Category: Newsroom
BITCI NewsNewsroom 2nd Year Students say ‘YES’ to Sustainability
The World of Work programme has drawn to a close for this academic year leaving behind a trail of inspiring events and remarkable achievements. A significant feature of this year’s programme was the Introduction to Sustainability session, complimented by the YES campaign (Youth Engagement in Sustainability). The sustainability session aimed to: introduce basic concepts and […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom BITCI launches Responsible Business Association
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) today launched the Responsible Business Association, which is a collective movement by companies who are certified with the Business Working Responsibly Mark. This Association aims for transformative change to environmentally and socially responsible business models, focusing on leadership, knowledge sharing and support to the wider business eco-system in achieving […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Locally based businesses in Donegal, ‘please take a bow!’
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is celebrating with several Donegal schools at the completion of their 2023-2024 ‘World of Work’ programme. This nationwide World of Work programme engages 2nd year students by partnering them with local businesses who inspire them to reach their full potential by recognising the value of completing their education. Through […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Elevate Pledge Report: Evidence that building inclusive workplaces strengthens social cohesion
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) launched its 3rd annual Elevate, The Inclusive Workplace, Pledge Report which presents a diversity profile of the workforce drawn from 60 signatory companies. Spanning a combined workforce of over 150,000 employees it is clear some strides have been made especially in the area of gender recruitment and progression, but […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom BITCI welcomes Minister O’Gorman to discuss future of employment programmes
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) took the opportunity to discuss the future of their EPIC and Women@Work employment programmes with Roderic O’Gorman TD, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on his visit to BITCI today. These successful employment programmes, funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth support refugees, […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom All-Ireland Climate Action Pilot Programme for SMEs
Scope 3 emissions remain by far the most challenging area for meaningful decarbonisation. We recognise that SMEs play a key role in our member companies’ supply chains making it necessary to support them in integrating sustainability into their operations as, without them, a sustainable transition to a low carbon economy will not be possible. A […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom BITCI discusses Sustainability with Enterprise Oireachtas Committee
20th March 2024 Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) presented to the Joint OIreachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment today on the challenges facing business in terms of Sustainability and CSR. Given BITCI’s expertise in advising, supporting and challenging business across all Economic, Environment, Social and Governance (EESG) aspects of sustainability, the presentation was […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Student Mentoring Programme Graduation Celebration
14th March 2024 Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is celebrating another successful year of its Student Mentoring Programme which had its largest number of students participating ever. This academic year had 35 programmes involving 32 companies across Ireland mentoring in 32 schools which saw 254 senior cycle DEIS students and 240 mentors actively participating. […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Irish Cement continues its 15-year partnership with St. Oliver’s Community College
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is delighted the 15-year partnership between St Oliver’s Community College in Drogheda and Irish Cement continues to flourish. Their collective participation in BITCI’s World of Work programme now includes participating in a sustainability project, part of a national competition supported by Gas Networks Ireland. This project encourages students to […]