Centre for Sustainable Business hosts Christmas Social

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Delegates standing around chatting

On 4 December, the Centre for Sustainable Business (CSB) hosted its second Christmas Social, offering an evening of inspiration, reflection, and community.

Held at the Brett Building, the event featured a private screening of the acclaimed documentary 'Responsible: There is no business to be done on a broken planet', followed by a dynamic panel discussion.

The documentary explored how businesses can align growth and profit with ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility, showcasing 50 years of change-makers proving that sustainable practices are achievable.

Professor Jo Meehan standing in front of attendees talking to a panel of speakers

The event’s panel discussion, chaired by CSB Director Professor Jo Meehan, featured esteemed speakers:

The discussion highlighted actionable insights on promoting sustainability and responsible leadership within organisations and industries.

Attendees actively participated, posing thoughtful questions about sustainable practices and their role in fostering change.

The Christmas Social connected businesses, policymakers, and researchers serving as a reminder that sustainability isn’t just an ideal but a necessary pathway for businesses to thrive responsibly.

The Centre looks forward to continuing this dialogue at future events.

About the Centre for Sustainable Business

The CSB is one of six Management School Research Centres and serves as a hub of actionable research insights, supporting businesses and policymakers in finding solutions to the climate emergency and social justice issues.

The Centre focuses on bridging the gap between academics and organisations, by translating research into accessible guidance and collaborating with businesses on research projects to help achieve their sustainability goals.

Find out more about the Centre of Sustainable Business