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In response to this specific requirements, the Institute of Ethics of Dublin City University (DCU) has developed an ethics training module, addressing the importance of ethical behavior in the financial sector.
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A round-up of key activities in 2011 aswell as key dates for your diary in 2012.
[ more ]At this year’s General Assembly, we held a special session on the hot topic of how social media can be used to communicate sustainability. We also made a number of important calls to actions to our members for 2012.
[ more ]As sustainability communications is fast becoming a hot topic for 2012, we are excited to announce our speaker line-up for the upcoming Business in the Community Ireland General Assembly Meeting
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The Ireland-U.S. Council presented its Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2011 to Kieran McGowan, Chairman of CRH plc and former Chief Executive of Ireland’s Industrial Development Agency to mark his notable and important achievements in building the business bonds and commercial connections between America and Ireland during his varied and successful business career.
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The Schools’ Business Partnership and Business Working Responsibly Mark were presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs.
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FOUR COMPANIES were yesterday honoured as the first recipients of the “Business Working Responsibly” Mark at the fourth annual CEO forum hosted by Business in the Community.
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Over 100 Irish Business Leaders Gather for Announcement of First Certified Responsible Companies in Ireland
[ more ]In a year of fluctuating global and domestic economies, one in four CEOs say that a responsible business agenda will deliver sustainable, long-term growth for their business, according to the Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), 2011 Responsible Ireland Survey.
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The countdown is very much on to National CR Week 2011. The launch, this coming Tuesday 4th October is kindly hosted by PwC.
[ more ]Forbes tell us how shareholders ARE paying attention and as such, CSR policies can make a big difference to the bottom line, single or triple.
[ more ]Think Big ambassador, GAA Star Dónal Óg Cusack launches new O2 Corporate Responsibility report in Dublin today.
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BITCI is delighted to announce that Matheson Ormsby Prentice are the second top Irish law firm to join the network for responsible business.
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The OPEN HOUSE initiative offers people of all backgrounds an opportunity to access world class theatre during the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival.
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Business in the Community Ireland has two opportunities for World of Difference Applicants.
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Volunteer Ireland is calling on all volunteering-involving organisations to take part in this unique national event. The EYV Roadshow is a free week-long public event: it’s a volunteering recruitment fair, a chance to promote and celebrate the work that your organisation does and a expo highlighting the great value of voluntary activity in Ireland.
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BITCI are delighted to announce that Accenture are the newest company to join our member network.
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Chambers Ireland has today (10/08/11) announced the shortlist for the 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Now in their eighth year, the Awards continue to go from strength to strength with more new companies entering this year.
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Smurfit Kappa Group plc (‘SKG’ or the ‘Group’), one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and Latin America, announces the publication of its annual Sustainable Development Report for the year 2010.
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State Street announced the release of its 2010 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, marking seven consecutive years that State Street has publicly reported on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
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According to by Trust Across America™, the efforts of the people listed are important as they set a new benchmark on the way we do business.
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Ireland is one of the best countries globally for promoting corporate social responsibility in the workplace, a new survey from accountancy firm Grant Thornton reveals
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Good luck to Martin, Jonathan and all the team over at M&S Ireland taking on the 5 Peaks Challenge next week!
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BT Group has appointed Niall Dunne as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to lead the company’s worldwide climate change and sustainable development strategy.
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BITCI are delighted to announce leading Irish law firm McCann FitzGerald as the first member company from the legal sector here in Ireland.
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The European Network Corporate Engagement Forum in the Clinton Institute for American Studies in UCD will take place on Wednesday June 1st.
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The Schools’ Business Partnership announced that 62% of Irish people believe a business mentor could help students with school completion.
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Microsoft Ireland also offering two NGO organisations the opportunity to be mentored for 1 year on cloud computing technology.
Announcement made at 'Partnering for Success - conference for non-profits and corporates to share technology skills
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There is only one week left for your company to be involved in the prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2011.
