ESG Hub

An increasing number of businesses are thinking differently about the power of their business spend. This panel aims to demystify the role that social enterprises play in embedding innovation, sustainability and social value into corporate supply chains, especially when it comes to workplace and FM suppliers. We will also demonstrate the business case behind purposeful procurement and how it can drive commercial outcomes.

Facilities Management sits at the operational heart of sustainability. From energy performance and asset lifecycle decisions to waste streams, workplace behaviours and procurement choices, FM teams influence the majority of an organisation’s real-world carbon impact. Yet too often, Net Zero is treated as a design ambition or reporting exercise rather than an operational discipline. This session explores how Facilities Managers are becoming the true drivers of climate action, translating ESG commitments into measurable outcomes. Through practical insight and lived experience, this discussion will challenge the perception of FM as a support function and reposition it as a strategic force in achieving climate targets.

Two-thirds of a company’s ESG footprint lies within its supply chain. Why and how does a global corporation like Sodexo find supply chain partners which put people and planet first? This session breaks it down, shares tips for success and shines a light on some real world examples of purposeful procurement.

This session explores how Gail’s Bakery is embedding social value into its estate strategy by working with social enterprise RAW. Learn how estates, FM and procurement teams can build social value into fit-out and refurbishment projects, strengthening ESG outcomes, supporting responsible supply chains, and delivering measurable social and environmental impact, without compromising on quality or brand experience.

Social Enterprise UK and Waste to Wonder Worldwide invite all delegates to the Social Enterprise Village for purpose-driven networking and social enterprise drinks and nibbles.

Join us for short pitches from all of the social enterprises exhibiting at the Social Enterprise Village. You might meet some brilliant new suppliers for your business!