Building Unlikely Partnerships to Tackle Global Challenges
Watch this hybrid workshop with Barclays to deep-dive into examples of companies collaborating for impact and draw out lessons for your own partnerships. SPEAKERS: Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO, Frontier Markets Eric Hudson, Founder and CEO, Preserve Pratibha Vuppuluri, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Unreasonable Collective MODERATOR: Frances Cabrera, VP, Barclays
Harnessing the Potential of the Private Sector to Deliver the SDGs
Watch this Fireside Chat with Barclays and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to hear how governments see the role of business in delivering the SDGs. OPENING & WELCOME SPEAKERS: Deborah Goldfarb, Global Head of Citizenship, Barclays Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell, Minister of State, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office INTERVIEWEES: Pamela Molina, Director of Sustainability and President, Agrolibano and Fundación Agrolibano Liz Patterson, […]
Building System-Level Partnerships for Transformative Change
Watch this Fireside Chat with the UN Foundation’s Business Council for the United Nations and two authors of the just-launched UN Global Sustainable Development Report to learn about the levers that will drive transformational changes to meet the SDGs. INTERVIEWEES: Imme Scholz, Co-Chair of the Independent Group of Scientists, Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) Ambuj Sagar, Deputy Director, […]
Acting Together to Achieve Large Scale Food Fortification Excellence
An online workshop with TechnoServe exploring the latest research on food fortification, the critical role of millers, and how to join the fight against malnutrition. SPEAKERS: William Warshauer, CEO, TechnoServe Christina Tewes-Gradl, Founder and Managing Director, Endeva Paloma Fernandes, CEO, Cereal Millers Association Dominic Schofield, Program Director – IGNITE, TechnoServe
Supporting Care Economy Enterprises Across Global Value Chains
Listen to our webinar with IDRC on how businesses can support entrepreneurs in the care economy, and their critical, yet undervalued, work that underpins our economies and lives. OPENING SPEAKERS: Lisa Hawkes, Global Sustainability Senior Manager, Unilever Matthew Davidson, Senior Social Impact Executive, Ethical Trade, Primark Anne Njambi Kabugi, Regional Gender Lead – Africa, IFC Md. Zia Uddin, Director, […]
Harnessing Generative AI for Social Impact: Driving Access to Quality Education
PLEASE RETURN TO THIS PAGE ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO Watch this hybrid workshop with Pearson to learn about the opportunities and risks of generative AI for access to quality education for all, and to explore the role business can play. OPENING SPEAKERS: Kacper Łodzikowski, Vice President, AI Capabilities, Pearson Brigid […]
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 latest research on the business case for integrating social and environmental strategies into business strategy. SPEAKERS: Lisa Manley, Vice President, Sustainability, Mars Inc Priya Kvam, Associate Director, Americas and Global Development, Forum For […]
Overcoming Challenges and the Journey Ahead for Refugee Women
THE FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ABOVE – LOG IN/SIGN UP IS OPTIONAL UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2023 The hybrid workshop with Visa Inc covers the stories of trailblazing refugee women, their incredible impact on their communities and what is required from the ecosystem to enable refugee women to thrive in the future. OPENING SPEAKERS: […]
Building an Equitable and Resilient Future
This fireside was the opening session of the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit which was broadcast across multiple locations: New York, London, Nairobi and online during the UN General Assembly week. Michelle Gethers, Chief Diversity Officer & Head of Corporate Responsibility, Visa Inc and Jane Nelson, Director, Corporate Responsibility Initiative, explored the trends shaping […]
Driving Inclusive Employment at the Base of the Economic Pyramid
THE FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ABOVE – LOG IN/SIGN UP IS OPTIONAL UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2023 This fireside chat with IFC (International Finance Corporation), member of the World Bank, explored how businesses are driving inclusive employment practices that enhance participation, advancement, and empowerment of workers at the base of the pyramid, and the […]
Collaborating on Generative AI for Social Impact
