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Chairman’s Message Finance and Diary Dates Key Highlights A Word from our Key Supporters Engaging your People Engaging with our Planet Spotlight on our Supporters Championing Responsible Business Since 1989 Spotlight on our Supporters Engaging in the Place where you Operate Spotlight on our Supporters Membership Membership List Our Board

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Chairman’s Message Roy Adair Chair, Business in the Community Chief Executive, Belfast Harbour

At the start of our 25th year in Northern Ireland, I am delighted to present Business in the Community’s 2013 Annual Review, showing the organisation to be healthier and stronger than ever. Membership exceeded 260 this year and keeps growing steadily as more companies grasp the benefits and potential of embracing responsibility as the key to business success. It has been a momentous year in many respects. Our Senior Management Team changed in the first half of the year following our founding Chief Executive John Heaslip’s decision, after 24 years to seek opportunities to develop his other interests. John remains a very good friend of both myself and the organisation and we all wish him well. Leading the organisation now is Kieran Harding, John’s second in command for over 20 years, ably assisted by two Deputies – Gillian McKee and Lisa McIlvenna, who between them have two decades of experience and knowledge of corporate responsibility.

Our three big goals:

In the latter part of the year, we launched what I believe will be one of our biggest developments to date. CORE: The Standard for Responsible Business went live in November, following an extensive period of consultation and piloting to ensure we were providing a Standard that is fit for purpose and meets the needs of companies here in Northern Ireland. Companies want to know how well they are doing against their peers and competitors. They want to know if they’re doing things right as well as doing the right things and CORE enables them to get a clearer picture of this. I predict great things for CORE and see it being adopted by many companies in the years ahead. In 2013 we produced our new strategy for the next three years. Just Good Business will take us to 2016 and maps out our key objectives and goals over that period, as well as outlining how we will meet these. To help focus our members and other stakeholders on what we hope to achieve, we have set three ambitious goals. We need your active support in helping us achieve those goals over the next three years and we will be seeking pledges from you to create outcomes that deliver. The goals are outlined below. Thank you for your commitment to Business in the Community and the responsible business agenda during the past year. I and the wider Business in the Community team look forward to working closely with you in the year ahead and hope you will join us at some stage to help celebrate 25 successful years in Northern Ireland.

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Finance and Diary Dates Income Sources (£000’s) Total £2,756 (2012 £2,252)

Applications (£000’s) Total £2,756 (2012 £2,252)

Finance Report for Year End 30 June 2013 This information has been extracted from our Annual Accounts. Full Financial Statements, Directors Report and Audit Report are available online at www.bitc.org.uk

*Membership NI £668 (24%) (2012 £731) Sponsorship £686 (25%) (2012 £557) EU & Lottery £180 (7%) (2012 £127) Contracts £1,222 (44%) (2012 £837) * Membership income does not include £65k of deferred income for 2014

(2012 £658) £608 (22%) Membership Services (2012 £105) £130 (5%) Communications (2012 £742) £716 (26%) People (2012 £197) £225 (8%) Planet (2012 £459) £982 (36%) Place (2012 £94) £95 (3%) Reserves

Dates for 2014

Awards UK Responsible Business Awards and NI Impact Awards NI Gala Awards Dinner

Closing date 21 February 5 June, Belfast Waterfront Hall

Responsible Business Conference

16 October

People A Big Conversation about Tackling Youth Unemployment Raising Resilience: Protecting Mental Health at Work Conference Mental Health Masterclass

4 February 26 February 15 May

Planet 16th NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey Launch 12 May Deadline for submission 23 June Report launch 13 November Place Be a Saint Day Volunteering Showcase Silver Surfers’ Day Give & Gain Day Cares Shops’ Challenge 4

14 March 27 March 4 April 16 May 18 September

Key Highlights highlights

Recognising Responsibility Our awards are the most respected corporate responsibility awards both locally and across the UK. They recognise and celebrate businesses across all sectors that are transforming their operations by integrating responsible business practices, while transforming the communities in which they operate. The 2013 NI Impact Awards, supported by Electric Ireland and in association with media partner Ulster

Business, were presented in front of a sell-out audience of over 500 business people at Belfast Waterfront Hall. There were a number of notable winners but McLaughlin & Harvey undoubtedly led the way, winning both the NI Responsible Company of the Year and was the first company to pick up our Business & Biodiversity Award.

Leveraging our members to deliver the following: 724 children with improved reading outcomes

262 companies in membership with 27 new members in 2013

279 people into jobs and 614 supported through our employability initiatives

Over 50 CEOs engaged in our Ministerial Dinner Series

294 businesses engaged with our environmental programmes

CORE: the new Standard for Responsible Business

3,867 employee volunteers supporting some of NI’s most deprived communities

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Tony Wilcox MD Personal Banking, Danske Bank

Cahoots NI Math 'a' Magicians Nicola, Caolan and Victoria bamboozle audiences during the Lights Camera Math 'a' Magic show.

Lights, Camera Math ‘a’ Magic for Danske Bank More than a decade since it was first developed, Danske Bank’s financial literacy programme continues to grow from strength to strength. Under the umbrella of the Bank’s Corporate Responsibility Programme, longstanding commitments with local communities continue to support the development of financial literacy among school children. The Bank’s understanding of the importance of collaborative working between the Arts and Business sectors led to a sixth year of partnership with the children’s theatre company Cahoots NI. The relationship resulted in the delivery of Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic, an original interactive, multimedia educational magic show for Key Stage 2 primary school pupils and their teachers. Since 2008 the show has completed seven tours to 362 primary schools and Math ‘a’ Magicians have bamboozled and delighted over 25,000 pupils across Northern Ireland. Each show also involves local branch managers taking part in the ‘Top Secret Envelope’ element of the show. In a drive to expand the show’s educational reach, Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic is extending its invitation to all family members in 2014 so everyone can experience this unique and fun way to promote financial capability beyond the classroom. 6 A word from our Key Supporters

