IBE events are aimed at business executives responsible for making decisions that affect corporate ethical behaviour, although anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to attend
All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.
25 April 2018
European Business Ethics Network (EuroBEN) meeting
TIME: 10:30 - 14:00
OPEN TO: These meetings are open to those responsible for the ethics and compliance programmes from larger organisations (200+ employees) only. If you meet this criteria and are a subscriber the event is free, for non-subscribers there is a charge of £30.
LOCATION: Sodexo 255 Quai de Stalingrad, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
The first EuroBEN meeting of 2018 will be held on Wednesday 25 April 2018, 10:30 - 14:00, to include a working lunch.
Sodexo have kindly agreed to host the meeting which will take place at: Sodexo 255 Quai de Stalingrad, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux.
They will lead the discussion with their experiences of the following topics:
- re-design of their code of conduct
- the recent change from Navex to Convercent
- the Loi Sapin 2 implications
- data protection and data privacy
Attendees will also be able to share any other topics on their agenda.
What are Business Ethics Network (BEN) meetings?
BEN meetings bring together those responsible for ethics within their organisation, providing an invaluable occasion to meet and share issues and practices with which they are involved. EuroBEN: Held in Paris and Brussels (other European cities on demand)
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03 May 2018
Professionalism of the ethics role
SPEAKER: Hugh Bigwood, Head of Ethics and Integrity at Rio Tinto Group
TIME: 12:15 - 14:30
TYPE: Business Ethics Network (BEN) meeting
OPEN TO: Larger Corporate Subscribers Only (200+ employees)
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
The second BEN meeting of 2018 will be held at the IBE offices on Thursday 03 May 2018 from 12:15 to 14:30.
There is an open discussion amongst ethics and compliance professionals about developing a structured career path for those working in the function. Part of this is whether qualifications, or indeed a professional body should be developed.
This is a question often asked of us at the IBE and we would like to discuss this with our BEN members to get your views.
Please come with your thoughts:
1.Should we have a professional code of conduct for those in our profession?
2.Would a code help set expectations with employers and regulators?
3.Do we need a more defined career path? What this might look like?
4.Would establishing a qualification help those who have come into this career? What content you’d expect to see in it?
Hugh Bigwood, Head of Ethics and Integrity at Rio Tinto Group has a long standing interest in this area and has kindly agreed to lead the discussion.
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23 May 2018
Restoring public trust – a clash between public and private values?
SPEAKER: Lord Bew, Chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life
TIME: 15:00 - 17:00
TYPE: Open discussion
OPEN TO: All
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
The IBE’s recent survey of the British public’s attitude to business ethics showed that the public’s opinion of business behaviour appears to be improving, with over half (52%) now saying they consider that business behaves ethically.
Although this recovery is encouraging, it may be that business is positively benefiting from the scandals that have hit other sectors, including Westminster.
Public private partnerships have been the subject of public debate since they began in the late 1980s. The collapse of Carillion brings fresh calls to examine the ethical standards of private companies who deliver public services under contract with government.
But there is also an issue of trust in the ability of governments to procure services and manage these contracts appropriately.
Politicians remain the least trusted profession in Britain, according to the 2017 Ipsos MORI Veracity Index, which reveals the esteem the British public holds for a variety of professions.
Are they to be trusted to protect the public purse?
Lord Bew is Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the body which advises the Prime Minister on the standards of conduct public life. He will examine the issue of trustworthiness, the challenges in repairing public trust and how public and private organisations should and can work together ethically.
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24 May 2018
How do you support members who Speak Up?
SPEAKER: facilitated by Katherine Bradshaw, Head of Communications, IBE
TIME: 15:00 - 17:00
TYPE: ProfBEN meeting
OPEN TO: Subscribers from professional and trade bodies (organisations with members) only
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
In the current climate of #metoo
and #timesup, whistleblowing and speaking up has never been more topical.
Professional bodies and trade associations
have a key role in encouraging and supporting the integrity of their members
and the reputation of their profession.Many organisations have a Code of Ethics for their members which they
request they abide by. But how do you support members when they are faced with
an ethical problem in their workplace?
We would be delighted if you or a colleague
is able to attend this meeting of IBE’s ProfBEN Group – the business ethics
network for professional bodies, to share best practices and challenges of
dealing with the concerns of your members and whistleblowing complaints.
- How do you support members who
Speak Up?
- How do you investigate
allegations of ethical misconduct against members?
- What do you do if a member
speaks up about unethical or unlawful behavior in their firm?
The discussion will be facilitated by
Katherine Bradshaw, Head of Communications at the IBE, and the author of
several Good Practice Guides, including Encouraging a Speak Up Culture.
What are Business Ethics Network (BEN) meetings?
BEN meetings bring together those responsible for ethics within their organisation, providing an invaluable occasion to meet and share issues and practices with which they are involved.
ProfBEN: Held twice a year in London
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14 June 2018
Lunch Discussion
TIME: 12:30 - 14:30
OPEN TO: All
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
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27 June 2018
European Business Ethics Network (EuroBEN) meeting
TIME: 10:30-14:00
OPEN TO: These meetings are open to those responsible for the ethics and compliance programmes from larger organisations (200+ employees) only. If you meet this criteria and are a subscriber the event is free, for non-subscribers there is a charge of £30.
LOCATION: Venue to be confirmed
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05 July 2018
Evening Discussion
TIME: 18:00 - 20:00
OPEN TO: All
LOCATION: TBC
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27 September 2018
Business Ethics Network (BEN) meeting
TIME: 12:15 - 14:30
OPEN TO: Larger Corporate Subscribers Only (200+ employees)
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
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11 October 2018
ProfBEN meeting
TIME: 15:00 - 17:00
OPEN TO: Subscribers from Professional and Trade Bodies (organisations with members) Only
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
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31 October 2018
European Business Ethics Network (EuroBEN) meeting
TIME: 10:30-14:00
OPEN TO: These meetings are open to those responsible for the ethics and compliance programmes from larger organisations (200+ employees) only. If you meet this criteria and are a subscriber the event is free, for non-subscribers there is a charge of £30.
LOCATION: Venue to be confirmed.
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22 November 2018
Business Ethics Network (BEN) meeting
TIME: 09:30 - 11:30
OPEN TO: Larger Corporate Subscribers Only (200+ employees)
LOCATION: 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE
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