Sustainability Exchange event – Connecting businesses for a greener future.

Join us for the Sustainability Exchange event – Connecting businesses for a greener future.

The purpose of this event is to;

1. connect local businesses with procurement opportunities,
2. promote social value initiatives, and
3. showcase how Hello Telford and council services can support local economic growth and support companies in their desire to create more local social value and become more sustainable in their business practices.

What is Social Value?

Social value is the positive impact your business can have on the local community, economy, and environment—beyond financial profit. It includes creating jobs, supporting local initiatives, reducing environmental harm, and promoting wellbeing. It’s increasingly important in public sector procurement and community engagement.

Who is this event for?

This event is for any business owner that has aspirations to reduce waste, wants to find out more about social value and why it is something to be involved with.

Why attend?

1. Meet the Buyer/Supplier Networking
• Facilitate direct engagement between local suppliers and buyers
• Showcase procurement pipelines and upcoming opportunities.
2. Social Value in Practice
• Demonstrate how businesses can contribute to community wellbeing through social value.
• Share case studies and best practices.
3. Council & Partner Opportunities
• Present current and upcoming opportunities from Telford & Wrekin Council.
• Introduce Hello Telford as a platform for local business promotion and engagement.
4. Support & Funding
• Highlight support available from Invest Telford, TSEC and other business support and networking services.