Following a demonstration session in late 2013, Joanne Beggs, Strandtown Primary School teacher commented, “This evening we welcomed the Math ‘a’ Magic group into our school. Performing to both the children and to adults went very, very well – certainly the children were excited and went away clutching their Math ‘a’ Magic books with the parents being very positive about being included in the experience as well.” Maria Sheehan, Head of Communications, Danske Bank said, “Our innovative partnership with Cahoots NI continues to bring maths learning to life in a fun way, and is a central part of Danske Bank’s community programme. At Danske Bank we are committed to ensuring that young people become more confident with both maths and money in order to help them prepare for managing their finances in later life.” The partnership has been recognised by award giving bodies, winning a Business and Education UTV Business Eye Award 2010; an Allianz Arts & Business 2011 Award while also being nominated in three categories in the 2014 Allianz Arts & Business Awards. The relationship between Danske Bank and Cahoots NI truly is an example of how creative connections can be successfully developed between the arts and business sectors to increase opportunities for young people to access and engage in the arts. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

Karen Orchin Head of Community Relations, JTI

Violinist Claire Blake from the Ulster Orchestra with Cynthia Foster who attends the Age NI Skainos Day Centre.

JTI: Partner to the Community Corporate Philanthropy reflects the core values Japan Tobacco International applies to the way it conducts its business internationally. It is how we describe our choice to contribute to the societies in which we work in a meaningful, considered and voluntary way. Our company has a long history in Northern Ireland, firstly as Gallaher and, since Gallaher was acquired in 2007, as JTI. Our factory in Ballymena employs almost 1,000 people. Our Corporate Philanthropy activities focus on helping less-advantaged people and our programmes are centred on poverty alleviation, older people, adult education and helping adults with disabilities. Since 2009, we have been supporting Age NI to run its Advice and Information Services Helpline, an Independent Advocacy Service and First Connect Service, all of which guide older people to access services and participate in community life. Over 60,000 older people across Northern Ireland have now benefited from the partnership. We also support the Arts through our partnership with the Ulster Orchestra, helping to deliver wider community access to classical music through Lunchtime Concerts, Community Concerts and the Move to the Music scheme. Move to the Music has created over 2,000 places for older people living in rural areas giving them the opportunity to attend Ulster Orchestra concerts via a free door-to-door transport and ticket scheme involving JTI employee volunteers.

Our employee-led Community Care Committee supports charities which address the specific needs of the community in the local area. The projects include charities which provide social activities for older people, work experience for people with a disability and training for women who have experienced domestic abuse. In 2013, we launched a new Cross Partner initiative bringing together the charities supported by our factory and the Ulster Orchestra to create a project that delivered music workshops to older people and adults with learning difficulties. This project culminated in a celebration event in Ballymena on the 3rd December with performances from the project participants attended by over 250 people. Another strand to the JTI project has been the collaboration between Ulster Orchestra musicians and women from Women’s Aid (ABCL&N) to create the soundtrack to a new film that will highlight the issues of domestic violence and will be premiered at Stormont in March 2014. We were proud to end 2013 as the Lead Partner for the Closing Concert of the City of Culture programme in Derry/Londonderry featuring the Ulster Orchestra. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

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Engaging your People

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Wellbeing and engagement Supporting people into employment

Wellbeing and Engagement Our aim is to challenge employers to create healthy and engaging workplaces that innovate to attract and retain talent.

The Headlines Over 120 businesses are engaged in our Workplace 20:20 campaign, led by Bro McFerran from Allstate NI, to help employers create healthy, engaged and inclusive workplaces. We have narrowed our focus to increase our impact in the following areas: Healthy workplaces – focus on obesity, mental health and alcohol. Inclusive workplaces – focus on age and women. Responsible workplaces – focus on authentic leadership and employee voice. 8

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Our ‘Diversity Champion’ Karen Pearson from the Department of Justice, led work on the development of the Employee Passport, a scheme that has been well received by employers. Our ‘Wellbeing Champion’, Sue Robinson from firmus energy led on the development and successful launch of our online Wellbeing Toolkit. A notable achievement was securing Lottery funding to deliver a Workplace-based alcohol awareness programme in partnership with Addiction NI and FASA. It has the potential to significantly impact the health and wellbeing of thousands of employees and their families. We have also been involved in successful partnership working through the delivery of large scale events with the Public Health Agency and the Equality Commission, successfully attracting over 300 delegates to the combined events.

Who’s Involved? Our Learning Networks continue to drive impactful wellbeing initiatives and innovation in employee engagement which has resulted in the formation of a Champions’ Network leading the way in this arena. Organisations sharing their passion for health and wellbeing through our Learning Networks included: Autoline; Belfast City Council; Belfast Metropolitan College; IKEA; Liberty IT; M&S; Mount Charles; National Museums NI; NI Assembly and the NI Tourist Board. We are currently working with Engage for Success to drive this agenda further across Northern Ireland.

Supporting People into Employment A key area of focus for us has been, and will continue to be, our work in tackling unemployment. We work with businesses of all sizes and from all sectors across Northern Ireland to create work opportunities.

The Headlines Graduate Acceleration Programme, GAP – 221 graduates have been offered a work placement and 113 graduates secured jobs. A number of member organisations have been working closely with us to provide opportunities. Of particular note is Bombardier Aerospace who instigated a challenge for our GAP team and sought to fill over 50 graduate placements. Citywide Employers’ Forum – celebrated helping 1,500 people into work since its inception 10 years ago. STRIVE 2 Work – in the North West 120 long-term unemployed people gained employment and over 225 people have been helped to become more ‘work ready’ through the initiative. Firstsource is doing incredible work in the North West and has provided over 80 work opportunities for people through STRIVE 2 Work.

