CHALLENGES
For this competition, businesses must have implemented or commenced implementation in one or several of the following areas:
Environmental
Increase your environmental sustainability through improved energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, better waste management, etc.
Social
Increase your social sustainability through the implementation of flexible working practices, improved health and safety regulations, increased staff diversity, etc.
Governance
Increase your sustainability through governance by implementing an ESG framework, engaging stakeholders in this framework and providing transparent reporting on ESG actions.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
All participants
Introductions to industry leaders who can help you achieve your sustainability objectives
Will be given the opportunity to attend one-on-one workshops and receive coaching
Are assisted in implementing their sustainability initiatives
All sponsored by HSBC!
The overall winner
Receives an invitation to the ‘Get In the Ring Global Meetup 2021’
Will get the opportunity to create an original video about the initiative
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Businesses based in the United Arab Emirates active in the following markets
Automotive & Transportation
Chemicals & Plastics
Construction & Building Materials
Metals & Mining
Oil & Gas
Power & Utilities
TIMELINE
KICK-OFF EVENT
The Living Business Kick-Off Event will be held on the 20th of February
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Business can register for the programme until the end of March 2020.
SUPPORT PHASE
During this time businesses will have the opportunity to attend workshops and receive coaching from our network of expert facilitators that will support in creating tangible sustainability implementation strategies.
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Between June and September businessess have time to implement sustainability strategied that were devloped during the support phase.
SHOWCASING
From September onwards businessess with best practices will be showcased.
SHORTLISTING
The shortlist of businessess invited for the pitch competition will be annouced.
Get in the Ring Competition
Nominees will have the opportunity to pitch their sustainability strategies in front of an audience.