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Welcome to the Major Summit on
Corporate Responsibility
Transforming to a Sustainable Business

Now is the time for a new approach to business.

In order for companies to maximise their potential, it is essential that transformational change occurs today. Business in the Community Ireland’s Major Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business is a one day conference presenting leading edge and inspirational thinking from the world’s largest, most innovative companies and practical workshops on how responsible and sustainable business practices can transform your business.

Over 300 delegates will attend the Summit and discuss the business implications of sustainability and how companies can act now to see tangible bottom line impacts and identify new sources of competitive advantage. Companies who don’t move now risk missing out on the unique opportunity to gain this competitive advantage as early adopters of sustainable practices.

Guest Speakers already confirmed include: Sir Stuart Rose, Executive Chairperson, Marks and Spencer; Natale Ricciardi, Senior Vice President, Pfizer; Lindsey Parnell, CEO & President, InterfaceFLOR; Gabriel D’Arcy, CEO, Bord na Mona; Gerard O’Neill, Chairman, Amárach Research; Rosheen McGuckian, Group Corporate Development Director, NTR; Jonnie Cahill, Head of Brand, Communications & Sponsorship, o2; Orla Graham, Head of HR, Deloitte Ireland; Dan Epstein, Head of Sustainable Development and Regeneration, London Olympic Delivery Authority; Chris Tuppen, Chief Sustainability Officer, BT Group; Gearoid McDermott, General Manager, Alza Ireland Ltd; Mike Barry, Head of Sustainable Business, Marks and Spencer; Tim Brooks, MD Guardian Media; Andy Fisk, Director, Procter & Gamble; and more to be announced!


Join us on Thursday 18th November 2010 at Aviva Stadium to find out:
• How you can rebuild trust and reputation following the recent challenging times. (According to the recent UN Global Compact-Accenture study, 93% of CEOs surveyed say that sustainability will be critical to the future success of their companies and in building business trust)
• What you can do to gain competitive advantage and identify new business opportunities presented by transforming to sustainability
• Why transforming to a sustainable business can be a source of value creation resulting in greater efficiencies and lower costs
• How your company can reap the reputational benefits of having good practices in place, with 80% of consumers stating an organisation’s commitment to social responsibility is important when buying a product/service
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 What you can do today to reinforce transparency and accountability in your business and communicate with your stakeholders particularly in the social media age


To join your colleagues and peers at this business critical event, register now



With over a decade of experience and a membership of over 60 companies, Business in the Community Ireland is the only organisation in the country dedicated to advising and guiding leading companies on corporate responsibility and sustainability.



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