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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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Strategic partnerships between business and not-for-profit organisations unlock opportunities for communities to strengthen their resilience to stresses and shocks – especially in today’s rapidly changing global environment. Organisations that collaborate can pool resources, expertise, and influence to create more substantial and sustainable outcomes. This guide offers five practical insights, which have been learnt through the lasting partnership between the multinational food corporation – Cargill and international humanitarian agency – CARE. Their insights aim to help businesses and organisations form partnerships that will lead to long-lasting, impactful results for community resilience initiatives. The conversation took place as part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit 2024. Speakers: INTERVIEWEES: Taryn Davis, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement, Cargill Chris
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The underfunding of young female entrepreneurs represents a missed opportunity for innovation and economic advancement. Addressing this financing gap is essential not only for gender equity but also for the broader economic benefits that diverse entrepreneurial ventures can generate. This report outlines five strategic recommendations to close this funding gap. Presented at the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit 2024, these insights offer actionable steps for social impact professionals and other stakeholders to empower a new generation of entrepreneurs. Through targeted support, we can foster a more inclusive and prosperous global economy. Speakers: Tameka Ridley, Futuremaker & Founder and CEO, I AM LIT Elizabeth Ochieng, Futuremaker & Founder and CEO, Ento Farms Alice Muhuhu, Futuremaker & Founder, Aurora Health
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Primark and the International Research Centre on Women (ICRW) partnered together to better understand male attitudes to gender equity in factories in India. Male managers’ perceptions shape the opportunities and barriers women face in advancing their careers. Understanding these attitudes helps organisations address deep-rooted biases that affect hiring, promotion, and workplace safety. For businesses, promoting gender equity is not only a matter of social responsibility but also improves productivity and worker satisfaction. Tackling gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) and ensuring women have access to leadership roles is essential for long-term sustainability and growth in this sector. Speakers: Matthew Davidson, Senior Social Impact Executive, Primark Sue Tym, Social Impact Portfolio, Senior Manager, Primark Radhika Uppal, Gender and Development Specialist, International Centre for Research
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As the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, the mining sector is crucial in providing the metals and minerals essential for green technologies. However, mining’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must extend beyond environmental sustainability to encompass economic, social and governance aspects. The following insights outline how mining for the energy transition can address the full range of SDGs, offering actionable strategies for stakeholders in mining companies, the communities in which they operate, investors, policy makers, NGOs and their supporters. The insights were developed during the workshop which took place within the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit 2024. Speakers: PANELISTS: Richard Morgan, Head of Government and International Relations (UK, Middle East and Africa), Anglo American Dr. Gracelin
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Engaging young people, women and diverse stakeholders in climate action is crucial for achieving sustainable and equitable solutions to global challenges. During a Fireside Chat with bio- solutions provider Novonesis at the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit, experts explored strategies to foster people-centred climate action through innovative partnerships. The discussion highlighted the importance of inclusive approaches that empower marginalised groups, address systemic barriers and leverage technological innovation. This summary distils five key insights from the session, offering actionable strategies for businesses, governments and civil society to collaborate effectively in driving transformative climate action. Speakers: INTERVIEWEES: Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, EVP People & Stakeholder Relations, Novonesis Fred Onduri, Chair, Advisory Board, The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Inés Yábar, Lead Next
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This workshop convened social entrepreneurs from four continents, particularly those in the health sector, alongside key stakeholders from multinational businesses, policymakers, academia, NGOs and financiers. Its goal was to explore system-level opportunities for social enterprise growth that can be achieved only through effective cross-sectoral and geographical collaboration. This summary distils five critical insights to aid practitioners in scaling the impact of social enterprises efficiently. Each insight is paired with actionable steps, valuable for anyone seeking to make a significant impact within the social enterprise ecosystem. Speakers: Pradeep Kakkattil, CEO, Health Innovation Exchange (HIEx) Sergio López Ramos Executive Director, Yunus Social Business (YSB) Murendeni Mafuso, Founder & CEO, Kusini Water Sylvana Sinha, Founder, Chair, & CEO, Praava Health Elsie Wandera, Chief Executive Officer, Heroes for
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Delivering timely and effective health care in rural communities presents unique challenges, from limited resources and geographical isolation to cultural barriers and lack of trust. This Fireside Chat with Merck shed light on how innovative multi-stakeholder partnerships centred on the needs of rural populations can lead to transformative healthcare outcomes. This summary distils five key insights from the discussion, offering actionable strategies for businesses, governments and NGOs to collaborate effectively in improving healthcare delivery to those who need it most. Speakers: INTERVIEWEES: Lisa K. Robertson, Executive Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition Charlotte Muheki, Director of Primary Health Care, Amref Health Africa Dr Vignesvari Subramaniam, Deputy Medical Director, National Cancer Society Malaysia INTERVIEWER: Josette Gbemudu, Executive Director, U.S. Health Equity, Merck
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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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