1. 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)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

11. 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.

12. “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

13. 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

14. 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
On Target to support 10,000 parents

15. Financing, Re-Branding, Social Media Marketing Apprenticeships, Public Petitioning, Licensing
FORECAST REVENUE ONE MILLION POUNDS IN FIRST YEAR OF TRADING

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

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

18. 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