Increasingly, social value is becoming an important part of how organisations are measured, influencing reputation, recruitment, partnerships, customer loyalty and procurement opportunities. But beyond policies and reporting, it is really about the difference businesses make to people, communities and the environment through the way they operate every day.

Join us at Commercial Group as Simone Hindmarch shares her perspective on embedding social value at the heart of a growing, purpose-driven business.

As Managing Director and Co-Founder, Simone has helped build a responsible, purpose-led and profitable £100million business, firmly grounded in the belief that when strong values and strong business sense are combined, the results can be transformational. Passionate about the role businesses can play in creating positive change, Simone has championed initiatives including the Commercial Foundation, the internal Change Champions programme and ambitious sustainability goals designed to inspire employees, customers and suppliers alike.

From reducing single-use plastics and rethinking supply chains, to creating meaningful community impact and empowering teams to drive change from within, Simone will share how values can truly be brought to life — not simply as a tick-box exercise, but as something that can strengthen culture, innovation, relationships and long-term business success.