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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Using Data to Enhance Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:Engage\, learn and understand how to use data sources and basic analytics to create strategic and impactful social impact.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members. Our Peer Learning Forums are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package. This particular event targets members with Social Impact Advisory. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC Social Impact Advisory supports companies through understanding the leading practice principles of social impact\, co-designing solutions with their communities\, leading to sustainable impact within society and within the business. Our thoughtful\, needs-led approach enables us to deliver 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAt BITC we believe that businesses can contribute to rebuilding thriving communities\, through strategic long-term community investment and through purpose led core business. Understanding where to engage and how is a critical aspect of this. \nThis Peer Learning Forum will explore how to use various data sources to gain insight and understanding of how to use them\, which data sources are most appropriate and insightful\, and the impact they can help create. We will also discuss previous advisory projects where data has been used to great effect\, and how your organisation can benefit from taking a data-led approach to social impact. \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\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager\, 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-using-data-to-enhance-social-impact/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series: Disrupt your Sustainability Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to consider the positives and negatives that AI will contribute to your environmental sustainability strategy.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThe Responsible Artificial Intelligence(AI) series is only open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). This event has been designed for Environment/Sustainability practitioners/managers\, CSR/Responsible business/ ESG practitioners/managers and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nBackground\nAI is already a part of our everyday lives\, and the potential for its impact on our ability to get to net zero is huge. AI is already used to track weather events\, pollution and the impact of the climate emergency on the natural world. A Framework for Using AI to Combat Climate Change created by BCG suggests utilising AI for measurement\, reductions and removal; adaptation and resilience; and climate modelling\, finances and education. And BCG are already offering a service to use AI for calculating product lifecycle emissions. Siemens are utilising AI to both save water with VA SYD and cut water pollution with Yorkshire Water\, whilst Google AI is working with the Environmental Defence Fund to monitor methane emissions on a planetary level. \nHowever\, the Climate Action against Disinformation Coalition is concerned about the hype. Some research suggests that increased electricity required to power AI will mean a doubling of data centres and a potential 80% increase in emissions caused by data centres. And in three years from now AI servers could use more electricity than the whole of Sweden.* Certainly the use of AI will increase our emissions in the shorter term. \nBut will the bigger picture make it worth it? What is the art of the possible? Will solutions created by AI in the industry metaverse change the game? And are we ready to innovate to ensure these solutions are created to ensure a net positive outcome for the planet and society? This event will provide a space to discuss some of these questions. \n\n\nAbout the event\n  \nThis events falls in The Great Big Green Week\, close to World Environment Day 2024\, and presents an opportunity for BITC member companies investing in climate action strategies\, to come together to reflect on the risks and opportunities presented by AI. Participants will hear from member companies who are investing in AI as a solution for the future and spark ideas for us to discuss around: \n\nThe positive opportunities that come from embedding AI in our sustainability strategies and solutions\nThe negative impacts of AI that will contribute to our carbon footprint\nThe art of what’s possible – the world that we can seek to create if we innovate to utilise the latest technology\n\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\nBooking and 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 \n\n\nReferences\n*The Guardian\, 2024 AI likely to increase energy use and accelerate climate misinformation – report | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian \n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/responsible-ai-series-disrupt-your-sustainability-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland’s Race at Work Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to network and learn the tools and best practice to enhance or implement race at work policies within your organisation.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event has been designed to benefit representatives from your Diversity & Inclusion Employee Networks\, HR professionals\, Talent Managers\, and recruitment managers.  \n\n\nBackground\nThe Scottish Census data on ethnicity is due to be published in May this year. BITC Scotland’s Race at Work Reception will build on the Census data and provide you with the tools and best practice to enhance or implement race at work policies within your organisation\, to ensure you are inclusive in your attraction\, recruitment\, and retention of ethnically diverse talent. It will be an inspiring evening of networking and collaboration\, bringing together representatives of Diversity and Inclusion employee networks from across Scotland. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us to: \n\nLearn about the BITC Race at Work Charter and its calls to action.\nFind out how our network can help you tackle current challenges and provide the toolkits and factsheets to equip you to prioritise race equality in your workplace.\nFind out practical tips on how to set targets for attraction\, assessment and recruitment using demographic data\, to be a part of the recruitment process and find out the benefits of 2-way mentoring.\nBe motivated to act faster\, braver\, and bolder in making changes in your organisation.\nEngage with representatives from Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) employee networks and HR professionals to learn from each other and share best practice.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nHear first-hand from Sandra Kerr CBE\, BITC’s Race Director on the research findings and how BITC is empowering employers to accelerate change for ethnically diverse employees. \nOther speakers to be announced shortly. \n\n\nRefreshments\nCanapes and refreshments will be served at the reception. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes for any futher 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-race-at-work-reception/
