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🌟 One Year of #BuySocialEuropeB2B 🌟 🌍 As the saying goes, "If you want to go far, go together." This perfectly captures the spirit of our consortium and our ambitions for Buy Social B2B Europe. With the support of 17 incredible national partners, we are set to achieve impactful and lasting change. Each organization brings its unique strengths, local expertise, and networks, ensuring the success and sustainability of this initiative. 🎙️ Today, hear from Eva Varga of the Társadalmi Vállalkozás Koalíció (Hungarian Coalition of Social Enterprises), as she shares her insights on why this project is so important. 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialProcurement #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction

💡 #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Procurement Case Study 💡 🏡 The Skill Mill is a UK multi-awarded social enterprise that offers a wide range of services including grounds maintenance and landscaping, flood recovery assistance, and tree work while providing employment opportunities for young ex-offenders aged between 16 and 18. 💻 Equans, a Bouygues group company, is a global leading enterprise in energies and services with operations in 20 countries. 🤝 The partnership started in 2021 with The Skill Mill working on one of the government contracts of Equans UK & Ireland. All young people working on the projects with Equans were referred through the Norfolk Youth Justice Team with long histories of serious offending. The impact: 16 youngsters have been employed and there has been only 1 reconviction. 60% of the young people progressed into further employment 12% of the abovementioned 60% created their self-employment opportunities Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHJPRJax 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialProcurement #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #CaseStudy #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction #DecentWork #ReducedInequalities

💡 #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Procurement Case Study 💡 🛎️ La Conciergerie Solidaire is a French social enterprise offering concierge, hospitality, reception and event management services since 2010. Its mission is to foster professional and social inclusion for individuals distanced from the labour market by providing them with employment and livelihoods. ✅ La Conciergerie Solidaire offers concierge services, like catering and event management, and services for employees like dry cleaning, ironing, childcare, etc. All these services are provided by local suppliers committed to the social economy. 🤝 La Conciergerie Solidaire works with 82 corporate clients across France, including large groups such as Orange, Danone, La Poste. The organisation also managed to supply the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024. The impact: 📍105 concierge sites throughout France 👥 69 employees in integration 💶 €610K in business contributions directed toward local partners Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4UZ8PsH Photos 2, 3, 5, 6 © I. Mathie 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialProcurement #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #CaseStudy #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction #DecentWork #ReducedInequalities #NoPoverty

🌟 One Year of #BuySocialEuropeB2B 🌟 🌍 Yunus Social Business is one of the international core partners in our consortium, aiming to turn business into a force for good. Together, we’re creating a new pathway for impact that bridges corporations and social businesses across Europe. As Lucie Durand, Co-Executive Director (Corporate Innovation) at Yunus Social Business, put it: “Participating in the Buy Social Europe B2B project has been a great experience for Yunus Social Business, allowing us to connect with such a diverse consortium of social economy representatives across Europe. Through this collaboration, we've gained deeper insights into the state and maturity of social procurement in different countries. It's truly inspiring to see how projects like this empower partners, stakeholders, entrepreneurs and communities to build a future where #SocialProcurement is not just a priority but a norm! 💼💪 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction

💡 #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Procurement Case Study 💡 📦 Carton Plein is a French association that has been focusing on professional and social inclusion since 2012. Their mission is to provide people distant from the labour market or in precarious and vulnerable situations with employment opportunities. ✅ The social enterprise achieves this impact through two main activities: cardboard reuse and cycle logistics. Carton Plein also offers bike collection services to waste companies and bike delivery services for various types of goods. 🤝 Carton Plein has partnered with companies that face waste management needs and are seeking ecological and solidarity-based solutions. Most of their clients are retail companies, but the also serve institutional and governmental organisations. The impact: 💚 40 full-time equivalent employees, represented by 90 re-integrated employees ♻️ More than 214 tons of cardboard collected in 2023 🚲 140,500 km travelled by bike in 2023 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d63_5yp3 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialProcurement #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #CaseStudy #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction #DecentWork #ReducedInequalities #CircularEconomy #ClimateResilience

📢 Meet the Partners of #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Enterprise NL, with a network of over 400 members and a dedicated team of 12, empowers social entrepreneurs nationwide, staying true to its core mission of driving radical system improvement. To learn more, we talked to Pieke Abelman, Buy Social Lead at SENL, who is social by heart and passionate about positive impact. Here's a quick overview of what we covered in this conversation: ✅ Advocating for Legal Support: Pushing for the BVm legal status, a unique designation that combines social impact with business principles. ✅ Promoting Social Procurement: Through the Buy Social platform, SENL connects social enterprises with larger companies seeking responsible purchasing options. 📈 Celebrating Success: SENL is proud to share the stories of its members like The Good Roll and The Chocolate Makers, who are making waves with sustainable products and ethical business models. Discover more about SENL's progress toward radical system change. Don’t miss the full interview for an in-depth look at their impactful initiatives 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-uyhRtv 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialProcurement #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction

🌟 One Year of #BuySocialEuropeB2B 🌟 Our project consortium proudly includes 17 national partners, each representing a unique landscape of social procurement in their countries. While their starting points may differ, they are all united by a shared commitment to elevate the Buy Social movement to new heights. 🌍 Today, tune in to hear Ana Brigovic from ACT Grupa, with her experience from Croatia. If you have any immediate insights, feel free to share them in the comments!👇 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners.

🌟 One Year of #BuySocialEuropeB2B 🌟 We’re thrilled to mark the first anniversary of the Buy Social Europe B2B project. Over the past year, we've been bringing social procurement to the next level, empowering different stakeholders to build sustainable partnerships for greater impact. 📣 Hear directly from our consortium members, sharing their experiences, insights, and recommendations. Today from Beni Rohrbach from SENS. Does it resonate with you? Share your thoughts below! 👇  🚀 Here's to many more years of impact-driven collaborations! 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction

💡 #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Procurement Case Study 💡 🏡 Baba Residence is the initiative of Ideas Factory, a platform that unites active people in the country and abroad. This initiative empowers women from 11 Bulgarian villages by providing financial support and emotional well-being through the preservation of traditional crafts. 💻 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a leading information technology company, providing diverse IT infrastructure solutions. The Sofia site is the second largest HPE hub worldwide with over 1600 team members. 🤝 Since 2018, Ideas Factory has been supplying HPE with handmade products and providing its employees with different team-building experiences from embroidery and knitting to lessons on traditional dance and music. The impact: 👵🏻 Over 60 women from various villages are employed through the social enterprise. 💚 50% of the women have reported improved mental health and well-being. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVZzyEGs 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners.