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In Conversation with Barbara-Anne Richardson Sustainability and Communications Manager at HEINEKEN Ireland
This month we are thrilled to introduce you to Barbara-Anne Richardson, the Sustainability and Communications Manager at HEINEKEN Ireland. Read about Barbara-Anne’s career, how she stays inspired whilst also learning the fascinating sustainability journey of HEINEKEN Ireland.
Sustainable Development Goals Reporting and Communications
Since the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, four in ten of the world’s largest companies currently discuss the SDGs in their corporate reporting; the pressure is not only from Governments, employees and consumers but also from many investors who are starting to integrate the SDGs into their portfolio analysis. It is being
The business case for the Circular Economy
In the first article of the series we defined Circular Economy as an economic model that attempts to decouple “economic activity from the consumption of finite resources.” We also discussed the history and background of the movements that led to its rise in popularity. This second article now looks at how that popularity has fostered C-suite and board level conversations in many of today’s top corporates,
Inclusive Employer: supporting employment with people with disabilities
The Inclusive Employer blueprint is a practical guide (launched in February 2019) to creating an inclusive workplace and addressing social inequality in Ireland. While many businesses have support for initiatives to promote the employment of people with disability, there is a general feeling that a lot more could be done. This is borne out by the poor employment
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.
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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.
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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.