The Purpose Coalition

🌍🎄 As the festive season approaches, it’s inspiring to see E.ON UK leading the way in raising awareness about sustainability and ethical choices during Christmas. Their latest blog highlights that one in three Brits are prioritising the planet, saving money for their loved ones, and making ethical shopping decisions this year. These findings show how sustainability is becoming central to our everyday decisions even during the most traditionally consumer-driven time of the year. It’s a great reminder that small, thoughtful choices can make a big impact, not just for our families but for the environment as well. 🔗https://lnkd.in/d8HG_Mf6 #Sustainability #EthicalShopping #LeadingWithPurpose

At Christmas, the hospitality sector becomes the heart of our celebrations, from festive meals to memorable gatherings. And the Community Table initiative from Greene King is leading the way in tackling loneliness. How can we all do our bit this Christmas to support our communities and reach out to those who might otherwise be alone? What initiatives is your purpose-led organisation implementing to tackle societal issues? https://lnkd.in/eTwGF86m

Last week's big government announcement was on housebuilding - but why is this now the top priority for Keir Starmer's government? Plus: ✔️ How our Purpose Lab initiative is shaping inclusive futures ✔️ How Sodexo UK and Ireland's Starting Fresh programme is expanding employment opportunity for prison-leaders Read the latest edition of our newsletter here and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

I am truly honored to have been invited by The Purpose Coalition to the Parliament House London last week as one of their ambassadors, joining their remarkable members and inspiring Student Ambassadors. This incredible event was not only a celebration of the outstanding achievements of 2024 but also a powerful moment to align on our vision for 2025. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to breaking down barriers, creating opportunities for all, and driving forward meaningful and lasting change. A heartfelt thank you to The Purpose Coalition Rt Hon. Justine Greening and Finlay Magowan for inviting, organizing such an inspiring gathering and for their unwavering dedication to fostering impactful partnerships that truly make a difference.

📢 Launching the Social Scopes Measurement Standard This week, we proudly launched the Social Scopes Measurement Standard in Parliament, a groundbreaking framework to measure employer social mobility and social impact. Developed with input from our members, employers of all sizes and sectors this new standard provides a clear, consistent, and transparent way to track progress in creating fairer access to opportunity. Inspired by environmental Scopes 1, 2, and 3, the Social Scopes focus on people: • Scope 1: Tracking employees’ socio-economic backgrounds. • Scope 2: Extending this commitment to suppliers and supply chains. • Scope 3: Measuring businesses’ community and customer impact. This holistic framework enables employers to benchmark their efforts, share insights, and drive innovation, ensuring that what gets measured gets done. We’ll begin workshops in January 2025 to help employers adopt the Social Scopes and track their impact. Together, we can transform access to opportunity across the UK. 👉 For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/djSwZ9VE #SocialScopes #EqualityOfOpportunity #SocialImpact #LeadingWithPurpose

💡 How do we build businesses that create real change? The Purpose Lab, one of our latest initiatives, is reshaping the way we think about leadership and impact. In a recent session, we were inspired by the insights of Claire Costello, Chief People Officer at the Co-op, on how values-driven organisations can elevate inclusion, social mobility, and opportunity. 🌍✨ With nearly two centuries of history, the Co-op continues to evolve as a powerhouse for societal good—whether through its inclusive hiring practices, ethical sourcing, or community-driven campaigns. Its flexible career pathways and focus on apprenticeships exemplify how purpose and innovation can thrive together. 🚀 This isn’t just a conversation about business; it’s about how collective ownership and accountability can redefine success for everyone. 📖 Discover how the Co-op is leading the charge for systemic change: https://lnkd.in/eZpFvitx 👇 Join the conversation! How is your organisation embedding purpose to drive meaningful impact? #LeadingWithPurpose #PurposeCoalition #Inclusion #Sustainability #Careers

📢 Expanding Employment Opportunities for Prison-Leavers: A Collaboration Between Sodexo UK and Ireland and The Purpose Coalition Last week, at a parliamentary reception hosted by Carolyn Harris MP at the House of Commons, an exciting announcement was made to drive forward employment opportunities for ex-offenders. Together with Sodexo UK and Ireland, The Purpose Coalition unveiled a new partnership to expand Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme - a groundbreaking initiative supporting businesses to recruit directly from prisons. This collaboration builds on the success of Starting Fresh, aiming to unite purpose-led organisations within The Purpose Coalition to create sustainable employment pathways for prison-leavers and individuals with criminal convictions. By addressing barriers to employment, the initiative seeks to empower those furthest from opportunity and reduce reoffending. Key to the partnership is new Community Assembly research, led by The Purpose Coalition, to engage directly with individuals in the justice system. This approach ensures their voices are heard in shaping policies and programmes that facilitate successful reintegration, the first of which was held just yesterday at HMP Peterborough alongside Sodexo's Director of Social Impact, Angela Halliday. At the reception, Tony Simpson, Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Justice COO, highlighted the transformative potential of employment: “We see first-hand the power of meaningful work to help rebuild lives. Through this collaboration, we aim to challenge perceptions and create real opportunities for those leaving the justice system.” Rt Hon. Justine Greening added: “This milestone partnership is a crucial step in ensuring opportunity is accessible to everyone. By uniting expertise and purpose, we can drive real social impact and inspire more employers to join this mission.” With over 11 million people in the UK holding a criminal record and over one million job vacancies, this untapped talent pool represents an opportunity to address workforce challenges and drive social change. 🗞️More here: https://lnkd.in/dtkMJgRb #SocialImpact #EmploymentOpportunities #BreakingDownBarriers #PrisonReform #LeadingWithPurpose

📰 Yesterday's government relaunch sees new targets laid that will be critical to its long-term success PLUS 🛠️ Hudson Contract on their hopes for a new deal for Britain's buliders 👨🔧 Rt Hon. Justine Greening on the need keep levy funding for degree apprenticeships Read the latest edition of our newsletter below 👇

A critical insight for business leaders from our Chair, Rt Hon. Justine Greening in light of government plans that could limit the degree apprenticeships that drive talent development. Three key reasons this matters: 💼 Essential pathway for leadership development, especially for smaller businesses 🌈 Creates opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds to upskill 📈 Directly tackles critical skills gaps in key economic sectors Click through to understand why these apprenticeships are crucial for our economic future! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekQqxhP8

🎙️ Our podcast with Royal Holloway, University of London's Vice Chancellor, Prof Julie Sanders, is now live! 🎉 It's all about Royal Holloway's commitment to being a university of social purpose, emphasising social good, community purpose, and the importance of student and staff involvement in shaping the university' mission 🎓 Listen on Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtYPqxYp Watch on YouTube 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9hwAznB