The Purpose of Business Discover the future of business with Enterprise Works and The University of York's School for Business and Society

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The future of business is purposeful.

The rise in organisations “giving back”, the drive from consumers for increasingly ethical products and behaviours, the drive for Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG, workers choosing employers based on values all points to a more inclusive, responsible economy.

Purposeful business - from community-driven enterprise to ethical capitalism - offers significant opportunities for businesses and communities to benefit by driving social impact, engagement from communities, demonstrating leadership in areas of social responsibility and ultimately, and the research shows this, to improve a broad spectrum bottom line.

Join us for this enlightening event, featuring an array of expert speakers and insights from industry leaders, small and large businesses, social entrepreneurs, academic professionals, and accredited bodies who will share their insight, best practice and expertise to enable your business to take your next purposeful step.

🌟 Why Be Purposeful? Understanding the driving forces behind this transformative shift and why your customers are demanding a change in business behaviour.

🚀 How to Do It: Practical steps and strategies to incorporate purpose into your business.

💡 The Benefits: Discover the tangible advantages of embracing a purpose-driven approach.

For businesses further along this journey, leading organisations will share their best practice around a number of key areas associated with meaningful business, including

Procurement and Supply Chain

Leadership and Governance

Identifying and Measuring Social Impact

If every business attending this event took an extra step forward in their purposeful journey, think about the difference this could make to our communities, our businesses and our economy….

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