WELCOME
MON | LEADERSHIP | 1 PM BST
Welcome by Zahid and Yvette Torres-Rahman, Founders, Business Fights Poverty
Followed by a Fireside Chat with:
Jane Nelson, Director, Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
Rebecca Marmot, Chief Sustainability Officer, Unilever
Ansu Archana, South Asia Supply Chain Strategy Program Director, Unilever
WEBINAR
MON | LEADERSHIP | 1.30 PM BST
Business Leadership to Rebuild Better
Hosted with Unilever
Businesses are increasingly expected to take a leadership role on societal issues, and taking actions that reflect the deeper values of your business can secure and add value to the business itself. This session will explore the drivers and challenges of values-led action, and share practical examples of businesses action on COVID-19 and climate change.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Paul Ellingstad, Sustainability & Social Innovation Advisor, Pearson
Catalina Garcia, Global Director of Corporate Affairs, AB InBev and Interim Director & Board Director AB InBev Foundation
Ruth Mhlanga, Head of Private Sector Team, Oxfam GB
Matthew Oh, Global Sustainability Manager, Unilever
Zahid Torres-Rahman, Founder and CEO, Business Fights Poverty (moderator)
FORUM DISCUSSION
MON | LEADERSHIP | 2.30 PM BST
Embedding Climate and Social Innovation into Business
Social innovation can create sustainable impact for business and society. Whilst the business case is clear, the challenge is how to unlock this potential by embedding social innovation at the heart of business. This written discussion explores how businesses are combining social innovation with their core capabilities to help solve global social and environmental challenges.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Maxime Braun, Catalyst Manager, FUNDES
Justin Dekoszmovszky, UK Founder & Managing Director, Archipel&Co.
Mario Elias Gonzalez Lupercio, Social Impact & Shared Value Advisor, CEMEX
Mark Hillen, Founder and Chairman, Social Enterprise NL
Amalia Johnsson, Director of Programmes, Hand in Hand International
Mark Kebo Akparibo, Executive Secretary, Tele-Bere VSL Association
Ignatius Odongo, Strategist, Youth Cafe, Kenya
Justin Perrettson, Head of Sustainability Partnerships, Scouting & Ventures, Novozymes
Nic Ramsden, Team Leader, Business Partnerships for Global Goals (BP4GG)
Karen Smith, Agriculture Projects Lead, BP4GG
Dina Rokic, NaTakallam
Åsa Skogström Feldt, Managing Director, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship
Anna Warrington, Director, India, Forum for the Future
Veronica Winja, Sustainability Advisory Consultant, KCL
WELCOME
TUE | GENDER | 1 PM BST
Welcome by Zahid and Yvette, Business Fights Poverty
Followed by a Fireside Chat between Yvette and:
Yash Ranga, Stakeholder Engagement Partner, Sustainability Lead, Jaipur Rugs Foundation
Achi Devi, Weaver Designer, Jaipur Rugs
WEBINAR
TUE | GENDER | 1.30 PM BST
The Business Case for Addressing Gender-Based Violence
Hosted with IFC
Companies are recognising their responsibility to address GBV and the business case for action is solidifying. However, more clarity is needed on the impacts of business action. With IFC experts, this session deep-dives into what practical business actions look like, and how they impact those affected.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Shabnam Hameed, Global Lead Workplace Responses to GBV, Gender and Economic Inclusion Group, IFC
Amy Luinstra, East Asia Pacific Lead, Gender and Economic Inclusion Group, IFC
Jane Pillinger, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Department of Social Policy and Criminology, Open University
Alice Allan, Collaboration Director, Business Fights Poverty (moderator)
WEBINAR
TUE | GENDER | 2.30 PM BST
Women and E-commerce in Africa
Hosted with IFC
E-commerce growth in Africa has consistently been 50 per cent above global averages in recent years. This is anticipated to continue over the next decade despite the region’s connectivity, payments, and logistics challenges. This session deep-dives into the IFC’s latest research on how data and digital inclusion can create opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Tolulope George-Yanwah, Ghana Country Manager, Jumia
Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu, Regional Director, Eastern Africa, IFC
Joanna Kahiluoto, Policy Officer, European Commission
Charlotte Ntim, Disruptive Technology Officer, IFC
Samuel Schueth, Research Director, Kantar Public
Anne Kabugi, Africa Regional Lead, IFC (moderator)
WELCOME
WED | LIVELIHOODS | 1 PM BST
Welcome by Zahid and Yvette, Business Fights Poverty
Followed by a Fireside Chat between Yvette and:
Constantino Gajardo, Country Manager, CODESPA Philippines
Mónica Gil-Casares, Research and Social Innovation Director, CODESPA Foundation
WEBINAR
WED | LIVELIHOODS | 1.30 PM BST
The Business and Societal Case for Living Wages
This session explores the business and social case for a living wage, drawing on recent research and real-world examples, and reflecting on key trends in the regulatory context and shifting investor and stakeholder expectations. We will also explore barriers and challenges companies face in implementing a living wage and how companies are addressing them.
