Archives: 2013

American Chamber launches Social Impact Map

Business in the Community Ireland is delighted to support the American Chamber’s Social Impact Map launched as part of the 2013 Thanksgiving celebrations.

The top three questions on the Business Working Responsibly Mark

1.What are the benefits? Without fail, whether companies are using the scheme internally to assess their practices or to achieve the Mark, they report that it helps them to take a comprehensive inventory of their sustainability practices. The Mark asks about everything from workplace practices to how the company conducts its procurement or manages diverse

Going the Extra Mile

As a part of Transdev’s overall business vision ‘Mobility Inspired by You’ and as the Luas transport operator, we are committed to working towards a more sustainable future for Dublin’s businesses and citizens. Our goal is to undertake a responsible approach through the way we do business and connect with others. We always strive to

Corporate Giving – Invest in your Community

Major employers not only bring business to a region, but can influence and have a lasting impact on the lives of employees, customers, suppliers and the local community. Donor Advised Funds provide a convenient, flexible way for your business to show it cares about its local community and build awareness about community needs. A Donor

BT Teams raise over €100,000 for the Irish Cancer Society and Marie Curie Care

BT volunteers from across the Island of Ireland joined representatives from the Irish Cancer Society and Marie Curie Care at Bewleys hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin, to announce the results of the Great BT Charity Shops Challenge. The Challenge, which took place on the 3rd October, saw 170 BT employees step out of their day jobs

More than 3,400 Students and Parents Nationwide Inspired by Abbott Science Education Programmes

Company Celebrates Fifth Year of Promoting the Wonders of Science and Engineering to School Children around the Country To coincide with National Science Week (10-17 November) Abbott, one of Ireland’s leading healthcare companies, reached out to school students in 28 schools nationwide to stimulate their interest in the wonders of science and encourage their future

Ulster Bank HR support Jobcare Career Clinic

On Wednesday 23 October, Ulster Bank HR jointly organised a Career Clinic day with Jobcare, a Dublin based charity, founded 20 years ago to help unemployed people find work. The clinic took place in George’s Quay and Jobcare premises to support unemployed professionals and graduates. Over 150 Jobcare clients attended the clinic and were involved

Upcoming Event: December 10th- Annual Network Meeting

Our Annual Members Network meeting will take place in the Guinness Storehouse on 10th December at 10.30am. CSR managers of some of the largest companies in Ireland will join us to share best practice and look at sustainability plans for 2014. Celia Moore, IBM, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs (Europe, Middle East and

Schools Business Partnership reaches new levels! 9 new partnerships launched!

19th November 2013 The Schools Business Partnership is delighted to report that 9 new partnerships have launched or are about to launch.  These links play a crucial role in companies’ corporate social responsibility giving them the potential to empower young students to take control of their future. Through these unique partnerships students will get the

It’s Time to Read for 14 schools and businesses all around the country!

19th November 2013 Fourteen schools and businesses are now taking part in our national initiative, the Time to Read Programme. The following links have been established and will develop over the coming academic year. KPMG City Quay NS, Dublin 2 Citibank Ireland St. Laurence O’Toole CBS, Dublin 1 Workday Francis St. CBS, Dublin 8 Irish

BITCI & CFI achieve Excellence through People Certification

Business in the Community Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland were one of 38 private, public and SME sector organisations that on Tuesday the 12th

17 Students from St. Nessan’s Community College in Limerick IT this year – looking at the unique partnership aiding this success

November  2013 Dr Eleanor Walsh, Programme Assistant Manager & Limerick, Clare Regional Coordinator, tells us about a unique and interesting partnership currently taking place that is producing fantastic results…. Limerick Institute of Technology have been partnering with St. Nessan’s Community College since 2006 and this year this partnership continues to grow. The plan for this

National Giving Week 11th – 17th November

The One Percent Difference campaign launches National Giving Week which aims to create a debate about giving in Ireland for the week of the 11th to the 17th of November.

Business in the Community Ireland publishes Working Group Report on Stakeholder Engagement

Business in the Community Ireland has published a report on the findings of a year-long collaborative working group on stakeholder engagement.

EPIC needs your help

Employment for People from Immigrant Communities (EPIC), one of our Employment programmes, needs your help. EPIC supports immigrants in Ireland to become financially independent and more socially integrated by entering employment or further education and training. This unique initiative has to date impacted the lives of over 1300 people from 95 nationalities. 69% of EPIC

Ecocem announced call to action with release of carbon reduction roadmap consultation document

Roadmap aims to create up to 1200 new jobs and an 85% decarbonisation of the cement and concrete sectors in line with EU targets Ecocem Ireland recently released a consultation document outlining a Carbon Reduction Roadmap for the cement and concrete sector at an industry event held in Dublin. The roadmap is a response to

Guinness & Co unveils winning projects in the Arthur Guinness Projects 2013

Almost €500,000 in funding distributed to Arthur Guinness Projects winners In September, Guinness & Co. announced details of the winning projects in the Arthur Guinness Projects creative and cultural initiative. The Arthur Guinness Projects, which was launched in June this year, was developed to champion and celebrate people whose ideas, passion and spirit are enhancing

Accenture awards Concern Worldwide an additional US$3.25 Million to equip farmers

Accenture and Concern Worldwide have recently announced that the Accenture Foundations have awarded Concern an additional grant of US$3.25 million to continue its funding of conservation farming programs in Zambia and Malawi. This grant will build on an established agri-business skills training program which educates and assists farmers and communities in sustainable farming practices. The

Engaging communities: common and evolving practices in stakeholder engagement

Over the last number of years, corporate stakeholder engagement has evolved considerably. More than ever, communities and individuals expect to be involved and consulted in developments in their area. Companies that are involved, particularly in major infrastructure projects, are learning both from their mistakes and successes. The recently published Stakeholder Engagement Report is the output

Banish the Barriers to Work Placements

Work placement is a key challenge for many not profit organisations (NGO’s) running employment programmes.