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The Workplace Event
30 April - 2 May 2024
NEC, Birmingham

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Social Enterprise Village

New for 2024! Waste to Wonder World Wide in collaboration with Social Enterprise UK is launching the FIRST-ever Social Enterprise Village at The Workplace Event 2024.

Place ESG principles at the core of your company's facilities and workplace strategy by collaborating with social enterprises. Discover 25 exceptional social enterprises that not only deliver substantial social and environmental impacts but also offer cutting-edge products and services tailored for the facilities and workplace sector.

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Meet the Social Enterprises 

Engage directly with 24 diverse social enterprises and explore the full spectrum of ESG values from sustainability and the circular economy to social value and community engagement. Offering you the opportunity to network with exceptional organisations to help you achieve your sustainability goals and beyond.

Social Enterprise Knowledge Hub

Take a seat at our dedicated theatre space featuring thought piece panels on critical topics such as sustainability, social impact, modern slavery and diversity. Discover social enterprise showcases to see first-hand how these organisations are delivering essential products and services that are changing the world for the better.

Chill Out Zone

Unwind and recharge in the Chill Out Zone. Escape the hustle and bustle to relax in an atmosphere designed for rejuvenation. Enjoy comfortable seating, soothing ambiance and light networking as you take a break from the excitement of the event. Take advantage of this exclusive space to clear your mind, restore your balance and emerge refreshed.

Social Enterprise Knowledge Hub Sessions

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11:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will explore the definition and business models of social enterprises – businesses with a social or environmental purpose. Participants will gain insights into how partnering with social enterprises can contribute to the Social Value created by their organization’s everyday business spend.
11:45
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This social enterprise showcase aims to connect buyers with leading social enterprise suppliers who are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
13:30
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will look to raise awareness of modern slavery within supply chains, industries, markets, and communities - highlighting mitigation work through education and training - and share best practices with industry in mitigating risks relating to modern slavery.
14:15
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This social enterprise showcase aims to connect buyers with leading social enterprise suppliers who are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
11:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This social enterprise showcase aims to connect buyers with leading social enterprise suppliers who are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
11:45
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will focus on how social enterprises can help businesses generate a positive social impact as part of their supply chain and therefore contribute to a holistic approach to ESG strategies.
13:30
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will explore how businesses and organisations can leverage their purchasing power to support social enterprises that are actively engaged in environmental sustainability and climate action. 
14:15
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This social enterprise showcase aims to connect buyers with leading social enterprise suppliers who are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
11:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will examine the intersection of social impact procurement and facilities management. It will highlight how integrating social enterprises into the procurement processes of the facilities management sector can generate social value through job creation and community development, while maintaining efficiency and quality in service delivery.
11:45
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This social enterprise showcase aims to connect buyers with leading social enterprise suppliers who are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
13:30
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will focus on the power of everyday procurement spend in supporting levelling up. You will hear from a range of social enterprises that deliver products and services to the Facilities Management sector while reinvesting profits into supporting local communities and tackling inequality.
14:15
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This social enterprise showcase aims to connect buyers with leading social enterprise suppliers who are changing the world through socially driven products and services.

FEATURED EXHIBITORS

ELCAbout Social Enterprise UK

Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) champions social enterprises in the UK, advocating for their impact and influencing policy for their success. They collaborate with mainstream businesses and public institutions to integrate social enterprises into supply chains. Their flagship initiative, the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, involves high-profile businesses committing £1 billion to social enterprises, using everyday spending to drive positive social, community, and environmental outcomes. SEUK's efforts aim to create a fairer economy and a sustainable future by harnessing the power of businesses with a social purpose.

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ELCAbout Waste to Wonder

Waste to Wonder, a social enterprise, ethically clears office buildings, donating equipment worth over £5.9m to charities and schools. Their School in a Box program, initiated in 2003, supports various social causes worldwide by equipping over 1400 schools in 40 countries. This initiative repurposes and redistributes office furniture, diverting waste from landfills and addressing educational inequity. Certified NCZ Platinum Carbon Neutral, their service delivers significant carbon savings, offsetting operational emissions and preventing the need for new furniture production. With carbon savings six times their emissions, Waste to Wonder Worldwide exemplifies environmental stewardship while supporting communities globally.

 

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