Why Join:
Speakers:
Rachel Cowburn-Walden, Global Director Human Rights Stewardship, Unilever
Mari-Lou Dupont, Senior Manager, Decent Work and Social Sustainability, UN Global Compact
Shaheen Hashmat, Senior Project Manager - Global Living Wage, Living Wage Foundation
Jordy van Honk, Global Director Agri Commodities - Cocoa/Tea/Coffee, IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative
Zahid Torres-Rahman, Founder and CEO, Business Fights Poverty (moderator)
FORUM DISCUSSION
WED | LIVELIHOODS | 2.30 PM BST
Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains
Hosted with Oxfam and Unilever
Many systemic challenges prevent smallholder farmers from accessing sustainable, equitable livelihoods, and these difficulties are exacerbated for women who also face additional social and economic hurdles compared with male peers. This session explores how to design collaborative interventions to develop and scale solutions that enhance the livelihoods of women smallscale farmers.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Leena Camadoo, Global Advisor - Women's Economic Justice, Oxfam GB
Stephanie Daniels, Senior Program Director, Sustainable Food Lab
Julie Greene, VP Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Olam
Anu Huhtisaari, Senior Programme Manager, Ethical Tea Partnership
Ilaria Ida, Global Senior Manager Sustainable Sourcing - Livelihoods and Partnerships. Unilever
Inge Jacobs, Senior Manager Human Rights and Income, Cocoa, Mars
Emmanuel Mancion, Director & Head of Global Sales, Marcatus
Suzanne Munson, Director of Global Partnerships & Alliances, Heifer International
Elizabeth Njenga, Program Coordinator, Economic Empowerment and Climate Change, KTDA Foundation
Martha Rainer Opoku Mensah, Programme Officer, livelihoods and private sector, Oxfam Ghana
Leticia Yankey, Cocoa Farmer, Ghana
WELCOME
THU | CLIMATE | 1 PM BST
Welcome by Zahid and Yvette, Business Fights Poverty
Followed by a Fireside Chat between Yvette and:
Marike de Pena, Chair, Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers
WEBINAR
THU | CLIMATE | 1.30 PM BST
Business and Climate Justice
Businesses are ramping up action on climate change. However, existing inequities mean that a disproportionate burden of climate risk falls on those who are already most vulnerable, and who lack access to the opportunities of a green economy. This session explores how business can put the most vulnerable people at the heart of climate action.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Peter Glynn, Vice-Chair Environment and Energy Committee, Business at OECD
Lisa Manley, Vice President, Sustainability, Mars Inc
Prathyusha Parakala, Founder, Praana Trust
Peter Hall, Private Sector Lead, UN Climate Champions Team, Race to Resilience
Tara Shine, Director, Change by Degrees
Katie Hyson, Director, Thought Leadership, Business Fights Poverty (moderator)
FORUM DISCUSSION
THU | CLIMATE | 2.30 PM BST
Creating an integrated approach for measuring social and environmental impact
Delivering a decarbonised economy that leaves no-one behind will require new ways of measuring and accounting for social, environmental and commercial value together. This online written discussion explores leading-edge thinking, examining the business case for a combined approach to measuring value, and how to grapple with the inevitable balances and trade-offs.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Mihaela Balan, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Lead, BP4GG
Anna Barker, Head of Commercial Partnerships, Fairtrade Foundation
Georgina Duffin, Private Sector Analyst, BP4GG
Matt Gwyn, Strategic Engagement, World Benchmarking Alliance
Edel Heuven, Climate and Resilience Specialist, CARE
Antony Karanja, Researcher, Youth Cafe, Kenya
Melina Katende, Blockchain Consultant, BanQu Inc