Who’s Involved? Over 200 businesses are involved in helping us tackle

the issue of unemployment. Some companies who have provided a high volume of placements include: Allstate NI; Apex; Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; Bombardier Aerospace; Firstsource; Henderson Group; Marks & Spencer plc; Maydown Precision Engineering; NuPrint; Sainsbury’s and Tesco plc.

1,500 milestone for Citywide Employers’ Forum The Forum started in 2003 with a focus on west Belfast and Greater Shankill. Since going Citywide in December 2012, 222 unemployed people have participated in company-led employability initiatives and 50 are currently employed. The Forum is sponsored by: Belfast City Council; Bombardier Aerospace; the Dept for Employment and Learning and Lagan Construction Group. “The work of the Employers’ Forum must not be underestimated. This initiative is changing lives for the better, giving people who are removed from the world of work the skills and confidence they need to gain and sustain employment, and providing a valuable employment pipeline into local businesses.” Michael Ryan, Vice-President and General Manager, Bombardier Aerospace and Chair of the Citywide Employers’ Forum

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Engaging with our Planet

The Big Issue Supporting environmental sustainability We know that there aren’t enough resources to supply the seven billion lives being lived all around the world right now. In fact, we’d need three planet’s worth to give everyone a decent quality of life. By 2050, there will be nine billion people in the world. We have to transform the way we do business by creating new less resource intensive models of production and indeed ownership. ARENA Network helps business address these issues and become sustainable.

The Headlines Through our ongoing strategic partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, we have delivered a wide ranging programme of environmental projects and campaigns, including: NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey – Our annual environmental benchmarking survey was sponsored by Charles Hurst/Fleet Financial and continues to go from strength to strength. Now in its 15th year, there were 120 Survey participants, with 10

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Bombardier Aerospace coming out on top. This year saw the highest recorded average score of 77%, a testament to the seriousness with which our top companies take environmental management. Environmental audits – at over 80 facilities. Promoting environmental excellence – 30 training workshops, environmental management system projects and events. Our awards process highlights and initiates environmental management best-practice in Northern Ireland. The Environmental Improvement Award was won by Ballyrashane Co-Operative for its innovative energy from waste scheme. For the first time this year there was a Business & Biodiversity Award which was won by McLaughlin & Harvey. Its biodiversity initiatives include projects with a global impact, such as FSC timber sourcing initiatives, as well as local actions with communities adjacent to its construction sites. A highlight for many this year was the Seeing is Believing to Rathlin Island. Its purpose was to enable community groups to access the necessary private sector support to develop renewable energy projects. We have been successful in obtaining Biffa Award landfill tax funding to develop a community garden at our offices in east Belfast, which we aim to open in the spring.

Who’s Involved? The following organisations achieved platinum status in the 15th Environmental Benchmarking Survey: Bombardier Aerospace; Belfast Harbour; Larne Borough Council; Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd; Seagate Technology (Ireland) Ltd; John Graham (Construction) Ltd; Linden Foods; BBC; Michelin Tyre plc; Moy Park Ltd; O’Hare & McGovern Ltd; Pritchitt; B/E Aerospace (UK) Ltd; Dunbia (NI); Farrans (Construction) Ltd; H&J Martin Ltd; NACCO Materials Handling Ltd; Newry & Mourne District Council; Queen’s University Belfast; South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust; Compass Group UK & Ireland and Northern Ireland Assembly. “Over the past year, we have sought to Over the past 12 months there has been a address environmental issues across a strong focus on supporting the food and broad front, including climate change adaption to renewable energy and food drink and construction sectors: waste. I hope that in my first year as Chair, the message we are promoting is becoming clearer: creating a sustainable economy is a great Food and Drink Sector business opportunity and one that we cannot afford to miss, if we are to The flagship ‘Too Good to Waste: Realising the leave the planet in a better place for Value of Food’ conference was held in November, the next generation.” in partnership with, Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and Northern Ireland David Gavaghan, Chair, ARENA Network, Chief Executive, Titanic Quarter Environment Link (NIEL). Over 130 delegates heard of the latest policy developments from Government, as well as the practical steps taken by industry and the NGO sector to address the issues. Construction Sector Projects targeted specifically at the sector have included a series of ten effluent treatment workshops in support of the dairy and red meat processing sectors. We are currently working on a project administered by WRAP which examines food waste in the service sector of the hospitality industry. To date we have conducted a benchmarking survey of the waste generated and undertaken audits of catering companies.

ARENA Network has provided support to the construction industry across a wide range of environmental issues. This has included helping construction companies meet the requirements of NVIR-O-CERT, the construction specific environmental management system developed by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF). In conjunction with the CEF and the Construction Industry Training Board we have delivered many training seminars on topics such as waste management for micro-construction companies, invasive species, septic tanks and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. Over 70 organisations have worked with us on these projects over the year. Construction companies that are working with their supply chains to improve environmental management through NVIR-O-CERT include: Henry Brothers Ltd; H&J Martin Ltd and McLaughlin & Harvey. Engaging with our Planet

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Belfast Harbour Celebrates 400 Years Central to Belfast Harbour’s ethos is its commitment to the four dimensions of its CR Strategy: Young People, Environment, Community and the Arts. In 2013, Belfast Harbour supported multiple projects that reflect these dimensions including The Green Teacher of the Year Awards partnering with Action Renewables; The Lyric and the Opera House’s Summer Outreach Projects. Alongside numerous local charitable donations, support was given to Féile Belfast, The MAC, Belfast Children’s Festival, Creative Exchange and Sailortown’s Annual Community Festival. Belfast Harbour made the decision to focus on young people and their future employment opportunities. In 2013 they supported organisations with programmes directly targeting this issue including BITC’s, Responsible Internship programme and the Prince’s Trust Development Awards, offering cash awards to help young people access education, training and employment. It also launched the Commissioners’ Programme with Belfast Metropolitan College, supporting work and apprenticeship placements. A highlight of 2013 were the 400th anniversary celebrations and the Heritage Room launch in the Harbour Office. This depicts the 400 years of the port, promoting and supporting Belfast’s Maritime Heritage.

