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Business in the Community Cymru is the business network committed to transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive, in Wales.

This is the page for Business in the Community (BITC) Cymru; the Prince's Responsible Business Network in Wales. We are the business-led charity which works with business of all sizes and sectors in Wales to achieve success by maximising the commercial benefits of responsible business practices; and at the same time making a real difference to the people, economy and environment of Wales.

13/08/2026

A just transition means making sure the move to a net-zero, nature-positive future is fair and inclusive for people, communities and the places where businesses operate.

For organisations at the adopting stage, the focus is on building understanding: considering impacts on people and places, listening to stakeholders, and identifying where practical early action can make a difference.

Explore our comprehensive Futureproofing Business resources, produced with support from Royal London, for tools and guidance to help you get started: https://www.bitc.org.uk/futureproofing-business/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_environment_futureproofing_hub_20260810

03/08/2026

What does it mean to futureproof a business?

It means building resilience, creating lasting value and taking practical action in a rapidly changing world.

That’s why we’ve launched our new Futureproofing Business Resource Hub, produced with support from Royal London.

💡Explore practical tools, guidance and examples to help turn recommendations into action: https://www.bitc.org.uk/futureproofing-business/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_environment_futureproofing_hub_20260903

28/07/2026

Could your recruitment process be quietly shutting out great talent?

Our latest case study shows how Wales & West Utilities used our Opening Doors inclusive recruitment campaign to widen access – building in adjustments at every stage, simplifying application options, and investing in inclusive manager training to create a more accessible, confidence‑building and fair experience for candidates.

For responsible businesses focused on workforce resilience and inclusion, it’s a practical example of recruitment that is “fair by default” – widening the talent pool and better reflecting the diverse communities you serve.

Learn more and discover practical actions your business can take to open its doors to long‑term workforce resilience and talent. https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/wales-west-utilities-opening-doors-to-diverse-talent/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_employment_openingdoors_casestudy_20260727

17/07/2026

⚠️ Alarmingly, many people experiencing poverty are already in work.

This highlights a deeper issue of insecure and unpredictable work holding people back from financial stability and wellbeing.

As the Government consults on reforming zero-hours contracts, businesses have a crucial opportunity to help shape approaches that reduce insecurity without removing opportunity.

🗣️ We encourage employers to respond to the consultation before 25 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-ending-one-sided-flexibility-reforms-of-zero-hours-and-similar-contracts

15/07/2026

Is the ‘S’ in ESG finally having its moment?

In our latest blog, BITC’s Social Impact Lead, Chelsie Riley, explores a shift that has been a long time coming.

🌳For years, ESG conversations have been dominated by climate and, more recently, nature.

But a new development is starting to change how businesses think about the ‘social’ side – people, employees, communities, and wider society – not as a nice-to-have, but as something far more fundamental.

Businesses rely on people and on stable, functioning societies to survive.

The issues society faces are a clear business problem, with a clear link to commercial success.

💡 Read Chelsie’s blog to see what this could mean for your organisation: https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/is-it-finally-time-for-the-s-in-esg-to-shine/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_rb_socialimpactreporting_blog_20260713

📅 And if you want to go further, BITC members can join us to explore what this means in practice at our upcoming online event on 21 July: https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/social-impact-reporting-whats-next/

🤝 Join BITC - together we can make an even greater impact: https://www.bitc.org.uk/join-us/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_rb_socialimpactreporting_join_20260713

13/07/2026

In our latest video, Sarah King, Head of Sustainability and Responsible Business at AVK, shares how businesses can turn ambition into action.

🎥 Filmed at this year’s BITC Member Conference - where AVK was a valued sponsor - she highlights key priorities including emissions reduction, tackling the STEM skills gap, and driving more responsible and inclusive business practices.

Watch the video to hear her insights and see how your organisation could benefit from joining a network committed to real change.

Join us: https://www.bitc.org.uk/join-us/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=bitc_membership_membermonday_joinus_20260713

09/07/2026

🤔 If employers are struggling to find talent, are we opening the door early enough for young people?

This Youth Employment Week, our Employment & Skills Director Ola Kolade reflects on a simple but urgent question - are we meeting too many young people too late?

⚠️More than one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, while 76% of UK employers report difficulty filling roles due to a lack of skilled talent.

In our new blog, Ola explores why earlier pathways into work matters, what business can do now, and why opening doors sooner is part of the answer – highlighting practical steps already being taken by organisations including Capita, Currys, Autotrader and Fedcap UK.

Read the blog: https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/britains-got-talent/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_employment_youthemploymentweek_blog_20260706

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07/07/2026

📍Our Pride of Place Summit 2026 in June brought together over 300 leaders from business, government and communities, united by a shared goal of building thriving places across the UK.

In her latest blog, our Community Impact Director, Sue Husband, reflects on a clear message from the day - lasting change will not come from isolated efforts. It requires coordinated, place-based action.

From connecting people to opportunity to strengthening local pride, the Summit highlighted both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity ahead.

Businesses have a vital role to play, not on the sidelines, but as active partners in shaping long-term change.

⏳Now the focus is on action.

Learn more in Sue’s blog, including next steps for employers: https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/pride-of-place-summit-building-thriving-places-together/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_place_summit_blog_20260706

🙏 Thanks to our partners who made the Summit possible: Pride of Place Founding Partner Aviva; our host King's Business School; Expert Partners Coventry Building Society and The Co-operative Bank; Alliance Partner Starling Bank; and Collaboration Partners Lloyds Banking Group and Muse. Special thanks to BITC’s supporters Greggs, Linklaters, and Salesforce.

03/07/2026

We’re proud to launch our new Race Equity in Employment Task Force report: "No Talent Wasted: A roadmap to ending ethnic inequality in youth employment."

Developed by Action for Race Equality - ARE in partnership with Business in the Community, the report brings together evidence, lived experience, and insights from Task Force members and young people.

Chaired by Andy Burnham during his tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester, the 14-member Task Force sets out practical recommendations to tackle racial disparities in youth employment, focusing not just on access to jobs, but on progression, life chances, and fair, sustainable opportunities for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage young people.

The report sets out:

✅The scale of racial disparities in youth employment
✅Evidence on unequal access to employment pathways, apprenticeships and progression
✅The impact of discrimination in recruitment and the workplace
✅Young people’s lived experiences and voices
✅Practical recommendations for government, employers, education providers and local and regional leaders.

💡Download the report today: https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/race-equity-in-employment-task-force/

22/06/2026

Has your organisation considered a mentoring scheme to support Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse talent?

💡Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) is our six‑month cross-organisational mentoring programme, connecting your colleagues with senior leaders from other organisations for practical development, stronger networks and real career progression.

Running successfully for over ten years, COMC has delivered clear impact:

✅ 88% of mentees report at least one positive career or development outcome
✅ Low confidence levels reduced from 18% to 4%
✅ Greater visibility, self‑promotion and career ownership
✅ Stronger cross‑organisational networks that last beyond the programme

⏳Applications for the next COMC cohort are closing very soon – if you’re looking to better support ethnically diverse talent in your organisation, now is the time to get involved.

Find out more and register your organisation’s interest: https://www.bitc.org.uk/comc?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_race_comc_20260615

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