Responsible Business Standard National Sustainability Standard including Social and Environmental Responsibility Presented by Clive Bonny CMC FRSA, Advisor for Responsible Business Standards Green Growth Platform Intellectual Property Office Professional Mediators Association Co-author Business Ethics (published by The Economist) www.orbuk.org

The Responsible Business Standard is Developed from up to date Best Practice benchmarks Assessed by the Organisation for Responsible Businesses Tailored for organisations employing up to 250 staff Supported nationally by the public and private sectors www.orbuk.org

What is a Responsible Business: “One that operates efficiently and ethically; meets and exceeds legislation; and always considers its impact on people and the environment.” Includes SME’s, Social Enterprises, Charities and Community Interest Companies www.orbuk.org

Environmental and Social Responsibility Standards Drivers: UK Companies Act 2006; UK Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 European Commission strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Obligations for Corporate and Public sector New procurement standards for supply chain management Requires supply chain has consistent back-to-back standards The authority must consider— (a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area, and (b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. www.orbuk.org

The Standard is a useful tool on several levels: An internal and external independently verified value system. Enhanced reputation, risk management, process improvement Supporting Quality Marks ISO 50001, 9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, IEMA Acorn, Low Carbon STEM, Fair Trade schemes Proof of consistent processes down the supply chain Evidence of social and environment standards for tender purposes www.orbuk.org

What does it cover? Legal Compliance and operational best practice in: Resource Planning and Cost Management Environment and Social Responsibility Community Engagement and Support Employer Branding for Quality Service Values, Transparency and Ethical Behaviour Business Continuity Sustainability and Resilience www.orbuk.org

The review identifies how to improve and sustain Resource management and cost-savings Broader leverage of community support networks Staff motivation, retention and attraction Wider supply chain partnerships Plus a plan of action to deliver immediate benefits www.orbuk.org

Standards awarded for Bronze, Silver, Gold Certification lasts 2 years Assessment is tailored for each applicant People, Processes, Purposes and Goals Ensures Best Value Outcomes and Impacts Standards awarded for Bronze, Silver, Gold Certification lasts 2 years with a light touch annual review www.orbuk.org

A Typical Review: Costs approx £750 Takes about 4 hours onsite Is validated by a lead auditor Includes confidential interviews Fully reports successes and recommendations www.orbuk.org

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Choosing a local award or a Certified Quality Standard? Both are mutually supportive AWARDS offer annual sector recognition for recent local achievements. Many apply and some are shortlisted. Sector specialists are appointed to judge. STANDARDS are nationally recognised and independently CERTIFIED quality benchmarks for operational excellence. Operational processes are AUDITED by certified trained ASSESSORS. Standards require evidence of embedded competency for future sustainable success. All applicants can potentially achieve a Standard.

“Achieving the Gold Award has helped us to raise our profile and identify new ways of engaging with our stakeholders” Sandra Garlick of De Marco Hunter Solicitors “Standard sits comfortably alongside the Buy With Confidence scheme ...increasing business and consumer confidence” Chief Executive Essex County Council “Businesses must ensure they are tender ready and can validate the standards their businesses operate...for tender applications and supply chain enquiries” Federation of Small Businesses, Ian Wicks Essex Regional Chair

Advice and Support is available To enhance Internal Quality systems and processes IP Asset protection and management Employer branding to attract the best External marketing, sales and service Risk Management for growth strategies

Caring for baby and parents to be Informed, Prepared and Confident Co structure, vision, values and social impact Contract reviews, mediation, cost reduction Awards, PR, Corporate and Public Partnering http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QImDB8C0a4&feature=share&list=PLbW2LHg991GUWRohD5dviaV3bZKMlR0GZ On Target to support 10,000 parents

Financing, Re-Branding, Social Media Marketing Apprenticeships, Public Petitioning, Licensing FORECAST REVENUE ONE MILLION POUNDS IN FIRST YEAR OF TRADING http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW0weFGfQXc&feature=youtu.be https://www.facebook.com/MalpassMarkets

STUDIO 57 STRIDE UK New Occupational Health Service Reducing Absence Forming NHS Bid Consortium

Responsible Business Award, Bid/Won Public Tender, Education / Business Partnership Developments Big Lemon Bus CIC extends into private hire and leisure

Contact Clive@consult-smp.com 01273 308865 SMP affiliations include professional bodies: Organisation for Responsible Business (Gold Standard) Sustainable Business Partnership The Green Growth Platform Intellectual Property Office Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce NHS and Clinical Commissioning Groups Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Professional Mediators Association Federation for Small Businesses