Bishop Fleming joins BITC
Partner Fleur Lewis has been appointed to the BITC South West Leadership Board, where she will represent the firm
Bishop Fleming has announced it has joined Business in the Community (BITC), with partner Fleur Lewis appointed to the BITC South West Leadership Board.
The firm said it plans to use its involvement in BITC to “develop a framework to drive, stretch, measure, and manage future CSR activity in several areas over the next few years”.
Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales 40 years ago, BITC works with their members to improve their responsible business practice. It has over 600 organisation members including the likes of Google, Tesco and Nike.
Lewis will work as part of a team of senior executives to provide strategic guidance, and work to identify the unique ways in which businesses can help “innovate and create more sustainability in their communities”.
She said: “I am delighted that Bishop Fleming has joined BITC, making a commitment to a better way of doing business.
“I am particularly pleased to join the South West Leadership Board, where it brings like-minded organisations together, profiling best practice, sharing ideas and insight and making a difference to our people and our communities.”
Amanda Mackenzie, CEO at BITC, said: “Businesses can achieve more when they unite together and that’s why we’re delighted to welcome Bishop Fleming as the latest member of BITC. Our members recognise the huge benefits that come from working together to create thriving communities across the country and with our committed network of business leaders, we make that happen.
“Over the past 40 years, businesses have tackled some of the biggest social and environmental issues in the UK, but there is still more work to be done. BITC members like Bishop Fleming will help lead the way for businesses to not just address the challenges ahead, but to collectively use their expertise and leadership to bring about long-lasting change.”
