A group of 15 local businesses are set to pilot Staffordshire Chambers’ innovative new Responsible Business Accelerator (RBA) programme, designed to drive ethical practices and enhanced sustainability outcomes in organisations across the county.
Recently-introduced procurement legislation means that businesses must now demonstrate compliance with social value objectives when they are tendering for new opportunities.
The RBA programme will help to simplify the process, allowing businesses to showcase their sustainability efforts through a set of achievable and meaningful outputs.
Participants in the RBA programme will have access to a comprehensive library of pledges designed to enhance impact across four key priority areas: governance, employment and skills, green and sustainable practices, and championing local communities.
And once the programme is completed, businesses will unlock a range of benefits, including alignment with international standards, compliance with procurement legislation, enhanced talent attraction, effective impact communication, readiness for accreditations, and a sustainable, long-term transformation.
EV charging specialists EVC Solutions are one of the Staffordshire businesses leading the charge for the pilot phase of the innovative RBA programme.
Managing Director Nigel Ryan said: “EVC Solutions whole business model has been created to reduce the Carbon Footprint associated with passenger cars; Light Goods Vehicles and small trucks.
“As an EV Charging Specialist, this is what we do every day.
“At the same time, it makes absolute sense for our business to maximise our opportunities to be a responsible company in all ways that we operate and to contribute back to society in ways that use our skills and resources effectively and as locally as we can.”
Nigel hopes that the programme will be the perfect tool for him to manage all of their ESG programme activities in one place.
He added: “Having looked at the RBA that Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce has designed and developed, we think we’ve found the perfect solution to that need and we are very much looking forward to contributing to it’s success.”
The RBA offers participants a comprehensive action library, tailored recommendations, and resources to support their sustainability journey.
Businesses will be allocated with a Responsible Business Advisor who will provide guidance, insights, and practical assistance throughout your journey.
Businesses interested in finding out more about the RBA are asked to email josh.dennis@Staffordshirechambers.co.uk
