We are committed to making The Better Business Summit an event that is accessible, sustainable and impactful. We want this to be something other event organisers can recreate so that the impact of these choices goes further than the Better Business Summit.

Social and Environmental Policies

  • Financial transparency is central to our operations. Post event we will share our profit and loss accounts

  • We bank with Starling, who have one of the highest ethical rates for business banking

  • Every member of staff working on or at the event is paid the Living Wage and the event co-organiser betternotstop is a certified Living Wage Employer

  • All sessions will be recorded, subtitled and transcribed and provided for free to those on low income or unable to access the event otherwise

  • When buying a ticket, we ask for any access requirements so we can provide the most impactful and helpful service to our attendees

  • Fully accessible to those with physical accessibility needs

  • Free companion tickets are available on request for carers

  • To reduce mobility concerns or any potential anxiety and stress, queue jumping is available for anyone who request this when you arrive. Simply speak to a member of staff and they will happily escort you into the venue

  • We have made significant efforts to reach out to underrepresented audiences

  • Our speaker line up is gender representative - we aim to have a balanced representation

  • There will be a dedicated quiet room clearly marked at the venue. Please feel free to make use of this as you see fit

  • Slides are checked by the organisers for visual clarity, we have used Sans Serif fonts i.e. Arial in our comms as this is easier to read and access

  • No single use plastic - including cups and cutlery - will be used throughout the event

  • To reduce food waste from our attendees, lunch and refreshments are included on Wednesday and Thursday to all ticket holders

  • We are serving a excellent range of vegan and vegetarian options

  • Recycling points will be available across the venue for any plastics or paper

  • Water stations are available at the venue so please bring a reusable water bottle

  • We've partnered with the Freshwalks to include a Peak District hike on the Friday to support attendees physical and mental wellbeing

  • Discounted tickets are available for existing The Better Business Network members, at a price that still values our speakers

  • The event is free to a limited number of students from the Manchester Met University

Impact Policies