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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Responsible Business Case
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive peer-learning forum\, we’ll explore how to build a compelling business case for responsibility.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now 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. \nThis event is especially suited to managers and practitioners working in Responsible Business/ ESG. \n\n\nBackground\nIn today’s fast-changing world\, responsibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic advantage. A strong business case helps companies secure investment\, drive innovation\, and build long-term resilience. \nCompanies that integrate responsibility into their strategy see higher financial returns\, stronger stakeholder trust\, and a lasting competitive edge. Customers\, investors\, and employees are demanding it—are you ready? \nWe’re excited to welcome Wendy Carter\, Responsible Business Lead at Leeds Building Society\, who will share expert insights on embedding responsibility into business strategy and driving measurable impact. \n  \n\n\nAbout the event\nIn this interactive peer-learning forum\, we’ll explore how to build a compelling business case for responsibility. Through real-world insights\, success stories\, and breakout discussions\, you’ll connect with like-minded professionals and gain the tools to turn responsibility into a driver of growth\, impact\, and resilience. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk to inquire about event registration\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-responsible-business-case/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
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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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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:Business in the Community Critical Friends Forum
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive panel of Business in the Community (BITC) member contacts who advise BITC on priorities and direction.\n\n\nThis is an virtual event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. If you would like to be considered to be part of this panel\, or if you would like the opportunity to provide more feedback to BITC\, please contact Paul Archer\, Head of Customer Experience. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event \nBusiness in the Community’s Critical Friends advise us on our priorities and direction to ensure we can deliver our vision and grow the responsible business movement. \nThe panel comprises contacts from BITC member companies from various sectors and sizes. \nBITC’s Critical Friends is designed to be a representative sample of our entire membership\, and gives our members a direct line to the leaders and decision-makers here at BITC. \nOur Critical Friends meet two to four times a year to consider BITC strategic issues\, as well as provide ad-hoc feedback on innovations and decisions. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nContact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for further questions.\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-critical-friends-forum/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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