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Our very own Tomas Sercovich, Membership Services Manager at BITCI chats to Ellen Gunning on Mediascope about the Business Working Responsibly Mark - Ireland's first certification for responsible and sustainable business practice.
[ more ]Congratulations to all our members who received honours at the recent Green Awards and Grad Ireland Awards
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We would just like to say a big congratulations to our Community Foundation staff member Mary Bradshaw who has been shortlisted for a Friends of the Elderly Award.
[ more ]On April 6th William Connolly, Governor of Wheatfield Prison hosted a private breakfast for invited guests of Business in the Community. Fifteen delegates participated and included representatives from BITCI member companies, Elan, Intel, John Sisk and Sodexo as well as other partner companies. This unique event took place in the prison. The aim of the visit was to highlight the links between unemployment, re-offending and the impacts on individuals, communities and the wider society
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Chambers Ireland announced that nominations for the 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards are open.
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BITCI is delighted to announce that Abbott Ireland has been selected as the overall winner in the Irish Employee Volunteering Awards.
[ more ]On Thursday January 20th at 2.00pm in the European Commission, 18 Dawson Street, Volunteering Ireland is hosting a briefing session for companies on the meaning of the European Year of Volunteering.
[ more ]A survey of 100 of Ireland's top CEOs has revealed that 86% believe that Corporate Responsibility can play a major role in rebuilding Ireland's corporate reputation. [ more ]
Over 3,000 community and voluntary organisations were supported by businesses in Ireland in 2009. €14 million was given in cash donations and 94,000 volunteer hours were donated by employees. This is the information being depicted on the first ever interactive online map to display the impact that businesses are having on communities around Ireland. [ more ]
The 2010 Edelman goodpurpose Consumer Study reveals four-year trend of personal commitment to social issues and high expectations of brands and companies to do even more. [ more ]
What would you do if you could donate yourself to charity for three months? This could be your chance to find out. Vodafone Ireland Foundation's World of Difference programme is offering 30 people the opportunity to take a 3-month paid placement with an Irish charity of their choice. This is the chance to donate more than money; it's the chance to donate yourself. [ more ]
In this month's edition: National Corporate Responsibility Week 2010; Summit on Corporate Responsibility; Community Foundation for Ireland's Womens Fund; BITCI Member Companies showcase best practice in CR in Brussels and lots of news from members Abbott, Aviva, O2, Boots, KPMG, Vodafone and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. [ more ]
The Irish Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change urges the Government to agree and publish the Climate Change Leglislation Bill as soon as possible. For business, the law will improve the clarity and certainty of government policy and the group would like to see it enacted this year. [ more ]
The Arthur Guinness Fund has re-opened for applications from social entrepreneurs around Ireland, with up to €1 million available to social entrepreneurs who have projects that are innovative, impactful and sustainable. [ more ]
Vodafone Ireland has launched its new environmental report, The Journey to Sustainability, with Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Eamon Ryan T.D. Highlighted in the report is Vodafone's achievement in reducing its CO2 emissions by 34 per cent one year earlier than expected. [ more ]
In this month's edition: CSR Awards 2010 Winners; Board changes at BITCI; Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility Update; BITCI launch submission on Green Public Procurement and lots of news from members BT, IBM, KPMG, Intel, Marks & Spencer and Bank of Ireland. [ more ]
BITCI member company Vodafone Ireland were last night (16/09/10) presented with the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards in recognition of their sustained commitment to CSR. [ more ]
Further to the Department of Environment conference “Green Public Procurement - Lead the Change” in May 2010 and the launch of the Consultation on developing a Green Public Procurement National Action Plan, Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) prepared this submission. [ more ]
This month, we will focus on one our member companies and sponsor of the Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility, Deloitte. [ more ]
In this month's edition: Register now for the Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business; next in our Members in Focus series, Pat Cullen Managing Partner of Deloitte in Ireland discusses their approach to responsible business... [ more ]
