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The BEES Programme

@SotonBEES

BEES is the Business Ethics and Environment Students programme: @unisouthampton students working with organisations to audit their sustainability practices.

 Southampton, UK
bees.susu.org
Joined January 2014
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Students trying out edible bugs on the concourse #ChangeYourWorldWeek
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5 reasons why you should work with #SustainabilityAction blog.soton.ac.uk/sa/2015/12/… #internship @unisouthampton @YourSUSU
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Sustainable Soton@Sustainable_UoS4 Dec 2015
Want to buy ethical gifts this #Christmas? Find sustainable shops in Southampton & Winchester on the #livemycity map blogs.susu.org/officers/file…
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Its the first of two student forums today! Come along for some snacks and a chat about BEES 3pm-4pm meeting room 1, SUSU
The first BEES student forum is tomorrow 3pm-4pm Meeting Room 1, SUSU. Students come and join us and tell us what you want to see from BEES!
Are you a Soton student interested in business ethics? We want to hear from you! Come to our forum bit.ly/1X7yWK1 @YourSUSU

BEES Student Forum

Come along and join us at one of the BEES student forums. We are changing BEES this year and we want you, the volunteers, to tell us how this should be done! The project is developing to be more...

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The weather is looking good for the #livemycity tours this weekend! Don't forget to register to get a free goodie bag blog.soton.ac.uk/sa/2015/09/…
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It's here! Freshers week has arrived! Be sure to check out BEES and perhaps become a volunteer yourself this year! youtube.com/watch?v=p71iCNya…
Want to know how much fossil fuel has been used in your lifetime? uncover the staggering statistics here! theguardian.com/environment/…

How much fossil fuel has been used in your lifetime?

See the staggering amount of oil, coal and gas that humanity takes out of the ground – and how quickly things are going to have to change

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@socimpsoton join us in the Bridge for sustainability networking, & afternoon tea :)
Future leaders are needed for sustainability, so education is key!
Jamie Agombar reports NUS will continue pushing for divestment, & reinvesting in renewable energy, etc on campuses
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Enims' advice on sustainability: engage with employees, supply chain & local networks; set responsibilities & deadlines; & keep it simple ;)
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A new approach with #sotonbees - a fresh pairs of eyes for the audit in Enims environmental consultancy, looking at ethical practices too
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Communication &engagement with your local area is invaluable. Enims' sustainability group includes a farm & brewery!
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"Sustainability is a trade off: in a business you can't have everything. Think of the long term investments which reap rewards over time"
Ross from Enims, on what sustainability means; not over exploiting resources including people, money & environment
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Teresa's overview of #sotonbees past 2years - 24 audits in local businesses!
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Growing the student-staff-community partnerships, with #sotonbees working in local businesses
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Discussion on food waste & making the most of it in the local community, including from supermarkets
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