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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Climate Related Transition Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the implications of climate‑related transition planning.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAbout the event\nCompanies have been publishing their TCFD reports for a few years which presents a transparent narrative to stakeholders about how comfortable (or not!) a company is with considering and reporting against the risk and strategy required for remaining sustainable as they progress to Net Zero. The government is now thinking further about how to ensure companies understand the depth and scale of the transition required to a Net Zero economy. Not all businesses will continue to exist. The government consultation on the Climate Related Transition Planning is now open and BITC will be responding.  \nJoin this peer learning forum with BITC’s Head of Just Transition and Environment Adviser to discuss with members questions including the following: \n\nIf we’re doing TCFD isn’t that enough?\nHow does the proposed Climate Related Transition Planning align with other frameworks that members already align to?\nWhat does increased regulation mean for being a leading responsible business?\nWhere has the ‘Just’ bit of the transition gone?\n\nThis peer learning forum is the second in a two-part series on regulation\, alongside the Strategy & Purpose Peer Learning Forum on the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards\, taking place on the September 11th. \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. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, 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/peer-learning-forum-climate-related-transition-planning/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment,Peer Learning Forums
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Responsible Business Network: Achieving Community Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:For members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) who are involved in or interested in regeneration\, and are located in or have a presence in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. \nJoin us in Aberdeen on September 16\, 2025 from 9.30am for a 10:00 start. \nConnect with like-minded individuals\, share your experiences\, and discover new opportunities to make a positive impact in the community. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to be part of a growing network of responsible businesses in Aberdeen. Look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community set up the Aberdeen Responsible Business Network in 2019\, it was born out of a need for professionals who were tasked with driving Responsible Business activity across their businesses\, often off the side of their desks\, to have a better connection to individuals who were trying to achieve the same impact. \n\n\nAbout the event – Achieving Community Regeneration\nTogether we’ll explore how businesses of all sizes can meaningfully contribute to community regeneration. \nResponsible business strategies which consider a community’s needs alongside those of their business have a greater opportunity to empower that community to regenerate and ultimately thrive in parallel to achieving their business outcomes. \nJoin us to: \n\nConnect with your Aberdeen business peers\, to share practices and explore ways to progress your organisations approach to community regeneration.\nGain insights from Shell UK on the regeneration of Tullos\, and the Energy Transition Skills Hub.\nAppreciate Aberdeen City priorities based on Community Planning Aberdeen’s public engagement\, with a focus on employability.\nShare your experience\, on the challenges and opportunities discussed\, highlighting small and practical ways you could collaborate and contribute to community regeneration.\n\n\n\nAgenda\n0930 – Arrival and registrations \n1000 – Welcome \n1010 – Jennifer MacDonald\, Social Investment Advisor- Skills Lead\, Shell UK – Insights on the regeneration of Tullos and the Energy Transition Skills Hub \n1030 – Allison Swanson\, Community Planning and Improvement Manager\, Aberdeen City Council – Aberdeen City priorities based on Community Planning Aberdeen’s public engagement\, focus employability \n1050 – Related Business in the Community initiatives \n1100 – Facilitated breakout session to network with peers and learn from each other \n1145 – Next steps and Meeting \n1200 – Meeting closes \n\n\nRefreshments\n\nTea/coffee will be provided\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Evelyn.Rorie@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Support Officer at BITC for any futher questions.\nFull attendance instructions will be sent before the event.\nAll attendees will be required to bring photographic ID with you on the day.\nPlease note that for registration at the event venue\, our host Shell UK requires all guests’ email addresses. These will only be used for registration purposes and will not be shared or used for any other reason.\n\nFind out more about Business in the Community Scotland
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/aberdeen-responsible-business-network-achieving-community-regeneration/