In this month's edition: Registration now open for the Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business; next in our Members in Focus series, Craig Skelton General Manager of Abbott Ireland speaks to us about their commitment to corporate responsibility... [ more ]
This month we will focus on a Business in the Community Ireland member company and one of our Summit on Corporate Responsibility 2010 sponsors, Abbott. [ more ]
Congratulations to member company Abbott Ireland on receiving a European Business Award for best environmental management. [ more ]
The year 2009 marked a milestone in the long history of Danone's economic and social agenda, read more about this in their 2009 interactive report. [ more ]
Assists over 5000 former offenders to re-integrate into society through employment or training and education [ more ]
In this month's edition: We announce the sponsors for our Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business, we talk to Intel about their CSR in our brand new Members in Focus section, the CSR Awards shortlist is announced and we have lots of news from members Irish Life & Permanent, Marks and Spencer, KBC Bank, IBM, Abbott, BT, Sodexo, ESB and much more. [ more ]
This month we will focus on a Business in the Community Ireland member company and one of our Summit on Corporate Responsibility 2010 sponsors, Intel. [ more ]
Now in their seventh year the Awards continue to grow with this year's applications reaching a record high level - up 25% on last year. The Awards are partnered with Business in the Community Ireland, run in association with the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, and kindly sponsored by Peninsula Business Services and Chamber HR. [ more ]
Our sister organisation, The Community Foundation for Ireland is calling on everyone around the country to make their nominations now for the 2010 Irish Philanthropist of the Year Awards. [ more ]
On 3rd June 2010, eircom hosted the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run at their head office in Heuston South Quarter. [ more ]
Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey, TD today called for action from businesses to address the issue of carbon emissions through travel to workplace practices within their organisations. [ more ]
In this month's edition: Why it makes good sense for Business & Communities to work together, Abbott wins award for progressive employment practices, BITCI partners in national launch of 'Smarter Travel Workplaces' scheme, Member Spotlights and much more. [ more ]
Click here to listen to a podcast of today's coverage of our innovative social inclusion programme The Linkage Service on RTE Radio News at One [ more ]
Pat Carey T.D., Minister at the Department of Community, Equality And Rural Affairs launched an innovative new guide entitled, “Communities and Business Working Together” at an event in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin. [ more ]
April 2010 edition of BITCI's CR News Monthly - Ireland's only dedicated newsletter on corporate responsibility issues. [ more ]
Today at a special celebration event in Dublin, the latest 243 participants of one of these programmes, the Student Mentoring Programme, received their certificates of completion. [ more ]
Collaborative healthcare programme between Pfizer, Sodexo, Glanbia and Dodder Valley Partnership to tackle major social issue of health, well being and nutrition [ more ]
The 2010 Colloquium take place in St. Petersburg on 20-21 September on the topic of “Corporate Responsibility and Emerging Markets”. [ more ]
Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security visit BITCI member company Intel Ireland to see best practice in innovation to combat climate change and drive energy efficiency. [ more ]
March 2010 edition of BITCI's CR News Monthly - Ireland's only dedicated newsletter on corporate responsibility issues. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) welcomes the active involvement of many of its members in tomorrow's Earth Hour initiative. [ more ]
Nominations for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards are now open. [ more ]
Congratulations to our member companies AIB, Abbott Vascular, Eircom and Microsoft who were among the 38 companies selected and shortlisted for the O2 Ability Awards! [ more ]
Our sister organisation, The Community Foundation for Ireland is delighted to present its new look website to correspond with its 10 Year Anniversary - www.communityfoundation.ie [ more ]
The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award Fund is an annual award available throughout Ireland that aims to help the community and voluntary sector reach sustainability. Closing date for applications is March 19th 2010! [ more ]
February 2010 edition of BITCI's CR News Monthly - Ireland's only dedicated newsletter on corporate responsibility issues. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland is delighted to announce that Co Monaghan High Support Process (HSP), a forum which includes The Linkage Service, was recently highly commended at the AONTAS STAR Awards 2010. [ more ]
