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Q: What is the Who Cares research about?

The BITC Who Cares? report calls for employers and policymakers to prioritise balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. This can lead to a more equitable workplace and society where caring for loved ones is possible.

Q: How does the Opening Doors campaign promote social mobility?

The Opening Doors campaign is primarily focused on those groups who are disadvantaged in the labour market because of their background or life experience. These include ex-military, people with convictions, people experiencing homelessness, long-term unemployed, refugees, young people, older workers, disabled people, neurodiverse people. This list is not exhaustive, and a business may identify other groups it would like to support, including those facing intersectional barriers relating to race or gender

Q: How does BITC define wellbeing?

Business in the Community defines “wellbeing” as the mutually supportive relationship between an individual’s mental, physical, social and financial health and personal wellbeing.

Q: What is The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list?

This annual list celebrates employers who have prioritised gender equality in the workplace. Each entry undergoes a stringent evaluation process. A note on terminology: BITC uses the term woman to include all people who self-identify as women and engage with their current or prospective employers as such. When we use the term gender equality, we mean equality for all genders and those who do not identify as a gender, for example, non-gender conforming, gender fluid or non-binary individuals.

Q: What is Business in the Community?

Business in the Community 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

Q: What are the benefits of incorporating ESG into investment strategies?

Incorporating ESG into investment strategies can help investors identify companies that are better positioned for long-term success and sustainable growth. It can also mitigate risks associated with environmental disasters, social controversies, and governance failures. Additionally, it aligns investment decisions with personal values and contributes to positive societal impact.

Q: How can businesses integrate ESG principles into their operations?

Businesses can integrate ESG principles by adopting sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact, promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring ethical supply chains, improving transparency and accountability, and establishing robust governance structures.

Q: Why is ESG important for businesses?

ESG is important for businesses because it allows them to assess and manage the impact they have on the environment, society, and governance practices. It helps businesses identify risks, improve long-term sustainability, and build trust among stakeholders.

Q: What does ESG stand for and what does it encompass?

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It encompasses a set of criteria used to evaluate a company's performance and practices in areas related to the environment, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Q: What are employers being asked to do?

BITC is asking businesses to participate in the campaign by identifying at least three specific actions to take forward over the next three years and share the progress with BITC. The actions should be selected from the list that underpins the five principles, developed in consultation with a broad range of charities that support the disadvantaged groups targeted by this campaign. Learn more about the five keys to inclusive recruitment

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