The Responsible Cafes Stronger Together Summit is here
3 February, 2021
Responsible Cafes, a 5000-strong network of cafes across Australia, is launching their first Stronger Together Cafe Summit, calling on cafes to join a series of virtual sessions to learn how to increase customer engagement, reduce waste and carbon emissions, secure sustainable supply chains and drive cafe profitability.
Joanna Horsley, General Manager of Responsible Cafes, said, “We know 2020 was a tough year for the hospitality industry in so many ways. The use of single-use plastics in the cafe scene exploded with the confusion and fear around the spread of Covid-19, causing rising environmental and economic costs to businesses.”
“That’s why we’re turning the corner on 2021 to offer cafes across the country an opportunity to learn how to make positive changes in their businesses that make solid environmental and economic sense. The Summit offers cafes the chance to gain insights and inspiration from sustainability consultants, small business coaches, environmentally responsible brands and services combined with world class leading cafes.”
“If the last year has taught us anything, we know we are stronger working together – nearly as strong as your morning piccolo!” said Joanna.
The skinny
Cost: Responsible Cafe members can sign up their team for just $20 (login to your Responsible Cafes dashboard on the website to find the discount code).
Non-member tickets are $40 – or sign up to be a ‘Responsible Cafe’ for free at https://responsiblecafes.org/register-new-user/ to pay the members only price, and join the thousands already on the map who are contributing to the 174 million disposable cups we’ve saved from landfill – and counting!
A sip of what’s in store across four one hour sessions
● Listen to cafe leaders to gain insight and inspiration
● Understand business ethics and values to drive your responsible business
● Investigate zero waste and circular economy thinking to inspire cafe innovation
● Explore Responsible Cafe Business Models to maximise productivity and profitability
● Engage with customers to provide greater value and exceptional service
● Manage sustainable supply chains to increase social, environmental and economic impact
● Advice on how to tell your story to share success, increase sales and motivate others
To assist you on your journey to becoming a Responsible Cafe, you will receive the Reimagining Your Cafe Playbook, a weekly digital resource with lots of info and practical worksheets.
Key Dates:
Feb 2nd – Launch of online events – Tickets go on sale
March 2nd – Let’s come together to kick off our vision
March 9th – Action Summit – Reimagining Your Responsible Cafe
March 16th – Action Summit – Improving Your Performance & Procurement
March 23rd – Action Summit – Nurturing Your People and the Planet
March 30th – Action Summit – Celebrating and Sharing Your impact
Session Times: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
*Please note these may change if Covid-19 restrictions change and cafes are limited in their operations.
Find out more information about the Stronger Together Summit here: https://responsiblecafes.org/stronger-together-summit/
