Talent Talks Podcast
The Talent Talks Podcast provides regular insights and guidance to procurement and supply chain professionals. Host, Martin Smith interviews CPO's within large corporations and brands in the UK such as John Lewis, Mars, Babcock International, Managing Directors of procurement specialist companies including as Procurement Excellence and Embedded IT as well as thought-leaders and authors from the sector. Martin Smith, founder of Talent Drive is a specialist procurement and supply chain recruiter. He uses his network and expertise to provide insightful, thought provoking discussions, as well as providing tips on building your own career in the industry. The podcast is just one area of #projectprocurement; Martin's network of like-minded procurement professionals including webinars, content and events. Register your email to find out about our next meet-up and get involved: https://bit.ly/talenttalksmailinglist We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, and do please reach out if you'd like to be a guest; martin@talentdrive.co.uk. All links and references at https://talentdrive.co.uk/
Talent Talks Podcast
How to Make Money and be a Force for Good: 4C Associates B Corp story with Suzanna Hinnell
On this episode of the Talent Talks Podcast, Martin speaks with Suzanna Hinnell, Operations and Marketing Director at 4C Associates, about B Corp and its impact on sustainable business practices.
They discuss the certification process, the importance of ethical business, and how B Corp helps attract talent and engage clients.
Suzanna shares her personal passion for sustainability and how businesses can implement sustainable practices to help create a better future.
The Key Areas of Conversation in this Podcast Episode with Suzanna Hinnell were;
+ B Corp certification focuses on sustainable and responsible business practices.
+ 4C Associates aims to be a force for good in the consultancy space.
+ The certification process requires significant documentation and policy implementation.
+ Sustainable travel practices are essential for reducing carbon footprints in consultancy.
+ Engaging employees in sustainability initiatives enhances team cohesion.
+ B Corp certification helps attract talent who are passionate about sustainability.
+ B Corp certification provides a framework for ethical decision-making.
+ The future of B Corp may depend on evolving legislation and societal expectations.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to B Corp
02:49 - The Importance of B Corp
06:05 - B Corp Certification Process
08:50 - Sustainable Travel Practices
12:10 - Sustainability and Ethics
15:02 - Attracting Talent with B Corp
17:52 - Competition in Consultancy
21:08 - Client Engagement in Consultancy
24:04 - Challenges and Opportunities of B Corp Certification
26:56 - Future of B Corp
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