Do you have at least 10 years of experience in a CSR, Social or Environmental Impact role? Then you are eligible to become part of our Program Committee. If you are interested, please send a short statement about yourself and about your motivation to info@business-for-society.net.
14th of May 2024 at 13:00 hours CET
The Masterclass Program for Future Leaders
Goal 4: Quality Education – This event aligns with Goal 4 by promoting educational opportunities through the Masterclass Program, focusing on business and societal challenges.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – By offering a Masterclass Certificate in business, the event contributes to Goal 8 by fostering skills development and promoting sustainable economic growth.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The event’s emphasis on collaboration and learning from faculty and students aligns with Goal 17’s objective of fostering partnerships to achieve sustainable development.
If you are interested in pursuing a Masterclass Certificate in business with a focus on societal challenges, this event is for you. You will hear from the faculty and students of the Business for Society program, and learn about the research themes, projects, and opportunities available.
9th of July 2024 at 13:00 hours CET
How to Create Meaningful Experiences for Your Volunteers
Goal 4: Quality Education – The event indirectly relates to Goal 4 as it focuses on educating participants about designing and delivering meaningful experiences, which can enhance volunteer engagement and promote lifelong learning.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – By creating value for businesses and society through effective volunteer experiences, the volunteering event contributes to Goal 8 by promoting decent work conditions and sustainable economic growth.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – The event indirectly relates to Goal 11 by highlighting the importance of creating meaningful experiences in volunteering events, which can contribute to building inclusive, safe, and sustainable communities.
Volunteering events are more than just gatherings of people. They are opportunities to connect, inspire, educate, and influence your audience. In this event, you will learn from experts and practitioners how to design and deliver events that create value for your business and society.
10th of September 2023 at 13:00 hours CET
Business for Society: How to Align Profit and Purpose
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – This event aligns with Goal 8 as it explores how businesses can create positive social impact while pursuing their financial goals, which contributes to the promotion of decent work and sustainable economic growth.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – By discussing how businesses can balance profit and purpose, the event relates to Goal 9 by promoting innovation in business models and encouraging the development of sustainable infrastructure.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The event’s emphasis on networking and learning from best practices aligns with Goal 17, which aims to strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development.
This event will explore how businesses can create positive social impact while pursuing their financial goals. It will feature inspiring speakers from different sectors who will share their stories and insights on how they balance profit and purpose. You will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and learn from best practices.
12th of November 2024 at 13:00 hours CET
Climate Justice and Authentic Collaboration: A Roundtable Discussion
Goal 13: Climate Action – This event directly relates to Goal 13 as it focuses on discussing the challenges and opportunities of climate justice and authentic collaboration, contributing to raising awareness and taking action to combat climate change.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The event’s emphasis on justice and collaboration aligns with Goal 16 by promoting inclusive and accountable institutions and ensuring access to justice for all.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – By bringing together experts and practitioners from various fields to generate ideas and solutions, the event contributes to Goal 17’s aim of fostering partnerships to achieve the sustainable development goals.
This event will bring together experts and practitioners from various fields to discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate justice and authentic collaboration. You will learn about the perspectives of local civil society organizations, the role of businesses in supporting their work, and the benefits of cross-sector partnerships. You will also engage in interactive dialogues and brainstorming sessions to generate ideas and solutions.
14th of January 2025 at 13:00 hours CET
Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains: Practical Implementation in Southeast Asia
Goal 5: Gender Equality – The event indirectly relates to Goal 5 by addressing human rights in supply chains, which includes aspects related to gender equality and empowerment of women, especially in the context of Southeast Asia.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – The event’s focus on human rights assessments and audits in supply chains aligns with Goal 8 by promoting decent work conditions and economic growth through responsible business practices.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – By discussing human rights due diligence, the event contributes to Goal 16’s objective of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies and ensuring access to justice for all.
This event will provide an overview of the current international and in-country standards, emerging trends, and practical implementation of human rights due diligence in supply chains, with a focus on Southeast Asia. You will gain insights from experts and practitioners who have experience in conducting human rights assessments, audits, and remediation in various sectors and contexts. You will also have the chance to ask questions and share your own challenges and best practices.