To mark the 10th anniversary of BITCI, Ireland's only dedicated corporate responsibility advisory group, and to provide the most cutting edge, up to date information on the need to transform how we do business, we are delighted to announce this Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility. [ more ]
Congratulations to our 15 members shortlisted for this year's Green Awards. They include Diageo, Microsoft, Irish Life & Permanent, Abbott, Glanbia, Intel, O2, Wyeth, Vodafone, Dell, AIB, Ulster Bank, State Street, KPMG and Deloitte. [ more ]
January edition of BITCI's CR News Monthly - Ireland's only dedicated newsletter on corporate responsibility issues. [ more ]
BITCI and BT Ireland held a very successful member networking event today, Wednesday 27th January. ‘What happens next? - Sustainability post-Copenhagen' - Dr Chris Tuppen, keynote speaker presentation now online [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland members have acted quickly to respond to the urgent need of Haitian people. [ more ]
We are asking our members and partners to join recovery efforts around the world to assist the Haiti appeal. Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities. [ more ]
Each Christmas, member companies of Business in the Community Ireland demonstrate huge support for charities and local community groups and this is a reflection of their ongoing engagement with groups throughout the year. [ more ]
Today saw the official launch of the 158th link of the Schools' Business Partnership (SBP) programme at a reception held in Beneavin College, Finglas, Dublin. [ more ]
BITCI Member Irish Life has been named as the best company in the world for using jargon-free language in an award chosen by the UK's Plain English campaign. [ more ]
The Green Report 2009, launched today, presents the views of 100 of Ireland's top business leaders as put forward at the recent BITCI CEO Forum on Climate Change. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland's Annual General Assembly for members took place on Wednesday 9th December, kindly hosted by member company Diageo. [ more ]
Chantal Mc Cabe of Social Innovations Ireland follows in the footsteps of JP McManus and Declan Ryan as Ireland's National Philanthropist of the Year for 2009. John Clarke wins International Philanthropist of the Year for his work with ‘Friends in Ireland' and Cathal Mc Carthy is awarded the Local Philanthropist of the Year for his work in County Monaghan. [ more ]
This seminar was held earlier today in association with Edelman and The Marketing Institute. This morning's seminar also included the Launch of the 3rd Edelman goodpurpose Study. [ more ]
November edition of our new look CR News Monthly - Ireland's only dedicated newsletter on corporate responsibility issues. [ more ]
Over 100 CEO's from Ireland's top companies today convened at Collins Barracks to discuss a collaborative business response to climate change. The forum which is hosted by Business in the Community Ireland is part of National Corporate Responsibility Week 2009. [ more ]
Ireland's first exhibition on corporate responsibility now available on Flickr. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland's unique collaboration, entitled EPIC ‘Employment for People from Immigrant Communities' was, at today's most recent graduation ceremony, recognised by Minister for Integration, John Curran TD for its successful contribution to social inclusion. [ more ]
Business in the Community's annual collection of best practice case studies from member companies launched today with 30 new positive impact stories. [ more ]
Employees from 25 member companies are today recognised for their outstanding contribution to society and to their workplace. [ more ]
Click here for latest edition of CR News monthly! [ more ]
Abbott Ireland has won the Overall Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Chambers Ireland's President's Awards for CSR. [ more ]
Irish corporate leaders take a unique step by coming together to present plans and recommendations to Government on climate change. The Irish Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change is an initiative of Business in the Community Ireland, Friends of the Earth and Vodafone. [ more ]
Smurfit Kappa Group has been a member of Business in the Community Ireland since 2006. This is their second Sustainable Development Report. [ more ]
Corporate Responsibility is essential to how we do business in this country. Click here to view some videos on the topic. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland welcomes CRH's latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. [ more ]
Ireland's award programme to celebrate the efforts of Irish businesses in tackling climate change, is now open for entries. [ more ]
Click here to view our latest edition of CR News Monthly. [ more ]
