every business will engage with AI\, affecting employee support\, customer interactions\, and value chains. Responsible AI practices can enhance business performance and address societal challenges. Poor practices may perpetuate biases and worsen environmental impacts. \nBITC is embarking on a series of dymanic Responsible Business AI events\, spotlighting the critical challenges and barriers that AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration\, where leaders and practitioners have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and gather insights from our issue area experts and trailblazing businesses within our network. \n\n\nAbout the masterclass \nJoin us to celebrate the release of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for a session of learning and collaboration at a Times Top 50 Masterclass. \nThemed around creating a more equal future\, this session will help shape future focus and thinking around gender equity in the UK by considering some of the greatest challenges and opportunities employers currently face. \nJoin for: \n\nAccess insights from this year’s cohort\n\n\nHear from industry experts on how they are shaping their future agendas\n\n\nDiscuss challenges and co-create solutions with peers\n\nAI is poised to transform work\, with implications for people\, places\, and the planet. Every business will engage with AI\, affecting employee support\, customer interactions\, and value chains. Responsible AI practices can enhance business performance and address societal challenges. Poor practices may perpetuate biases and worsen environmental impacts. \nBITC is embarking on a series of dymanic Responsible Business AI events\, spotlighting the critical challenges and barriers that AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration\, where leaders and practitioners have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and gather insights from our issue area experts and trailblazing businesses within our network. \nAbout the event\nJoin the fourth event in our Responsible AI series and the second The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 Masterclass to learn about the impact of AI and automation on Gender Equity\, led by Declan O’Gorman\, Head of Enterprise Engineering at NatWest Group. We will explore the early actions organisations can take to mitigate the impact of AI on equality and consider the upskilling and retraining employees will need going into the future. \nThemes to be discussed include: \n\nHow can businesses ensure growing use of automation and AI helps\, rather than hinders\, progress towards a more equal future?\nWhat should organisations do in response to warnings that women and other marginalised genders are at greater risk of job losses?\n\nJoin us to explore the early action organisations can take to mitigate the impact of AI on equality and consider the upskilling and retraining employees will need going into the future. \n\n\nExpert Speakers\n\nDeclan O’Gorman\, Head of Enterprise Engineering at NatWest Group.\nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Campaign Director\, BITC.\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Event 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/responsible-ai-series-ai-and-gender-equity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152646
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nWe are currently finalising dates for our 2025 CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts and look forward to sharing details with you shortly. \n\n\n\nTo join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Dinner instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\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/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast/
LOCATION:London EC2Y\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Scope 3 Supplier Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop focused on Scope 3 emissions\, the requirements from SMEs and the support needed from large corporates.\n \nAbout the event \nJoin us for an insightful workshop focused on Scope 3 emissions\, the requirements from SMEs and the support needed from large corporates\, hosted by Business in the Community and its Regional Board Members\, in partnership with Sustainability West Midlands. This event is designed for suppliers and businesses aiming to understand and manage Scope 3 emissions effectively.\n\nAgenda\n10:00-10:10: Welcome and Introduction \n10:10-10:30: Understanding Scope 3 Emissions Regulations \n10:30-10:50: Support Needed from Large Businesses \n10:50-11:20: Breakout Exercise – Small group discussions on challenges and solutions \n11:20-11:30: Preparing your Business for Regulatory Changes \n11:30-11:45: Q&A Session with industry specialists \n11:45-12:00: Closing Remarks and Networking \n\n \nSpeakers to be confirmed.\n \nAudience \nThis workshop is ideal for suppliers\, sustainability officers\, and business leaders looking to enhance their understanding of Scope 3 emissions and collaborate on sustainable practices.\n \nSustainable Travel: We encourage all attendees to consider sustainable travel options to the venue. Public transportation is available\, and we are also offering a car-sharing option. If you are interested in car sharing\, please provide us with your postcode\, and we will match you with a willing party.\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\nContact Andreea Tudor\, Regional Lead\, West Midlands at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/scope-3-supplier-workshop/
LOCATION:One Centenary Way\, Birmingham\, B3 3AY
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