Masterclass: Sustainability and Social Enterprises

Founders and Directors of social enterprises can feel confused and at times overwhelmed as they try to grasp what sustainability really means and how it will affect their enterprise. Despite frequent use of the word 'sustainability' in the media, it is unclear to many what practical actions they can take to make sustainability a natural approach to the day-to-day operations of their organisations.
Indeed, there is growing acknowledgement that sustainability may affect smaller-sized enterprises because of legislative changes that will affect people already in the workplace, future talent pipeline and the need for changing skill sets to increase employability and develop resilience in supply chains.

In this masterclass, Dr Veronica Broomes will explore the basics of sustainability -what it means, why it matters and how you can use a Sustainability Audit to have a customised roadmap for sustainability in your social enterprise. Find out also how to overcome misleading perceptions about sustainability and how to gain clarity about reasons your organisation should embrace sustainability for positive impacts on the values underpinning your social enterprise.

Key takeaways from this session:

·Understand the basic pillars of sustainability and its relevance to social enterprises.

·Gain practical insights into how a Sustainability Audit can help social enterprises create a
customised roadmap reflective of the aims of their enterprise and who they serve.

·Discover myths about sustainability and 'net zero' that hinder progress for enterprise growth.

About the Speaker: Veronica Broomes LLM, PhD

Dr Veronica Broomes is an expert on Sustainability, Trainer/Speaker and Entrepreneur. The Founder of the Sustainability Support for Business service at Peak Homes Yorkshire Ltd (PHYL), Veronica has worked in various facets of sustainability for over 25 years, beginning with Sustainable Development through to research on strategic approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and as a Part-time Lecturer on climate change.
Committed to continuing professional and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with growth and development, Veronica launched an innovative online Sustainability Audit service to help SMEs integrate sustainability for better outcomes, but without it costing the earth in time or money spent. In addition, through customised sustainability training (online and off-line) and preparing carbon reduction plans, Dr Broomes supports enterprise founders and their senior managers along their sustainability journey with cost-saving measures and expert-led solutions that enhance growth, boost competitiveness and foster innovation.

Don’t forget to bring your lunch with you into this online space along with any questions you might have when you join us.

Event Venue

Online