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introduction: What makes a company count in the marketplace?

Achieving success in business by meeting social needs, treating customers and suppliers fairly and with respect and not irresponsibly exploiting market position. The marketplace agenda encourages members to:

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actions that count

Developing new products and services; to address social or environmental problems or to serve new (underserved) markets

Meeting the needs; of vulnerable customers and making sure they are not exploited

Understanding its supply chain; the risks and the stakeholders affected by it and working with suppliers to manage these risks

Working with legislators; and regulators to help the business to enjoy business success whilst serving the public interest

Meeting minimum standards of behaviour; in areas where laws or standards are absent, or not enforced – for example, human rights or working conditions.

Did you know: Fairtrade; the aims and purpose of Fairtrade has been growing considerably, with 50% of the UK public now recognising the Fairtrade mark and 10.2 million households purchasing Fairtrade products each week as part of their shopping.

How we can help

SBC Programmes will assist you address the following focus areas

Changing perceptions of excluded groups

Giving rise to news markets and business

Helping those facing barriers into employment

the latest marketplace news: Volunteering is about to Evolve 26-02--2008; Gordon Brown to push unemployed into work 27-11--2007; Banking staff show their support for Clean Glasgow 16-08--2007; HBOS Team Challenge - A Team Leaders Perspective 27-07--2007; Hollybrook Secondary School in Glasgow sets Royal Example 29-05--2007; More..

the latest marketplace publications: CARES case study - St Kevins 18th February 2008 27-02--2008; Volunteering is about to Evolve 26-02--2008; Gordon Brown to push unemployed into work 27-11--2007; Banking staff show their support for Clean Glasgow 16-08--2007; HBOS Team Challenge - A Team Leaders Perspective 27-07--2007; More..