Search begins for Northern Ireland’s most responsible businesses as 2026 Awards open for entries
Business in the Community (BITC) has officially opened entries for the 2026 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland, celebrating organisations that lead the way in responsible and sustainable business practice.
These Awards - in partnership with Henry Brothers - reward and recognise businesses large and small and from every sector who go beyond profit to be a force for good.
Environment Survey and Climate Action Report Spotlight Top Performers and Key Sustainability Trends in Northern Ireland
Business in the Community NI has unveiled the results of its annual NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey alongside the Climate Action Pledge Report at a major event in Titanic Belfast, attended by over 200 sustainability leaders. Both reports showcase how Northern Ireland businesses are accelerating efforts to cut emissions and embed sustainability across operations.
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Business in the Community calls for business volunteers to support early intervention programmes
Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI) is urging businesses to enable employees to step forward and volunteer for its impactful early intervention programmes – Time to Read, Time to Code and Time 2 Count.
Currently, just over 300 volunteers support more than 6,000 pupils in 100 schools across Northern Ireland, supporting children to improve their overall ability levels, boost their confidence and self-esteem, and help them achieve their full potential. The programmes help inspire young people about future careers and link the skills they learn in the classroom to different jobs.
Business in the Community’s green schools project awarded SSE Airtricity support
Responsible business network Business in the Community (BITC) is proud to announce that its Generation Green Schools work inspiration initiative has secured funding through the Generation Green Community Fund by SSE Airtricity, one of 56 projects to receive funding across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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Book NowPETER HARRISON: Responsible Business – A Key Driver for Economic Growth
- This month, our host Sarah Travers is joined by Peter Harrison, a leading figure in the business world and Chair of Business in the Community.
In this episode, we discuss how responsible business is a key driver for economic growth, the current challenges businesses are facing and how the 3 Ps – that’s People, Planet and Place, can help organisations shape their business strategies with responsible actions at their heart.
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