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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) produced a social impact report to reflect on the effectiveness its social inclusion programmes over the last 25 years. BITCI’s social inclusion programmes connect companies with schools in disadvantaged areas, jobseekers distanced from the labour market, and underserved communities to create real, measurable change, helping young people to access […]

As technology continues to shape every aspect of our lives—from how we work and communicate to how we govern and innovate—businesses face a growing imperative to ensure that their digital strategies are not only effective but also ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. At Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), we recognise that technology—when guided by ethical, […]

On a quarterly basis, Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) shares the latest developments in EU sustainability regulations. Topics covered throughout this series in 2025 include sustainability reporting, environmental and human rights due diligence, green taxonomy, nature and biodiversity, greenwashing, and forced labour. These updates aim to inform our network about policy changes, stakeholder perspectives, […]

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is proud to announce our membership of the #ClimatePerks Community, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Through this initiative, we are introducing a new employee benefit that supports flight-free leisure travel by offering additional paid leave for travel undertaken via lower-carbon modes such as ferry, train, […]

On 29 May 2025, Business in the Community Ireland hosted a workshop for its member companies to analyse and gain insights into a selection of sustainability statements compliant with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) published earlier this year. The session brought together 25 member companies, affirming that sustainability reporting is a top priority for […]

The value of corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and local action to promote community-level inclusion was the focus of a Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) network event held today. The event, hosted in conjunction with Limerick City and County Council, brought together BITCI members based in Limerick and other businesses and social […]

Large workplaces are a reflection of society, meaning the same tensions and challenges seen in communities can also surface in work environments. If left unaddressed, this can lead to conflict, disengagement, and reduced productivity. That’s why strong DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) policies are critical. Businesses that foster inclusivity and belonging not only protect employees […]

Setting aside reporting requirements for now, (although it is a big part of why supplier engagement has become such a hot topic lately, trade and geopolitics being another), good supplier engagement practices simply make sense. All businesses should know what they are sourcing, how it’s made and where they are sourcing from, regardless of disclosure […]

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) unveils a preview of its latest Elevate, The Inclusive Workplace Pledge Report which clearly demonstrates that signatories continue to take action to make their workforce more inclusive but more can be done.  BITCI, as leaders in sustainability and social inclusion, initiated this Pledge to get companies to proactively measure, […]