Do you have a stake in the success of the UK? It's a question that was asked throughout the CBI Annual Conference. Here’s our pick of the quotes that highlight just why firms have a duty to act.
21 Nov 2018, 3 min read
“Now more than ever, we need to demonstrate that business is about so much more than just making money,” said CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn from the stage of the CBI Annual Conference. And the role of businesses in creating a more prosperous society for the next generation was firmly in the spotlight during the event.
And if you're wondering why firms have a duty to act, here’s what was said:
“Starting a business, growing a business, and keeping it thriving and successful are some of the most socially responsible things you can do in life”
The Prime Minister praised businesses for the job opportunities they provide, and the difference those jobs make to people’s lives.
“Business can and should be a force for good in our world,” she continued. “But at a time when many are questioning whether free markets and an open trading economy can work for everyone in society, business need to
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