BITCI News

Save the date: 11th November 2014! We are delighted to announce that we are planning a major conference around responsible and sustainable business practices

Our fantastic Time to Read programme was recently featured on Nationwide. Time to Read is Ireland’s first business to education reading initiative.

Two schools from Belfast and Tallaght have won the backing of Ministers North and South of the island for their cross-border collaboration on MoneySense for Schools. Belfast Model School for Girls in north Belfast travelled to St Mark’s Community School, Tallaght, to take part in the Ulster Bank MoneySense session – 60 pupils from both

We are delighted to kick off our new Q&A Series with the recipients of the Business Working Responsibly Mark with Carmel Halpin, Corporate Citizenship at Accenture.

With the historic pace of technological advancements, this popular job interview question has become a daunting challenge to answer without a solid plan – whether you are a student, you are just starting in the workforce or you are a seasoned professional. In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we are delighted to

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic partnership with Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Workplace: Dalkia, Veolia’s energy business, has recently achieved its 3 year CPD re-accrediation result with Engineers Ireland. Dalkia has utilised the CPD platform as a key tool in the creation of a learning and performance culture which is at the centre of the company’s strategic goals. The learning and performance culture creates an environment where

30 Kellogg’s staff attended the Community Fair held at European HQ in Swords during lunchtime on the 13th February. Despite a busy day, employees came to find out about the new Kellogg’s Breakfasts for Better Days programme – a new employee volunteering initiative in Ireland. Breakfasts for Better Days™ makes hunger relief – breakfast programs

25th February – In light of National Employment Week, Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) announces Ireland’s first business-mental health services partnership, Slí Beatha.

All welcome to Intel Supply Chain Connections Event: Promoting Women at the Heart of Economic Growth on the 6th March.

Making Consistent Impact: Environmental Trends, Supports and Best Practice How are businesses in Ireland performing with regard to their environmental responsibilities? How does your company compare? What are the best companies doing to ensure they cut costs, reduce their environmental impacts and remain competitive and innovative? Who can support you on this journey? Business in

The NSAI in conjunction with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Business in the Community Ireland and the Waterford Institute of Technology is undertaking a survey

Our sister organisation ,The Community Foundation for Ireland, are delighted to announce the winners of the sixth Philanthropist of the Year awards that were presented at a luncheon in Dublin last week hosted by RTÉ broadcaster Marian Finucane.This year’s Philanthropist of the Year Award winners are; Keith Duffy as National Philanthropist of the Year for

Graduates from six Dublin schools who are undertaking third level education have been awarded scholarships this week as part of Guinness Brewery Scholarships scheme.

Intel Ireland employees have a long tradition of community engagement and 2013 was no different to previous years with 50,304 volunteer hours being recorded by Ireland employees. In total during 2013 57% of Intel Ireland’s employee population volunteered at least once during the year. A large number of these volunteered hours will be eligible to

BAM Contractors are implementing a new behavioural safety programme called Beyond Zero. Beyond Zero is our vision of a sustainable future built on excellence in all that we do. It is about employees choosing to work safely rather than being made to work safely. The initiative is aimed at developing employees, both as individuals and

Shell E&P Ireland (SEPIL) have been recognised by the Road Safety Authority for their commitment to road safety. They were presented with a Leading Lights award in the Business category by RSA chairman Gay Byrne at a function in Farmleigh House recently. A total of 29 awards were presented at the ceremony which was hosted

A lot of our members each year plan activities in the run-up to Christmas to support their community partners : AIB is hosting a Charity Christmas Market on 6th December in the main Atrium of AIB Bankcentre from 11am-3pm. There will be around 30 charities selling a range of gifts, cards and Christmas treats. This

Business in the Community Ireland is one of the first charities in Ireland complying with the Governance Code for community,

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

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