15:00 - 16:30
As part of the European project Buy Social Europe B2B , the Entrepreneurship Academy is organizing an online Meet the Buyer event on Thursday, November 21. This event brings together social and conventional businesses, with the aim of creating new commercial relationships that offer real social impact and enhance the sustainability of the companies involved.
Participating in this event is a great opportunity for businesses to meet new partners, exchange ideas and strengthen their business momentum. Let's look at some of the key benefits that the Meet the Buyer event offers, both for social and conventional businesses .
Benefits for conventional businesses
Strengthening ESG Indicators: Partnering with social enterprises helps conventional businesses strengthen their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria related to sustainability, corporate governance management and social impact. This strengthening makes businesses more attractive to investors and financial institutions.
Access to Innovative Solutions: Social enterprises often develop innovative approaches to addressing social and environmental challenges. By collaborating with them, conventional businesses can incorporate new ideas and solutions into their products or services, upgrading their overall offering.
Improving Corporate Image: Partnering with socially responsible businesses adds significant value to a company's identity and image. Participating in such partnerships strengthens their reputation as responsible corporate citizens, which can attract customers who are conscious of their social and environmental footprint.