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, congratulates Kevin Beattie, Belleek Controlled PS named ‘Green Teacher of the Year 2013’; David Knott, Belfast Harbour; Webster, Belfast Harbour’s Environmental Guardian and Belleek PS pupils, Jonathan Clarke-Nailer and Emily Long.

Roy Adair, Chief Executive said: “Whilst the Harbour is a cornerstone of the economy in Northern Ireland, known for investing in business, we are also known for supporting people and the communities we touch. We believe in engaging with our stakeholders and partnering with those we work with, to build a sustainable society.” For more information, contact j.barkley@belfast-harbour. co.uk

BT – Building a Better Future BT’s Better Future programme is its commitment to use the power of communication to improve lives and ways of doing business – without it costing the earth. It focuses on three main areas – connecting people digitally, making sure the company does more environmental good than harm and providing skills and technology to support good causes. Employee volunteering is a key element and during 2013 BT people continued to be heavily involved in many community activities, including raising over 12

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£40,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care in the Great BT Charity Shops Challenge. BT’s other key programmes include Connected Communities and the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which celebrates its 50th year in January 2014. For more information, contact sinead.nicoireachtaigh@ bt.com

Championing Responsible Business Since 1989 Introduction In 1989 when Business in the Community decided to open an office in Belfast seven years after first launching in Britain, it was in a very different climate, socially, politically and economically from where we find ourselves today. The Anglo-Irish Agreement had been signed four years before, but it had failed to unite the two communities and the conflict continued. Communities were divided and it would be a further nine years until the ceasefires that marked the end of the troubles. On top of that, many neighbourhoods were trapped in a downward spiral of economic decline and there was an urgent need for regeneration in both urban and rural areas. Inviting business people to venture into communities riven by sectarianism to try to help the rebuilding process seemed like an improbable if not impossible task, but that is what we did. Through a series of visits in 1990 to communities across north and west Belfast, local business leaders learned of the diverse needs in these areas and identified the unique role the private sector could play in the social and economic regeneration of the province. That was the start of a quarter of a century of growing business involvement and investment in local communities. Business in the Community is now a highly proactive organisation in Northern Ireland with a clear social purpose to improve business behaviour and engage companies in making Northern Ireland a better place to live, work and do business. For us, Business in the Community IS our members – all 262 of them – and the impact they have made in the past 25 years. Thank you for supporting our growth and success in that time. We hope you enjoy this journey back through our highlights.

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Membership introduced in Northern Ireland

ARENA Network formed by the leading business organisations (CBI, IOD, FSB, NI Chamber and BITC) to coordinate business environmental activity

NIBEP launched – NI Business Education Partnership to bring the worlds of business and education together

Challenge 21 – a celebration of education and learning showcase

Charter launched by Richard Needham – Nationwide first to sign

Employers’ Forum on Disability launched

Business in the Community opened an office in Derry/ Londonderry

George Mackey Chair 1989 - 1996

Championing Responsible Business Since 1989

BITC NI was the first not-for-profit to achieve Investors in People Standard Launch of the Green Triangle Environmental Legislation Guide

Business in the Community opened an office in Banbridge

Employers’ Forum on Disability becomes an independent organisation

European Business Network for Social Cohesion set up (now CSR Europe)

Labour wins general election in UK

Opportunity 2000 launched to focus on the role of women in the workplace and campaign for equality

Hong Kong transfers to Chinese rule

Britain alarmed by an outbreak of ‘mad cow’ disease

100 companies had signed the Business in the Community Charter in NI

Greenpeace occupation of Brent Spar oil rig

Business to Business Bridge launched at Hillsborough

Collapse of Barings Bank

Nelson Mandela elected the first black President of South Africa

First Seeing is Believing visits in north and west Belfast

Fairtrade mark launched

Maastricht Treaty- European Union Created

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) formed in the USA

Business in the Community established in NI with George Mackey of Belfast Regeneration Office as Chair

Earth Summit in RIO

1997

Break-up of the USSR

1996

Gulf War

1995

Cold war ended

1994

Poll tax riots in Britain

1993

Nelson Mandela freed in South Africa

1992

Exxon Valdez disaster

1991

Berlin Wall falls

1990

Tiananmen Square protests

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Al Gore releases, “A Inconvenient Truth”

Saddam Hussein captured and hanged in Baghdad

Live 8 Make Poverty History campaign launched

Employers’ Forum established to address long-term unemployment in Greater Shankill and West Belfast

Business in the Community moved to its current premises off the Albertbridge Road in east Belfast

ARENA Network celebrated its 10th anniversary at Hillsborough Castle

First year of Business in the Community Awards in Northern Ireland at the City Hall

NIBEP became independent of Business in the Community

An Ecological Footprint for NI published, showing that we need 2.5 planets to sustain our current lifestyle

Time to Read, paired reading initiative with primary school children launched in partnership with NIE Stephen Kingon Chair 1996 - 1999

PerCent Club launched

Time to Read wins Belfast Telegraph Award for ‘Outstanding Community Investment’

Mike Mills Chair 1999 - 2002

HRH The Prince of Wales visited BITC NI office in Belfast

Boxing day Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean

Kyoto Protocol comes into effect

First BITC NI website launched

Invasion of Iraq by a coalition of troops

Comm.unity Digital Inclusion Programme launched

NI Assembly suspended

Opportunity 2000 rebranded as Opportunity Now to continue the campaign for equality & diversity in the workplace

European Commission adopts a formal CSR Strategy

10th Anniversary celebratory event at Hillsborough Castle attended by 200 business leaders

Collapse of Enron and Worldcom

Environmental Benchmarking Survey launched to survey the leading 200 companies and public sector bodies

