6 December 2022: Pulse Market Pilot Project
During these calls we were joined by Michael O’Shea, Founder and CEO of Pulse Market. Pulse Market is an ethical, digital marketplace focused on encouraging businesses of all sizes to deliver their Cyber, Carbon and Sustainability credentials. Michael shared The Pulse Market ESG Initiative (2023) and invited MGI member firms to get involved. The goals of this initative are:
- to help support Micro, SME and Enterprise businesses, take the first step on a
valued journey to be better for good
- to gather quality data and information on business ESG activities, which can be
centralised and benchmarked to share with the wider community and
- make business change for good
More detailed information about the pilot project is available HERE.
Watch the morning call recording HERE
Watch the afternoon call recording HERE
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27 September 2022: MGI ESG Journey
Focusing on the "E" of ESG
Minimising Environmental Impact
During this call we looked at everything surrounding the "E" of ESG - discussing a wide range of areas such as reducing carbon emissions across all aspects of business, using only renewable energy, reducing-reusing-recycling.
Watch the morning call recording HERE
Watch the afternoon call recording HERE
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22 September 2022: Introduction to Environmentally Responsible Marketing Initiatives & Corporate Policies
When it comes to firms being environmentally responsible, and eco-friendly, it can be confusing with so many different terms, buzzwords, and catch-phrases. In today’s fast-paced business environment, even the best intentions can fall short, and the most experienced marketers can be challenged; however, help is on the way!
In this introduction to environmentally responsible marketing initiatives and corporate policies, we were joined by experts in the field with many years of experience to educate and guide us.
Ed Furci, Vice President of Sales, J.S. McCarthy Printers J.S. McCarthy Printers - With over 30 years of print management experience, Ed acts as an advisor to many print buyers.
Rylan MacVey, Senior Business Development Manager, PrintReLeaf - PrintReLeaf is a leader in helping companies incorporate a robust corporate environmental policy through global reforestation.
Ed and Rylan covered a range of relevant topics, including:
- Why is it so important for Firms to be environmentally responsible?
- Do these practices most impact your existing and prospective clients (business development), future and prospective staff (recruiting), as well as your Firm’s relationship with your community?
- How can your Firm practice Eco-Friendly Printing Practices?
- Does your Firm's printer practice responsible supply chain management? Do they produce VOC-free products?
- Does your Firm and do your suppliers ‘Reduce and Recycle?’
- Can you work with a printer that will plant trees on your behalf with every order?
- What do you know about the following certifications?
Watch the full recording HERE
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5 July 2022: MGI ESG Journey
Social: Commitment to Welfare
Focusing on the "S" of ESG
During this call we looked at everything surrounding the "S" of ESG - Equal opportunities, positive local and global community impact, individual wellbeing, social awareness and engagement. Again, we were guided through the discussion by Julia Fawsley Grant from ESGMark®.
Watch the morning call recording HERE
Watch the afternoon call recording HERE
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23 and 25 May 2022: MGI ESG Journey
“Everything comes back to the G”
Understanding the foundation of governance in terms of ESG
All ESG Journeys needs to start with governance at its foundations but it’s all too easy to get caught up with the “E” before anything else. We are joined by Julia Fawsley Grant from ESGMark® who will be helping guide us through what organisations need to embed in their everyday business operations.
An open, frank discussion of why nothing else will work without the “G” in place.
Watch the 23 May recording HERE
Watch the 25 May recording HERE
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4 and 5 April 2022: MGI ESG Journey
During these initial calls Paul and Nicki shared the MGI ESG journey to date. MGI now has the prestigious ESG Mark accreditation and ESG thinking has become central to decisions made about the workings of MGI and in particular the events we hold. All those attending were asked to share their firm’s position on ESG matters. Feedback ranged from thoroughly engaged to trying to work out where to start. As with all matters MGI the sharing of experiences and opportunities will be central to the Global ESG Group. We were joined by Julia Fawsley Grant from ESGmark® who are helping MGI to identify ESG best practices and resources that we can share with members.
Watch the 4 April recording HERE
Watch the 5 April recording HERE
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1 April 2022: Introduction to ESGmark® at the MGI Talent Meeting
An introductory presentation recorded by ESGmark® founders Justin Bates and Portia Patel for the 2022 Talent Meeting in Amsterdam. The 10 minute recording gives a brief overview of ESGmark®, what ESG is and why it matters to the accounting profession.
Watch the recording HERE
25 November 2021: Empowering organisations to create a fairer, more responsible, and sustainable future
This ESGmark® presentation was recorded during the 2021 UK & Ireland conference which offers a good introduction to ESGmark® and how they are helping organisations like MGI Worldwide on all ESG related matters.
Watch the recording HERE