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The Mark of a Great Company
The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer recently revealed that 75% of Irish people expect CEOs to take the lead on social change issues. Business in the Community Ireland has developed the Business Working Responsibly mark, the only independently audited standard for CSR and Sustainability in Ireland.
What are the main barriers to the Circular Economy?
Our first article on the circular economy defined the term and discussed the context in Ireland. It’s a timely topic. A recently published Ibec study shows that while overall only 51% of their member businesses surveyed understand the term “Circular Economy”, a much higher percentage (71%) of companies employing more than 100 employees and 78% of companies
9 tips to make your sustainability collaboration a success
Our Head of Advisory services Bernadette Phelan was recently featured in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Panorama, a platform providing insights and looking at sustainability from a different perspective.
In Conversation with Paula Kirk Director, Energy Cities and Climate Change at ARUP
Every month we get to know more about the leaders driving the sustainability agenda in Ireland. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Paula Kirk Director, Energy Cities and Climate Change at ARUP. Read about her career journey into sustainability.
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is the network for responsible business. We work with companies on their sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Our vision is to make all companies in Ireland responsible and sustainable.
Join the Network
We are Ireland’s only membership network dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.
Founded in 2000, we support businesses to develop, manage and measure their CSR and sustainability strategies. Find out why you should join us.
Get the Mark
The Business Working Responsibly Mark is Ireland’s all-encompassing standard that certifies your responsible and sustainable business practices.
How do you measure reputation, trust and culture? Based on ISO 26000 and audited by the NSAI, The Business Working Responsibly Mark provides a root to branch review of your company looking at policy, practice and performance in key areas of your business. Find out more.
Business Action Programmes
Business Action on Education
Make an impact in your local community
We work with Ireland’s leading companies on addressing key educational issues. From tackling the retention rate in post primary schools to fostering a pipeline of talent and training educators, we work with hundreds of companies and schools all over Ireland to create mutually beneficial and lasting partnerships.
Business Action on Employment
Make a positive impact for people with high barriers to employment
From offering work experience to mock interview skills and mentoring to immigrants and people with high barriers to employment, the outcomes can be transformative as can the impacts on volunteering employees themselves.