The US and UK invade Afghanistan to topple the Taliban

2006

World Trade Centre attacked in New York – 9/11

2005

Foot and Mouth outbreak

2004

BITC Ireland launched in Dublin

2003

UN Global Compact

2002

‘No Logo’ by Naomi Klein published

2001

UK appoints CSR Minister

2000

Euro adopted as currency by 11 member states of the European Union

World population reaches 6bn

1999

Scottish Parliament opens

Good Friday Agreement signed in Belfast and NI Assembly created

1998

Dennis Licence Chair 2002 - 2005

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Barack Obama re-elected President of the US to serve a second term

Nelson Mandela dies aged 95

Aung San Suu Kyi wins a seat in parliament in Myanmar

Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee

Olympics take place in London

Osama Bin Laden killed in Afghanistan

News of the World Phone Hacking scandal

Conservative/Lib Dem Coalition government

Aung San Suu Kyi released after 20 years of house arrest in Myanmar

BP Oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico

Haiti Earthquake kills over 200,000 people

Global recession confirmed by IMF

Copenhagen Accord on Climate Change agreed at UN Summit

Global financial crisis takes hold in UK

Barack Obama becomes the first black President of the United States

Romania and Bulgaria join the EU, bringing the number of member nations to 27

NI Assembly reinstated

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100+ business leaders attended a screening of An Inconvenient Truth at the QFT to learn more about the climate change challenges facing our planet

Three year Business Action on Health campaign launched to highlight the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace

May Day Challenge issued to NI businesses by Sir Stuart Rose

Achieved the NI Quality Award

Research into the effectiveness of Time to Read in improving reading skills and self-esteem finds it to be in the top 5% of such interventions worldwide

BEAM Centre for Social Enterprise opened at Maydown in L’Derry

John Heaslip, founding CEO, departed to pursue other interests after 24 years

Responsible Business Conference attracted 300 at Belfast Waterfront Hall

CORE: The Standard for Responsible Business launched

Won the Irish News Best Place to Work (small firm) category

Michael Ryan Chair 2005 - 2009

Championing Responsible Business Since 1989

GAP (Graduate Acceleration Programme) launched to address unemployment among graduates Paul Rooney Chair 2009 - 2012

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Employers’ Forum expanded to have Citywide focus

Roy Adair Chair 2013 - present

CSR at Arthur Cox: Taking Responsibility Together At Arthur Cox, integrating social responsibility into the business is a key focus. They have braved dizzying heights to abseil off Scrabo Tower and walked in the dark at the Stormont Estate in aid of Marie Curie, looked after the animals at Assisi Animal Sanctuary and volunteered at the Hospice as part of the Business in the Community’s ‘Give and Gain’ Day. A particularly enjoyable activity involves the ‘Time to Read’ programme where staff visited St Joseph’s Primary School on a weekly basis to assist school children with their reading skills. Employees volunteer time and services to the boards of various organisations and ran a commercially focused work experience programme called ‘The Legal Pursuit’ for sixth form students interested in a career in Law. As a result they were shortlisted for the Education Partner Award as part of Business in the Community’s Northern Ireland Impact Awards. With such a tremendous effort and input from the Arthur Cox team, they have high hopes that their actions in 2014 will continue to be something to be proud of.

The windswept and weather-beaten team from Arthur Cox still smiling after the exhilarating abseil down Scrabo Tower to raise funds for Marie Curie.

For more information, contact brogan.cullen@arthurcox. com

George Best Belfast City Airport – Flying High in 2013 George Best Belfast City Airport (GBBCA) is a key strategic gateway to the province, catering for over 2.7 million passengers per year and providing employment for over 1,500 people. Now in the 30th year of commercial operations, its strategic vision is to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment and continually strive to have meaningful engagement with the local community. To date GBBCA’s Community Fund has supported over 80 local projects and has contributed over £140,000 in funding. 2013 has been a great year for the business, picking up a number of prestigious business awards

including, BITC’s Local Community Impact Award, Workforce Training’s Employer of the Year and an IoD award for Leadership in Corporate Responsibility. 2014 is set to be another exciting year as it expands CR engagement across the City. For more information, please contact communityfund@ belfastcityairport.com

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AES Energises CSR AES is Northern Ireland’s largest electricity generating company and is part of the global AES Corporation. It owns and operates Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations. Wherever AES is located or runs a business, whether it is a power station, a utility or a renewable energy project, it seeks to create deep, meaningful relationships with the communities it serves. AES recognises that it does not just provide a critically important service; but also needs to invest in the people and the infrastructure of its communities.

The local CSR programme has been running since 1992 when AES arrived in Northern Ireland and has supported many community projects through funding, employee volunteering and very successful apprenticeship, undergraduate and graduate placement programmes. A recent initiative is the ‘School Mentoring Programme’. This is a very rewarding experience which gives AES’ staff the opportunity to help raise the aspirations of young people and positively impact their academic life

Allianz Committed to Making a Difference Allianz Insurance, based in Belfast is part of the Allianz SE Group, one of the world’s leading insurers and Europe’s largest financial services group. Allianz in Ireland is committed to making a genuine difference in the local communities and environments in which it operates. To do so, it works under a framework of four core themes: Marketplace, Place, People and Environment.

Allianz staff looking forward to days volunteering at a National Trust property as part of Environment Day 2013.

Using these themes, Allianz designed a three year strategy in line with its key business objectives, which focuses on increasing employee engagement and developing the employer brand.