LOCATION:Aberdeen
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign Opening Doors.\n \nAudience  \nThis event is available to members and non-members of BITC. \nAbout the event\n\n\nJoin us to hear from BITC’s Employment and Skills Director\, Ola Kolade\, around the business benefits of inclusive recruitment\, including- \n\n• Attract talent: nearly three-quarters of jobseekers report that a diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers\n• Fill vacancies: 51% of private sector employers report having hard-to-fill vacancies\n• Improve business performance: diverse companies earn 2.5 time higher cash flow per employee\, and inclusive teams are more productive by over 35%.\n\nBe inspired by our speakers and gain unique insight into the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens. These include POBL Group\, Gower College Swansea. \nFind out how our network can help you tackle current challenges and provide the toolkits and factsheets to equip you to prioritise equality in your workplace. \nAlso\, you will have the opportunity to network with other businesses and the opportunity to speak to those facing challenges in recruitment and hear the barriers they face. \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk 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/inclusive-recruitment-event/
LOCATION:Swansea
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills
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SUMMARY:Race Champions Charter Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Race Champions session offering an early preview of insights from the Race at Work 2025 Survey with YouGov.\n\n\nThis is an online event that will be held on Microsoft Teams. \nAudience \nThis event is invite-only and is open to Business in the Community Race Champions. \n\n\nAbout this event \nJoin us for an exclusive Race Champions session offering an early preview of insights from the Race at Work 2025 Survey with YouGov\, ahead of their public release in the Then\, Now\, Next 30th Anniversary Flagship Report in October. \nWe’ll also be sharing advance details of the Race at Work Charter Reset\, developed in response to these insights and aligned with the 30th anniversary of BITC’s Race Equality Campaign. \nThis session is a chance to: \n\n– Preview key trends and patterns emerging from the 2025 survey\n– Understand the proposed direction of the Charter\n– Share your reflections to help shape the next phase of the campaign\n\nWe encourage all Race Champions to attend and have an opportunity in shaping what comes next. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.ettarh@bitc.org.uk\, Business in the Community.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-champions-charter-forum/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit
DESCRIPTION:This event is run in partnership with Leeds Building Society.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It is open to Employee Network Chairs/Co-Chairs\, DEI and HR Practitioners\, Leaders\, and Executive Network Sponsors. It is designed for everyone leading\, involved in\, working with\, and/or supporting the work of Employee Networks. \n\n\nBackground\nEmployee networks play a crucial role in fostering inclusive workplace cultures and have become vital to organisation’s Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion ambitions. They provide a platform for diverse voices and drive organisational change. \nThe Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2025 aims to empower those involved in these networks\, offering insights\, strategies\, and connections to enhance their effectiveness. \nThrough conversations within BITC’s Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board\, and Yorkshire & Humber ED&I network\, there was an apparent need to bring together network leads from across the region\, creating a space for exchange\, collaboration\, peer support\, and best practice insights. \n\n\nAbout the event\nFrom fostering inclusivity\, advancing diversity to driving innovation\, advocacy and action\, many organisations in the UK would not be where they are today if it wasn’t for the relentless and passionate work of employee networks. \nThe Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2025 is the premier gathering for professionals leading and supporting employee networks. It’s a celebration of the impact employee networks have had on workplaces from across the region. \nThrough tailored workshops and speaker panels\, attendees will gain actionable insights from industry leaders\, access the latest best practice\, and network with peers. This forum will provide the space\, tools and guidance to harness the full potential of employee networks. \nWe are offering two types of ticket for this event. We have limited capacity for the workshops however additional tickets are available for a 3:30pm arrival for the networking and panel session. \nPanel Speakers include: \n\nChair: Ainslie Wilson-Shearer\, Head of Diversity Inclusion & Wellbeing\, Mills & Reeve LLP and Member of Business in the Community’s Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board\nTina Hughes\, Director of Digital Channels\, Yorkshire Building Society\, Ethnicity