🌱 Calling All Social Economy Actors! 🚀 🔹 Exciting Opportunity Alert!
In November 2022, the European Commission launched the Transition Pathway for Proximity and Social Economy, a groundbreaking initiative with 14 actions and 30 specific steps to propel social economy enterprises into a sustainable, digital future.
🌟 Now, it's time for action! 🌟
We're calling on all Social Enterprises, support organizations, networks, financial entities, research institutions, and public authorities across regions to join us in this transformative journey by making a pledge to drive the green and digital transition within the social economy.
✨ Today, we spotlight the exemplary initiative of the pledge "Innovation as enabler for green transition and business development in the social economy"! ✨
The Rediscovery Centre showcased a commitment to lead the way in leveraging innovation for sustainable growth within the social economy. 🌱
Their pledge focused on the launch of a food surplus café, aiming to source unwanted but perfectly good food from local markets and suppliers for the café menu. By developing guidelines for other cafes, particularly those within the social economy, to replicate this model by 2025, this initiative paves the way for widespread impact.
Looking ahead, their ambitious goal is to establish the cafe successfully as a viable social enterprise running on food surplus by 2025, contributing to both environmental sustainability and community welfare. 💪🏼🍽️
📸 In pictures: The Boiler House café food rescue project – “rescued” and fair-trade samples for Fairtrade Fortnight – Homemade Bread with “rescued” basil – Updating the menu – Research Officer Sarah Z weighing surplus food
What makes this pledge truly remarkable is its innovative approach, aligning with the mission to foster positive societal impact through sustainable business practices. 🌍🤝
Much like this inspiring pledge, we invite all stakeholders to join us in making a difference!
📢 Spread the word! How do you join the movement? 📢
If you want to join the many stakeholders ready to make a difference, click the link below to view existing pledges and make yours: https://lnkd.in/eZkkMp_D
Already, we've gathered 183 pledges, but we're aiming higher! Don't miss out! Pledge deadline: 1st June 2024.
Why pledge? 🤔
🔸 Showcase your commitment to sustainability and innovation.
🔸 Forge new partnerships and access capacity-building opportunities.
🔸 Shape policy and contribute to emerging trends in the social economy.
Tag your peers and encourage them to make their pledge today! Let's build a thriving community dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and digitally inclusive social economy.
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Claire Downey
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