Diageo Northern Ireland Health and Wellbeing Diageo is dedicated to improving employee health and wellbeing and creating a stimulating working environment which reflects the company’s values, energy and commitment that everyone brings to work every day. In 2013, Diageo won two UK Big Tick Awards at the Business in the Community Awards – ‘The BUPA Workwell Award’ and the ‘Workplace Talent and Skills Award’ for responsible business practices. It was recognised for demonstrating responsible leadership 18

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through its ‘Health and Wellbeing Programme’ and the ‘Manufacturing Excellence Capability Programme’ which was rolled out across various supply sites. The team was also Highly Commended for demonstrating responsible leadership through the ‘Health and Wellbeing Programme – You are Made of More’ at BITC’s national annual Responsible Business Awards in London. The wellbeing activities included a weight-loss programme, Walking Challenge, Know Your Numbers health checks and energy management workshops for people managers.

and future career opportunities. By providing them with a positive role model, the company aims to help them improve areas such as employability, study skills, selfefficiency and give them an insight into the world of work and different career paths available after school.

AES volunteering at Kilcreggan Urban Farm

For more information, contact [email protected]

AES volunteering at Kilcreggan Urban Farm.

Some of its activities include developing a ‘Charity of the Year’, together with providing ongoing support through volunteering and fundraising. Allianz provides direct support to the communities in which it operates through employee volunteers participating in ‘Young Enterprise’ programmes, ‘Business in the Community’s Environment Day’ and fundraising for local charities. Its active investment in health and wellbeing initiatives ensures opportunities to improve employee lifestyles are made available to all staff.

public transport schemes. Allianz, supported by Business in the Community’s ARENA Network, has undertaken an environmental audit and is actively raising awareness on energy efficiency to drive its environmental performance. For more information, contact fiona.mcgilly@allianz-ni. co.uk

Conscious of the need to reduce its environmental footprint, employees can avail of ‘Cycle to Work’ and

Investment in local communities is driven through employee volunteering, fundraising and providing resources and experience to support community organisations. It is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through the ‘Made of Less Weight Loss Challenge’, amongst employees who work closely with canteen staff to ensure that healthy food options are available on a daily basis. A football cup tournament was also initiated across Diageo’s three supply sites to empower employees to remain healthy and motivated. For more information, contact [email protected]

Michael McCann, Diageo NI Country Director and Lynn Graham, HR Business Partner Diageo receiving a Big Tick in the 2013 Bupa Workwell Award category from Roy Spotlight Adair (L), Chair and Kieran Harding, Managing on our Supporters 19 Director, Business in the Community.

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Raising the aspirations and achievements of children and young people in schools Regenerating the most deprived areas in NI with a focus on employer-supported volunteering

Raising the Aspirations and Achievements of Children and Young People in Schools The Headlines Time to Read – 90 companies, 380 volunteers improving reading outcomes for 724 children in 96 schools. Work Inspiration – 7,954 students gaining invaluable work experience and over 70 events to highlight a range of careers. Business Class – 14 schools and businesses engaged in strategic partnerships. 20

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Who’s Involved? Members new to our education programmes include: AES; Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; Caterpillar NI; Charles Hurst Group; Deloitte; Legal Island; Mills Selig; Montupet; Mount Charles; NYSE Euronext; Pinsent Masons; St Mary’s University College and Tughans are helping to inspire young people.

Aiming Higher Big Lottery funded project in partnership with Include Youth, commenced in January 2013 with the aim of moving young people from a care background into education, employment or training. Each young person was matched to a business mentor to work with over a five month period to improve their employability skills and readiness to enter the workplace. This year, ten young people completed the programme and we met our target of 70% moving into education, training or employment within three months. 23 companies were involved in making Aiming Higher such a success including: ASDA Stores Ltd; Department of Justice; Equiniti ICS; NI Assembly; Odyssey Trust; Omnisoft and PSNI.

Regenerating the Most Deprived Areas in NI with a Focus on Employer Supported Volunteering

Omagh & Enniskillen Job Fairs

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Over 800 people attended and to date almost 50 people have been offered an employment opportunity.

Employer Supported Volunteering – 3,867 employee volunteers from 120+ companies volunteering through our wide range of initiatives to benefit the most deprived wards in Northern Ireland.

Cares Shops’ Challenge

Business on Board – Over 50 business volunteers onto Boards of community/voluntary organisations. ProHelp – Approximately £7,500 of business expertise leveraged through the programme. 200+ voluntary and community groups were assisted on a practical level.

Who’s Involved? A big supporter of Business on Board is NIE, with over 20 members of staff involved. Community and voluntary groups across NI are benefitting from new skills as a result of NIE’s input. NYSE Euronext raised an amazing £18k for its Seed Capital Challenge – two teams were given £100 and three weeks to turn this ‘seed capital’ into as much money as possible for two charities, MacMillan Cancer Research and Leukaemia Research NI. The results were phenomenal. Head shaves, a pub quiz night, exclusive raffle prizes and sponsored walks helped to contribute to this impressive total. The work of the Building Brighter Futures project came to a conclusion in September. 39 groups and 163 individuals participated in a series of events, workshops, cross-border visits and community dialogue sessions, building their understanding of each other and increasing their awareness and knowledge of other communities and cultures.

Our Omagh & Enniskillen Business Leadership Networks (BLNs), ran two Job Fairs. Over 60 local employers and training organisations participated, with each one offering jobs or other training and employment opportunities.

11 organisations put their entrepreneurial skills to the test to promote, manage and increase the sales in an Action Cancer charity shop. Over £65,000 was raised in one day, with Dillon Bass coming out on top. Companies involved: Asda Stores Ltd; Belfast Metropolitan College; Dillon Bass; firmus energy; NI Assembly; NIE Ltd; NI Housing Executive; NI Water; Public Prosecution Service; Royal Mail and SPAR.

“Business on Board has exceeded the expectations of NIE. It has proved to be a fantastic opportunity to support the learning and development of our staff and enable them to use their skills in a totally different environment. Feedback from the community groups has been really positive and indicates that they are benefitting from the talent and professionalism of our people.”

