Archives: 2023

Beyond the CSRD: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

The European Commission is getting more serious about sustainability and joining the list of different sustainability directives, the CSDDD will require companies operating both inside and outside of the European Union to demonstrate their responsibility and efforts to protect the environment and human rights. – What is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive? – How
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Low Carbon Pledge 2023

The 5th annual PwC report on Low Carbon Pledge found that more businesses are escalating their focus on sustainability and prioritising decarbonisation across all areas of their operations.
Elevate Pledge Annual Report 2023

Elevate Pledge Annual Report 2023

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Low Carbon Pledge report 2022

All signatory companies commit to setting science-based carbon emissions reduction targets by 2024, which must include their entire carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2 & 3) and be in line with the Paris Agreement and the latest IPCC findings. Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality and these targets are the first step towards a net zero
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Elevate Pledge 2022

The vision of the ELEVATE Pledge is to build a workforce reflective of society, starting now. The Pledge, which must be signed by the CEO, asks companies to commit to profiling their diversity and to take action to embed inclusion.

How to Mitigate the risk of Modern Slavery

Our objective is that this Report and Guidance Tool will make it easier for you and your company to put in place the necessary human rights policies, objectives and targets to ensure your operations and chain of supply are examined on an ongoing basis, so as to be able to take action should it be

Alcon Laboratories and Glasheen Girls NS – Time to Count

Robots leading virtual tours, in person board games and loads of fun! Glasheen Girls NS write about the fun and learning they experienced on the Time to Count programme with Alcon Laboratories.

10 years of Partnership: Celebrating a Momentous Milestone

This month, BITCI was delighted to celebrate the achievements of 7 companies. The celebration marked the dedication, work, and motivation of both the businesses and their partnering schools.

Let’s talk about Languages!

At Business in the Community Ireland we embrace the academic enrichment opportunities that multilingual classrooms provide. In collaboration with Post-Primary Languages Ireland, BITCI recently hosted two webinars to over 3000 students in 150 schools, both at Primary and Post-Primary level.

Coillte & Duiske College – World of Work programme

Coilte nurtures Duiske College students and their interest in careers in Forestry and Sustainability with WoW workplace visit to a Forestry.

Student Mentoring – Let’s celebrate success

Minister for Education Norma Foley joined us for a virtual Graduation Ceremony for students involved in our Mentoring Programme 2021.

Shaping the Future of Work

Download the new publication by the Worker of the Future sub-group to read perspectives on the Transition to the Next Normal and beyond. Access emerging best practices from leading businesses in the areas of Culture, Skills, Inclusion and Wellbeing.
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BITCI Events Programme 2023

Download the BITCI Events Programme for 2023.
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VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE: Data Collection for Diversity & Inclusion

Drawn from a recent workshop conducted on 19th October 2021. This report summarises guidance covering legal expertise on gathering employee data, as well as practical examples from Elevate signatory companies who have launched voluntary disclosure campaigns.

Sustainability and CSR Dates 2023

Download a copy of the Irish and International awareness dates to help your sustainability communications plan for 2023.

Low Carbon Pledge Report Collective Campaign Reach

Download this report for more information on the Low Carbon Pledge Report reach on 10th June.

Elevate Pledge Collective Campaign Reach

Business in the Community Ireland launched a new diversity and inclusion pledge called the Elevate Pledge in May 2021. Download the collective campaign reach report to see how many people were reached by our diversity and inclusion messages.

Making the most of environmental awareness dates

Generating environmental awareness for your employees is recommended  at any time throughout the year but celebrating  global awareness dates present the opportunity for wider engagement. We have put together some tips on activities and communications for the upcoming Earth Day and World Environment Day.

Wallace’s Story

Wallace is originally from Brazil and moved to Ireland in 2012. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Advertising and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Marketing. He had been looking for a job in his area for 6 months until one of his friends recommended him to try the EPIC Programme: “I’ve applied

Low Carbon Pledge

As announced before Christmas, BITCI is raising the ambition of the Low Carbon Pledge to focus on all direct and indirect emissions and setting targets based on science. We are asking member companies who have already signed up to the Pledge to recommit to this raised ambition and welcome companies who have not signed up

Our services offering

There are many ways in which we can support you in driving the sustainability and CSR agenda in your organisation. Have a look at the full service offering in our new brochure.

Enyinna’s story: An empowering EPIC journey in Dublin

Originally from Africa, Enyinna had to face numerous challenges in his journey into employment in Ireland. This is Enyinna’s story in his own words: My journey to the BITCI-EPIC Programme started with the simple conversation I had with an elderly woman I was opportune to meet at a Job Fair in Blanchardstown, in early

From Peru to Ireland, Sara Sue’s Story

Sara Sue left Peru for Ireland in 2012. She has a background in Business Management, Systems Engineering plus seven years of experience as an IT consultant. “With my experience I thought it was going to be easy to find a job, but I was wrong.”

Low Carbon Pledge report launch

On June 12th with PwC Ireland we launched the inaugural Low Carbon Pledge report at an incredibly well attended event. The launch of the report received extensive coverage in the media including Morning Ireland, The Irish Times, The Examiner, Newstalk and much more. The social media collective campaign  planned for the signatory companies performed also

Cornmarket Group pioneering education inclusion in Ireland

L to R: Germaine Noonan, Head of Education, BITCI, Roddy Murphy, Managing Director, Cornmarket Financial Services, Rachel Hyland, Learning & HR Technology Business Partner, Cornmarket Financial Services Cornmarket Group Financial Services is one of Ireland’s leading insurance brokers. They provide a range of financial services uniquely focused for public sector employees. Cornmarket is also one of leading companies

BITCI & Basis.point launch Mentoring Alumni

In February, Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) with the support of Basis.point funding launched a new Alumni network for former mentors and students. The annual event was held in the Royal College of Physicians, Dublin 2 with all previous mentors and mentees invited. The aims of establishing the Alumni are to provide a forum for Alumni mentors and

The Inclusive Employer blueprint

The Inclusive Employer blueprint is a practical guide to create inclusive workplaces and reduce social inequality in Ireland. It is designed to be a starting point for any employer interested in building an inclusive society starting with their own company.

The Biodiversity handbook for business

Download the handbook to read the business case for biodiversity, case studies and access practical tips, key contacts and resources for biodiversity action.

Zurich Employees Inspire Young Readers

Zurich will be celebrating the third year of their strong partnership with St. John of God NS, Wexford as part of Time to Read this coming September. Principal of St. John of God NS, Liam Turner has praised the influence of the enthusiastic Zurich volunteers have had on the children involved: “As a DEIS school

Abbott encourages Teachers towards STEM

Abbott recently held 3 STEM ‘Seeing is Believing’ days for local teachers in Sligo/Mayo, Longford and Do negal. They welcomed science teachers and guidance counsellors to their diagnostic facilities in Finisklin Business Park, Sligo; Lisnamuck, Longford Town and their diabetes facility in Lurganboy, Donegal Town. The one-day visit to each location is part of our BITCI STEM