The Sheffield Social Enterprise Conference, titled "Rewriting the Rules: Social Enterprise in Action," is set to take place on March 5, 2025, at The Workstation in Sheffield City Centre. This event is part of the broader Festival of Social Enterprise, running from March 5th to 22nd, which aims to celebrate the innovation and impact of social enterprises across the region.
Rewriting the Rules Panel
The "Rewriting the Rules" panel will be a key feature of the Sheffield Social Enterprise Conference, exploring innovative approaches to social entrepreneurship. Emma Woods from Flourish Economics will lead an engaging session titled "The Power of Rethinking: Myths, Markets, and Meaningful Change," challenging conventional wisdom in the sector. The panel will also showcase "Radical Voices and Social Spotlights," highlighting groundbreaking work by local social enterprises.
- The panel aims to inspire attendees to rethink traditional business models and drive positive societal change.
- Topics may include sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility, and the integration of AI in social enterprises.
- Participants can expect valuable insights and networking opportunities, whether they are established entrepreneurs or newcomers to the field.
Carbon Offsetting Challenges Discussion
The Sheffield Social Enterprise Conference 2025 will feature a critical discussion on the challenges of carbon offsetting, addressing key concerns in the industry. The panel will explore issues such as:
- Ensuring additionality in offset projects, verifying that emissions reductions are genuinely additional to what would have occurred without the offset
- Addressing the lack of globally recognized standards and transparency in the carbon offset market, which can lead to inconsistency and confusion
- Examining the potential for unintended consequences, such as displacement of local communities or perpetuation of environmental injustices
Experts will debate the role of carbon offsetting in achieving net-zero targets and discuss innovative approaches to maximize the social and environmental impact of offset projects while addressing these challenges.
Inner Development Goals Insights
The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework, developed to complement the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focuses on cultivating essential inner skills and capacities crucial for addressing global challenges. This innovative approach recognizes that achieving sustainable development requires not only external actions but also personal growth and inner transformation. The IDGs encompass five categories with 23 sub-categories, emphasizing skills such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and collaboration.
- The IDGs aim to bridge the gap between personal development and global transformation, addressing the root causes of societal issues.
- Critics argue that measuring intangible qualities like empathy or self-awareness can be challenging, but proponents highlight the framework's flexibility and adaptability to diverse cultural contexts.
- Organizations like Google, Ikea, and Spotify have begun incorporating IDGs into their corporate structures, recognizing the importance of inner skills in driving sustainable change.
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