The document discusses how businesses can create profit while also benefiting society and the environment. It outlines several ways for businesses to have a positive social impact, such as reducing carbon emissions, creating jobs, supporting their community, and improving quality of life. The document also discusses different theories of socially responsible business models and provides examples of social businesses and investments that support these types of companies. It announces a conference for learning more about how businesses can create profit with a social purpose.

1. Creating profit with purpose Adrienne Marsden

2. The Sustainability Model Environmental Economic Social

3. V o l u n t e e r i n g B e h a v i o u r C h a n g e F u n d i n g Every Business Commits Big Society Network Red Tape Task Force Free Schools Transition Fund Big Society Finance Pathfinder Mutuals Vanguard Councils Community Organisers National Citizen Service The Big Society

5. Reduce carbon and protect the environment : e.g. by cutting energy, reducing waste and encouraging green transport schemes. Improve skills and create jobs : e.g. increasing apprenticeship and work experience opportunities. Support your community : e.g. encouraging volunteering and philanthropy and making your company’s time, skills and resources available to neighbourhood groups. Improve quality of life and wellbeing : e.g. make workplaces more family-friendly and help improve the health of your workforce. Support small and medium-sized enterprises : e.g. use small local firms where possible or mentor a start-up or social enterprise. Every Business Commits

6. So what…?

7. The Government Social Investment The Evidence The Theory Profit with Purpose

12. If you want to know more….. Business and The Big Society – How to create profit with purpose conference Date: Thursday 13 th October 2011 Venue: Winchester Guildhall Time: 10am – 3pm Details: www.themarsdenconsultancy.com