Network Senior Leadership Team Sponsor\, and Chair of Yorkshire Building Society’s DE&I Forum\nCraig McNally\, Colleague Experience Partner (DE&I Lead)\, Newcastle Building Society\nEmily Bentley\, Resident Wellbeing Officer\, Anchor\, and enABLE Network Member\nVictoria Kenny\, People Advisor\, Leeds Building Society\, Chair of LGBTQ+ Forum\n\n\n\nAgenda\n2pm: Arrival and networking \n2.30pm: Welcome and move into workshops \n2.45pm: Workshops \n3.45: Break and networking \n4pm: Panel and Q&A \n4.45pm: Networking \n5.30pm: Close \n\n\nWorkshops\nIf you book a ticket for the whole event\, you will be able to pick one of the below workshops to attend: \nColleague Network Wellbeing: Embracing resilience in times of challenge \n“Anyone who is interested in making change in the world also has to learn how to take care of himself\, herself\, themselves… it means that we’re able to bring our entire selves into the movement” – Angela Davis \nResilience in the face of challenge can be the make or break of an effective colleague network. Having the tools and resources to look after your wellbeing is as important as a clear plan for activity. Join colleagues from Leeds Building Society for an insightful and collaborative session which will pose the question of “How can I adapt in challenging situations to manage stress and prevent burnout?”. \nSenior Sponsor Workshop: Championing Network Success \nA thriving employee network needs more than passion—it needs powerful\, visible support from the top. A committed Executive Sponsor is key to turning vision and purpose into impact. \nJoin BITC for an engaging\, practical workshop designed specifically for Executive Sponsors. Gain clarity on your role\, explore what effective sponsorship looks like\, and understand how to align network goals with wider business strategy. Discover how your leadership can amplify employee voice and drive real change. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nUnderstanding the Executive Sponsor role and responsibilities\n\n\nStrategic alignment and accountability\n\n\nThe power and purpose of executive sponsorship\n\n\nAdvocacy in action: what it means to truly champion a network\n\n\nScenario-based activity on active sponsorship\n\n\nTurning insight into impact: Commit to Action\n\nThis session is designed to increase confidence—and unlock the full potential of employee networks \n\n\nRefreshments\nRefreshments will be provided. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk\, Event Manager\, with any 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/yorkshire-employee-networks-summit/
LOCATION:Leeds
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Solutions for the Future - Hiring\, Reskilling and Upskilling the Region
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business leader\, HR professional\, educator\, or policymaker passionate about building a stronger\, more inclusive workforce? Join us for Hiring\, Skilling and Upskilling the Region.\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). We are keen to have social enterprises and SMEs at the event. \n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic morning of insight\, collaboration\, and action. This event brings together employers\, educators\, and community leaders to tackle the region’s most pressing employment and skills challenges—head-on. \n  \n🔍 Why Attend?\nCreating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses can support individuals to break out of poverty. A good job offers security\, rights\, a fair income and opportunities for personal development and progression. Yet\, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are far less likely to progress at work than their wealthier peers. For many low-income individuals\, securing a job does not mean upward social mobility; but instead\, remaining in a low-skill\, low-pay cycle. \n\nDiscover how to hire inclusively\, reskill effectively\, and upskill strategically.\nLearn from Business in the Community (BITC) and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) about regional strategies and national frameworks.\nExplore local social mobility challenges and how your organisation can be part of the solution.\nConnect with peers\, training providers\, and policymakers to spark new partnerships.\n\n  \n🎤 What to Expect:\n\nKeynotes from national and regional leaders in employment and skills\nPanel discussions on what’s working in the West Midlands\nInteractive workshop on inclusive hiring and reskilling\nRoundtable networking to share ideas and build collaborations\n\nWhether you’re a small business or a large employer\, this event will equip you with the tools\, insights\, and connections to make a real impact. \nDownload the full event agenda. \n  \n👥 Who Should Attend?\n\nEmployers and HR professionals\nLocal authorities and policymakers\nColleges\, training providers\, and educators\nCommunity organisations and employment support services\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Andreea.Tudor@bitc.org.uk\, Regional Lead 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/solutions-for-the-future-hiring-reskilling-and-upskilling-the-region/
LOCATION:George Street Walsall WS1
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