Tom Doran, Learning & Development Manager, NIE Ltd

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firmus energy’s Commitment to Community firmus energy is fully committed to giving back to local communities throughout Northern Ireland. 2013 saw firmus energy appoint its first corporate charity of the year, CLIC Sargent. Throughout the year fundraising days helped gather much-needed funds for the charity including coffee mornings, themed days and raffles. The CSR committee was also involved in the annual Cares Shop Challenge which involved taking over Coleraine’s Action Cancer Shop for a day. firmus was delighted to be placed runner-up in this hotly contested charity event.

firmus energy’s ‘warming communities’ campaign went from strength to strength in 2013 with over half of its staff members taking part in local community clean-up days in Ceara Special School (Lurgan), Riverside Special School (Antrim) and CLIC Sargent ‘Home from Home’ appeal (Belfast). Over 250 hours was committed to this campaign in 2013. firmus energy has been involved in a number of other community schemes throughout 2013 including the ‘Time to Read’ initiative which paired volunteers with

Musgrave Raises Massive £2 million for Action Cancer Musgrave Retail Partners NI reached a massive fundraising milestone in 2013 – having donated more than £2 million to the work of its charity partner Action Cancer.

health promotion programme for schools.

The donation, believed to be one of the largest amounts ever raised by a company for an individual charity in Northern Ireland, was raised by SuperValu and Centra stores, along with Musgrave head office staff over the past twelve years.

Since the launch of the hi-tech Big Bus mobile in 2006, which SuperValu helped to pay for, 40,000 people have used the services onboard, including 22,000 women who were screened for breast cancer. SuperValu stores have now raised more than £1 million for the Big Bus, and continue to keep it on the road by helping to cover the annual running costs.

The funds have gone towards the Action Cancer Big Bus screening and health promotion unit and the charity’s

Centra retailers have raised almost £1 million for Action Cancer’s Health Action programme for schools, and

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Key Stage 2 children (P5-P7). Over the festive period firmus donated almost £1,500 worth of toys to St Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army. firmus energy’s CSR strategy is fully based on its company’s values; clarity, empathy, integrity and teamwork. For more information, contact asloan@firmusenergy. co.uk Julie Abram; Mary O’Kane; Coleraine Mayor David Harding; Jessica Courtney and Action Cancer Shop Manageress Angela Lamont.

440,000 young people have already benefitted from health education sessions. The project aims to reduce future cancer incidence by making a positive impact on the attitudes of young people towards healthier lifestyles. For more information, contact kate.ferguson@ musgrave.ie

Musgrave Retail Partners NI’s Managing Director Nigel Briggs, left, met with Action Cancer Chief Executive Gareth Kirk to announce the massive £2 million fundraising milestone.

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Membership

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Membership growth, with a focus on SMEs Supporting and challenging members to progress on their CR journey Measuring, benchmarking and reporting best practice

Membership growth, with a focus on SMEs We ended 2013 with 262 members – our highest level yet. It’s proof that corporate responsibility continues to hold strong, and companies are more committed than ever to do business responsibly. This year, we’ve really focused on enabling our members to support SMEs to grow responsibly through our Connections Plus programme sponsored by Electric Ireland. It has been a fantastic year, with Business in the Community members and our wider network providing support to 435 SMEs. The results speak for themselves, with 49% SMEs reporting increased sales. 24

Supporting and challenging members to progress on their CR journey We have challenged our members to continually improve their CR performance, encouraging them to increase activity and engagement. Our members have told us that the Business Leadership Networks (BLNs) play a pivotal role in helping them engage in a variety of CR activity across the region. With this in mind, we have decided to give the BLNs a renewed focus, and will be introducing additional networks in the Mid-Ulster and Causeway regions, bringing the total to nine across Northern Ireland. We have also engaged our leading CR practitioners in our new Rethinking Responsibility Network. This year, the Network enabled shared learning through a number of informal sessions facilitated by CR leaders from across the UK, such as Mike Barry from Marks & Spencer plc.

Measuring, benchmarking and reporting best practice We launched CORE – the Standard for Responsible Business in November. CORE is a recognised system for measuring, assessing and reporting on corporate responsibility activity that works for the size and type of companies that make up the Northern Ireland economy.

Who’s Involved? Adelaide Insurance; Allen & Overy; Allstate NI; Belfast Harbour Commissioners; B/E Aerospace; BT;

Delta Packaging; firmus energy; George Best Belfast City Airport; Greiner Packaging; H&J Martin Ltd; Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Ltd; Invest NI; LegalIsland; McLaughlin & Harvey and Ulster Bank Group. “Membership of Business in the Community helps us to demonstrate to our customers, employees, communities and to all our stakeholders that we are committed to being a responsible bank. We’re proud to be part of an organisation that drives responsible business throughout the UK and Ireland and recognise that being a member of Business in the Community has given us a platform to build relationships and network with other organisations outside of our normal business operations.”

Pauline McKiernan Sustainability and Community Affairs Manager, Ulster Bank Group

Building on Talent continues to be an innovative leadership development opportunity for employers seeking to encourage employees to share their business skills for community benefit. The programme is sponsored by BT and in 2013, companies including: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; Department of Employment and Learning; NIE Ltd and BT have participated to support organisations such as the Cedar Foundation and Care for the Family.

Inspiring the next generation Inspiring the next generation to consider engineering as a viable career in Northern Ireland is of paramount importance to Caterpillar NI. The Caterpillar Production System Simulated Work Environment Training Session was organised by the company with the hope of achieving that goal. It involved 17 students from a broad selection of schools across NI. In an informative six hour session students were given the opportunity to run their own factory for a day by simulating working in a production environment. They made key decisions that influenced how the production line was run. At the end of the session they got to see the results of those decisions. Robert Kennedy, Operations Director at Caterpillar commented, “This type of training day is of high importance to us at Caterpillar. We are committed to supporting the local community in Northern Ireland, highlighting the importance of subjects such as science, technology and mathematics and investing in young people as talent for the future is an excellent place to start.”

