Responsible Business Digest #2
Stories of Business as a Force for Good from B4 Members such as OSEP, Toyota, Oxford Bus Company, Oxford Brookes University and many more.
Business Beyond Profit; the only path to a successful business
Look around the B4 National network and you will see more and more companies shifting the ways in which they operate to consider all stakeholders as well as shareholders. Why is this happening and how can any business evolve, not only to embrace the opportunities this opens, but making it far more robust and successful?
Toyota supports humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine emergency situation
Toyota has started to provide humanitarian assistance to those who are suffering. This includes direct assistance to Toyota’s Ukrainian employees and their families and to Ukrainian refugees, as well as corporate donations up to approximately 2.5 million euros.
10 Top Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses
Topics such as climate change, Brexit, the global pandemic and even war now offer real challenges to businesses and heighten the need for us to reconsider our buying choices. One choice you can make that will provide measurable value is buying from a local company. See more of the real reasons why supporting your local […]
The Airline offers Ukrainian refugees free travel to Oxford from Heathrow...
Oxford Bus Company is to let Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK free travel on its Airline service.
Line up for 20th Oxford Human Rights Festival announced
The programme for this year’s Oxford Human Rights Festival has been revealed, with a diverse offering of in-person and online events starting on 11 March.
The B4 Academy sponsored by Oxford Innovation welcomes applications from local...
B4 Platinum Members, Oxford Innovation, have generously sponsored the new B4 Academy which will give up to ten local start-ups complimentary B4 Membership, worth up to £1,500+VAT, for 12 months.
Can you chip in to support the Target charity golf day?
The team from Target are looking for support for their annual charity golf day to be held on Thursday 30 June at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex in Gloucestershire.
Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier...
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Healthy Hearts grants aim to improve cardiovascular health by funding charitable organisations that are promoting positive behaviour, such as increased physical activity and reduced smoking.
Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition
Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to receive advertising space on a bus rear.
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