Learn from thought leaders and practitioners to explore the social opportunities and risks of generative AI. Delve into shared experiences, learn from real-world examples, and gain strategies that leverage AI to drive social impact. SPEAKERS: Devi Thomas, Global Leader, Industry Solutions, Microsoft Philanthropies – Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft Barbara Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Kortical […]
Partnerships for Systemic Change: Practical Approaches in Food Systems
Enhance your skills in forging partnerships for charting a “pathway-to-impact” for long-term, scalable results with public-private partnerships. Discover new ways of leveraging cross-sector collaborations to drive systemic approaches, drawing on lessons from food systems change. SPEAKERS: Alok Ranjan, Director of Programmes and Investments, The Power of Nutrition Paloma Fernandes, CEO, Cereal Millers Association, Kenya Tara Shyam, Associate Director, […]
Accelerating the SGDs Through Business Partnerships
Hear from industry trailblazers in a candid dialogue. Draw inspiration from their personal narratives and directly translate their insights into actionable strategies for your business. INTERVIEWEES: Ilze Melngailis, Senior Director, Business Council for the UN and Private Sector Engagement, UN Foundation Payal Dalal, Senior Vice President, Social Impact, International Markets, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard Justin Perrettson, […]
Amplifying Social Impact Through Business
Learn from industry experts as they examine how to scale social impact through business. Gain insights on leveraging business strategies for greater societal impact. SPEAKERS: Cemre Ulker, UN Representative, The Journalists and Writers Foundation Joelle Tanguy, Director, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) Kasapo Manda, Country Director, 2nd Door Barbara Rambousek, Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD Uzoma Dozie, […]
Integrating Social Impact into Business DNA
Explore effective strategies with peers across businesses and departments in this peer circle. Learn how to weave social impact into the very fabric of your business for sustained success. SPEAKERS: Myriam Sidibe, Founder and Chief Mission Officer, Brands on a Mission Maxime Belingheri, Human Rights Manager, L’ORÉAL Brefelin Jamias-Robles, Asia-Pacific Region Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator, Avon Juan […]
Business Action to Tackle Inequality
Discover fresh perspectives from Visa Inc., the World Bank and WBCSD on combating inequality. Hear how businesses are playing a role in addressing inequality, particularly among displaced populations. Learn about the most effective tactics to drive change, including digital financial inclusion. INTERVIEWEES: Komal Mohindra, Co-lead of the Private Sector for Refugees program, World Bank Katherine Brown, […]
How can companies apply a gender equity lens to address their Scope 3 emissions?
A workshop on how to manage Scope 3 emissions and integrate a gender lens into your decarbonisation plans. Discover what other companies are trialling in this space. As part of the co-creation process, this input helps shape a framework that’s fit for purpose and truly useful. Opening Speakers: Emma Cox, Global Climate Leader, PwC […]
How can companies collaborate to tackle Gender-Based Violence in the workplace? – full video
A workshop on developing workplace policies to address gender-based violence (GBV) across multiple markets. Learn from real-life examples and explore the importance of collaborating with external networks and campaigns. With one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence during their lifetimes, GBV is a prevalent problem that impacts both employees and businesses. Discover how […]
How can we drive health equity by empowering women? – full video
A thought-provoking Fireside Chat on the critical role of women in vaccination uptake. With rates of preventable diseases falling globally, women are essential in ensuring the health and wellbeing of communities. Learn how greater vaccination uptake by women can lead to greater equality and participation in the labour force. Learn how socio-economic factors such as […]
How can we support female entrepreneurs, including through financial & technological innovation?
A panel-led workshop on the latest trends and lessons on how to support female entrepreneurs. Our opening speakers ignited creativity, encouraging us to tackle the areas that need addressing. We then dove deeper into small breakout rooms with lead table discussants, exploring key questions on how to unlock the potential of female entrepreneurs. With Business […]