The business case for Corporate Responsibility

12 October 2011

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WELCOME

Paul Masterton Chief Executive Officer

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

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Welcome Opening remarks Keynote Speaker Q & A Close

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AGENDA

CSR is…..

"A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis."

CSR is….. "A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis."

Triple ‘bottom line’….. People - Planet - Profit

The value of CSR in Jersey is….. •  Economic

•  Workplace •  Environmental •  Community

•  Marketplace

CSR Engagement with Durrell

•  Long term partnership

•  Engagement

•  Value

•  Pride

Ways to engage….

Volunteering

Sponsorship

Facilities Hire Training

Development Days

Families, Friends and Clients

Ways to engage - Volunteering

Ways to engage - Volunteering

Ways to engage – Facilities Hire

Ways to engage - Sponsorship

Ways to engage – Families, Friends and Clients

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OPENING REMARKS Rob Briggs Director, Internal Communications RBC Wealth Management

The business case for Corporate Responsibility 12 October 2011 Abbie Cottrell  

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• Introduction to BITC

• Why bother with corporate responsibility?

• What is it?

• How does it work in practice?

• Q&A

Overview

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1 independent business-led charity

29 years experience

110+ partner organisations (international network)

320 business leaders actively engaged

850+ companies in membership

What is BITC?

850+ members

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1.  Brand value and reputation

2.  Employees and future workforce

3.  Operational effectiveness

4.  Risk reduction and management

5.  Direct financial impact

6.  Organisational growth

7.  Business opportunity

8.  Responsible leadership

9.  Macro-level sustainable development

Business Benefits of CR

What is Corporate Responsibility?    

   

   

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The management of:

‘a company’s positive impact on society and the environment through its operations, products and services and through its interaction with its key stakeholders’

Corporate Responsibility

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• Clear leadership, governance and values

• Develop employees & future workforce - build successful & healthy lives

• Influence consumer behaviour via products & services

• Manage social, environmental & economic impacts in the supply chain

• Invest in the neediest communities in which you operate

• Take action to reduce climate change, prepare for a low carbon economy

• Work with others to promote action and greater change

7 Principles of Responsible Business Practice

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   Community

 

       Workplace

   Environment

Marketplace

Corporate Responsibility

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Community Charity of the Year Employee Volunteering Gifts in Kind

Workplace Your staff Employee wellbeing & engagement Work experience Diversity

Environment Reducing negative impact Adaptation to change Opportunities

Marketplace Suppliers Customers Products & Services Sustainable Innovation

Corporate Responsibility

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How does it work in practice?    

Improved employee engagement

Closer relationship with clients & subcontractors

Links with parent company VINCI

Tendering for new contracts

Community

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Cost savings of £281,700

Business growth of 67%, over 5 years, 60% attributable to environment programme

New services 25% of revenue

Environment

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Saved recruitment costs

Staff skills development

Raised profile amongst client base

Workplace

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Absence reduced 42% to record low of 1.23% - saving £156,000

Profile - 84th out of 414 small companies in wellbeing category in professional services engagement survey

Workplace

Higher quality led to reduced costs, expanded markets, increased demand

Profile – stories in the press

Increased number of job applicants

Marketplace

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Transforming business  

transforming communities  

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QUESTIONS

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