Context:
3M Buckley Innovation Centre is a centre for enterprise and innovation contributing to regional economic growth and productivity, with a strong emphasis on supporting SMEs. 3M BIC is run as a subsidiary company of the University of Huddersfield.
In the development of this policy it is recognised that the centre has benefited from investment from public sources in addition to the University, including the European Regional Development Fund, Kirklees Council, the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership & West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
It is important therefore that we work collaboratively with our strategic partners for the benefit of Kirklees and the wider region, contributing to the broader aims of economic prosperity and inclusive growth.
Scope:
This policy covers the operations of the 3M BIC organisation and its interactions with businesses, strategic partners and the wider community including schools, colleges, charities and other organisations with a social purpose.
Where relevant, this policy will also align with the University’s policies.
Purpose:
To affirm the commitment of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre to socially responsible principles within an enterprise and innovation context and to set out those priority areas in which we will seek to make a proactive contribution.
Policy Statements:
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