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Driving ESG Innovation in the New Regulatory Context with Meta

Companies today face the challenge of maintaining ambitious social and environmental innovation while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. During a hybrid workshop hosted

Global Goals, Governance and Transparency, Partnerships, Sustainable Development

October 11, 2024

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.

Global Goals, Governance and Transparency, Partnerships, Sustainable Development

October 7, 2024

Together for 2024

The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.

Agriculture, Business, Care Economy, Climate Action, Conflict and Peace, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Engaging Employees, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Governance and Transparency, Health, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Living Wages, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

January 9, 2024

Navigating Leadership and Governance on Sustainability

Explore crucial insights in the Annual ESG Preparedness Report, highlighting leadership’s role in integrating Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) into business. This report emphasises women’s impact on sustainability governance and calls for actionable leadership strategies in a world increasingly aware of its ecological footprint.

Business, Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Governance and Transparency, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

November 28, 2023

How Business Can Unlock the Benefits of Integrating Social and Environmental Goals

PLEASE RETURN TO THIS PAGE ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO Watch this hybrid workshop with Mars Inc to learn from the

Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact

September 28, 2023

Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Workshop 2

This hybrid workshop with Mars Inc you can learn about the latest research on the business case for integrating social and environmental strategies into business

Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact

September 28, 2023

Navigating the Future: A Deep Dive into Futures Thinking and Sustainability with Ariel and Li Lin

Social Impact Pioneers, Ariel Muller & LiLin Loh, of Forum for the Future explore futures thinking and sustainability.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Measuring Social Impact

September 18, 2023

Beyond Doing Good: Why ESG Makes Great Business Sense for African Fintechs

African fintechs are recognizing that embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles not only enhances their investment appeal but also drives sustainable business growth. This article uncovers how fintechs are embracing responsibility for sustainable advancement.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models, Technology

September 5, 2023

A Just Transition: A Deep Dive into Benchmarking Expectations with the WBA

Savanna and Joachim from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) provide practical support for business on delivering a just transition.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact

August 31, 2023

Articulating Social Impact, with Kati and Jenn

Meet Social Impact Pioneers Jennifer Owens and Kati Kallins. Two people with decades of experience working with people from across business areas – in that time Jenn and Kati have learnt a few things about how to better communicate environmental, social and governance topics. Buckle up for a deeply pragmatic conversation, stuffed full of practical guidance and insight.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Global Goals, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

July 20, 2023

Business Purpose Made Simple, with William Buist

Social Impact Pioneer William Buist explains the basics of business purpose; why we might be over complicating it; and how to obtain mastery.

Business, Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models

June 27, 2023

How Can We Better Articulate the Benefits of Managing ESG Issues for Businesses and Stakeholders?

While ESG has moved from a fringe topic to the forefront of business and investment strategies, questions persist about its real impact and how best to articulate its benefits. Experts and contributors from across the Business Fights Poverty community recently met to share their insights, highlighting several strategies and areas for improvement.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

May 25, 2023

Gender Equity Pathways at work with Rani from IFC and Tere of Circle de Luz

What does it take to create gender equality at work? How can we help marginalised groups progress in business – and particularly marginalised women in business? Listen to this podcast to hear from Social Impact Pioneers helping young women from underserved backgrounds to progress and succeed in the workplace.

Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Innovative Business Models, Sustainable Employment

March 15, 2023

How Can We Better Articulate the Benefits of Managing Environmental, Social and Governance Issues for Businesses and Wider Stakeholders?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how we can better articulate the benefits of managing environmental, social and governance issues for businesses and wider stakeholders. The live panel is taking place on Thursday 11th May 2023, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Measuring Social Impact

February 23, 2023

Midpoint of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: What role can businesses play in accelerating progress on the SDGs?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role businesses can play in accelerating progress on the SDGs, as we reach the midpoint of the 2030 agenda. The live panel is taking place on Thursday 20 July 2023, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT

Business, Corporate Impact, Global Goals, Measuring Social Impact

February 23, 2023

How Can We Create Food Security and Ensure Strong Farmer Livelihoods?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore what role businesses can play in addressing the social and equity dimensions of climate change. The live panel is taking places on Wednesday 25th October 2023, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Global Goals, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact

February 23, 2023

How can we better articulate the benefits of managing environmental, social and governance issues for businesses and wider stakeholders?

A live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how we can better articulate the benefits of managing environmental, social and governance

Corporate Impact

February 21, 2023

Four Essential Elements for the “Just” in “Just Transitions”

The concept of “just transition” – a whole-of-society approach to decarbonisation that respects human rights while promoting sustainable development, the eradication of poverty, and the creation of decent work and quality jobs – has come increasingly centre stage in national and international discussions on finance, energy, agriculture, and other key industrial transitions to net-zero.

Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Human Rights

February 2, 2023

Five Lessons from Ten Corporate-Charity Partnerships

At CARE Laurie Lee worked with ten of the UK’s largest FTSE100 companies, here he reflects on all of those experiences and distils the key lessons for companies to have a positive impact on poverty and the environment, and how companies, charities and governments can work well together.

Corporate Impact, Partnerships

January 19, 2023

Who’s Putting the ‘S’ in ESG?

Lately, ESG is mostly in the news for the wrong reasons. Reading certain articles, it can seem as though some companies are happy to reap the benefits of seeming good, while shifting expenses (e.g., pollution) onto society. However, a lot of the negative coverage references ESG in its role as a guidance for investors (i.e., ESG for Assurance), despite the fact that ESG has evolved into an “organisational moral compass and set of principles.” Another facet of ESG – ESG for Impact, is more relevant to solving today’s greatest social challenges.

Corporate Impact

November 30, 2022