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Companies today face the challenge of maintaining ambitious social and environmental innovation while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. During a hybrid workshop hosted by Meta at the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit, experts discussed strategies for businesses to remain committed to positive impact without letting compliance requirements hinder innovation. This summary highlights five key insights from the session, offering actionable guidance for businesses, governments, and civil society to collaborate effectively in advancing sustainable development goals while ensuring regulatory compliance. Speakers: PANELISTS: Amanda Gardiner, Head, ESG, Meta Lazaro Tiant, Sustainable Investment Research, Schroders Caroline Rees, President, Shift Alija Blackwell, #STMIC Fellow, New America and US National Lead Futures Methods From Around the World, School of International Futures (SOIF)
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The Business Fights Poverty Community Clinic, held during the Global Goals Summit, provided a dynamic forum for global thought leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to share insights into building partnerships that are fit for the future. This hybrid session brought together experts from different sectors to explore best practices and innovations that can foster collaboration to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change. The session was designed to generate actionable ideas for scalable solutions that leverage the strength of partnerships across sectors, with a focus on the role of businesses in driving social impact. Speakers: Eunice Barasa, Founder/CEO, LYMA MEDIA Saksham Nijhawan, Energy Transition Lead, Forum for the Future Mariana Felicio, Sr. Social Development Specialist, World Bank Dr. Shyam Kumar Katta, Director Programs, Heifer
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Driving ESG Innovation in the New Regulatory Context
Watch this Hybrid Workshop with Meta on how companies can remain ambitious in delivering social and environmental innovation while ensuring compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape. PANELISTS: Amanda Gardiner, Head, ESG, Meta Lazaro Tiant, Sustainable Investment Research, Schroders Caroline Rees, President, Shift Alija Blackwell, #STMIC Fellow, New America and US National Lead Futures Methods From Around the World, School of International Futures (SOIF)
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Community Clinic: Future-Fit Partnerships Day 2
Watch this Community Clinic with experts and practitioners from across the global Business Fights Poverty community to share fresh insights and actionable advice. We’ll be hosting sessions online and in Nairobi. Speakers: Eunice Barasa, Founder/CEO, LYMA MEDIA Saksham Nijhawan, Energy Transition Lead, Forum for the Future Mariana Felicio, Sr. Social Development Specialist, World Bank Dr. Shyam Kumar Katta, Director Programs, Heifer International Larry Reed, Executive director, Thrive Lights, The Poverty Stoplight Kris Ansin, Kenya Country Director, TechnoServe Muthoni Karubiu, Head of Operations, Amini Vallen Omari, Legal Manager and Lead Advisor, Izwe Loans Kenya and Rhenium Pro Global Consultants Grace Waswa, ESG Lead, MMW ADVOCATES LLP Grace Cramer, Tech and Innovation Theme Leader, FCDO
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Barclays

Barclays is a leading British multinational bank known for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainable finance, providing a wide range of financial services including retail and investment banking, wealth management, and credit cards globally. Discover the social impact initiatives that Barclays has been actively developing. This page highlights key insights into their community-focused projects and sustainable development efforts.
Barclays Sustainability Insights
Barclays: Making the UK a Destination of Choice for Climate Tech Companies
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Sowing seeds How finance can support a just transition in UK agricultureBarclays and The Just Transition Finance Lab: Sowing seeds: How finance can support a just transition in UK agriculture

How Can Businesses Harness the Power of Plants to Solve the Global Malnutrition Crisis?

The global malnutrition crisis presents a growing challenge, but businesses have a powerful tool at their disposal: plants. By leveraging plant-based innovations, companies can develop sustainable, nutrient-rich solutions that combat food insecurity. Chris Grayson, The Power of Nutrition, shares how harnessing the potential of plants not only addresses malnutrition but also taps into a rising demand for healthier, eco-conscious products.
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Investors and Women's empowerment

Enhancing Women’s Empowerment Strategies: The Investor’s View

Enhancing women’s empowerment strategies faces resistance from power dynamics and short-term profit concerns. However, long-term and well-diversified investors recognize the sustainable benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion, influencing firms to prioritize gender equality and reaping positive financial outcomes. This article explores the critical role investors play in promoting women’s empowerment in business.
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The Complexities of Using Business to Combat Poverty: A Ground-Level Perspective

Exploring the practical challenges of utilising business strategies to fight poverty in developing countries, this article delves into investor interests, innovation trends, donor support, and the impact investment landscape. Join the discussion on aligning goals with ground realities to maximise social impact.
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SMEs and UN Sustainable Development Goals

How SMEs Can Gain a Competitive Edge by Embracing UN SDGs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can achieve a competitive edge by adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Embracing sustainability offers numerous benefits, and the UN Global Compact Network UK’s SDG Playbook provides practical steps to help SMEs successfully integrate these goals into their business models.
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