About this Event
Charlotte Skeates, Ringtons Head of Sustainability & Sourcing Assurance
Tuesday 10th November 2026 | City Campus East, 1 Room 403 | 5 - 6:30pm, Refreshments from 4:30pm
Abstract
Founded in 1907, Ringtons is a family business with tea at it’s heart. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, our purpose is to create daily moments of care and joy today, tomorrow and for every generation to come. In this seminar, Ringtons Head of Sustainability & Sourcing Assurance will provide an introduction to the Ringtons business and share details on Ringtons Sustainability Strategy: People & Planet. Ringtons’ Sustainability Strategy is seeking to embed human rights and environmental due diligence, and in this seminar, Charlotte will share how Ringtons are doing this and will provide an update on Ringtons’ progress.
About the Speaker
Charlotte is Head of Sustainability & Sourcing Assurance at Ringtons. The role focusses on both the technical and sustainability aspects of Ringtons’ tea sourcing. She works with internal external stakeholders to develop and deliver Ringtons Sustainability Strategy, focussing on People and Planet. Charlotte has been with Ringtons for 8 years, prior to which she moved to Newcastle to complete her MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Newcastle University.
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The Responsible Business Seminar series is run by the Responsible Business Research Group at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. The seminars are open to and delivered by both academics and practitioners, covering recent research and examples of good practice in relation to contemporary issues within the field of responsible business. The seminars take place monthly, always on a Tuesday evening (with very occasional exceptions) from 5pm, with refreshments available from 4:30pm. For more information on upcoming seminars, please visit our website or email Dr. Sally Wightman at [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Northumbria University, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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