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Membership List

Platinum Members AES Allstate Northern Ireland Arthur Cox Solicitors Asda Stores Ltd B/E Aerospace (UK) Ltd Bank of Ireland Belfast City Council Belfast Harbour Commissioners Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Bombardier Aerospace BT Caterpillar (NI) Charles Hurst Group Citi Coolkeeragh ESB Danske Bank Diageo (NI) Dunbia Fane Valley Co-op Ltd firmus energy First Trust Bank Fold Housing Association fonaCAB Forward Emphasis International Fujitsu Greiner Packaging Invest NI John Graham (Construction) Ltd John Sisk & Son Holdings Ltd LBM Liberty Information Technology Lloyds Bank plc Lynas Foodservice Moy Park Ltd National Museums Northern Ireland NI Assembly Northern Ireland Ambulance Service NYSE Euronext Police Service of Northern Ireland Power NI Public Health Agency Public Prosecution Service PwC Queen's University Belfast Schlumberger Schrader Electronics SHS Group Ltd South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Southern Health and Social Care Trust Stream International Survitec Group Tesco The Henderson Group The Mount Charles Group Ulster Bank Group University of Ulster

Standard and Premier Members 3fivetwo Group A&L Goodbody Action Renewables Adelaide Insurance Services Ltd Allen & Overy Alliance Boots Allianz Andor Technology Apex Armstrong Medical Arts & Business Aurion Autoline Insurance Group AV Browne Bank of England Barclays Corporate Bank BBC BDO Belfast Metropolitan College Belfast Telegraph Blackbourne M&E BP McKeefry Ltd BP Oil UK Ltd Capita Managed IT Solutions Carecall Care Circle Carillion Energy Services Carson McDowell Solicitors Cedar Foundation Chesapeake – Field Boxmore Clanmil Housing Association Clarendon Executive Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland Copeland CCEA Crane Energy Deli-lites Deloitte Delta Packaging Dennison Commercials Ltd Diamond Recruitment Dillon Bass Ltd Dixons Contractors DuPont UK Ltd Eircom Enterprise Rent-A-Car ETT-NI Evron Foods Ltd Equiniti ICS Finnebrogue Firstsource Foyle Food Group Foyleside Shopping Centre FPM Accountants LLP Funeral Services NI Ltd GEDA Construction Genesis Breads George Best Belfast City Airport Gilbert Ash Grafton H&J Martin Ltd Habinteg Housing Association Haldane Fisher Harland & Wolff Harlequin (formerly Clarehill Plastics) Hays Recruitment Henry Brothers Ltd HMRC Homecare Independent Living Hutchinson Care Homes IBM UK Ltd Identity & Passport Service IKEA ILEX Urban Regeneration Co Intel INVISTA Textiles (UK) Ltd Ipsos MORI Irish News Ltd ISL Waste Management Ltd J P Corry Ltd JTI Kilwaughter Chemical Co Ltd Knauf Insulation Kofax KPMG Lafarge Cement Lagan Construction Group Larne Harbour Ltd Legal-island Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners Marks & Spencer plc Marsh Ltd Maydown Precision Engineering McAvoy Group McLaughlin & Harvey Medicare Michelin Tyre plc Microsoft NI Mills Selig Mivan MJM Montupet (UK) Ltd Morgan Document Security Morrow Contracts Musgrave Retail Partners NI Nationwide Building Society NHBC NI Coownership Housing Association NIEA NIE Ltd NI Housing Executive NIYSA Norbev Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service NI Chamber of Commerce NI Independent Retail Trade Association Northern Ireland Tourist Board Northern Ireland Water Northstone NuPrint Odyssey Trust Company O’Hare & McGovern Omnisoft Parker Green Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd Pinsent Masons Planning and Local Government Group Portview Fit-Out Limited Positive Futures Precision Industrial Services Ltd Pritchitt Probation Board for NI Progressive Building Society Royal Mail Group plc RPS Consulting Engineers Rutledge Group Sainsbury's Sangers SDC Trailers Ltd Seagate Technology (Ireland) Ltd Serco Ireland Smarts SODEXO LTD SONI Sopra Group SP McCaffrey & Co Accountants Sport NI Stevenson Munn St Mary’s University College Stratagem Sysco Software Systems Teletech UK Ltd The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland The Karl Group The Orchardville Society Titanic Quarter Ltd Todd Architects TotalMobile TR Logistics Group Translink Triangle Housing Association Triplicate Design Trinity Housing Tughans Solicitors Ulster Stores USEL United Dairy Farmers UTV plc Veolia Water Victor Stationery Visit Belfast Vodafone NI Ltd W5 Whale Whitemountain Quarries Limited William Coates Mechanical & Electrical Wrightbus Ltd Yell Zenith Networks Magenta denotes companies joined since January 2013

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Our Board

Roy Adair, Chair Chief Executive, Belfast Harbour

Brian Ambrose Chief Executive, George Best Belfast City Airport Community Champion

David Gavaghan Chief Executive, Titanic Quarter, Chair, ARENA Network

Nigel Gray Retail Operations Director, The Henderson Group

Moya Johnston Managing Director, Survitec

Robert Kennedy Operations Director, Caterpillar NI

Dr Alan Lennon Civil Service Commissioner

Gerry Mallon Chief Executive, Danske Bank

Catherine Mason Group Chief Executive, NI Transport Holding Company Biodiversity Champion

John McCann Group Chief Executive, UTV Media plc Work Inspiration Champion

Bro McFerran Dr Gerard O’Hare Managing Director, Managing Director, Parker Green International Allstate Northern Ireland Chair, GAP Chair, Workplace 20:20

Colm O’Neill Chief Executive Officer, BT (in Ireland)

Michael Ryan, CBE VP & General Manager, Bombardier Aerospace Employers’ Forum Chair HRH Ambassador 2013

Ciaran Sheehan Managing Director, Care Circle Group Social Enterprise Champion

Alan Taylor Managing Partner, Arthur Cox Business on Board Champion

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With thanks to the supporters of this annual review:

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