The 2009 Chambers Ireland President's Awards for CSR in association with Business in the Community Ireland will take place on Thursday 24th September 2009 in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. [ more ]
The Government today announced its response to the Ideas Campaign and will immediately implement 17 ideas included in the action plan. [ more ]
Subscribe to the new BITCI YouTube channel and access Business in the Community Ireland's videos on Corporate Responsibility in Ireland. [ more ]
Chambers Ireland has today (13/07/09) unveiled the shortlist for the sixth annual President's Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility. Congratulations to the 22 member companies of Business in the Community Ireland who were successfully shortlisted! [ more ]
At the annual BITCUK Awards for Excellence on 6th July 2009, IBM earned the award for World Community Grid (WCG), its application of technical expertise devoted to humanitarian research. [ more ]
Corporate Responsibility is essential to how we do business in this country. We have asked some of our Board members, drawn for Ireland's leading companies and associations, to talk about the importance of remaining committed to responsible business practices in this current climate. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of our 3rd annual CR Report. [ more ]
Ireland hosts International Forum on Philanthropy as BITCI's sister organisation, the Community Foundation for Ireland launch the 2009 Philanthropist of the Year Awards. [ more ]
Our partner organisation in Spain, the Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad, a non-profit CSR awareness body, has recently launched a leading publication on best practice case studies in corporate responsibility in large Spanish and multinational companies. [ more ]
BITCI member company Irish Life & Permanent plc launched last month their 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report. [ more ]
On May 20th, BITCI organised a ground-breaking seminar on water management for business, hosted by IBM Ireland. Presentations now available [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland, today announced that 27 of Ireland's top companies have dedicated over 10,600 employee work hours to the Schools Business Partnership's Student Mentoring Programme, since inception in 2001. [ more ]
May 13th: Business in the Community Ireland's Chair, Kieran McGowan and Tomas Sercovich, Senior CR consultant today made a presentation to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade & Employment. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland outlined the work to date on efforts aimed at aligning government and business in order to tackle climate change [ more ]
The 2007/2008 Annual Report of Business in the Community Ireland's Linkage Programme will be officially launched today (Wednesday, 29th April) at 1.30pm. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland welcomes the Carbon Management Tool Wednesday April 29th: A comprehensive Irish developed Carbon Management Tool (CMT) was launched today for organisations in Ireland to assist them in managing their carbon, cutting their costs and improving their competitiveness. Available at www.change.ie the tool is a free online application, developed by Change campaign as part of the Government's commitment to tackling climate change and lowering carbon emissions. [ more ]
Mayo school is the latest to be linked through Schools' Business Partnership programme [ more ]
According to a new survey issued today by Business in the Community Ireland, major opportunity exists for companies to gain a competitive advantage if they communicate their social and environmental responsibilities. [ more ]
The European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS) is pleased to launch the Call for Contributions for its 8th Annual Colloquium at IESE Business School. [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland today launched ‘Green Ireland: The Business of Climate Change', a report highlighting the need for transformational change in Ireland in order to address climate change. [ more ]
BITCI welcomes The Ideas Campaign, an initiative launched on March 5th 2009 to stimulate economic recovery and focus on solutions to Ireland's economic problems. [ more ]
12 members of Business in the Community Ireland were named Best Workplaces in Ireland 2009 at the Great Place to Work Awards in Dublin on Wednesday 25th February 2009. [ more ]
Chambers Ireland has today announced that nominations for the sixth annual President's Awards for CSR are now open. [ more ]
This year Work Life Balance Day is Friday, 27th February 2009 [ more ]
Business in the Community Ireland has collated a number of thought pieces and online resources outlining the importance of Corporate Responsibility in a downturn. [ more ]
This award will be made to an organisation within the community and voluntary sector working either in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or on a cross-border basis. [ more ]
BITCI wishes all our members, partners and colleagues a very Happy and Peaceful New Year. [ more ]