Laura Kelly, Director, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Andrew Means, Senior Director Global Impact Data Strategy, Salesforce.org
Justin Perrettson, Head of Sustainability Partnerships, Scouting & Ventures, Novozymes
Maria Pia Bianchetti, Private Sector Policy & Influencing Manager, UNICEF
María José Prado Valdés, Head of Social Impact Europe, CEMEX
Sandra Sanchez, Founder and Director, VToujours
Hina West, Director, Nature Pays, WWF
WELCOME
FRI| PARTNERSHIP | 1 PM BST
Welcome by Zahid and Yvette, Business Fights Poverty
Followed by a Fireside Chat between Yvette and:
Helga Flores Trejo, Vice President, Global Public Affairs International Organizations, Bayer AG
Andrea Acerbi, Head of Social Innovation & Corporate Giving, Bayer AG
WEBINAR
FRI| PARTNERSHIP | 1.30 PM BST
Tackling the Pandemic: From Rapid Response to Prevention
Hosted with Crown Agents and Mars Inc
In response to COVID-19, businesses entered rapid collaboration partnerships to support the lives, livelihoods and learning of the most vulnerable. This session deep-dives into practical examples of rapid collaboration, drawing out lessons that are applicable to other societal challenges - such as the equitable supply of vaccines and vaccine literacy, strengthening health systems and building community resilience.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Keith Kibirango, Director of Philanthropy and Private Sector Engagement, Crown Agents
Emma Stanton, Manager, Social Impact, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard
Justin White, Manager, Thriving People, Global Sustainability, Mars Inc
Andrew Wilson, Global Policy Director and Permanent Observer to the United Nations, International Chamber of Commerce
Zahid Torres-Rahman, Founder and CEO, Business Fights Poverty (moderator)
WEBINAR
FRI| PARTNERSHIP | 2.30 PM BST
Business Partnerships to Strengthen Food Systems
Hosted with Cargill
COVID-19 exposed deep vulnerabilities in food systems, with dramatic impacts on food and agricultural supply chains, and people who work in them. Business - in partnership with others - has an important role to play in rebuilding better. This Session explores practical examples of business partnerships that support the resilience of farmers, and strengthen wider food systems.
Why Join?
Speakers:
Taryn Barclay, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement, Cargill
Etienne Labande, Deputy Country Director and Officer in Charge, Honduras, United Nations World Food Programme
Chris Noble, Head of Corporate Partnerships, CARE
Katie Hyson, Director, Thought Leadership, Business Fights Poverty (moderator)
HOW-TO VIDEO: “How can a business better integrate and embed social and climate innovation across its operations?” Watch this “how-to” video by Dr Sally Uren, CEO, Forum for the Future.
HOW-TO VIDEO: “How can business harness technology to support women entrepreneurs and to address gender based violence?” Watch this "how-to" video by Hashitha Abeywardana, Senior Technical Advisor at Chrysalis.
EVENT VIDEO: “How can business can put people at the heart of climate action?” Webinar recorded at Global Intrapreneur Week 2021
EVENT VIDEO: "How Can We Tackle GBV in the Workplace and Supply Chain?" Webinar recorded at Business Fights Poverty Gender Summit 2021
EVENT VIDEO: "Beyond Barriers: Gender Inclusivity in the Digital Age" Webinar with IFC recorded at Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2020
EVENT VIDEO: “How Can We Empower Women in Agricultural Value Chains?” Webinar recorded at Business Fights Poverty Gender Summit 2021
PODCAST: Craig Wilkinson, Founder, Father A Nation
PODCAST: Antony Karanga, The Youth Cafe
PODCAST: Tara Shine, CEO, Change by Degrees
PODCAST: Charlotte Ntim, IFC
PODCAST: Sophie Faujour, Corporate Initiative & France Iberia Lead, EVPA
PODCAST: Zahid Torres-Rahman, CEO, Business Fights Poverty
VIDEO: Women and eCommerce in Africa