LOCATION:Deloitte 9 Haymarket Square 3rd Floor Edinburgh EH3 8RY
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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland’s Race Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us to drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that celebrate diversity and empower all individuals to thrive.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event has been designed to benefit senior leaders. \n\n\nBackground\nThe Race at Work Leadership roundtable aims to shape the future of workplaces across Scotland. Action by employers could boost the UK economy and lead to increased productivity and returns in the workplace. However\, these potential gains are stifled by the barriers faced by ethnically diverse talent in the workplace. \n\n\nAbout the event\nWe are bringing together industry leaders\, policymakers\, and influencers to discuss the critical topic of race at work. We will focus on understanding the impact of the Census data on ethnicity in Scotland\, which is due to be published in May this year\, to help shape the way forward. \nThis roundtable serves as a platform for open dialogue\, knowledge sharing\, and actionable strategies. \nTogether\, we can drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that celebrate diversity and empower all individuals to thrive. \n\n\nSpeakers\nHear first-hand from Sandra Kerr CBE\, BITC’s Race Director on the research findings and how BITC is empowering employers to accelerate change for ethnically diverse employees. \nOther speakers to be announced soon. \n\n\nRefreshments\nA light breakfast will be served at the roundtable. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes for any futher 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-race-leadership-roundtable/
LOCATION:Deloitte\, 9 Haymarket Square 3rd Floor Edinburgh\, EH3 8RY
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SUMMARY:Launch Webinar - Prioritise People: What Next?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar when we will explore the practical measures and strategies outlined in our latest report.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members and non members. \n\n\nBackground\nIf ‘Prioritise People: Unlock the value of a thriving workforce’ is the business case; ‘Prioritise People: The next step’ is the catalyst. Published last year\, ‘Prioritise People: Unlock the value of a thriving workforce’ highlighted the significant economic impact of unlocking the value of your people\, contributing 6-17% of UK GDP. The feedback received was a call for actionable steps that organisations can take to make these benefits real and tangible. \nTo address this need\, ‘Prioritise People: The next step’ will launch on 25 June. Drawing on research from the McKinsey Health Institute\, BITC has developed a ‘How to’ guide offering practical\, science-based measures for organisations to assess and enhance their health and wellbeing initiatives. This guide is divided into two ‘How to’ sections\, designed to help organisations evaluate their current state and define their future goals. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for the launch webinar of ‘Prioritise People: The next step\,’ where we will explore the practical measures and strategies outlined in our latest report. Key topics will include: \n\nHow to measure employee health and wellbeing\nSelecting the right KPIs for effective measurement\nSetting up a KPI dashboard\nGuiding principles for implementation\nDeveloping initiatives to improve employee health and wellbeing\n\nOur expert speakers will provide insights on differentiating between outcomes and underlying drivers\, and how to create sustainable change through continuous tracking and iteration. There will also be opportunities for interactive engagement with the audience\, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to apply these strategies within your own organisation. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn how to make tangible improvements in your organisation’s health and wellbeing initiatives. Join us to gain practical advice and actionable steps to unlock the full potential of your workforce. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager\, 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/launch-webinar-prioritise-people-what-next/
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SUMMARY:Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear more about how to increase the impact of your education engagement and increase your talent pipeline.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC).  \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThe Careers and Enterprise Company developed the Employer Standards to support businesses to engage in education in an impactful way. This joint event from the CEC and Business in the Community will educate employers on the Standards\, as well as providing insight and information on how your business can get involved and what support you can expect. \nThis is the third in a three-part webinar series\, with each focusing on a different pillar of the Employer Standards. This session will focus on the third pillar: “Collaborate for Success.” \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nTBC\n\n\n\nContact Details\n\nFor more information\, contact Cormac Healy\, Social Impact Manager\, Business in the Community (BITC).\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/employer-standards-bitc-and-cec-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
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