Really excited to start judging entries for the and see some of the amazing submissions that have come in. Proud to be part of an awards programme that doesn't tolerate greenwashing, and ensures the real #sustainability heroes get the recognition they deserve!
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Rick Benfield
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Travel. Play. Laugh. Create positive impact. #socialenterpriseisthefuture Founder co-founder | Award winner | #FRSA
London, EnglandJoined August 2015
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Why did a climate activist interrupt a snooker match?
What's the strategy here? THREAD:
#JustStopOil
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“We must not stand by and help new fossil fuel projects into existence.”
Our Executive Director, , explains the importance of the Barristers’ Declaration of Conscience, which was launched today with :
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"What are those sleeves?!"
Ahead of 's trip to in the tonight, here's the full story behind the red and blue striped sleeves that got the football world talking about climate change.
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If you missed the ‘Do's & Don'ts of Award Writing’ webinar with GGA founder & judges & , catch up with their advice & insights here youtu.be/TqTGwlwA8SU. Entries for the 2023 GGAs open on 1 February.
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F me. Seriously. This is still the level we have to deal with. When you work in the sustainability world you are in a bubble..its good to poke you head out the bubble and realise we still have a long way to go...
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Fantastic responses to some pretty shocking "interviewing" 
#DontLookUp #RichardMadeley @GaryLineker #JustStopOil
#DontLookUp #RichardMadeley @GaryLineker #JustStopOil
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Looking forward to discussing my meandering career path towards impact on Thursday with
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Next @QuartzAtWork
From Anywhere workshop is Dec 9th at 4pm UK on How to work social impact into your career, inc. panelists from law, startups, NGOs, @BCorporation and more @rick_benfield @LamiInsurtech @daiannatweets
moretimehttps://quartzatworkfromanywhere.splashthat.com/
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As always - loved being involved with the - evaluating the leading sustainable SMEs this year. Inspiring.
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Let the judging zoom calls commence! Some serious debate happening on this one... Finalists revealed on 9th June!
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I’m proud to be on the Judging Panel for the – the only truly sustainable awards schemes on the calendar! Entries are now open so check out the 2021 categories and register your Interest. Entries close in April:
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Congratulations to for setting a minimum company wage which even exceeds that recommended by - that's the way to do it!
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Considering entering #sustainability #socialimpact #CSR awards? Join me & fellow #GlobalGood judges for FREE #award entry webinar & get insights into what we look for in a winning entry! Run by & open to orgs entering any award schemes.
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The is THE awards to enter if you are a responsible business. Looking forward to chatting to entrants in Feb
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FREE webinars for ALL #sustainability awards entrants.
Join judges @HilBergHBC @HarrietKelsall @rick_benfield
#AskUsAnything about #SMEs #StartUps #SmalBiz #ResponsibleBusiness
More sessions available for other sectors!
BOOK YOUR PLACES NOW! ow.ly/ibQ530rlXML
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Just what the actual f*. #TheWeekInTory
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#TheWeekInTory
1. The govt launched a “Fix your bike” voucher website
2. It broke in less than an hour
3. The govt said we should all lose weight
4. The govt is still issuing vouchers to help us buy burgers
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I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action.
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CCHQ advising Boris Johnson to go with ‘Stay alert, control the virus, save lives’
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With a heavy heart I announce the closure of my company thirdbridge. I have learnt loads in the last 7yrs..unfortunately one thing ive learnt is business is still not ready to put people & planet alongside profit.Tick the box, rather than wholesale change, is still order of day
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Sad news as we announce that, after 6.5 years, thirdbridge is closing its doors in November 2019.
To read more about the closure and the achievements of thirdbridge please click here. bit.ly/2rlnyXE
Thank you for your support and being part of this journey.
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As I have begrudgingly come to realise over the last 10 years...legislation is the only thing that will make business change.
"..efforts to persuade manufacturers to voluntarily cut sugar in their foods by a fifth, by next year, are way off target."
bbc.co.uk/news/health-49
Every year, the world’s five largest publicly owned oil and gas companies spend approximately $200 million on lobbying designed to control, delay or block binding climate-motivated policy forbes.com/sites/niallmcc
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Pls RT: EXTENSION DEADLINE: You can now enter our 16 categories until 9th Feb! Covering ALL areas of #sustainability #SocialImpact & #Responsible Biz for ALL sizes of orgs in ALL sectors. The most #inclusive #awards programme! ow.ly/z5uc30hCfhF
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Inspiring to meet yesterday - a true leader in responsible business- if only more CEOs followed his lead
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Great to be this week to speak to MBA students about skills needed to be an entrepreneur w/
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If the business case for doing good is so well known (estimated £12trn opp) why do so many companies still resist doing so?! #BFPOxford
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Ethical spending in UK up 327% in last 15 years, now hitting £40bn annually! Doing good is good for business :)
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Behaving responsibly should not be big news, it should be the norm. #CSR idealog.co.nz/workplace/2017
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gets us underway.Will tech drive positive change or make things worse? Business has a choice. #RBWeek
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#1 in our series of conversations with #inspirational people in our sector is with from !
blog.thirdbridge.co.uk/2017/04/19/ali
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Happy #ValentinesDay! We ❤️Feb 14th because we love playing #Cupid for companies and charities! 💘
blog.thirdbridge.co.uk/2017/02/06/lov
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Business can help to tackle the root causes of the #SDGs, by changing the way they operate to not cause the issues in the first place
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It's not about how much GDP you spend need 2 tackle root cause of issues,otherwise you're just papering over the cracks #SDGs
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Important to remember that #SDGs are universal - targets for developed AND developing countries. Local businesses can contribute too! :)
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Investors increasingly asking "how can we better align our values with our investor goals?" #investinchange
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#SSXinvconf watchword: 'If u don't have purpose and aren't creating impact what are u in business for?' #investinchange
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We're at investor conf. Here to learn and meet others who believe business can be a force for good #investinchange
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Sustainable development is good for UK business. We're here to support the Government to make it happen #wef17 #SDGs
bit.ly/2jeeQo4
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